Pallid Safaris

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$2,417 to $3,300 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve

Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve

You will be picked up from your hotel or the airport, where your tour driver will provide a short briefing before departing for Samburu. The journey includes a stopover in Sagana or Isiolo town before continuing to Sarova Shaba for check-in, lunch, and some relaxation. In the afternoon, you will set out on a game drive in Samburu National Reserve.

Main Destination:
Samburu National Reserve
Best Time To Visit June to September and January to February
High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)
Best Weather June and December (Cool and fresh after rain)

Wildlife in Samburu NR

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
ZebraCommon
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
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HippoOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Accommodation:
Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Samburu NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Morning and Evening Game Drive

Morning and Evening Game Drive

The day begins with an early breakfast, followed by a morning game drive in search of the Samburu Special Five - Grevy’s zebra, Reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx, and Gerenuk, alongside other wildlife. Afterward, you will return to the lodge for lunch and some relaxation. In the late afternoon, head out again for an evening game drive before returning to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Buffalo Springs National Reserve
Best Time To Visit June to September and January to February
High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)
Best Weather June and December (Cool and fresh after rain)

Wildlife in Buffalo Springs NR

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
ZebraCommon
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
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HippoOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogRare to None
Accommodation:
Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Buffalo Springs NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Samburu to Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Samburu to Ol Pejeta Conservancy

After breakfast, you will check out of Sarova Shaba and drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, arriving in time for lunch and some relaxation. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive and visit the Chimpanzee Sanctuary within Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a renowned wildlife reserve dedicated to rhino conservation and home to the world’s last two remaining northern white rhinos, Fatu and Najin, as well as Baraka, the blind black rhino. The conservancy also hosts the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa and the only chimpanzee sanctuary in Kenya. Later, return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
Best Time To Visit June to September (Dry season)
High Season June to October and December to March
Best Weather June to September and December to February (Less rain)

Wildlife in Ol Pejeta Conservancy

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
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HyenaCommon
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
WildebeestOccasional
HippoOccasional
Accommodation:
Sweetwaters Serena Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Olpejeta Conservancy to Lake Naivasha

Olpejeta Conservancy to Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, you will check out and drive to Lake Naivasha, arriving in time for check in and lunch and some relaxation. In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic boat ride across the lake, where you are likely to spot hippos, a wide variety of bird species such as fish eagles and cormorants, as well as grazing wildlife along the shores. The excursion continues with a guided walk on Crescent Island, a private sanctuary that offers close encounters with giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, waterbucks, and impalas in their natural habitat. Later, return to the resort for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Accommodation:
Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
  • Mid-range hotel located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara National Reserve

Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, you will check out and depart for the Masai Mara National Reserve, with a brief stopover in Narok Town. You will then proceed to Zebra Plains Mara, arriving in time for check-in and lunch. After a short period of relaxation, you will set out for an afternoon game drive. The Masai Mara, often regarded as the highlight of a Kenyan safari, is famed for its breathtaking savannah landscapes, abundant wildlife, and as the setting of the Great Migration, one of the world’s most remarkable natural spectacles. In the evening, return to the camp before dusk for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration)
High Season June to October and December to March
Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
CheetahCommon
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
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BuffaloCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Full Day Game Drive

Full Day Game Drive

After an early breakfast, you will set out on a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch, offering the opportunity to observe a wide range of wildlife species, most active during this time of day. Highlights include the renowned Big Five - elephant, lion, rhinoceros, buffalo, and leopard, as well as giraffes, topis, zebras, wildebeests, and many others. In the evening, enjoy the breathtaking sight of the golden sunset over the horizon before returning to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay. An optional walking safari is also available after the game drive for those seeking a more immersive experience.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Departure to Nairobi

Departure to Nairobi

After breakfast, you will check out of Zebra Plains Mara Camp. An optional visit to a Maasai Village in the Masai Mara can be arranged before your return journey to Nairobi, with a brief stopover in Narok. Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will enjoy lunch at the renowned Carnivore Restaurant. Thereafter, your driver-guide will transfer you to your preferred drop-off location.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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