2008
Leopard Safari
A great journey across Kenya taking in the highlights and some of Africa’s best game viewing. Leopard Safari has been a long time favourite with safari enthusiasts.
Our opinion
With all the inclusions, sightseeing and game viewing this great Kenya safari is excellent value for money. Optional 4x4 departures add a thrill to a very popular safari.
Escorted
English speaking driver/guide is included on safari.
Itinerary
- Nairobi: 2 nights
- Tsavo West: 1 night
- Amboseli: 2 nights
- Outspan: 1 night
- Samburu: 2 nights
- Treetops: 1 night
- Lake Nakuru: 1 night
- Lake Naivasha: 1 night
- Masai Mara: 3 nights
- Beach: optional
Day 1 Sat London/Nairobi
Kenya Airways overnight flight from Heathrow to Nairobi.
Day 2 Sun Nairobi
Transfer to the Holiday Inn for one night. We suggest prebooking a visit to Daphne Sheldrake Elephant Orphanage.
Day 3 Mon Nairobi/Tsavo West
Drive to Tsavo West, part of Kenya’s largest National Park. Afternoon game drive with a visit to Mzima Springs famous for its hippos. Overnight at Kilaguni Lodge (approx. 150 miles). B,L,D.
Day 4 Tue Tsavo West/Amboseli
Drive to Amboseli, you may be lucky enough to see Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain – cloud willing! Afternoon game drive. Overnight at Ol Tukai Lodge (approx. 100 miles). B,L,D.
Day 5 Wed Amboseli
Early morning and afternoon game drives in and around Amboseli. One night at Ol Tukai Lodge (approx. 50 miles). B,L,D.
Day 6 Thu Amboseli/Outspan
Return via Nairobi to Outspan in the Aberdare Mountains with lunch en route. Relax in the gardens at the Outspan Hotel where you spend the night (approx. 250 miles). B,L,D.
Day 7 Fri Outspan/Samburu
Drive north via Nanyuki to Samburu National Reserve. Afternoon game drive. Overnight at Samburu Lodge (approx. 110 miles). B,L,D.
Day 8 Sat Samburu
Early morning and afternoon game drives and overnight at Samburu Lodge (approx. 30 miles).
Day 9 Sun Samburu/Treetops
Drive to the Aberdare Mountains, the location of world famous Treetops. Here you spend an unforgettable night watching animals visiting the waterholes (approx. 120 miles). B,L,D.
Day 10 Mon Treetops/Lake Nakuru
Drive via Thomson's Falls to to Lake Nakuru National Park arriving in time for lunch. An afternoon game drive will be given in the park. Visiting the Lake and hopefully seeing the flamingos and Rhinos in the park. Overnight Lake Nakuru Lodge (approx 110 miles) B,L,D
Day 11 Tue Lake Nakuru/Lake Naivasha
After breakfast a morning game drive, after which drive to Lake Naivasha for lunch. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight Lake Naivasha Country Club (approx 50 miles) B,L,D.
Day 12 Wed Lake Naivasha/Masai Mara
After lunch drive to Masai Mara Game Reserve. Overnight Keekorok Lodge (approx 153 miles) B,L,D.
Day 13 Thu Masai Mara
Morning and afternoon game drives (approx 40 miles). B,L,D.
Day 14 Fri Masai Mara
The Mara provides some of the best game viewing in Kenya. The Serengeti and Masai Mara are really one great reserve divided by the Kenya/Tanzania border and home to thousands of game. Game drives in the morning and afternoon or take the optional balloon safari. Overnight at Keekorok (approx. 40 miles). B,L,D.
Day 15 Sat Masai Mara/Nairobi
Depart Keekorok and return to Nairobi by road for one night at the Holiday Inn (approx. 185 miles). You may opt for the extra convenience of flying back to Nairobi from the Mara, at an additional cost. Alternatively why not extend your stay at the Kenya Coast, or the tropical paradise island of Mauritius . B.
Day 16 Sun Nairobi/London
Day at leisure in Nairobi then fly Kenya Airways to Heathrow arriving next day. B.
Kenya Coast Extension
Leopard Safari: 14 nights
Kenya Coast Extension: 3 nights
Day 15 Sat to Day 17 Mombasa
After breakfast remain in camp for lunch (own cost) before an afternoon flight to Mombasa, direct from the Mara, and spend three or more nights at Leopard Beach Resort and Spa , or your choice of coastal hotel .
Day 18 Mombasa/Nairobi/London
Evening Kenya Airways flight from Mombasa to Nairobi then onwards to Heathrow, arriving the next day.
Mauritius Extension
Loepard Safari: 14 nights
Mauritius Extension: 4 nights
Day 16 Sun to Day 19 Thu Mauritius
Air Mauritius flight for four nights or more at Veranda Pointe Aux Biches (STD) where the shoes come off and barefoot relaxation is the theme.
Dy 20 Thu Mauritius/London
Air Mauritius flight to Heathrow arriving the next day.
