Panorama Kenya adventure safaris and Tanzania budget tours

12 Days Samburu/Amboseli and the lakes Kenya Budget Safari

Day 1: Nairobi/Samburu

Depart Nairobi at 7.30 am, drive to Samburu National Reserve across Equator, travel through changing landscapes to the rugged-semi region, though harsh but having unique species like the unusual reticulated giraffe, grevy's Zebra, Beisa, oryx, gerenuk. These species are rarely found elsewhere. The bird life is especially notable. Arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive is taken. Dinner and overnight at Samburu budget Camping.

Day 2: Samburu

Full day with morning and afternoon game drives. Optional visit to Samburu villages in the evening. Meals and overnight at Samburu budget Camping.

Day 3: Samburu/Mt. Kenya

Depart Samburu and drive to Mt Kenya arriving at Nanyuki, the base hotel for lunch afternoon visit the Mau Mau caves where the freedom fighters use hide during the second world war, dinner and over in Nanyuki in a budget hotel.

Day 4: Lake Nakuru

Depart Mt Kenya after breakfast for Lake Nakuru arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon game drive until late afternoon, then proceed to your Nakuru budget hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Lake Baringo/ Lake Bogoria

Depart Lake Nakuru after breakfast we make a scenic drive to the west across the Lerochi Plateau, arriving at Lake Baringo in time for Lunch. Have an afternoon day trip to Lake Bogoira to explore the Lake Geysers and Hot spring and in good day you will view Kudus, Antelopes, Giraffes,later depart back to Baringo, Optional Boat Ride at the Lake. Overnight at Lake Baringo budget hotel.

Day 6: Lake Baringo/Lake Naivasha

After an early morning breakfast, drive to Lake Naivasha , have a Hike at Hell's Gate with picnic lunch, afterward drive to the Camp in the afternoon, you will have an Optional Sundowner boat ride to Crescent Island well known for its birdlife. Dinner and overnight in Lake Naivasha budget hotel.

Day 7: Naivasha/Maasai Mara

Leave Lake Naivasha after breakfast and head for Maasai Mara National Reserve which is famous for it's great herds of wild game. All animals found in Kenya among the "big five" are found here. Arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon game drives. Dinner and overnight at Masai Mara budget Camping.

Day 8: Maasai Mara

From the camp, we explore the Mara game reserve, packed with the elephants, zebras, rhinos and all kinds of game through out the year with the spectacular wildebeest migration from Serengeti occurring mainly in July and August. Being at Maasai Mara is "as if you found yourself in the New York of the natural world according to some authorities". Indeed you have the best opportunity of seeing all the big five. Dinner and overnight at Masai Mara budget Camping.

Day 9: Maasai Mara

Full day with morning and afternoon game drive picnic lunch served in the park. Leisure in the evening or visit the Maasai villages- at a small fee paid separately to Masai elders. Meals and overnight at Masai Mara Camping.

Day 10: Masai Mara/Amboseli

Depart Masai Mara after breakfast and proceed to Amboseli, lunch will be served en-route to the Park. Upon arrival at the the Park have a game-drive enroute to your budget camping site. Amboseli is at the Slope or Foot of the snow capped Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli  budget Camping.

Day 11: Amboseli

Full day with two game drive. Meals and overnight at Amboseli budget Camping.

Day 12: Amboseli - Nairobi

Depart for Nairobi after breakfast, with game-drive en-route, arriving late afternoon.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

    Transport in a customised, fulltime 4 wheel-drive 9-seater safari vehicle, fitted with HF radio, slidding windows, seat belts and pop up roof.
    All game park entrance fees
    All camping fees
    Full board accommodation in semi-luxury up-graded tents
    levies and government taxes
    Use of our professional English speaking driver/guide

WHAT IS EXCLUDED FROM THE SAFARI:
-International airfares
-Accommodation in Nairobi
-Transfers from or to the airport upon arrival and departure respectively
-All expenditure of personal nature such as telephone calls and laundry

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING (For Camping Safaris Only):

    Sleeping bag
    rucksack as storage space on our bases is limited (excess luggage can be securely left at our offices, free of charge).
    Sturdy safari clothes, jeans, T-shirts, jumper, or anorak for cool evenings and early mornings.
    Torch, toiletries, bath towel and insect repellent
    Film for the duration of the safari
    And, of course, personal spending money!!! (for drinks, showers and swimming)