9-Day Sopa Experience

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

Nairobi – Samburu National Reserve

Your Sopa Experience Safari begins with a scenic drive north through Kenya's central highlands towards the rugged landscapes of Samburu National Reserve. Arrive at Samburu Sopa Lodge in time for lunch and relaxation before heading out on an afternoon game drive. Samburu is home to unique wildlife species found only in northern Kenya, including the Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx, and gerenuk.

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)

Samburu National Reserve

Spend a full day exploring the dramatic wilderness of Samburu. Morning and afternoon game drives offer excellent opportunities to spot elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, and Samburu's unique wildlife species. The Ewaso Nyiro River attracts a wealth of animals and birdlife, making for exceptional game-viewing experiences throughout the day.

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 – Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, depart Samburu and journey south through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive in this renowned wildlife sanctuary, famous for its thriving populations of black and white rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, lions, buffaloes, and numerous bird species.

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

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara National Reserve

Following breakfast, travel through the scenic Rift Valley to the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. Arrive at Mara Sopa Lodge for lunch before embarking on an afternoon game drive. Explore the reserve's rolling savannahs, home to an incredible concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, and countless plains game.

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 just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Maasai Mara National Reserve

Enjoy a full day of wildlife viewing in Kenya's premier safari destination. Explore different areas of the reserve on extensive game drives, searching for the Big Five and other fascinating wildlife. During migration season, witness the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration as thousands of wildebeests and zebras traverse the Mara plains.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Maasai Mara – Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, depart the Maasai Mara and proceed to the beautiful Lake Naivasha. Arrive at Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort in time for lunch and spend the afternoon relaxing amidst the resort's lush gardens. Optional activities include a boat safari on the lake or a visit to Crescent Island for a guided walking safari.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

• Mid-range hotel located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Naivasha – Amboseli National Park

Following breakfast, journey south to Amboseli National Park, arriving at Amboseli Sopa Lodge in time for lunch. Later, enjoy an afternoon game drive in search of Amboseli's famous elephant herds, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, and zebras. Weather permitting, enjoy spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro towering above the plains.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February

High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)

Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Amboseli NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HippoCommon

Show more

HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli National Park

Enjoy a full day exploring Amboseli's open plains, swamps, and wetlands. Morning and afternoon game drives provide excellent opportunities to spot elephants, lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and numerous bird species. The magnificent backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro makes every safari moment unforgettable.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli – Nairobi

After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely morning before departing Amboseli and travelling back to Nairobi. Take in the final views of Kenya's spectacular landscapes as your unforgettable Sopa Experience Safari comes to an end, leaving you with lasting memories of exceptional wildlife encounters, breathtaking scenery, and warm Kenyan hospitality.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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