8-Day Samburu, Sweetwaters, L Nakuru and Masai Mara Trip

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

Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve

Your safari begins with a morning departure from Nairobi, traveling north through the scenic Kenyan highlands.

Cross the Equator near Nanyuki before continuing toward Samburu National Reserve.

Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge.

In the afternoon enjoy your first game drive in Samburu. Wildlife highlights include the famous Samburu Special Five:
Grevy’s zebra
Reticulated giraffe
Somali ostrich
Beisa oryx
Gerenuk

Dinner and overnight at a Samburu safari lodge.

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

CheetahRare

Wild DogRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Samburu Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Samburu NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Day Samburu Wildlife Safari

Spend the day exploring the dramatic landscapes of Samburu National Reserve.

Morning and afternoon game drives follow the Ewaso Nyiro River where wildlife gathers to drink.

Animals commonly seen include:
Lions resting under acacia trees
Elephants crossing the river
Leopards in riverine forests
Crocodiles and hippos in the river

The reserve is one of the best places in Kenya for wildlife photography. Dinner and overnight at the 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)

Samburu to Sweetwaters (Ol Pejeta Conservancy)

After breakfast depart for Ol Pejeta Conservancy, one of Kenya’s leading wildlife conservation areas. Arrive at your lodge near Sweetwaters for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive.

Ol Pejeta is famous for:
Black and white rhinos
The last northern white rhinos
Large elephant herds
Lions and hyenas

You may also visit the chimpanzee sanctuary that protects rescued chimpanzees. Dinner and overnight at a Sweetwaters safari lodge.

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

White RhinoCommon

Black RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

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HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

WildebeestOccasional

HippoOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogRare

Accommodation:

Sweetwaters Serena Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Sweetwaters to Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast travel south into the Great Rift Valley toward Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive at the lodge in time for lunch before heading out for an afternoon game drive.

Lake Nakuru is famous for:
Thousands of flamingos along the lake
Large populations of white and black rhinos

Rothschild giraffes
Lions and leopards
Over 400 bird species

Enjoy scenic viewpoints overlooking the lake and surrounding escarpments. Dinner and overnight at a Lake Nakuru safari lodge.

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

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

Show more

LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast depart for the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. The journey takes you through scenic Rift Valley landscapes and Maasai countryside.

Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge. In the afternoon enjoy your first Maasai Mara wildlife game drive searching for the Big Five:
Lion
Leopard
Elephant
Buffalo
Rhino

Dinner and overnight at a Maasai Mara safari lodge or tented camp.

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

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Day Maasai Mara Big Five Safari

Spend the entire day exploring the vast plains of Maasai Mara National Reserve with morning and afternoon game drives.

Wildlife commonly seen includes:
Lions hunting on the savannah
Large elephant herds
Cheetahs chasing prey
Zebras and wildebeest grazing in large numbers

Between July and October visitors may witness the famous Great Wildebeest Migration, one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on Earth. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Maasai Mara Wildlife Experience

Enjoy another exciting day in the Maasai Mara with flexible safari activities.

Optional experiences include:
Sunrise game drive
Hot air balloon safari over the savannah
Visit to a traditional Maasai village
Wildlife photography tours
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Maasai Mara to Nairobi

After breakfast enjoy a final short game drive as you leave Maasai Mara National Reserve. Drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon where your unforgettable safari adventure ends.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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