Samson’s Safaris

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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

Nairobi

Today you will arrive in Nairobi, Kenya. Upon landing at the airport, our representative will meet you and assist you in boarding our shuttle for the transfer to your hotel in the city. Check in and spend the day relaxing. If you arrive early, you can select from any of our tours and excursions for a city experience.

Main Destination:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi)
Accommodation:
Ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Nairobi (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Nairobi - Samburu National Reserve

Nairobi - Samburu National Reserve

After early morning breakfast and check out, you will depart Nairobi at 7:00 am for Samburu. You will pass through the central part of the country, stopping for bathroom breaks along the way. Arrive at Samburu National Reserve at noon. After getting your park tickets, enjoy a game drive en route to your hotel.

Lunch will be followed by check in and relaxation. We will head out for an afternoon game drive at 4:00 pm. Here we will search for the gerenuk, giraffes, lions, and cheetahs, among other wildlife. Return to the lodge at sunset for dinner and your overnight stay.

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:
Samburu Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Samburu NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Samburu National Reserve

Samburu National Reserve

We will have an early morning drive at 6:30 am in search of big elephant herds, leopards, antelopes, and different bird species. Afterwards, head back to the lodge for breakfast and swimming. You can also enjoy wildlife viewing at the waterhole in front of the hotel.

In the afternoon after lunch, head out for another game drive, searching for animals not previously seen. You will enjoy the landscapes and river line where most animals go looking for water. Return to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Samburu National Reserve
Accommodation:
Samburu Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Samburu NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Samburu National Reserve - Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Samburu National Reserve - Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Today we will have breakfast and check out early in the morning. Enjoy an en route game drive to Nanyuki starting at 6:30 am. Upon arrival at 11:00 am you will check in and drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy for a half-day experience. You will begin with the Chimpanzee Sanctuary to learn more about these primates. Lunch will be at a nearby hotel.

An afternoon game drive follows, where you will search for elephant herds, black and white rhinos, and lions, among others. Stop and interact with Baraka the blind rhino before heading for photos at the Equator line.

Transfer to your hotel for relaxation and dinner.

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:
Soames Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Ol Pejeta Conservancy - Lake Nakuru National Park

Ol Pejeta Conservancy - Lake Nakuru National Park

Today we will have breakfast, check out, and depart for Nakuru at 8:00 am. We will stop at Thomson Falls for photos and a bathroom break. Check in to your town hotel around noon and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. We will begin our game drive before taking a break for lunch at a nearby hotel.

Continue with the game drive, searching for the endangered Rothschild giraffe, white rhinos, pink flamingos, and tree-climbing lions. After a great experience, drive back to your hotel for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Lake Nakuru National Park
Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)
High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)
Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Black RhinoOccasional
Show more
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Accommodation:
Merica Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Lake Nakuru National Park - Masai Mara National Reserve

Lake Nakuru National Park - Masai Mara National Reserve

After a sumptuous breakfast, check out and drive to the Masai Mara. We will arrive at the main park gate at noon. After getting your tickets, we will proceed to the hotel with a game drive en route searching for the big cats. Check in will be followed by lunch and relaxation.

In the afternoon, we will head out for a game drive at 4:00 pm, searching for lion prides, topi (and other antelopes), cheetahs, and other wildlife. At sunset, drive back to camp for dinner and your 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
Show more
BuffaloCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Olkinyei Mara Tented Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Masai Mara National Reserve

Masai Mara National Reserve

At sunrise, have an early breakfast at 6:00 am and depart for a half-day game drive at 6:30 am in search of the “Big Five.” Explore the open savannah and the Mara River looking for crocodiles and hippo families before returning to camp for a hot lunch.

After relaxation, head out for an afternoon drive at 4:00 pm, searching for animals not previously seen. Enjoy the sunset before driving back to camp for dinner and your overnight stay.

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

Day 8

Masai Mara National Reserve - Nairobi

Masai Mara National Reserve - Nairobi

Today you will have an easy morning. Have breakfast at 8:00 am, followed by check out. At 9:00 am, you will drive to a nearby Maasai boma for a cultural experience, where you will learn about the local community and their way of life.

Head back to Nairobi, stopping for lunch on the way. Upon arrival, you will be dropped at your city hotel or the airport.

Main Destination:
Maasai Village (Cultural Village)
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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