7 Days Magical Kenya Serena Safari

7 Days Magical Kenya Serena Safari

Follow the trails of Simba and his friends to witness them in their own home in Kenya! Be it adult male lions like Mufasa & Scar, or lion cubs like Simba & Nala, Pumbaa the Warthog, or Shenzi, Banzai and Ed, the hyenas - you'll find them all here! Get a first-hand experience of The Lion King by booking an unforgettable safari with us!

Itinerary

Day 1: Ol Pejeta Conservancy - Laikipia

Stop At: Sweetwaters Serena Camp, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Nanyuki, Kenya
You will depart in the morning and embark on a scenic drive through the Central Highlands to the Equator Point just before Nanyuki Town for a brief stopover. Here, the locals perform a water demonstration to qualify the position of the equator and for a small tip you will be awarded an ‘equator certificate’. Drive on to the nearby 110,000-acre Ol Pejeta Conservancy, which lies on the Laikipia plains. Enjoy a game viewing drive en-route to Sweetwaters Serena Camp. Lunch in the Camp followed by an afternoon at leisure to enjoy the facilities at the Camp that include a swimming pool. Afternoon game viewing drive in the Conservancy.
Duration: 2 days

Stop At: Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Nanyuki Private Bag, 10400 Kenya
The bush walk gives visitors the opportunity to learn about game trails and spoor identification as well as the insects, birds and smaller mammals of Ol Pejeta. The walk is not designed to be strenuous however a reasonable level of fitness is required, as you can expect to be walking for around two hours.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Sweetwaters Serena Camp

Day 2: Ol Pejeta Conservancy - Laikipia

Stop At: Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Nanyuki Private Bag, 10400 Kenya
Full day in the conservancy with morning and afternoon game viewing drives in the conservancy that is also home to the only chimpanzee sanctuary in Kenya, and shelters large numbers of rare and endangered species. Other optional activities available in the camp include: - Camel rides, Guided Nature/Bird Walks, Recurve Target Archery, Night Game drives, Bubbly Sundowners among others.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Sweetwaters Serena Camp

Day 3: Lake Elementaita

Stop At: Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp, Soysambu Conservancy, Nakuru, Kenya
Depart Ol Pejeta after breakfast and drive to Soysambu wildlife conservancy to arrive in time for lunch at the Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp, “Where history meets the wild kingdom”.
Enjoy an afternoon game viewing drive in the Conservancy. The Conservancy protects over 450 bird species and 15,000 wild animals. Rothschild giraffes have found a safe haven for breeding here, while a diverse variety of terrain shelters many species - from herds of giant elands to tiny dik diks and cliff-dwelling klipspringers.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp

Day 4: Mara Serena Safari Lodge - Masai Mara Game Reserve

Stop At: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
After an early breakfast in the Camp, depart and drive to Maasai Mara Game Reserve to arrive at Mara Serena Safari Lodge in the early afternoon for check in.

Lunch in the lodge followed by free time at leisure to relax and enjoy the facilities that include a Health Club and Spa.

Enjoy an evening game drive in the reserve. Certainly the most frequented game reserve in Kenya, Maasai Mara is a magnificent landscape of open plains bisected by the Mara River and its tributaries, and punctuated by marshes and forests. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Duration: 3 days

Stop At: Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Masai Mara Serena KE, Kenya
Discover the Kenya safari of your dreams, a vast, gently rolling landscape of acacia-specked grasslands darkened by migrating wildebeest herds. Mara Serena Safari Lodge invites you to a world where dramatic sights and experiences are enhanced by gracious service and five-star amenities. As the only safari lodge in the famed Mara Triangle, we offer a setting matched by few other hotels in the world: perched high on a bush-cloaked hill with sweeping views of the savannah and the meandering shoreline of the Mara River.
Duration: 3 days

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Day 5: Masai Mara Experience

Stop At: Mara Triangle, Narok County, Kenya
Experience the extraordinary beauty, rich heritage and vibrant culture of Kenya’s Masai Mara with an array of activities and adventures created to inspire your spirit. From game viewing safaris to spot the “Big Five” (elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard and rhino) to hot air balloon rides high above the African savannah to abundant opportunities to explore the culture and enjoy the hospitality of the Maasai people, these unforgettable “bucket list” experiences will remain with you long after you depart.
Duration: 3 days

Stop At: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Two full days in the Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. This 650 sq. kilometer reserve supports the highest density of game to be seen anywhere considering its size. The reserve is home to all the “big five” and it is also possible to observe; baboon, eland, ostrich, bat-eared fox, jackal, Cheetah, and the rivers abound with hippos and crocodiles.

Hippo Pool Breakfast. On one of the mornings, crown your game viewing experience with optional “Bush Breakfast” by the Mara River Hippo Pools! One cannot resist the charming “Jambo” from the chefs and Masai warriors as they welcome you to our wonderfully set breakfast buffet of cold cuts, fruits, cereals and hot dishes with eggs made to your specifications as you wait. The hippos keep you company and only say “Kwaheri” (good bye) after you have had enough.
Duration: 3 days

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Day 6: Masai Mara Experience

Stop At: Balloon Safaris Limited, Kenya
Float above the Mara plains in a dimension of unsurpassed tranquility and beauty. The hot air balloon lifts you into the clear blue sky at dawn and gives you an eagle’s view of the wildlife pageant below. You will glide over the treetops with the early birds and be wafted gently over the plains, above the bustle and bumps of the ground below, but cruising close to enjoy the spectacular scenery.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Day 7: Depart - Nairobi

Stop At: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Embakasi, Nairobi, Kenya
Following an early morning breakfast guests will be transferred back to Nairobi.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.