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ROAD SAFARI ITINERARY
DAY ONE
Nairobi
Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be met by your Moriah African Tours driver/guide and taken to the historic Norfolk Hotel for an overnight stay. The Norfolk has played a leading role in Kenya's colorful history, and continues to be Nairobi's finest and best-known hotel. The town and later the modern city of Nairobi grew up around The Norfolk, which still has its own private tropical gardens. The hotel is still the traditional starting point for safaris and the Lord Delamere Terrace is modern Nairobi's most famous meeting place, where drinks and light meals are served continuously from morning until midnight.
Day 02
Amboseli National Park—Tortilis Camp
You will have an early departure this morning for Amboseli National Park. Amboseli is one of the most popular parks in Kenya as it provides excellent animal viewing throughout the year, stunning landscapes and an excellent selection of lodges and camps. Opened in 1948, Amboseli is a fairly small National Park of 392 square km. It is however, amazingly rich in both flora and fauna, designated as an International Bio-sphere reserve and home of a large number of world famous researchers, especially with regard to elephant. One cannot be more awe-inspired by the contrasts and enormity of the African landscape than upon arrival at this award-winning, ecotourism lodge in Amboseli National Park. Built with a sensitive eye to its surrounding environment, Tortilis Camp sits nestled in a verdant acacia grove at the foot of the majestic, snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. Luxury tents with private en-suite bathrooms and unrivalled views of the mountain make this the ultimate place from which to get up close & personal with the abundant wildlife, especially Amboseli’s famous land leviathan, the African Elephant.
Afternoon game drives. Overnight Tortilis Camp BLD
Day 03
Amboseli National Park
Unlimited game drives. Tortilis Camp BLD
Day 04
Lake Nakuru National Park
This morning you will drive north to Lake Nakuru National Park. Lake Nakuru is world famous for, and was created a National Park, to protect its stunning flocks of lesser flamingo, which literally turn its shores pink. Its birdlife is world renowned: a beacon for leading ornithologists, scientists and wildlife film-makers. The park spans an attractive range of wooded and bush grassland around the lake offering wide ecological diversity, from lake water, woodland to the rocky escarpments and ridges.
Notable game within the lake includes hippo and clawless otters. On the shores roam waterbuck, Bohor's Reedbuck and zebra. The woodlands and forest are now home to both black and white rhino. In 1987, only two black rhinos remained following the ravages of poaching. By creating a rhino sanctuary within the park and reintroducing a breeding herd from Laikipia, the K.W.S. has now successfully re-established rhino in the park. Game viewing is relatively easy: buffalo, leopard, lion, Rothschild's giraffe, Black and White Colobus monkey are plentiful in the forest. The bushlands offer eland, steinbok, impala, Chandler's reedbuck and dik dik, whilst rock hyrax and klipspringer occupy the cliffs and escarpment. On the way, you will stop for lunch at the famous Carnivore Restaurant in Nairobi. Afternoon game drive. Lake Nakuru Lodge BLD
Day 05
Masai Mara Game Reserve
A scenic drive traversing the Mau Escarpment brings you to Masai Mara Game Reserve. A scenic flight brings you to Masai Mara Game Reserve. Spectacular expanse of open grassland covers 320 sq km.  The highlight of the Mara is undoubtedly the great migration of wildebeest which move north from the Serengeti in July and August in search of lush grass. They return south in October before the rainy season. Watching millions of these animals move together in mass is truly a humbling experience for human visitors. Other animals are commonly spotted in the park including the big cats: lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Lions are often found in large prides and it's not uncommon to see them hunting. Elephant, buffalo, zebra, and hippo roam in large herds while the topi, impala, and Coke's hartebeest are also abundant.Your lodge is Keekorok Lodge, erected in the direct path of the wildebeest migration was the first lodge built in the Masai Mara. At the height of migration, Keekorok lodge is surrounded by a swarming mass of animals, and there is hardly any need to go on a game drive.Afternoon game drives. Overnight Keekorok Lodge BLD
Day 06 + 07
Masai Mara Game Reserve
Spend the next two days exploring the vast savannahs of the Masai Mara and viewing wildlife. You have the option of doing the HOT AIR BALLOON SAFARI.
Here is the ultimate way to view game. Take off a few kilometers from the camp just as the sun rises. Then for approximately one hour you will drift quietly above the plains gazing at spectacular views of endless kopjes and with luck, see some great game. The overhead perspective gives a whole new experience to game-watching and many find this is the climax of their safari. On landing in the middle of nowhere, a 'Champagne-style' breakfast will be waiting, before you are driven slowly back to camp. Truly unforgettable.Your guide will explain the animal behavior – and because of his expertise and experience, will take you to the best locations for the season to maximize your safari experience. Unlimited game drives-Keekorok Lodge
Day 08
Nairobi
Enjoy your last game drive before leaving Masai Mara and returning to Nairobi. A day room is reserved for you at the Norfolk Hotel until 6:00PM. Enjoy a farewell dinner prior to your transfer to the airport for your international flight out this evening. BD
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