$2,923 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi
Nairobi
You'll be met upon arrival with our "traditional Karibu "by our representatives and be transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay. You'll check in for relaxing time. An optional walk to see the bustling City life. Nairobi offers a host of activities for guests to engage in while they spend time here: a visit to the Karen Blixen Museum, an afternoon visit to the Giraffe Manor, shopping excursions, and Kazuri Beads to purchase beads and pottery at an extra cost.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- Sarova Panafric Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Buffalo National Reserve
Buffalo National Reserve
You'll depart for Buffalo Springs National Reserve after morning breakfast drive, heading to the semi-desert Northern Frontier of Samburu, arriving late afternoon. You'll check in at your hotel for lunch and a short rest. You'll enjoy a thrilling afternoon game drive in the woodlands and open savannah areas of the Samburu plains in search of the Samburu special Five, and the rocky areas of the Koitogor hill provide a safe habitat for different bird species to thrive in.
- Main Destination:
- Buffalo Springs National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Samburu Simba Lodge
Wildlife in Buffalo Springs NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Buffalo Springs National Reserve
Buffalo Springs National Reserve
Early sunrise golden lights along the Ewaso Ngíro River and Buffalo Springs Circuit, the best time to capture lions, cheetahs, and leopards on the move, and also for bird watchers with over 100 species. Ewaso Ng’iro River is also an attraction of herds of elephants displaying fascinating behaviors that include mud bathing and swimming in the river during hot afternoons. You'll return to your lodge for breakfast. After breakfast, you'll go on a full-day game drive in the park with a packed lunch, following elephants through the riverine forests and tracking the elusive wild dogs known to roam this reserve. Expect sightings of the Samburu Special Five, among other wildlife. As the sun sets, the golden light transforms the rugged landscapes into a picture-perfect safari scene.
- Main Destination:
- Buffalo Springs National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Samburu Simba Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Samburu Cultural Walk
Samburu Cultural Walk
You'll have a morning game drive with eyes fixed on the unique terrain characterised by golden plains, cliffs, rocky outcrops, and hills that create unique scenic backdrops for landscape photos and create desert-like scenes with wildlife silhouettes. Besides the Samburu Special Five in their natural habitat, it’s also a home for ground birds, the colourful songbirds, raptors and cliff-dwelling birds hidden in the rocky areas of the hill. You return to your lodge for lunch and a short time for relaxation. You'll enjoy afternoon tribal walks with Samburu Warriors, who will be happy to share with you about their culture and lifestyle. From their iconic beadwork and colourful attire to their unique warrior ceremonies and traditional dances, Samburu culture adds a profound dimension to your safari experience.
- Main Destination:
- Buffalo Springs National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Samburu Simba Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Nakuru National Park
After a hearty early morning breakfast, you wil depart Samburu to Lake Nakuru, traversing the vast landscapes of the Northern Frontier and checking-in to your hotel. Late afternoon game drive to see one of the largest ornithological spots, flamingos, and a variety of wildlife, not forgetting the famous white rhino and black rhino found in this park.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
Early morning breakfast and drive to Masai Mara, Kenya’s premier wildlife park, which is home to the greatest concentration of game animals in the world. You'll continue to explore this afternoon's game drive in search of the lion, cheetah, elephant, buffalo, and other members of the Big Five, plus other animals. At sunset, you will visit a section of the Mara River where we hope to see many hippos and crocodiles.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- PrideInn Mara Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
Early morning game drive in the park and return to your camp for breakfast. After breakfast, you go on a full-day game drive in the park with a packed lunch in search of its popular residents like the well-known predators and their opponents like the zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, etc. The Masai Mara, the vast, open grasslands of the Serengeti-Mara, are home to over 3 million large mammals. These include over 1.4 million wildebeest, which migrate in an enormous, struggling herd each year between the southern part of the Serengeti and the northern part and back again.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- PrideInn Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
Early morning game drive in the park and return to your camp for breakfast, and later lazing around the camp. Afternoon visit to the Masai Village for a warm welcome with a traditional dance, cultural tours, and insights into how they coexist with wildlife in the Mara ecosystem, and also meet the local artisans with their intricate handwork souvenirs, giving you a memorable cultural experience. Later in the evening, you'll enjoy a bush dinner and drive back to your hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- PrideInn Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Nairobi
Nairobi
You'll have a morning breakfast and a game drive in the park en route to Nairobi (with an option of taking to the skies with a hot air balloon safari that will see you soar above all of the action before setting down on the plains for a champagne breakfast among the wildlife). You'll enjoy an afternoon visit to the Giraffe Centre and dinner at the Carnivore Restaurant. Later, you'll transfer to the airport in time for your outbound flight to your next destination.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi Airport (Nairobi)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
