10 Day Flying Safari - All Inclusive - Samburu/ Lake Naivasha, Rift Valley/Maasai Mara Day 1 House of Waine, Karen, Nairobi On arrival in Nairobi you will be collected from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and taken to the House of Waine in the forested suburbs of Karen. This stylish 11 bedroomed boutique hotel is easily accessible to both airports and elegantly furnished throughout. The hotel has a heated swimming pool and is the perfect place to relax after a flight and is located near to the Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum and arts & crafts shops. Day 2 Sasaab, Samburu In the morning you will be met by a vehicle and transferred to Wilson Airport to catch the scheduled SafariLink flight to Samburu in the Northern Frontier District of Kenya. This is an area of staggering beauty where the rugged splendour of its landscape conjures up an atmosphere of mystery and adventure. On arrival in Samburu you will be met by your host and transferred to the luxury tented Sasaab. The camp is situated above the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River and offers amazing views towards the Laikipia plateau. This secluded camp offers tranquillity and allows a combination of riverine and dry country birding and wildlife. The 9 en-suite tents comprise of a bedroom, sitting room, fully serviced bathrooms and own private plunge pool. Electricity is solar powered, offering outlets for charging equipment in each tent. Day 3 Sasaab The gateway to the North, it is famous for its game species, Reticulated Giraffe, Grevys Zebra, Besia Oryx and the long necked Gerenuk. Leopard, Lion, Cheetah and Caracal are all regular visitors to the camp. Game drives in 4-wheel drive vehicles will take you around the conservation area & into Samburu Reserve where you will be able to see huge herds of Elephant as well as the above mentioned animals. The afternoon can be spent on a game drive looking for game or you may take a gentle stroll along the river banks & forests and enjoy a ‘sundowner' in the African bush in the company of Samburu Warriors. Day 4 Sasaab After a wake-up call with your choice of tea, coffee or juice on your veranda its time for a morning game drive and a picnic breakfast. During your stay at Sasaab you will have the opportunity to meet the Samburu tribes' people and experience first hand their culture as you visit their villages. One can also enjoy camel walks around the area or have an afternoon of relaxation back at camp lounging by the pool or enjoying a massage. Day 5 Chui Lodge, Lake Naivasha, Rift Valley After breakfast a private charter flight takes you to Chui Lodge at Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley. The lodge is situated in the heart of the private and exclusive 20,000 acre Oserian Wildlife Sanctuary where 8 individual cottages overlook a busy waterhole with the Mau Escarpment as a backdrop. The Sanctuary hosts over 45 species of mammals including several non-indigenous species that were imported in order to contribute to the survival of the species. Included in these are endangered species such as White Rhino, Grevy's Zebra, Beisa Oryx & the infrequent sighting of African Wild Dog. Other animals include Cheetah, Buffalo, Giraffe, Wildebeest, and a large number of Leopard and Aardvark. Day 6 Chui Lodge Activities at Chui include both night and day game drives in the Oserian Sanctuary, boat trips on Lake Naivasha, fishing, explore the saline shore front on Oloidien Bay and witness hundreds of flamingos and cormorants with pods of hippo in the Lake. Lake Naivasha is a birdwatchers fantasy. There are over 450 species in the immediate area including the highland escarpments, which surround the lake to the south and west. From October to March Palaearctic migrants generously supplement the resident bird population. Day 7 Sala's Camp, Maasai Mara After lunch, the scheduled SafariLink flight whisks you from Naivasha to the vast savannahs of the world famous Maasai Mara & Sala's Camp. This is part of the Serengeti ecosystem and is famous for its migratory herds of Wildebeest, large concentrations of predators, Elephants and diversity of large mammal species. The camp has the good fortune to be located on the convergence of 2 rivers, and in the heart of the Mara. This secluded spot offers tranquility and tremendous views along the Sand River towards Tanzania and the Serengeti. From your tents you will be able to enjoy an abundance of birdlife and wildlife. Day 8 Sala's Camp Accommodation is in 7 en-suite tents, one being a large family/honeymoon tent comprising of a double room with central sitting area. Tents are either twin or double. The spacious luxury furnished tents have en-suite bathrooms with flush toilets and safari showers with plenty of hot & cold water. Electricity is solar powered (via invertors), giving all tents plenty of light. Day 9 Sala's Camp During the great wildebeest migration in the months of early July to end October, Sala's Camp is ideally located since many of the animals move back and forth from the Serengeti in search of lush grasslands in the Mara. The game viewing during this time is exceptional, with dramatic river crossings and attendant predators. The camp also lies adjacent to a designated Rhino conservation area. Ballooning over the migration is also an exciting fun-filled activity in the Mara, offered as an optional extra from Sala's Camp; lift off is about 25 minutes drive away. Day 10 Departure This morning you depart from the Mara on the scheduled SafariLink flight to Wilson Airport where you will be met by a vehicle which will be at your disposal for the rest of the afternoon. You may visit the Giraffe Centre, the Karen Blixen Museum and arts & crafts shops. You will then be taken to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your outward bound flight. Please contact us or your preferred agent if you would like to book this safari.