Kenya is one of the iconic safari destinations in Africa. It is home to some of the most sought after wildlife reserves, including the Masai Mara, which together with the Serengeti, hosts the Great Migration from July to October.
Tanzania is a fascinating travel destination embodied by Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak; the Serengeti National Park, home to one of the best wildlife shows in the world the wildebest migration; and the Ngorongoro Crater with its unbelievable density of animals in an exctinct caldera.
Uganda, known as 'The Pearl of Africa', is a country filled with rolling hills, adventurous activities, beautiful scenery, and most famously, the Mountain Gorillas.
Rwanda is not only the land of a thousand hills, but also a country rich in flora and fauna, particularly primates and most famously, the rare Silverback mountain gorilla. in fact, Gorilla Trekking is one of the main drawcards to this beautiful country
An East Africa Safari gives visitors the chance to witness the annual wildebeest migration, witness the Big Five, go Gorilla Trekking and encounter some of the most spectacular cultures that will leave a permanent mark in your travel experiences.
A short safari excursion is a great way to exprience the destinations you travelling. By engaging in off the track activities, you get to explore the aspects of safari outside the norms of a typical safari itinerary.
Image Travel Limited offers tailored safaris to fit both your dreams and budget,with the experience of putting together safaris throughout East Africa. We cover all four East African countries – Kenya, Tanzania,Uganda and Rwanda – regions rich in their variety of African wildlife.
Nairobi, Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Nairobi
7 Days Sarova Experience - Safari Overview
The highlights of this Kenya safari provides a comfortable standard of luxury accommodation in Sarova Mara camps and lodges, including stylish tents in the Masai Mara. Strategically located in several of the national parks and reserves, the camps offer a great range of activities and game drives to provide you with excellent wildlife spotting opportunities, from the Big Five to flamingoes and wildebeests.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival - Nairobi - Sarova Stanley Hotel
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will make your own way to the arrivals hall where you will be welcomed by an Image Travel representative who will drive you to Sarova Stanley Hotel. Spend your 1 night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
Staying at
Sarova Stanley Hotel| Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 Nairobi – Samburu National Reserve - Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
You'll be picked up from your Nairobi hotel and depart for the dramatic semi-arid scrub land of the Northern Frontier. Arrival in Samburu will be by lunch time. After lunch, embark on a game drive to sight resident wildlife species like the reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Beisa oryx and the blue-necked Somali ostrich that are rare elsewhere in the country. Dinner and your overnight will be at the spectacular Sarova Shaba Game Lodge.
Staying at
Sarova Shaba Game Lodge| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 Samburu National Reserve - Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
Enjoy a full-day exploring the park. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at Samburu Simba Lodge. The highlights of Samburu National Reserve is the spectacular scenic beauty, rivers, and forests. It is an area where the local people have a rich and colorful heritage. The reserves have numerous permanent springs and a wealth of wildlife which includes leopard, hippo, elephant, lion, reticulated giraffe, grevy’s zebra, and crocodile in the Ewaso Nyiro River. Over 365 species of birds have been identified in the sanctuaries. Your overnight stay are at Sarova Shaba Game Lodge.
Staying at
Sarova Shaba Game Lodge | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 Samburu – Lake Nakuru National Park - Sarova Liohhill Lodge
We shall be early again with an early morning game viewing drive exploring the park. Sunrise and emergence of the Mount Kilimanjaro peak from the clouds are dramatic (if the weather permits). Marvel at the sights as we enjoy our breakfast and later exit the park and drive to Lake Nakuru a less than 5 hours drive. You will pass through the Great Rift Valley escarpment, to arrive in time for lunch and check in at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive across the Pink Lake often referred so due to its great masses of flamingos and the famous white and black rhinos found in this park. Dinner and your overnight stay are at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge.
Staying at
Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Lake Nakuru- Masai Mara National Reserve - Sarova Mara Game Camp
Depart after breakfast and drive further along the floor of the Rift Valley to Masai Mara, arriving at the lodge/ camp in time for lunch. In the afternoon, have a game drive that introduces you to this vast game filled reserve. The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopards, many kinds of antelopes and elephants. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeests and zebras from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna—lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and vultures. Dinner and your overnight stay are at Sarova Mara Game Camp.
Staying at
Sarova Mara Game Camp | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 Masai Mara National Reserve - Sarova Mara Game Camp
Enjoy full days spent exploring the park in search of the Big Five. Optional hot air balloon safaris can be arranged at an extra cost of US$ 450 per person. Dinner and your overnight stay are at Mara Serena Safari Lodge. The Masai Mara National Reserve is arguably Kenya’s most popular game sanctuary. It is the most famous and most visited game reserve in Kenya. The film ‘Out of Africa’ was made to a great extent in this reserve. Virtually every type of wildlife can be seen at the Mara. A spectacle worth seeing is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle from Serengeti plains across the Tanzania border and the Mara River to reach Masai Mara grazing fields from late June. The dramatic crossing of the river and the preying on the migrants by predators can be viewed from early July to August. The reserve abounds with birdlife since close to about 452 species have been recorded. Dinner and your overnight stay are at Sarova Mara Game Camp.
Staying at
Sarova Mara Game Camp | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 Masai Mara – Depart for Nairobi
Wake up as early as 6:00 am for an African cup of hot coffee/ tea then head out for a morning game drive. Chances of spotting animals are high since the animals are still active and it’s not scotching hot. Afterwards, return to the lodge for a full breakfast and check-out. With en-route game drives, leave the park and drive to Nairobi where your safari ends at the airport or in a Nairobi hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
7 Days Sarova Experience - Price Overview
High Season:
January 3 - March 31 April 7 - April 10 June 16 - July 15 September 16 - October 31
The herds are moving into the southern plains of the Serengeti, around Ndutu, Kusini, and Naabi. The short grasses here are rich in nutrients, preparing the females for calving.
February
This is the peak calving month. Hundreds of thousands of wildebeest calves are born, often within a few weeks of each other. This spectacle attracts a high concentration of predators, making it an excellent time for predator-prey sightings.
March
The calves are a few weeks old and growing quickly. The herds begin to spread out as they continue to graze on the southern plains, preparing for the long journey north.
April
The long rains begin, prompting the herds to start their movement northwest. They form long columns as they begin their trek through the central Serengeti.
May
The migration gathers momentum, with vast columns of wildebeest stretching for miles. The herds congregate in the Western Corridor, and the mating season, or "the rut," begins.
June
The dry season starts, and the wildebeest face their first major challenge: the Grumeti River. Thousands of animals must cross this crocodile-infested river, creating dramatic and intense encounters.
July
The herds continue their journey north, with many arriving in the northern Serengeti. The Grumeti River crossings are in full swing, and some of the first herds may begin to cross the even more treacherous Mara River.
August
This is one of the best months to witness the famous Mara River crossings. The herds are spread out across the northern Serengeti and the Maasai Mara, making multiple crossings back and forth over the river in search of greener pastures.
September
The river crossings continue, though the intensity may decrease. Large numbers of wildebeest are now grazing in the fertile plains of the Maasai Mara in Kenya.
October
As the dry season approaches its climax, the wildebeest start to slowly move back into the Serengeti from the Maasai Mara, heading east and south.
November
The short rains begin, signaling the herds to make a decisive move south towards the replenished plains of the eastern Serengeti. They make their way through the Lobo and Loliondo areas.
December
The wildebeest arrive back on the short-grass plains of the southern Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. They are widely dispersed, feeding on the fresh grass and getting ready for the next calving season.
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