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5 Day Kenyan Central Circuit Package
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Naicef welcomes you to the 5 day Kenyan central circuit package. This Kenyan Central Circuit Itinerary highlights the Kenyan Central Circuit safari in the Central Kenya Tourism Circuit.
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This central Kenyan safari highlights the Aberdare National Park, Meru National Park and Samburu National Reserve.
Aberdare National Park is known for its majestic Aberdare peaks, dramatic vegetation and tall waterfalls.
Check out our 3 day Aberdare Safari Package and the Aberdare cultural package.
Meru National Park is known as a wilderness park.
Additionally, it frames the history of the Adamson family. Moreover, it inspired the filming of Elsa the Lioness in the film Born Free.
Samburu National Reserve is known for hosting the special five animals of Kenya. Also, it is divided by the Ewaso Nyiro River and has green vegetation.
Below is a central Kenyan safari we can curate for you.
Summary of the 5 Day Kenyan Central Circuit Package
Find the summary of the central Kenyan safari circuit:
| Day & Time | Activity |
| 1.
8:00 AM- 12:00 PM |
Arrival at Aberdare National Park.
Check-in at the Treetops Lodge. |
| 1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 2:00 PM- 4:00 PM | Afternoon game drive at the park. |
| 5:30 PM | Conclude the day at the park. |
| 2.
8:00 AM- 1:00 PM |
Arrival at Meru National Park.
Check-in at the Elsa’s Kopje Lodge. |
| 1:00 PM-2:00 PM | Lunch |
| 2:00 PM- 4:00 PM | Afternoon game drive at the park.
Explore the rocky park and learn of its history |
| 5:30 PM | Conclude the day |
| 3
8:00 AM-11:00 AM |
Arrival at Samburu National Reserve.
Check in at the Sarova Shaba Lodge. |
| 1:00 PM-2:00 PM | Lunch |
| 2:00 PM- 4:00 PM | Afternoon game drive at the reserve.
Explore the best of Samburu National Reserve. |
| 5:30 PM | Conclude the day |
| 4
8:00 AM-1:00 PM |
Have a morning game drive at the reserve
|
| 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM | Lunch |
| 2:00 PM- 4:30 PM | Exploring Namunyak Conservancy.
Explore the Sarara Singing Wells, Reteti Elephant Sanctuary and the conservancy’s scenery. |
| 5:30 PM | Conclude the day |
| 5
8:30 AM |
Check out of the lodge and head to Nairobi |
Day 1: 5 Day Kenyan central circuit package
On the first day of Naicef Central Kenya Tourism Circuit, start with a departure from Nairobi to Aberdare National Park.
The journey takes 4 hours and 30 minutes via road.
Via flight, it takes 40 minutes to the park.
Upon arrival, check-in at the park to the lodge.
The chosen lodge is the Treetops Lodge.
Check-in at the lodge after the briefing upon arrival.
Familiarize yourself with the lodge as you await your lunch.
Enjoy a delicious, nutritious and nourishing lunch featuring local cuisine.
Afterwards, head out for the afternoon game drive in the park.
You will see wildlife and dramatic vegetation in the park. See wildlife like mountain bongos, elephants, hyraxes and many more.
Visit the caves and waterfalls inside the park.
After the experiential day, return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 2: 5 Day Kenyan central circuit package
The second day in our Kenyan Central Circuit Itinerary takes us to another interesting destination.
Have an early morning nutritious breakfast at the lodge.
Check out from the lodge and the national park to your next destination.
Drive off to Meru National Park which is approximately 5 hours.
After the 5-hour journey, arrive at the Meru National Park.
Check-in at the park and head towards Elsa’s Kopje Lodge inside the park.
Have a nutritious lunch at the lodge in readiness for the afternoon game drive.
Explore the park in its afternoon setting.
See the park’s landscape, attractions, and animals and learn about the history of the park.
Moreover, you will see where Elsa the Lioness and Adamson’s family lived.
After the experiential day, return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 3: 5 Day Kenyan central circuit package
The third day of the Central Kenya Tourism Circuit takes you to the northern region of Kenya.
Have a nutritious breakfast at the lodge.
Later, check out from both the lodge and the park for the next safari destination.
The journey takes 2 hours and 40 minutes to Samburu National Reserve.
Upon arrival, check in at the Sarova Shaba Lodge.
Sarova Shaba is located in Shaba National Reserve.
Familiarize yourself with the lodge in readiness for a splendid game drive in the reserve.
Afterwards, have a nutritious lunch at the lodge before heading out for the afternoon game drive.
Inside the Samburu National Reserve, you will see the special five animals of Kenya. They include Beisa Oryx, Gerenuk, Grevy’s Zebra, Somali Ostrich and Reticulated Giraffe.
After the experiential afternoon, return to the lodge for the evening.
Have dinner at the lodge and an overnight stay.
You can choose to go on a night game drive at the reserve or camp under the starry night.
Day 4: 5 Day Kenyan central circuit package
The fourth day of the Kenyan Central Circuit itinerary starts with an early morning game drive inside the reserve.
This gives you a chance to see animals in their active mood. The green plants are filled with dew which makes the reserve look beautiful.
Return to the lodge for a healthy and nourishing breakfast.
Return to the reserve for a midday game drive with a visit to the Samburu village. Learn about their beautiful culture and traditions.
Have an experiential time in the reserve.
Return to the lodge for a nutritious and nourishing lunch.
Afterwards, visit the Namuyak Conservancy.
Explore the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, Sarara singing wells and the wildlife inside the conservancy.
After the experiential day, return to the lodge for an evening dinner.
Overnight stay at the lodge.
Day 5: 5 Day Kenyan central circuit package
The final day of the Central Kenyan safari starts with a healthy breakfast from the lodge.
Afterwards, check out from the lodge.
Proceed towards exiting the gate of the reserve.
View the last animals on your way out.
Leave Samburu for Nairobi with beautiful memories.
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Included/Excluded
- 4 nights on safari on Full Board Basis.
- 4 WD customized Land Cruiser with pop up roof
- Park and Conservation fees
- All meals during the safari.
- Services of a professional English speaking guide
- Unlimited bottled water in the cruiser
- All relevant government taxes and levies.
- Anything not included in the itinerary
- Personal expenditures
- Tips and Gratuities (Approximately USD 10 per person.
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$ 2,800.00
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