MERU NATIONAL PARK, KENYA

Meru National Park was made famous by the book Born Free, detailing author Joy Adamson’s hand-rearing of orphaned lioness Elsa in the Park. The beautiful Rojewero River bisects the Park, and along its banks birdwatchers may be fortunate enough to spot the handsome palm-nut vulture and the very elusive Peter’s finfoot.

Sweetwaters Game Reserve and Chimpanzee Sanctuary

This 24-000 acre reserve saddling the Equator enjoys magnificent views across the plains to the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kenya, and has an abundance of wildlife and tropical vegetation. Sweetwaters Game Reserve and Chimpanzee Sanctuary is the closest reserve to Kenya's Capital Nairobi to boast all of the "Big 5" game - Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Elephant and Buffalo. Only 2.5 hours or 250 kilometers north of Nairobi on a paved highway, the reserve is easily accessible and has the highest ratio of game-to-geographical-area of all parks and reserves in Kenya.
 

7 days/6nights. Meru, Sweetwaters, Lake Nakuru and the Masai Mara.

Day 1: Meru National Park
Drive around the east side of Mt. Kenya en route to Meru National park. Overnight at a camp.

Day 2: Meru National Park
A full day game drive in the park. Overnight at a camp.

Day 3: Sweet Waters
After breakfast drive west around Mt. Kenya passing through Nanyuki to Sweetwaters Private Game Sanctuary and Camp. Afternoon  game drives. Overnight at Nanyuki in a budget hotel.

Day 4: Lake Nakuru:
After breakfast drive through the Sanctuary into the Great Rift Valley, arriving at a budget hotel. Afternoon game drive in the Park which is the seasonal home to millions for flamingo. Overnight at a camp.

Day 5: Masai Mara:
After Breakfast, visit the Masai Colours for a short introduction to the Maasai tribe, then drive on to the Masai Mara for lunch . Enjoy and evening game drive. Overnight at a camp.

Day 6: Masai Mara.
Full day game drive in the Masai Mara Game Reserve, either returning to the camp for lunch or taking a picnic. Overnight at a camp.

Day 7: Nairobi:
After breakfast transfer to the airstrip for the scheduled flight, arriving in Nairobi before lunch.