6-Day Aberdares NP, Lake Nakuru NP & Samburu NR Safari

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi - Aberdares National Park

Your safari begins with pick-up from Nairobi. Drive north through Kenya's fertile central highlands, passing coffee, tea and pineapple plantations as you make your way towards the Aberdare region. Arrive at Aberdares region in time for lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon and evening, enjoy game viewing from the lodge's floodlit waterholes where animals such as elephants, buffaloes, bushbucks and occasionally leopards come to drink. As darkness falls, continue watching the fascinating wildlife activity from the lodge's viewing lounge before dinner.

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

Black RhinoRare

LeopardRare

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

The Ark Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Aberdare NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Aberdares National Park - Lake Nakuru NP

After breakfast, depart for the Lake Nakuru National park via the Great Rift valley. Travel through the breathtaking Great Rift Valley with a stop at a scenic viewpoint to admire panoramic views of the escarpment and valley floor. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive in the park, famous for its rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, lions, buffaloes. Drive along the lakeshores where seasonal flamingo populations create stunning pink fringes around the lake. Visit Baboon cliff and other view points for spectacular photographs. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and 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

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)

Full Day in Lake Nakuru National Park

After an early breakfast, spend a full day exploring Lake Nakuru. Morning and afternoon game drives offer excellent chances to spot both black and white rhinos, tree-climbing lions, and large herds of buffalo and antelope. Enjoy picnic lunch at a designated site inside the park while exploring hidden viewpoints, waterfalls and acacia woodlands. Continue with afternoon game viewing in search of elusive leopards and large herds of buffaloes. Bird enthusiasts can look forward to spotting pelicans, cormorants, African fish eagles, kingfishers and many other species. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park

Accommodation:

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Nakuru Np - Samburu National Reserve

After breakfast depart for Samburu National Reserve. Journey north across the equator and through changing landscapes that gradually transform from fertile highlands into the dramatic semi-arid terrain of northern Kenya. Arrive at the lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive in Samburu National Reserve. The reserve is famous for its unique wildlife species collectively known as the Samburu Special Five - Grevy's Zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx and gerenuk. Ewaso Nyiro River, which flows through the reserve, attracts elephants, lions, leopards, crocodiles and countless bird species. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight beneath the African stars.

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:

Soroi Samburu Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Samburu NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full day in Samburu National Reserve

Begin the day with an early morning game drive when predators are most active. Watch the sunrise illuminate the rugged hills and riverine forests while searching for lions, cheetahs and leopards. Return to the lodge for breakfast and some leisure time before heading out again for an extended game drive. Explore different sections of the reserve and follow the Ewaso Nyiro River, where elephants frequently gather to drink and bathe. The reserve's relatively low visitor numbers allow for an exclusive safari experience away from the crowds. Enjoy a picnic lunch then later continue searching for Samburu's unique wildlife and enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Accommodation:

Soroi Samburu Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Samburu NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Samburu National Reserve - Nairobi

Rise early for a final game drive and one last opportunity to photograph the wildlife and scenery of Samburu. Return to the lodge for breakfast before checking out and beginning your journey back to Nairobi. Enjoy scenic views along the way and stop for lunch en route. Arrive in Nairobi late in the afternoon, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport marking the end of an unforgettable experience.

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.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.