8 Days Jacana Special Safari 7Nights/8Days – Sweetwaters – Samburu – Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara - Nairobi

AJS 09: JACANA SPECIAL.
7Nights/8Days - Sweetwaters - Samburu - Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara - Nairobi

Day 01: NAIROBI – SWEETWATERS
Your safari adventure begins with a warm welcome by our customer service representatives upon your arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Your home tonight will be at the exquisite SWEETWATERS TENTED CAMP in the secluded heart of the Ol Pejeta Ranch and Rhino sanctuary. Built within a private ranch, the camp is a “Rhino heaven” that also supports a wide variety of other wildlife such as elephants, giraffes, etc, it is only here that you can have a night game drive at extra cost.  25 of the 30 luxurious tents overlook the water hole and some are built on stilts to offer you a better view.  Each luxurious tent comes with en-suite facilities, and a patio (verandah) and is set under a thatch roof.  A visit to the Chimpanzee sanctuary should not be missed and remember to pack your swimming gear because the camp has a swimming pool, table tennis, board games, and satellite television. Lunch will be served at the Camp. Dinner and overnight at luxurious SWEETWATERS TENTED CAMP (BLD).

Day 02: SWEETWATERS – SAMBURU
After breakfast, we drive further north to SAROVA SHABA LODGE or SIMILAR. It’s located high above the banks of the life-giving Uaso Nyiro River in the Shaba Game Reserve (Filming location of the Hit CBS Survivor III, series). Shaba Lodge is composed of 85 luxury thatched-roof bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, all of which are facing the river.  Each room is furnished with local stone and off-cut timber, a Presidential Suite with a separate bedroom, lounge, and private Jacuzzi is also available, as well as 4 junior suites.  The lodge beautifully incorporates the existing natural springs as one of its special features. The 1989 movie “Born Free”, a true-life story of George and Joy Adamson was shot in the Game Reserve and some of the scenes were shot at the lodge. An open-air restaurant overlooking the river, swimming pool, curio shop, and bars, and its location at an oasis make it a perfect base from which to explore the Shaba Reserve, as well as its sister reserve - Buffalo Springs to the west.
Lunch will be served at the lodge, where spring water flows throughout the lodge to form beautiful water cascades and sparkle into the Uaso Nyiro River. You’re also able to view crocodiles in the river below from the safety of the viewing platform located on the lodge grounds.  Apart from being the only location in Kenya where you will find Gerenuk, the reserve is renowned for its unique collection of other species of animals, such as Somali Ostrich, Reticulated Giraffe, Beisa Oryx, Grevy Zebra, Cheetah, and Lions. After Enjoying an afternoon Game (wildlife) viewing in the reserve filled with scenic beauty, we return for dinner and overnight at SAROVA SHABA LODGE or SIMILAR (BLD).

Day 03: SAMBURU
Before dawn, we head out in search of Africa’s wild cats. From the game drive we return to the lodge for breakfast and some R&R “rest and relaxation”, or perhaps read a book/novel, sunbathe, and go for a refreshing dip in the uniquely designed swimming pool before heading out again on your afternoon game drive. All meals & overnight at, SAROVA SHABA LODGE or SIMILAR (BLD).

Day 04: SAMBURU – LAKE NAKURU
After an early breakfast bid farewell to Shaba as we drive south through Isiolo, crossing the northernmost foothills of Mount Kenya, until we reach Nanyuki town.  Heading west we make a brief stopover at Nyahururu Falls, still known to many as Thomson's falls for its 237ft cascade. After the stopover, we drive southward to our next destination Lake Nakuru. Located in the Great Rift Valley 1750 meters above sea level, Lake Nakuru is known as an ornithological paradise by birdwatchers because the lake is world famous as the location of the greatest bird spectacle on earth which boasts anywhere between one and two million lesser and greater pink flamingos that feed on the abundant algae thriving in the lakes warm waters. It is one of the few parks that have been specifically established (Gazetted) for the protection of birds specifically flamingoes, more than 450 species of birds have been recorded here.  The park has also been established for the protection of endangered species such as the rhino and is also home to Columbus monkeys, Leopards, Giraffes, and a variety of plain antelope.

Lunch will be served at LAKE NAKURU LODGE or SIMILAR, which, is situated in the south ecological niche of the park.  The lodge with its friendly and competent staff is an oasis of comfort that provides first-class customer service and offers commanding views of lesser flamingoes dotted with the greater flamingoes.  It blends in perfectly well with its natural surroundings and animals often patrol peacefully close to the lodge adding to its captivating magic.  For some R&R, the spacious logged, and inviting Mamma Nikki’s bar, the cool upstairs Rhino Paddock Cocktail bar overlooking the Lake and the enticing blue pool can be tremendously inviting. An afternoon game drive around the lakeshore will be the main feature for the afternoon, dinner & overnight at LAKE NAKURU LODGE or SIMILAR (BLD).

Day 05: LAKE NAKURU – MASAI MARA
After an early breakfast at your lodge, we depart “flamingo fringed Lake Nakuru” and proceed southwards, we turn right at Maai Mahiu to ascend up over the top of the Mau Escarpment and proceed to the jewel of Kenya’s parks, the world-famous Masai Mara Game (Wildlife) Reserve.  This is Kenya’s number one park and is always on every tourist’s “Must see list”. Full of life with various types of animals and birds, Masai Mara crowns the climax of every safari in Kenya. Its rolling grasslands and acacia savannah have time and again been captured on film with the movie “Out Of Africa” being the most famous.  Masai Mara is home to the  “Big Five” (Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Leopard, and Rhino) and over 450 bird species.  Apart from the big five, the Masai Mara is most famous for the spectacular annual migration of over a million wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, etc from the Serengeti in northern Tanzania crossing the Mara River into Kenya in search of fresh feeding grounds, which takes place in late July or August.  During this crossing, hundreds of animals are swept away by the first moving Mara River and others are killed by the ferocious African Crocodiles.  This crossing gives true meaning to the phrase “Survival of the fittest”.

Lunch will be served at your new home for the next two nights at the excellent MARA SOPA LODGE or SIMILAR. “Sopa” means welcome in the Masai language and true to its name, the lodge and its staff offer first-class customer service and accommodations under a welcoming atmosphere. Set in the Oloolaimutia valley the lodge blends in perfectly well with its surrounding hillside landscape.  The 77 rooms, 12 suites, and 1 Presidential Suite are all equipped with en-suite bathrooms, minibars, and elevated verandahs (patios) from which guests can sunbathe, relax, and enjoy the view of the valley and its resident wildlife and birds.  The lodge has direct-dial telephone services, satellite television, and video services. P.S Don’t forget your swimming costume for a midday or night swim under the star-filled African sky

After lunch and some time for relaxation, or sunbathing and going for a dive in the pool, your driver/guide will take you for an afternoon game drive in search of the shy and elusive leopard, the solitary and ill-tempered Rhino, lions, buffalos, and many others. As the sun starts to edge its way dip into the African horizon it will be the perfect opportunity to capture the beautiful Mara landscape on film or video camera. Dinner & overnight at, MARA SOPA LODGE or SIMILAR (BLD).

Day 06: MASAI MARA
An early morning game drive before dawn, followed by breakfast, is the perfect start to another unforgettable and memorable day in Africa. In between the morning and afternoon game drives you can take time out to read a book/novel, sunbathe, swim in the pool, or simply sit back, relax, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the lodge and the natural flora& fauna surrounding it.  All meals and overnight at, MARA SOPA LODGE or SIMILAR (BLD).

Day 07: MASAI MARA – NAIROBI
After breakfast, we drive back to Nairobi “The City Under The Sun,” arriving in time for lunch at your own arrangements. Later in the evening, a complimentary dinner will be hosted by our company at the world-famous CARNIVORE RESTAURANT considered “Africa’s greatest eating experience” (if you love barbecue it doesn’t get better than this), and home to the “Simba Saloon” one of the cities most popular night clubs.  Later you will be driven to the luxurious NAIROBI SAFARI CLUB or SIMILAR formerly a members-only hotel, where you can enjoy the various bars, swimming pool, sauna, and exercise gym and even do your last-minute shopping in the gift shop located in the lobby (BLD).

Day 08: NAIROBI
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your scheduled International departure flight. (B)