On this safari you enjoy hiking up Mt. Longonot, boat ride on Lake Naivasha and visit to Crescent Island, a visit to Hells Gate.
For those who seek more adventurous trips, East Africa boasts a wealth of opportunities to satisfy every need. On this Kenya active safari holiday you enjoy hiking up Mt. Longonot, boat ride on Lake Naivasha and visit to Crescent Island.
Also enjoy a visit to Hells Gate National Park, cycling in the park, visit to Maasai Village and Elsamere Conservation Centre. The highlight of this Multi activity African wildlife trip is a one hour boat ride in the Lake Naivasha and a visit to the Crescent Island for a game walk– an island at Lake Naivasha.
The shores host abundant birdlife especially huge numbers of pelicans, cormorants and fish-eagles with their haunting cry. There are more animals per acre than most Kenyan Parks, hence many film companies have been to the Island to film the herds of Wildebeests, Waterbuck, Zebra and Gazelle.
Kenya active safari holiday: Itinerary
Day 01 of multi activity African wildlife trip: Arrival Nairobi – Ole Sereni
On arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on your early morning flight, Inclusive Holidays Africa warmly meet you and welcome you to Kenya. We then transfer to Ole Sereni Hotel, bordering a National Game Park, and combines the features of a city hotel and a game lodge, close to the airport and yet offering great game viewing of animals as they come down to the waterhole – which can be viewed from the restaurants, bar, swimming pool and other areas of the hotel. A great taster of what is to come.
Later in the day meet your driver for a day excursion to Elephant Orphanage, Karen Blixen and Giraffe Centre.
Lunch: On your own around at a local restaurant.
Accommodation: OLE SERENI HOTEL
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast basis.
Day 02 of Kenya active safari holiday: Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park
Today we will have an early breakfast, check-out and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park to arrive in time for lunch at your lodge. Enjoy an afternoon game drive at Lake Nakuru National park famous as home to thousands of lesser and greater flamingoes - the park also provides sanctuary for Rothschild giraffe, black and white rhino and the elusive leopard.
Perched at the top of a 100 metre high rock face sits Lake Nakuru's newest and smartest addition - The Cliff – a 10 room luxury camp While 'luxury camp' is the simplest description, in reality The Cliff defies conventional labels, being a combination of safari lodge, tented camp and boutique hotel, constructed and furnished in a contemporary European style.
Lunch: On your own around at a local restaurant.
Accommodation: THE CLIFF, NAKURU
Meal Plan: Full board basis.
Day 03 - 04 of Multi activity African wildlife trip: Drive to Lake Naivasha | Visit Crescent Island | Hells Gate Park | Boat Ride
Today after breakfast, check out and drive through the escarpments to the shores of Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley. Check in at your lodge and have lunch; thereafter, enjoy a one hour boat ride in the Lake Naivasha and a visit to the Crescent Island for a game walk– an island at Lake Naivasha.
The shores host abundant birdlife especially huge numbers of pelicans, cormorants and fish-eagles with their haunting cry. There are more animals per acre than most Kenyan Parks, hence many film companies have been to the Island to film the herds of Wildebeests, Waterbuck, Zebra and Gazelle.
You will also have the opportunity to visit the nearby Hells Gate National park for a game walk where you will have close encounters with zebra, giraffe, and a spectrum of other animals and birds. You can also ride in the park with fascinating sights of volcanic formations, geysers and hot springs. Our driver will accompany you with an option of driving or riding back to the hotel.
With only eight en suite cottages at the lodge, each with its own veranda overlooking the wildlife, this private sanctuary is luxurious in every way. Bask in the beauty of the heated swimming pool and enjoy the sweeping views of one of the many wonders of the world, the Rift Valley. Chui Lodge has traditional African artwork decoration and guests can immerse in the rich culture. Its a mix of privacy, proximity to stunning wildlife and celebrated hospitality assures a stay here will be one of utmost relaxation and novelty.
Accommodation: CHUI LODGE, NAIVASHA
Meal Plan: Full board basis.
Day 05 - 07 of Kenya active safari holiday: Fly to Masai Mara Game Reserve
A hearty early morning breakfast then transfer to Loldia airstrip for you flight to the Maasai Mara National Reserve, offering wonderful scenery and plenty of game. We arrive at our lodge to a very warm welcome for lunch, some leisure. This afternoon is the moment we have been longing for – we depart on an exciting game viewing drive. You will stay at Spirit of the Masai Mara for three nights.
The Rolling plains and grasslands, stretching far into the horizons as far as the eye can see is home to the black-manned lion, the savannah elephant, the Cape buffalo, wildebeests, the elusive leopard, cheetah, the spotted & stripped hyena, the rhino, topi, burchelle’s zebra, the Masai giraffe among many others. The Mara game reserve is one that can never disappoint. One is spoilt by the variety of bird and wildlife species in this game reserve…. For a long time, Mara Game Reserve has stubbed her authority as the ‘granary’ of wildlife in Kenya.
Set in the private Siana Conservancy on the boundaries of the Masai Mara Game Reserve, Spirit of the Masai Mara features a garden and year-round outdoor pool. Featuring a veranda with views over the valley, the air-conditioned suites offer a lounge area and a separate bedroom. The bathroom is fitted with a walk-in shower and guests can admire views from the bath tub.
While at the camp enjoy a few optional activities, which include night game drives with trained local guide. Walking safaris within the Siana Conservancy can also be arranged as well as bird watching activities, hot air balloon safaris and cultural visits.
Accommodation: SPIRIT OF THE MASAI MARA
Meal Plan: Full board basis.
Day 10 of multi activity African wildlife trip: Fly to Nairobi | Depart
Breakfast at your camp, check out and transfer to the airstrip for your morning scheduled flight Keekorok/Wilson 1100Hrs/1215Hrs as you take the last glimpse of the lifetime Kenya active safari holiday you have just had.
On arrival at Wilson airport Inclusive Holidays Africa team will be waiting to meet you and dependent on your departure flight proceed to Crowne Plaza Nairobi airport to freshen up and have dinner before a transfer to the international airport for your onward international flight.