Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 – Nairobi – Sweetwaters Game Sanctuary
Your safari driver guide will either pick you up from the Airport or from your hotel. This morning we depart Nairobi and proceed north, driving through lush tea and coffee estates to Sweetwaters Conservancy. Sweetwaters land, the Ol Pejeta Conservancy and its sumptuous ranch were once the private domain of famed multi-millionaire, Adnan Kashoggi. We visit the Chimpanzee Sanctuary, a charming haven established by the Jane Goodall Institute to provide sanctuary to orphaned chimps, and the specially protected and fenced refuge of black rhino with its stunning forty specimens! In fact Sweetwater’s boasts excellent game viewing with the highest ratio of game to area of any park or reserve in Kenya. Moreover, the Sanctuary has several private waterhole and salt lick so we’ll be guaranteed unprecedented close encounters. Whether its day or night game drives, camel trekking, lion tracking, al fresco dining or relaxing by pool, Sweetwater’s is bound to delight.
Overnight at Sweetwaters Serena Camp.
Meal Plan: {Lunch & Dinner}

Day 2 – Sweetwater’s/Ol Pejeta – Lake Nakuru National Park
Depart Sweetwater’s/Ol Pejeta after breakfast for Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving at your lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon a ‘Spice’ game drive is planned. Besides the flamingos that Lake Nakuru is famous for, there are approximately 400 other species of birds found there. In addition, a large variety of game can be found in the Park including the introduced Rothschild’s Giraffe, Black and White Rhino, Waterbuck, Reedbuck, Lion, Buffalo, Leopard, Baboon and many species of plains game.
Overnight at the Lake Nakuru Lodge or Flamingo Hill Tented Camp.
Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 3 – Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara Game Reserve
After a leisure breakfast at your lodge, depart overland to the Masai Mara Game Reserve-jewel of Kenya’s Game Park. This enormous Reserve actually part of the vast Serengeti plains is famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest migration and is a true home of the big five-Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Rhino and Cape Buffalo. After lunch, explore the Reserve on a late evening ‘Spice’ game drive.
Overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge or Sentrim Mara Camp.
Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 4 – Explore Masai Mara Game Reserve
The Masai Mara is one of the greatest wildernesses of the world. Morning and afternoon ‘Spice’ game drives are planned. Large mammals are varied, abundant and easy to see. Residents among the parks mammals are; Masai Giraffe, Buffalo, Impala, Zebra, Topi, both the Thomson’s and Grant’s Gazelles. Optional hot Air Balloon rides are available on this day at an additional cost. On this final day in the Mara, you also have an opportunity to visit an authentic Masai village.
Overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge or Sentrim Mara Camp.
Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 5 -Masai Mara Game Reserve – Nairobi
Begin today with an early morning ‘Spice’ game drive followed by a complete English breakfast at your lodge. Mid-morning drive to Nairobi. You are treated to a delicious BBQ lunch at Carnivore Restaurant before you are transferred to either the Airport or to your Nairobi hotel.
Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch}

The tour includes

• Transport by either Safari VAN or a 4×4 Landcruiser as per your choice
• All applicable game Park Entrance fees.
• 4 Nights’ accommodation as indicated in the itinerary.
• Thirteen meals (4 Breakfast, 5 lunches & 4 Dinner).
• Airport picks up on arrival and departure day in Nairobi if required.
• Professional English speaking Safari Guide/Driver.
• Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers booking this safari.
• Round trip transport from Nairobi to the designated National Park.
• Pre–tour itinerary document.
• Extensive and unlimited Game drives.
• Excursions & activities as stated in the itinerary
• Bottled drinking water while on board our safari Van/Jeep while on safari

All Government taxes and levies

The tour Excludes

• Pre and post- tour accommodation which can be arranged on request
• The cost of obtaining visas for Kenya.
• Personal Taxes
• Drinks like sodas, water, beer and wines at the hotels and lodges.
• Gratuity for the driver guide, porters and waiter
• Laundry costs, telephone calls and other items of a personal nature
• International flights
• Optional excursions like a visit to Masai Village or Hot Air Balloon ride

Tour Cost

Note// The tour is based on the stated lodges / Camp. You may request for other quotation based on other lodges of your choice

The cost may change if influenced by increment of park entrance fees, Government taxes

Payment Policy
– booking fee: 30% within 7 days after confirmation of the booking
– balance and full payments to be paid 25 days prior to safari starting date.
– Booking confirmed within 25 days to the tour starting date should be paid in full.

Ashford Tours is not liable for the progress of any booking incase of non-compliance of the above payment conditions. We recommend that you secure your booking with a deposit of 30% of the tour fees within 7 days of confirmation. The balance of payment is due 25 days prior to the tour starting date. Upon receipt of full payment, Ashford Tours will issue all relevant travel documents.

Cancellation Policy
If you cancel a confirmed booking, a cancellation fee will apply. A cancellation is only possible if communicated in written form. If you cancel a trip:
• At any time but over 45 days after your booking has been confirmed Ashford Tours and Travel retains 5% non-refundable deposit as administration costs on all services booked with us. We advise you to sign cancellation insurance at the time of booking which will cover cancellation fees.

• Any monies paid will be refunded less the cost of cancellation fees levied by hotels or food expenses and administrative costs as indicated here below;

• If you leave a tour for any reason after it has commenced we are not obliged to make any refunds for unused services.