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SAMBURU
INTREPIDS
THE GREAT RIFT
VALLEY LODGE
MARA
INTREPIDS
NAIROBI
WILSON
NANYUKI
AIRPORT
1
3
5
4
2
6
1 NairobiWilson to Samburu Intrepids
1hr (direct) each way
or
2 NairobiWilson to Samburu Intrepids
1hr 15 mins each way via Nanyuki Airport
3 NairobiWilson toThe Great Rift
Valley Lodge 23 mins
4 The Great RiftValley Lodge
to Mara Intrepids 38mins
5 Mara Intrepids to NairobiWilson
55mins
6 Samburu Intrepids to Mara Intrepids
1hr30mins
Journey times

Samburu National Reserve
5 Nights Intrepid Safari
The Intrepid Safari provides the ultimate ecological, cultural
and family experience in Kenya. All of the hotels and lodges
featured are extremely child-friendly with excellent facilities.
Trained naturalists throughout the safari will constantly entertain
the children. No other trip provides such an array of day-to-day
activities to satisfy every member of a mixed group, be they an
inquisitive young child, an energetic parent or a grandparent
wanting a little more relaxation.
Day 1 Nairobi
Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be met and transferred to the
Norfolk Hotel (or a similar hotel) for a day of relaxation (on a bed
and breakfast basis).
Day 2 Samburu Intrepids
0700 hrs After breakfast you will be transferred to Wilson
Airport for your scheduled flight to Samburu in Kenya’s rugged
Northern Frontier District. On arrival transfer to your luxury
accommodations. Samburu Intrepid is renowned as a pioneer of
luxury camping in one of the world’s last truly great wilderness
areas. Situated on the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River in the arid
heart of Samburu National Reserve, Samburu Intrepids looks
out over riverbanks where herds of elephant, buffalo and zebra
come daily to drink — together with the rarer ‘northern species’
of reticulated giraffe, Beisa’s Oryx and long-necked gerenuk
antelope. Samburu Intrepid will show you this dramatic wilderness
from a world of fascinating perspectives: through stirring early
morning game drives, walking safaris with skilled Samburu guides
to sedate camel rides. Samburu Game Reserve is unique.The
vegetation comprises predominantly acacia woodland interspersed
with bush, grass and scrubland, which is broken here and there
by small rugged hills whilst the meandering loops of the river are
bordered by a narrow gallery of riverine woodland in which acacia
and doum palm flourish.This is a dry country ecosystem and is,
therefore, prone to large variations in the animal populations as
they move in search of water and pasture.

Three full days spent exploring Samburu.The only permanent
source of water is the Uaso Nyiro River which provides excellent
game viewing opportunities including elephant, buffalo, lion and
leopard and of course the plains’ game. After lunch at the camp,
and perhaps a swim in the pool, it’s time for a further game drive.
Samburu National Reserve lies on the fringes of the vast and
arid desert once known as the Northern Frontier District, whose
heat-scorched scrublands extend all the way to the jade-green
waters of Lake Turkana and beyond. Physically dramatic, the 104
sq kilometre landscape of the Reserve features rocky battlements,
craggy scarps, dry river beds and fallen boulders rising out of the
thorn scrub against a backdrop of the far-distant hills and the
great red table mountain known as Ololokwe.

Masai Mara Game Reserve
Day 4 Mara Intrepids
After breakfast you will be transferred to airstrip for your flight to Mara
Intrepids. Huge herds of plains game, black mane lion, leopard, cheetah,
large numbers of elephant, and a wide variety of other birds and animals
frequent the Mara’s tree flecked grasslands. There are several areas of
dense hippo and crocodile populations in the bends of the traversing
Mara River. Return to your camp in time for ‘sundowners’ and dinner.
Two full days to appreciate the richness of the park’s wildlife and track
game over the endless savannah. Huge herds of plains game, lion,
leopard, cheetah, large numbers of elephant, and a wide variety of other
birds and animals frequent the Mara’s tree flecked grasslands. There
are several areas of dense hippo and crocodile populations in the bends
of the traversing Mara River; some Mara crocs are longer than 15 feet.
Set in the heart of Africa’s Great Plains, the Masai Mara boasts 1,672
sq. kilometres of unspoilt wilderness. It offers the best game and bird-
viewing not only in Kenya, but anywhere in Africa.The views across the
rolling golden grasslands studded with acacia trees, rivers and forests
are dazzling, the sense of space overwhelming.Throughout the year the
Masai Mara is a place of natural drama, a kaleidoscope of colour and life.
The famed “Big Five” - elephant, rhino, lion, leopard and buffalo - roam
the reserve, together with hundreds of other species, from the fastest
animal on earth, the cheetah to crocodiles and magnificent birds of prey.
0630 hrs early morning game viewing, then return to the camp for
breakfast at around 0830 hrs. 1030 hrs, transfer to Olkiombo Airstrip for
your return flight to Wilson Airport.
Take this opportunity to sample some of Nairobi’s excellent local
restaurants (this is at your own cost).Then proceed to Jomo Kenyatta
International Airport for your homeward bound flight.
End of our services

Notes, terms and conditions:
The package includes:
•Nairobi airport transfers.
•Bed and breakfast accommodation in Nairobi.
•2 nights full board accommodation at Samburu Intrepids
•2 nights full board accommodation at Mara Intrepids
•Naturalists to look after the children
•Use of air travel to reduce time spent on the grounds to maximize on your holiday time! Flights
included are: Nairobi/Samburu/Maasai Mara/Wilson.
•Game drives in open-sided 4x4 vehicles with an English-speaking driver-guide
•All meals, (except in Nairobi) and bush meals while on safari
•A few of the children’s activities include: interaction with Maasai from children to village
elders, making campfires, throwing spears, basic Kiswahili lessons, tracking and spoor-casting,
traditional dancing and much more.
•All accommodations in this itinerary have a swimming pool
Not included
All international flights, taxes, visas, travel and personal accident insurance, gratuities and
all expenses of personal natures, such as porterage, beverages, laundry, telephone calls etc. NB:
Flying doctor services are optional.
Extra Services
Balloon safari in Maasai Mara, cultural visits to either a Samburu Village or Maasai village.

The Intrepid Safari provides the ultimate ecological, cultural and
family experience in Kenya.All of the hotels and lodges featured are
extremely child-friendly with excellent facilities.Trained naturalists
throughout the safari will constantly entertain the children. No
other trip provides such an array of day-to-day activities to satisfy
every member of a mixed group, be they an inquisitive young child,
an energetic parent or a grandparent wanting a little more relaxation.
Day 1 Nairobi
Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be met and transferred to the
Norfolk Hotel (or a similar hotel) for a day of relaxation (on a bed
and breakfast basis).
7 Nights Intrepid Safari

Day 2 Nairobi - Samburu National Reserve
This morning you will transfer to Wilson Airport for your
scheduled flight to Buffalo Springs Airstrip in Samburu.
You will be met by our camp vehicle and taken to the lodge
arriving mid morning. After lunch you will embark on your
first game drive of your safari, returning to the camp in the
late afternoon.
Spend the night at Samburu Intrepids Camp on a full board
basis.
Samburu Intrepids
Perched on the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River in the heart
of Samburu National reserve, Samburu Intrepids enjoys
a unique perspective of one of Africa’s most celebrated
wildernesses. The camp’s location deep inside the reserve
guarantees close encounters with the region’s shier wildlife,
including elephant, lion, leopard, and Samburu’s famous
‘unique five’ - the rare reticulated giraffe, long-necked
gerenuk antelope,Somali ostrich,Grevy’s zebra,and majestic
Beisa’s Oryx. This luxurious tented lodge offers 27 modern
tents with a private view over the wildlife-rich riverbanks.
The spacious tents boast the very latest in luxury camping,
with soft four-poster beds, handsome mahogany closets and
writing desks, and en suite bathrooms with steaming hot
showers. The bathrooms also offer twin washbasins, flush
toilets,and sockets for shavers and battery charging. Because
of the warm climate, Samburu Intrepids’ public areas are all
palm-thatched and open to the elements, raised on stilts
to catch the cooling breeze blowing off the river. The main
dining room has a seating capacity of 60, and opens onto an
outdoor dining terrace, where buffet breakfasts and lunches
are served overlooking the river.
Day 3 Samburu National Reserve
Morning and afternoon activities in Samburu National
Reserve.
Overnight at the Samburu Intrepids on a full board basis.
Day 4 Samburu – Nairobi – Lake Naivasha
Morning activities and transfer to the airstrip with a picnic
lunch for your scheduled flight to Nairobi. On arrival
connect to the scheduled flight to Naivasha. You will be
transferred to the lodge followed by an afternoon boat trip
to Lake Naivasha.
Crater Lake

Lake Naivasha
The Great Rift Valley Lodge
A short drive from the well-maintained Pan African Highway is
the Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort. Its location midway
between the Samburu and Maasai Mara Reserves makes the lodge
the perfect stopover between the country’s top safari destinations
– and an ideal alternative to a night in a city hotel. The Great Rift
Valley Lodge sits at about 7,000 feet above sea level, from which
elevation it enjoys magnificent views to the west and east. The
vistas stretch from the shimmering waters of Lake Naivasha ,to the
jagged volcanic crater of Mount Longonot and, beyond, the sloping
shoulders of the Aberdare Mountains – Kenya’s most important
watershed.The Great Rift Valley Lodge offers 21 twin and 9 double
rooms, all with private balconies overlooking the spectacular valley
floor with large four-poster beds, handmade wooden furniture,
African prints, and modern en suite bathrooms. The social ‘heart’
of the Rift Valley Lodge is the clubhouse building, which offers
fine dining and beautiful views from its panoramic restaurant and
broad balconies. Range of activities include golfing, boat trips to
Lake Naivasha, excursions to the Eburru escarpment on horseback,
trekking at Hell’s Gate National Park in Naivasha, day trips to Lake
Nakuru National Park, birding and nature walks within the lodge.
Day 5 Lake Naivasha
This morning depart for a morning game drive to Lake Nakuru
National Park and return back to the lodge for lunch and the
remaining of the afternoon will be spent at your leisure to enjoy all
the local activities offered.
Overnight at Great Rift Valley Lodge on a full board basis.
Day 6 Lake Naivasha - Masai Mara Game Reserve
After breakfast, you drive to the Naivasha Ebony Curio Emporium,
the largest of its kind in the world, where one can watch expert
craftsmen working. This is where some of the country’s best work
can be purchased at factory prices. Return back to the lodge for
lunch before being transferred to the airstrip for your scheduled
flight to Olkiombo Airstrip in the Masai Mara National Reserve.
You will be picked by an open-sided 4x4 vehicle which affords you
your first game drive en route to the lodge!
Overnight at Mara Intrepids Camp on a full board basis.

Mara Intrepids
Sitting above a sweeping bend in the Talek River at the confluence
of the Maasai Mara’s four game-viewing areas, Mara Intrepid
enjoys one of the most spectacular locations in the Maasai Mara
ecosystem. The camp is a short drive from the Mara River, where
more than a million wildebeest and zebra make their perilous
migration crossing every July and August. For the remainder of
the year, the camp offers some of the world’s finest game viewing,
with large local populations of elephants,rhinos,buffalos,and many
species of antelopes. The riverine woods are home to some of the
famous cats in the Big Cat Diaries, including leopards, cheetah and
lions.
30 newly refurbished luxury tents are widely spread across a large
riverside site to ensure guests the optimum privacy and peace. Each
tent is furnished in the classic style of the grand African safaris,
with large four-poster beds and handsome reproduction furniture
offset by modern en suite bathrooms with hot showers, flush toilets
and all modern amenities. Each tent sits on a shady platform, with
sweeping views over the riverbanks where a wide variety of animals
come to drink.

Mara Intrepids is divided into four distinct areas, each with its
own open-air dining area and ‘mess tent’ where private meals and
functions can be arranged.Dinner is usually served in a large dining
room under a traditional makuti thatch roof, while breakfast and
lunch are hosted on a breezy terrace beside the riverfront swimming
pool. The main bar overlooks a suspension bridge, where our most
exquisite residents make an appearance most evenings. Beside the
bar is a fully equipped conference room,where our Maasai naturalists
deliver evening slide shows on the local culture and wildlife - and
where corporate groups can indulge in a spot of ‘bush business’.
Day 7 Masai Mara
Morning and afternoon bush activities in the Masai Mara
National Reserve.
Overnights at the Mara Intrepids Camp on a full board basis.
Day 8 Masai Mara - Nairobi
After a morning activity and lunch, there is a flight back to
Nairobi, on arrival in Nairobi, transfer to Jomo Kenyatta airport
for your onward connecting flight.
End of our services.

Notes, terms and conditions:
•2 nights full board accommodation at Samburu Intrepids
•2 nights full board accommodation at The Great Rift Valley Lodge
•2 nights full board accommodation at Mara Intrepids
•Naturalists to look after the children
•Use of air travel to reduce time spent on the grounds to maximize on your holiday time!
Flights included are: Nairobi/Samburu/Maasai Mara/Wilson/Lamu/Wilson.
•Game drives in open-sided 4x4 vehicles with an English-speaking driver-guide
•A few of the children’s activities include: interaction with Maasai from children to village
elders, making campfires, throwing spears, basic Kiswahili lessons, tracking and spoor-casting,
traditional dancing and much more.
•All accommodations in this itinerary have a swimming pool
Not included:
All international flights, taxes, visas, travel and personal accident insurance, gratuities and
all expenses of personal natures, such as porterage, beverages, laundry, telephone calls etc. NB:
Flying doctor services are optional.
Optional Services
Balloon safari in Masai Mara, cultural visit to a Samburu village or Maasai village.

Day 1 Nairobi
Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be met and transferred to the Norfolk Hotel
(or a similar hotel) for a day of relaxation (on a bed and breakfast basis).
0700 hrs Breakfast. After breakfast, we will be transferred to Wilson Airport
for 0800 hrs Safarilink scheduled flight to Samburu Game Reserve located in
Kenya’s Northern Frontier District. Our base for the next 2 nights will be the
luxurious Samburu Intrepids Camp. Situated on the banks of the Uaso Nyiro
River in the arid heart of Samburu National Reserve, Samburu Intrepid looks
out over riverbanks where herds of elephant, buffalo and zebra come daily to
drink – together with the rarer ‘northern species’ of reticulated giraffe, Beisa’s
oryx and long-necked gerenuk antelope. Enjoy a game drive in the afternoon
following the river. Return to your camp as the sun slowly sets.
5 Nights Explorer Safari

A full day in Samburu with morning and afternoon game drives.
The scenery here is stunning. Giant outcrops of mountainous
rock set amidst a semi desert, with one permanent source of
water, the Uaso Nyiro River where elephant and buffalo come to
drink. Look out for the resident cheetah, leopards and lions.The
birdlife is abundant as well, and your driver-guide will assist you
in identification. Engage them in conversations about the legends
of the Samburu, their beliefs and traditions. All meals at Samburu
Intrepids.
Samburu ReserveSamburu National Reserve

Day 4 Mara Explorer
0800 hrs we will transfer to the airstrip for our Safarilink scheduled flight
to the Masai Mara Game Reserve.The 45-minute flight will take you
to Olkiombo Airstrip, from where your transfer could well be the first
game drive! This is, undoubtedly, Kenya’s finest game reserve and our
home for the next 2 nights is located in the very heart. Sitting above a
sweeping bend in the Talek River, at the confluence of the Maasai Mara’s
four game-viewing areas, the camp enjoys one of the most spectacular
locations in the entire Mara ecosystem. An Explorer safari offers a
unique game-viewing adventure, including three daily game drives with
experienced guides, and trips to Maasai villages where we support several
community development projects.
Day 5 Mara Explorer
A full day of game viewing within the reserve. Elephant and buffalo
abound in the riverine forests, while out on the grasslands impala and
Thompson’s gazelle can be seen together with their attendant predators
such as lion, cheetah, hyena and jackal. Lesser-known species such as
topi, hartebeest, waterbuck, eland and as well as many small mammals
and bird species create a kaleidoscopic picture of wildlife.
Fly back to Nairobi arriving in the late afternoon and transfer to Jomo
Kenya International airport for your home bound flight.
Notes, terms and conditions
•2 nights full board accommodation at Samburu Intrepid
•2 nights full board accommodation at Mara Explorer
•2 nights full board accommodation at Kipungani Explorer
•Use of air travel to reduce time spent on the grounds to maximize on your
holiday time! Flights included are: Nairobi/Samburu/Maasai Mara/Wilson/
Lamu/Wilson.
•Game drives in open-sided 4x4 vehicles with an English-speaking driver-
guide

Not included:
All international flights, taxes, visas, travel and personal accident
insurance, gratuities and all expenses of personal natures, such as
porterage, beverages, laundry, telephone calls etc. NB: Flying doctor
services are optional.
Optional Services
Balloon safaris in Maasai Mara, cultural visits to either a Samburu or
Maasai village.

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