11-Day Safari Experience with a Beach Extension

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

Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve

Depart Nairobi in a private 4x4 safari vehicle, heading north through the scenic agricultural landscapes of Karatina and Nyeri. Equator Crossing: Stop at the Equator Marker in Nanyuki for photos and a quick stretch. Arrive at the reserve through the Archer's Post Gate. Proceed to your lodge for hot lunch. Head into the bush for an afternoon game drive in search for the "Samburu Special Five": the Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, gerenuk, and Beisa oryx. Return to base for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:

Ashnil Samburu Camp

• Luxury tented camp bordering Samburu NR without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Samburu National Reserve

Set out early to catch predators—like lions, leopards, and cheetahs—returning from a night hunt along the lush banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River. Return to the camp for a hearty breakfast. Embark on another extended game drive through the rugged, semi-desert terrain. Arrange a cultural visit (at an extra cost of USD 40 per person) to a nearby Samburu Village to learn about the pastoralist community's traditional way of life. Return for dinner and overnight at the camp.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Accommodation:

Ashnil Samburu Camp

• Luxury tented camp bordering Samburu NR without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Samburu National Reserve to Nanyuki

Morning breakfast and check out of the camp. Drive and proceed to Nanyuki. Arrive and Enter the conservancy gates. Your first game drive begins as you head towards the center of the park. Keep an eye out for elephants, giraffes, and rhinos as you drive towards the lodge. Arrive at Sweetwaters Serena Camp for check-in and a hot lunch. The camp centers around a busy, floodlit waterhole, allowing you to watch wildlife drink right from your tent deck. Head back out into the sanctuary. Visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary to see rescued chimps, and stop by the Morani Information Centre to meet Baraka, the blind black rhino. Enjoy dinner at the camp and overnight.

Main Destination:

Nanyuki (Town)

Accommodation:

Sweetwaters Serena Camp

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Nanyuki to Lake Nakuru National Park

Enjoy a hearty breakfast and check out of Sweetwaters Serena Camp. Begin your morning game drive on your way out of the Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Arrive at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, set on the hills overlooking the lake. Check in, settle into your room, and enjoy a delicious lunch. Head out for an afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. Look out for the endangered black and white rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, and the famous tree-climbing lions. Return to the lodge for golden-hour views, followed by dinner and a relaxing 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:

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

Lake Nakuru National Park to Masai Mara National Reserve

Start your day with a morning breakfast at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge before checking out. Depart Lake Nakuru for the Masai Mara. You’ll drive via the scenic Great Rift Valley Escarpment with a brief stop for photos. Arrive at Mara Serena Safari Lodge, check in, and enjoy a late hot lunch. Head out for your first evening game drive deep into the savannah grassland to look for lions, elephants, leopards, and buffalo. Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and 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:

Mara Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara National Reserve

Enjoy an early breakfast at the lodge. Depart for a full-day game drive with a packed picnic lunch. You will explore the vast plains of the Mara in search of the "Big Five" and observe the diverse wildlife. Stop at a designated picnic site or a Hippo Pool for lunch in the wild. Continue game viewing across the reserve. Optional visits to a Maasai Village can be arranged to experience the local culture and traditions. Head back to the lodge, arriving as the sun sets. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Mara Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara National Reserve

Another early morning departure for a game drive, focusing on areas of the reserve you haven’t explored yet. Return to the lodge for lunch and spend the afternoon at leisure by the pool. Head out for your final afternoon game drive, or arrange for special activities like a bush dinner or sundowner to cap off the trip. Enjoy your final night at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Mara Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara National Reserve to Diani

Enjoy a hearty breakfast. Transfer to the Mara Serena Airstrip for your scheduled bush flight/coastal flight to Ukunda Airstrip in Diani. Upon landing at Ukunda, you will be met by a resort representative and transferred to Baobab Beach Resort & Spa. Check-in to your room and enjoy the resort's all-inclusive amenities. Dine under the stars with a buffet or a la carte seafood and international options and proceed for an overnight.

Main Destination:

Diani Beach

Accommodation:

Baobab Beach Resort & Spa

• Luxury resort located at Diani Beach

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Diani

Wake up to the sound of the Indian Ocean. Enjoy a relaxed sunrise walk on the beach followed by breakfast at the resort. Spend the days at leisure lounging by the pool, soaking in the sun on the palm-fringed sands, or taking part in non-motorized water sports. Dinner and overnight at the resort with an evening entertainment.

Main Destination:

Diani Beach

Accommodation:

Baobab Beach Resort & Spa

• Luxury resort located at Diani Beach

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Diani

Wake up to the sound of the Indian Ocean. Enjoy a relaxed sunrise walk on the beach followed by breakfast at the resort. Consider booking an optional snorkeling or dolphin safari excursion to the Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park. You can also visit the nearby Colobus Conservation Centre. Return to the resort for your all-inclusive dinners and evening entertainment.

Main Destination:

Diani Beach

Accommodation:

Baobab Beach Resort & Spa

• Luxury resort located at Diani Beach

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Diani - Moi International Airport

Enjoy one last sunrise breakfast by the ocean. Check out of the resort. Your driver will provide a direct transfer to Moi International Airport for your flight back home.

Main Destination:

Moi International Airport (Mombasa)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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