The Masai Safari

Travelling through some of the richest game areas in the world, the Masai Safari presents excellent opportunities for viewing the 'big five' in comfort. The luxury Serena Lodges, renowned for their facilities, location and level service, combined with champagne breakfasts on three mornings and a complimentary Hippo Pool Breakfast in the Masai Mara ensures that each guest has a memorable experience.

Samburu in the North of Kenya is home to the Big 5 (Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino and Buffalo), here you will also find the rarer species such as the Grevy's Zebra, Reticulated Giraffe and Blue Legged Somali Ostrich, species rarely seen elsewhere in East Africa. The Hippo filled Ewaso Nyiro River runs through the heart of the reserve. Home to 'The Secret Lives of Elephants' Samburu is paradise for those searching for a variety of game in stunning surroundings.

Next stop is Mount Kenya; renowned for its incredible bird life and plains game, here you will spend the night at Serena Mountain Lodge; the only tree hotel ever to be built on the slopes of this legendary mountains. Offering stunning views from the many viewing platforms which overlook watering holes, here you will have the opportunity to join a guided nature walk (weather permitting).

Lake Nakuru is situated in the Great Rift Valley, known for its fantastic bird life. It is hear where you can expect to see a pink mist over the lake - a breathtaking display of pink flamingos sitting on the water. Nakuru also boasts the highest population of Rhino's in East Africa, along with other plains game such as the Zebra, Gazelle, Buffalo, Giraffe's and Elephant's to name a few.

Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake, where there is plenty for all the family to do. Not only can you go horse-riding or cycling, but you can also arrange guided bird spotting walks and boat trips on the lake. The main attraction here is some of the 450 species of birds which have been recorded in and around this Hippo filled lake.

Finally, this safari finishes with two nights the magnificent Masai Mara, famed for its vast numbers of plains game, the spectacular big cats and the annual Great Migration. Here you stay at The Mara Serena Lodge, which offers a rare blend of African splendour and sumptuous sophistication that stands centre-stage for the legendry migration of the Wildebeest.

This itinerary starts with a day at leisure in Nairobi, why not pre-book some Nairobi Tours and Excursions?