5 Days Safari Mount Kenya

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Duration

5 days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

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Overview

Mount Kenya Safari

This 5 Days Safari Mount Kenya commence from Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and end at Nairobi hotel or airport. On this five days safari visiting Aberdare National park,Samburu National Reserve and Meru National Park, Guests on this Safari have high chance of spotting different types wild animals and different species of birds. On this safari Guests will have a chance of viewing Mount Kenya.

A visit to Mount Kenya Safari is an enchanting experience that immerses you in the breathtaking beauty of Africa’s second-highest peak. Located in central Kenya, this majestic mountain offers a unique combination of wildlife, lush forests, and awe-inspiring landscapes that captivate the soul.

As you embark on your journey, the air becomes crisp and refreshing, welcoming you to the abundant wildlife that calls Mount Kenya home. The diverse ecosystem supports a myriad of species, including elephants, buffalos, leopards, and various species of primates. Safari drives and guided walks allow you to witness these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat, creating memories that last a lifetime.

The surrounding forests exude a sense of tranquility, enticing you to explore their hidden treasures. Venture into the dense canopies, where sunlight filters through the leaves, casting a mystical glow on the moss-covered ground. The melodious calls of colorful birds fill the air, adding to the symphony of nature that surrounds you.

For the adventurous souls, scaling Mount Kenya’s peaks presents an exhilarating challenge. The mountain offers a range of climbing routes, catering to both seasoned climbers and beginners alike. Ascending its snow-capped peaks rewards you with breathtaking panoramas, as the vast expanse of the African plains stretches out before you.

At night, the starlit skies above Mount Kenya reveal their splendor. Far from the city lights, the constellations shine brightly, as if painting a celestial masterpiece across the heavens. The serenity of the night is interrupted only by the distant calls of nocturnal animals, reminding you of the wild beauty that envelops this extraordinary place.

A visit to Mount Kenya Safari is an immersive experience that transports you into the heart of Africa’s natural wonders. It is a journey that connects you with the wild, ignites your sense of adventure, and leaves an indelible mark on your soul, forever reminding you of the untamed beauty that exists in the world.

Highlights

Mount Kenya
Abardare National Park
Samburu National Reserve
Wild life
Meru National Park
Different species of birds

Itinerary

DAY 1

NAIROBI TO ABERDARE NATIONAL PARK

This program can commence at the airport or from any city hotel as per your wish.

Pick up is usually early in the morning Aberdare National park. Approximately 2-hour drive arriving in time for lunch at lodge as well as check in. Afternoon at leisure with game viewing from the ark lodge .. or Tree top hotel.

Aberdare national park

Aberdare National Park is a high-altitude national park created to protect the slopes and moorland of the Aberdare Mountains.

The park is a perfect location for topography enthusiasts and for viewing Kenya’s animals and birds.

The topography

The topography ranges from high moorland, hills and peaks to indigenous forest, ravines, streams and waterfalls.

Due to its high altitude, the park is very rainy and misty, with roads that become impassable during the wet season.

Black rhino

The Kenya Wildlife Service and Rhino Ark, a charity dedicated to the protection of the area and its wildlife, run Aberdare National Park. Aberdare is home to the second largest herd of endangered black rhinos.

Dinner and overnight stay at The Ark Lodge or Tree Top hotel.

DAY 2

ABERDARE NATIONAL PARK TO SAMBURU

Early breakfast at the ark. Depart for Samburu National Reserve Arrive in time for lunch at Ashnil Samburu safari camp -situated on the banks on the Ewaso Nyiro river! After lunch depart for your first game drive in this magnificent game reserve

Wildlife

Animals expected to be spotted include; herds of elephants as they roam or bathe in the waters of the Ewaso Nyiro! Other big mammals comprise herds of buffalos, gazelles, impalas, Elands, Beisa oryxes among others.

You will also with a bit of luck, have a chance to see super predators like lions, leopards, cheetahs, jackals! In the evening drive back to the camp for dinner and overnight at Ashnil Samburu Safari Camp

DAY 3

SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE

Tea or coffee. Early morning game drive. Breakfast at the camp. Relax in your accommodation until lunch time.

After lunch you will have your afternoon game drive in the game reserve until sunset. Dinner and overnight at the camp or lodge of choice

Samburu national reserve

The 165 sq. km reserve is rich in wildlife with fame for abundance in rare northern specialist species such as the Grevy Zebra, Somali Ostrich, Reticulated Giraffe, Gerenuk and the Beisa Oryx (Also referred as Samburu Special).

Wildlife

The reserve is also popular with a minimum of 900 elephants. Large predators such as the Lion, Leopard and Cheetah are an important attraction (Kamunyak the Miracle Lioness that adapted the baby Oryx is a resident in the reserve).

Wild dog sightings are also a common attraction to this unique protected area. Bird-life is abundant with over 450 species recorded. Birds of the arid northern bush country are augmented by several riverine forest species. Lesser Kestrel and the Taita Falcon are species of global conservation concern and they both utilize the reserve.

Samburu special birds

Five species categorized as vulnerable have recorded in the reserve. These are African Darter, Great Egret, White-headed Vulture, Martial Eagle and the Yellow-billed Ox-pecker. Critically endangered species under CITES – Pancake tortoise ( malacochersus tornieri ) is found in the reserve.

DAY 4

SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE TO MERU NATIONAL PARK

Breakfast at the camp. Departure for Meru national park with a game drive en route.

Arrive in time for lunch. Lunch then relax at your lodge or camp until 0400 hours. Embark to the evening game drive.

Meru National Park

Meru National Park is wild and beautiful. Straddling the equator and bisected by 13 rivers and numerous mountain-fed streams, it is an especially beautiful area of Kenya.

Attractions of Meru national park

It has diverse scenery from woodlands at 3,400ft (1,036m) on the slopes of Nyambeni Mountain Range, north east of Mt. Kenya, to wide open plains with meandering riverbanks dotted with doum palms.

Wildlife of Meru

Game to view includes: lion, elephant, cheetah, leopard black rhino, zebra, gazelle, oryx and some of the rarer antelope, Lesser Kudu and duiker, also the more common Dik Dik, one of Africa’s smallest antelope. Large prides of lion can be seen and some of Kenya’s largest herds of buffalo.

The rivers abound with hippo and crocodile, fishing for barbus and catfish is permitted at camp sites and along the Tana River.

In the mid 1980’s, the Park suffered from poaching, however KWS armed wildlife security patrols have driven out the poachers and the elephant population has stabilized with breeding herds settling down.

Birds

Over 300 species of birds have been recorded, including: Red-necked falcon, Heuglins courser, brown-backed woodpecker, sunbirds Peter’s Finfoot, inhabiting the Murera and Ura Rivers; Pel’s Fishing Owl, kingfishers, rollers, bee-eaters, starlings and weavers

Return at around 1800hours for dinner and overnight stay at iKWETA Safari Camp

DAY 5

MERU NATIONAL PARK TO NAIROBI HOTEL

Breakfast at the camp before driving back to Nairobi with a game drive en route. Arrive at Nairobi around midday. Transfer to the airport or drop off at your Nairobi hotel.

Included/Excluded

Return transfers as per the program.
Safari in a private safari 4×4 Land cruiser.
More than eight years experienced driver guide.
Unlimited water/coke/fanta/sprite in the safari 4×4.
Safari checklist.
Overnight stay as per the program.
All meals on safari starting with Lunch ending with Breakfast Last day.
Park fees.
Government taxes.
Flying doctors insurance.
Meet and greet on Arrival.
Wifi

Tips
Drinks in the lodges and camps on safari
All personal equipments
Extra optional activities as per the program.
Masai Village USD15 per person

Tour's Location

FAQs

Oranje safari is a well-reputed company in Kenya with a wealth of experience in the travel industry spanning close to 20 years. Considering the tour operator does not have its own accommodations, the advice given on safari accommodations will never be biased. Oranje's exclusive safari collects a small deposit via secured Visa or Mastercard to secure the booking and payment of the full amount just days before the safari, reducing the fear of losing your money and giving our customers peace of mind. We are members of KATO.

We highly recommend a minimum safari with an overnight stay. The best is to pre-book your safari from your country and end with a beach stay. To have a more relaxed safari, stay two nights in the same accommodation if you are going on a safari holiday because the game drives entail early starts where you might not even have time to enjoy the luxuries of the accommodations you are staying in. A safari will always depend on your budget and the desired days of stay. Oranje Exclusive Safaris recommends 4 days and above for a safari within East Africa (Kenya). For Family Safaris, Oranje Safaris recommend more than 7 days and above for great experiences with a beach extension to relax.

As a leading tour operator offering exclusive high-end safaris in Kenya, we regularly receive payments from all over the world. Customer payment is secure because you can pay with Visa, MasterCard, or American Express. As a Kato Member we are bonded by Kato member scheme. The KATO Bond Scheme is therefore intended to be a form of "financial guarantee" to cushion the business associates of KATO members against the possible loss of monies paid to a KATO member who is facing involuntary liquidation.

For the comfort of the parents’ children below 5 might be advisable for shorter safaris close to the beach Hotels or spending more nights in one lodge or safari camp. Children tend to become tired quickly, and the long bumpy roads are extremely uncomfortable for children.

On safari, you will be driving around to spot different animals; this is called a game drive. When booking your safari, your core interest is to know how many game drives you will be having and for how long, because that determines the chance you have of spotting animals. We can never guarantee the animals you will spot, but our professional driver guides will do their level best for you to see a lot of wildlife.

The best time to visit Kenya depends on what you want to do. Kenya is divided by the equator and is characterized by a tropical climate. We are luck to have 12hours of son and 12 hours of Darkness the whole year.
The weather in Kenya is often ideal, although the coast can be very humid and there are hot, desert-like conditions around Lake Magadi and in the northern areas of the country around Lake Turkana.
During the coolest months of June, July, and August, temperatures in Nairobi are around 60 °F, which can drop to about 50 °F in the Aberdare region and Mount Kenya.
Short rains: November to December It rarely rains all day. Short, heavy rainfalls are usually replaced by sunny periods, which makes this time in Kenya very pleasant.

Safari wear should be comfortable and casual. Evenings and early mornings can be chilly, so warm sweaters are recommended. Low-heeled, comfortable sports or trekking shoes are the most suitable walking shoes, should you intend to join any walking safaris.
We recommend you bring warm clothes, including a fleece or light wool sweater and socks, apart from the normal safari gear. During the day, it can get quite hot, so do not forget sunglasses and a high-factor sunscreen, as well as a sun hat with a small brim.
Due to the limited space in the light aircraft, we advise you to keep your luggage to a minimum. We suggest you pack your luggage into a small, soft bag weighing no more than 15 kg, the luggage limit for local flights issued by the airlines.

Safari’s cost is expensive because you get the total cost for the 4x4 Land Cruiser, park entrance fees, fuel, driver’s allowance, accommodations, drinks in the 4x4, all meals, etc. These costs are paid to us, and we pay for the accommodations.
We work with deeply knowledgeable, experienced driver guides, whom we pay well to ensure we retain them.
The lodges and camps we work with cost more because maintaining the high standard costs a lot more in the parks than in towns or cities. Lodges located inside the parks pay equally for Kenya's wildlife services.

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