ArtStudents
Gone Wild
The following 2 programmes are designed for University and College
Students and groups. It has a lot of educational aspects and
is very ideal for organized groups
Day
1 Nairobi Panafric Hotel
On
arrival at Jomo Kenyatta Airport, you are met and assisted by
Bush ArtAfrica Safaris’ Representative and transferred
to your hotel. Overnight stay at the Panafric Hotel
On BB basis.
Day
2 Naro Moru
Breakfast at the hotel and check out, departing at 07.30 drive
through the central part of Kenya where three-hours from Nairobi
you arrive for lunch at the Alliance Naro Moru River Lodge.
This Lodge is the base hotel for Mountain Climbers to Kenya’s
Highest Mt. Kenya and is situated in the shadow of Mt Kenya,
after lunch; visit the Mau Freedom fighter’s caves to
learn about the history of Kenya’s Independence struggle
with the Colonial British. Return to the lodge in the evening.
Overnight at the Alliance Naro Moru River Lodge.
On LDBB Basis
Day
3 Samburu National Reserve
Depart after breakfast and drive North/West of Mt Kenya to the
Samburu / Buffalo Springs National Reserves. Rugged and remote,
this wildlife reserves provides some of the best and most colorful
game viewing in the country. You will get a chance to
See, Reticulated Giraffes, Gerenuks, Beisa Oryx, Somali Ostrich
and Grevy Zebra (All being adapted to Northern ecosystems and
habitats) arrive at the lodge in time for lunch followed by
time to relax. Afternoon games drive returning to the lodge
at sunset. All meals and overnight at Samburu Serena Lodge.
LDBB
Day
4 Samburu/Buffalo Springs l Reserve
Early morning and afternoon game drives in the Samburu/ Buffalo
Springs National Reserve. All meals and overnight stay at Samburu
Serena Lodge. LDBB
Day
5 Aberdare Country Club/Solio Ranch
Early morning game drive in the reserve returning to the lodge
for a late breakfast and check out. Then drive to the Aberdare
Country Club where you shall check in. Lunch will be served
at 12.45hrs. After lunch you can enjoy the beautiful gardens
or take a walking excursion. Departure for the Solio Ranch at
14.20hrs for a game drive. Returning to the Country Club at
18.00hrs for overnight on LDBB Basis.
Day
6
Aberdare National Park/Ark
Have a leisurely breakfast at the Club. After breakfast, check
into the Ark arranging your overnight bags. Then depart for
a full day game drive to the Salient (Aberdare National Park)
with 10.00 tea at the famous Tree Tops. Ascend to the Moorlands
viewing all the various vegetations and seeing the various falls
where you will have picnic lunch before descending to check
into the Ark at 14.30 to 15.00hrs.Overnight game viewing at
the lodges water hole. Dinner and overnight at the Ark on DBB
basis.
Day
7 Lake Nakuru National Park
Depart after breakfast and drive BACK TO THE Aberdare country
club. Joining your driver guides, drive though “The WHITE
HIGHLANDS) stopping at the Thomson Falls for a photo opportunity
continue to Lake Nakuru National Park famous as the home to
thousands of lesser and greater flamingo. This park also provides
sanctuary for Rothschild Giraffe, Rhino and Leopard as well
as other Animals. It is the only Park in the Country with an
electrified fence all around it. Arrive in time for lunch at
your lodge. Afternoon games drive until sunset. All meals and
overnight at Lake Nakuru Lion Hills.
Day 8 Lake Nakuru
Depart for an early morning game drive around the Lake, returning
to the lodge for a late breakfast. After breakfast depart for
Menengai crater hike culminating with picnic lunch at the Neolithic
prehistoric sight at the Hyrax After lunch, a short drive through
the Nakuru Town checking out the agricultural markets. Returning
to Lake Nakuru in time to enjoy the pool side sun. After the
15.30hrs tea, depart for the last game drive in Nakuru returning
to the lodge by sunset.
(This will include a visit to the famous Baboon Cliffs) .Overnight
at Lake Nakuru Lion Hills on DBB Basis.
Day
9
Lake Baringo
After an early breakfast, depart driving through the town of
Nakuru. This region is regarded as the bread basket of Kenya.
Going further, through the suburbs into the lowland areas of
Baringo. Drive into Lake Bogoria to view the Geysers and the
Flamingos, before proceeding to Lake Baringo Club where you
will arrive for lunch. After lunch, enjoy a leisurely walk around
the gardens. In the afternoon, a one hour boat ride will be
arranged for you to view the Fresh Water Birds,Crocodiles and
Hippos of Lake Baringo. Dinner and overnight at the Club on
LDBB Basis.
DAY
10 Kakamega Forest
Depart after breakfast and drive through the Great and scenic
Kerio Valley (part of the Great Rift Valley ) drving through
Eldoret Town into Kakamega where you will arrive for Lunch at
the Kakamega Retreat. After lunch visit the Kakamega Forest
and enjoy a leisurely walk into the beautiful Rainforest with
indigenous trees and resident birds. Dinner and overnight at
the Retreat on LDBB Basis.
Day
11
Lake Victoria /Kericho Tea Zone
After breakfast, depart for the fishing Villages on Dunga Beach
where local fishing boats ferry in their daily catch of the
Lake Victoria Tropical Fishes. Depart thereafter to drive into
Kenya’s Tea producing area of Kericho. Lunch will be served
at the Kericho Tea Hotel. After lunch, depart with a short drive
through the small town of Kericho, for a visit to some the tea
picking and a factory visit. Return to the Kericho Tea Hotel
for overnight with dinner on LDBB Basis.
Day 12 Masai Mara National G.R
After an early breakfast, depart for Masai Mara through the
highland local farmlands into the Western
highlands of the Rift Valley and Masai Mara. You will arrive
for lunch at your lodge on the North/Western part of the Masai
Mara Ecosystem. After lunch at leisure to sample the pool (weather
permitting) at 15.30 depart for your first afternoon game drive
of this magnificent game reserve, returning for dinner and overnight
at the Mara Safari Club or similar on LDBB Basis
DAY
13-
Masai Mara
Morning and afternoon game drives. All meals and overnight at
Mara Safari Club or similar on LDBB Basis
{Optional
balloon ride across the Masai Mara. The BALLOON SAFARI adventure
begins in the pre-dawn hours. The magnificent panoramic view
of the park is thrilling. After an hour or so in the air, your
safari finishes with a flourishing champagne breakfast in the
bush).
Day
14
Lake Naivasha
After a leisurely breakfast, drive back to the rift valley via
Narok getting into the Flower and wine country of Naivasha.
Lake Naivasha unlike Lake Nakuru is a fresh water lake and also
Kenya’s highest lake at 6,200ft above sea level. A one
hour boat ride and a walk on the Crescent Island will be a relaxing
activity. Your accommodations will be at the beautiful and elegantly
built Naivasha Simba Lodge on LDBB
Day
15 Nairobi / Home bound flight
Depart after breakfast and drive to Nairobi, Kenya’s colorful
capital city. Arriving for lunch at the Carnivore Restaurant.
Dayrooms will be available for you as you prepare for your departure
today. Afternoon sight seeing tour of the city with a visit
to The National Museums. Transfer to the Jomo Kenyatta International
Airport, where Bush ArtAfrica Representatives will assist with
your checking into the flight.
