Jacmiya Safaris

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$2,408 to $2,992 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-Masai Mara National Reserve

Nairobi-Masai Mara National Reserve

Your journey kicks off with an exhilarating drive from Nairobi, plunging into the dramatic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley. The road itself feels like part of the adventure—winding past escarpments, bustling roadside villages, and endless horizons that hint at the wild wonders ahead. By afternoon, you’ll roll into the legendary Masai Mara, where the thrill truly begins. As the northern tip of the vast Serengeti ecosystem, the Mara hosts the spectacular seasonal migration of many thousands of Wildebeest, Zebras and attendant predators. Arrive in time for lunch then have an afternoon game drive. ​With the dust of the savannah under your wheels, set out on your first game drive, scanning the plains for prowling predators and herds on the move. As the sun dips low, painting the sky in fiery hues, you’ll feel the pulse of untamed Africa and the promise of unforgettable encounters waiting in the days to come.

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:
Enkorok Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Explore Masai Mara National Reserve

Explore Masai Mara National Reserve

Rise with the sun and set out early for a full day immersed in the wild heart of the Mara. The crisp morning air carries the calls of birds and the distant rumble of hooves as you track the movements of predators on the hunt. With your guide leading the way, traverse rugged tracks and hidden corners of the reserve where every turn could reveal a pride of lions, a cheetah sprinting across the plains, or elephants lumbering through the bush. For the bird enthusiast, almost 500 species have been recorded. Among these, 16 species of eagle, plus many hawks and falcons, 6 species of vultures, 8 species of storks 4 of bustard (including the kori bustard, the world's heaviest flying bird), and 9 species of sun birds.​ Break for a picnic lunch in the wilderness, surrounded by sweeping views of the vast and untamed land. The adventure continues, chasing the drama of the savannah until the sky blazes with another unforgettable sunset. You’ll return to camp with stories of close encounters.

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

Day 3

Masai Mara-Lake Nakuru National Park

Masai Mara-Lake Nakuru National Park

After an early breakfast, bid farewell to the Mara’s sweeping savannahs and set off on a road journey that feels like an expedition in itself. The drive takes you across rugged terrain and lively towns, offering glimpses of everyday Kenyan life before climbing toward the highlands. By midday, you’ll arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park, a jewel famed for its shimmering waters and dramatic escarpments. Arrive in time for lunch then have an afternoon game drive, where rhinos graze in the open and flocks of flamingos paint the lake’s edge pink. Lake Nakuru is now a rhino sanctuary, harboring a population of over 40 black and over 60 white rhinos, but the flamingos, of course, have always been the main attraction. At times there may be almost 2 million flamingos in the residence, forming a stunningly beautiful deep pink band around the edge of the lake shore. Keep your eyes sharp—this compact park is a sanctuary for elusive leopards and a haven for birdlife.

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
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LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Accommodation:
Ziwa Bush Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Lake Nakuru National Park-Aberdare National Park

Lake Nakuru National Park-Aberdare National Park

An early morning transfer to Aberdare National Park. The drive is scenic via the central Kenya highlands with stops to view tea and coffee plantations. There shall be a further stop to see and experience the largest open-air market in East Africa at Katarina. Aberdare National Park is home to elephants, black rhinos, leopards, spotted hyenas, olive baboons, black and white colobus monkeys, buffalos, warthogs and bushbucks among others. Rare sightings include those of the Giant Forest hog, bongo, golden cat, serval cat, African wild cat, African civet cat and the blue duiker. Dinner and overnight at campsite or lodge.​.

Main Destination:
Aberdare National Park
Best Time To Visit June to September and December to February (Driest months)
High Season June to October and December to March
Best Weather June to September and December to February (Less rain)

Wildlife in Aberdare NP

ElephantCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraOccasional
HyenaOccasional
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LionNone
HippoNone
Accommodation:
The Ark Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Aberdare NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Aberdare National Park-Samburu National Reserve

Aberdare National Park-Samburu National Reserve

Embark on a captivating safari transfer from Aberdare National Park to Samburu National Reserve. After a hearty breakfast, set out through Kenya’s central highlands, where lush tea and coffee plantations give way to sweeping views of Mount Kenya’s snow-capped peaks. Arrive at your camp by early afternoon, overlooking the Ewaso Ng’iro River, and head out on your first game drive after lunch to discover the famed Samburu Special Five—Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx, and the elegant gerenuk—alongside elephants, lions, and other wildlife. As the sun sets, sip sundowners against the golden horizon before returning to camp for a gourmet dinner under the stars, with the option to enrich your experience through cultural encounters with the Samburu people, making this journey a seamless blend of scenic landscapes, exclusive wildlife, and authentic cultural immersion.

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
Show more
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 6

Experience Samburu National Reserve

Experience Samburu National Reserve

After breakfast, the whole day will be spent exploring this amazing game reserve. It gives you the refreshment of your mind as the park is not populated and not many people visit here. It's home to the big five, Elephant, Lion, Rhino, Leopard, Buffalo, Gerenuk, Reticulated Giraffe, Somali Ostrich, Gravy Zebra, Besia Oryx, Endangered Wild Dog as well as Pun cake Tortoise - Endangered. There are over 450 species of birds identified and aquatic species in the Waso Nyiro River including, vultures, kingfishers, marabous, bateleurs, guinea fowl, Somali ostriches and others. The whole day will be spent exploring the park for the whole day game drive.​

Your dinner and overnight stay at your camp/lodge.

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 7

Samburu National Reserve-Nairobi

Samburu National Reserve-Nairobi

Arise for breakfast, check out and depart for Nairobi. Your driver will drop you at your hotel or at the airport. Say goodbye and have a safe journey.

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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