Cheetah Serena Safari - 4x4

The Cheetah Safari is our most popular, covering a wide area and showing the very best of Kenya including Samburu, the Rift Valley and the Maasai Mara. This 4x4 Serena upgrade option stays at the beautiful lodges managed by Serena and includes travel in a 4x4 vehicle. Mileages are quite long and road conditions can be poor on occasion, however you see more of the country and the wildlife is truly unforgettable.

Tour overview
•   Travel in a 4x4 vehicle
•   One night in Nairobi
•   Two days game drives in the unique Samburu National Reserve
•   Stay in a beautiful lodge set under the slopes of Mount Kenya
•   Pass by Thomson's Falls
•   See the hundreds of flamingos in the shallow waters of Lake Nakuru
•   Game drive in Nakuru National Park
•   Two days game viewing in the awe-inspiring Maasai Mara, seeking out big cats
•   Optional balloon safari
•   Lunch at the Lord Eroll Restaurant in Nairobi

Extend your stay - by 3 or more nights
•   Stay at the elegant Serena Beach Hotel, Mombasa
•   One night in Nairobi, then fly to exotic Zanzibar and Breezes Beach Club

Guide

Cheetah Safaris are escorted by an English speaking driver/guide from departure from Nairobi to return to Nairobi. Extensions are not escorted but assistance is provided by our local representatives.

MEAL PLAN
Prices include breakfast in Nairobi; breakfast, lunch and dinner on safari. Breakfast and dinner included on the Kenya Coast and Zanzibar extensions.

ACCOMMODATION
Cheetah Serena Safari uses 4 star lodges. On occasion it may be  necessary to use alternative accommodation due to local availability and  road conditions.

TRAVEL TIPS
Pack a mixture of warm and light clothing in soft bags weighing maximum 15kg, plus sunglasses and insect repellent.

TRAVEL TIMES
Vary dependent on road conditions and game sighting.

MINIMUM NUMBERS
Tours are subject to a minimum number of passengers.

NB
Minimum age 7 years. If flying back to Nairobi an extra lunch and airstrip transfer cost are incurred.

DAY 1
On arrival transfer to the Nairobi Serena for one night in a Standard room.

DAY 2
Drive to the beautiful Samburu National Park with lunch en route before enjoying a game drive in the afternoon. Spend the next two nights at Samburu Simba Lodge. The lodge overlooks the Buffalo Springs National Reserve and the Uaso Nyiro River, with fantastic views over the rolling plains (approx. 195 miles).

DAY 3
Morning and afternoon game drives in Samburu National Park.

DAY 4
Drive to Mt Kenya National Park and the beautifully located Serena Mountain Lodge. Set under the slopes of Mt Kenya amongst dense forest, the lodge enjoys its own water hole frequented by wildlife day and night (approx. 100 miles).

DAY 5
Drive via Thomson’s Falls to Lake Nakuru for a game drive and lunch. Lake Nakuru is home to an abundance of flamingos and sometimes all that can be seen is a mass of pink! Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the National Park and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge (approx. 180 miles).

DAY 6
After breakfast, drive to the incredible Maasai Mara Game Reserve with lunch en route. Overnight at Mara Serena Lodge. The Mara Serena is spectacularly located high on a hill with amazing views over the Mara River in one of the best locations for game viewing (approx. 185 miles).

DAY 7
Today enjoy a memorable breakfast by the hippo pool! A full day in the Mara follows with morning and afternoon game drives. You may take the optional balloon safari (see Upgrades) over the Mara.

DAY 8
Depart for Nairobi after breakfast arriving in time for a delicious lunch at Lord Eroll Restaurant (approx. 180 miles). You will return to the Nairobi Serena for the afternoon where you may wish to prebook a day room before your onward journey. Alternatively, extend your holiday to the Kenya Coast or Zanzibar.

YOUR CHOICE OF EXTENSIONS

KENYA COAST
DAY 8
After lunch (extra cost) fly straight from the Mara via Ukunda to Mombasa and transfer for three or more nights to the excellent four star Serena Beach Hotel & Spa in a Village room.
DAY 11
Depart for your onward journey.

ZANZIBAR
DAY 8
Overnight at the Nairobi Serena in a Standard room.
DAY 9
Fly to Zanzibar and three or more nights at four star Breezes Beach Club in a Standard room.
DAY 12
Depart for your onward journey.