The Kenya highlight tour takes you to the best parks and reserves at Mount Kenya, Samburu Game Reserve, Sweet waters Private Game Sanctuary, | Lake Nakuru and finally Masai Mara Game Reserve.10 Days Best Of Kenya Start with a drive through central Kenya traversing the Kikuyu countryside to the lower slopes of Mount Kenya, staying overnight at Serena Mountain Lodge, the tree hotel standing on the slopes of the snowcapped mountain for overnight flood lot game viewing. Then proceed further north across the equator to the rugged landscapes of Samburu National Reserve, home to rarely found species for a 2 night stay, before heading down to Sweetwater Game Reserve, a private reserve with lots of wildlife including a Chimpanzee sanctuary. Then proceed down to the floor of the Great Rift Valley to - Lake Nakuru National Park. Your last three nights will be at Masai Mara Game Reserve, where you will have the best opportunity of spotting the “Big Five” lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant.

Day 1: Nairobi/Mountain Lodge Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive through Kikuyu countryside to the lower slopes of Mt. Kenya arriving Serena Mountain Lodge (tree hotel) in time for lunch. Relax in the afternoon as you watch game from the balcony of the lodge, with an optional guided nature/forest walk. Overnight floodlit game viewing. Dinner and overnight at the tree hotel. Meal plan: {Lunch &Dinner.} Day 2: Samburu Depart after breakfast and drive further north across the equator to Samburu National Reserve arriving Sarova Shaba Game Lodge in time lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the lodge. Meal plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.} Day 3: Samburu Full day in Samburu, with an early morning and late afternoon game drive. Samburu is a beautiful and game abundant park, home to rarely found species such as the Beisa Oryx, Grevy's zebra, blue-necked Somali ostrich and reticulated giraffe. Optional activites include a visit to a local Samburu village, camel riding and guided nature and bird walks. All meals and overnight at Sarova Shaba Game Lodge. Meal plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.}

Day 4: sweet waters Game Sanctuary Depart Samburu after breakfast and drive back to the lower slopes of Mount Kenya - arriving Sweetwater Tented Camp in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive in the private sanctuary (Sweet waters Game Reserve), including a visit to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary, the only one of its kind in Kenya. You will also visit Morani the tame rhino and the Visitors Information Centre. Return to sweet waters Tented Camp for dinner and overnight (with an optional night game drives). Meal plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.} Day 5: Lake Nakuru After breakfast drive down to the floor of the Rift Valley - to Lake Nakuru National Park, making a brief stop at Nyahururu Thomson Falls. Arrive Sarova Lion Hill Lodge in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive in the park. Besides the flamingos that the lake is famous for, there are approx. 400 other species of birds visiting the lake. Also, many species of game can be found in the park including the introduced Rothschild's giraffe, black and white rhino, waterbuck, reedbuck, lion, buffalo, leopard, baboon and many species of plains game. Dinner and overnight at the Sarova Lion Hill lodge. Meal plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.}

Day 6: Naivasha Another morning game drive in Nakuru, then depart for Naivasha, arriving Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge in time for lunch. Afternoon boat ride on Lake Naivasha and a walking safari at Crescent Island, one of the few places in the world where one can wander on foot amidst wild animals - there are no predators. Return to Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge for dinner and overnight. Meal plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.} Day 7: Masai Mara Depart after breakfast and drive further along the floor of the Rift Valley to Masai Mara, arriving Sarova Mara Game Camp in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive as you get a feel of this vast game filled reserve. Dinner and overnight at the camp. Meal plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.}

Day 8 & Day9: Masai Mara. Spend two days in Masai Mara, Kenya's most popular game sanctuary where you will have the best opportunity of spotting the Big Five (lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant). On one day you will go out with picnic lunch boxes to spend most of the day in the park coming back to the lodge late afternoon, while on the second day you will have an early morning pre-breakfast game drive, and another one late afternoon. There will also be an optional visit to a local Masai village. All meals and overnight at Sarova Mara Game Camp. Meal plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.} Day 10: Back to Nairobi/Out Depart Masai Mara after breakfast, driving back to Nairobi to arrive. Drop at your hotel or transfer to the airport for onward flight home. End of our services.

TOTAL COST IN US$ PER PERSON SHARING. HIGH SEASON.PEAK SEASON.CHRISTMAS. $US2733$US3209$US3184 SEASONS. High Season: 1st Jul - 31st Oct Peak Season: 2rd Jan - 31st March, 18th April- 21st April 16th Jun - 31st Jun, 1st Nov - 22rd Dec Christmas : 23rd Dec - 2rd Jan 2015.

Prices include:  Transportation in a custom safari Van with pop-up roof ideal for game viewing and sightseeing.  Services of a trained and experienced English speaking driver/guide  Full board accommodation in the lodges and tented camps as mentioned  Bottled water for use during the safari  Game drives and all park entry fees Not included:  International air transportation to and from Nairobi  Expenses of personal nature such as visas, travel/baggage insurance, laundry, beverages, tips etc.  Christmas, New Year and Easter supplements.