$3,685 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve
Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve
Depart Nairobi early and drive north past Mount Kenya, crossing into the beautiful semi-arid landscapes of Samburu National Reserve. Arrive at your lodge for a fresh lunch. Set out on your first game drive along the Ewaso Nyiro River to spot desert elephants, lions, and leopards gathering to drink in the cool evening.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Samburu Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Samburu NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Exploring Samburu National Reserve
Exploring Samburu National Reserve
Spend the day tracking Samburu's rare "Special Five" the reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, Somali ostrich, beisa oryx, and long-necked gerenuk. Enjoy morning and afternoon safaris through the rugged plains, watch predators hunting in the golden brush, and pause for a beautiful picnic lunch shaded by acacia trees.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Samburu Sopa Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Samburu Reserve to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Samburu Reserve to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Enjoy a morning safari and breakfast in Samburu before driving south to the Laikipia Plateau, entering Ol Pejeta Conservancy for lunch. Head out to explore East Africa's largest black rhino sanctuary. Visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary to see rescued primates and view diverse wildlife beneath Mount Kenya.
- Main Destination:
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
- Accommodation:
- Maisha Sweetwaters Camp
Wildlife in Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru National Park
Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru National Park
Take a short morning game drive and breakfast before descending into the Great Rift Valley, arriving at the Nakuru Sopa Lodge for lunch. Spend your afternoon exploring the park's woodlands and lake shores, which host a heavily protected sanctuary for endangered black and white rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, and vibrant birdlife.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara National Reserve
Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara National Reserve
Travel across the scenic Great Rift Valley plains directly into the sweeping grasslands of the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Arrive at your camp for lunch and a short rest. Set out into the reserve's famous plains, instantly immersing yourself in Africa's dense big cat territories alongside teeming plains game.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Full Wildlife Tracking in the Maasai Mara
Full Wildlife Tracking in the Maasai Mara
Dedicate a full day to tracking the legendary Big Five across the expanse of the Maasai Mara. Scan the ridges for pride lions, view hippos along the Mara River, and enjoy a memorable picnic lunch on the open savannah. Optionally, choose to experience a magical early morning hot air balloon safari over the grasslands.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Final Morning Safari & Return to Nairobi
Final Morning Safari & Return to Nairobi
Enjoy a final, early morning game drive to catch active predators on the hunt as the sun rises over the Mara plains. Return to the camp for a hearty breakfast before checking out. Enjoy a scenic drive back through the Maasai countryside, arriving in Nairobi by mid-afternoon for your drop-off at your hotel or the airport.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
