9-Day Wonders of Samburu, Nanyuki, Nakuru and Masai Mara

• 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 your Nairobi hotel in a 4x4 safari Jeep. Drive north through central Kenyan highlands, viewing farmlands and the base of Mount Kenya. Arrive at the reserve, crossing the Ewaso Nyiro River into Samburu National Reserve. Enjoy a late lunch and relax at Samburu Simba Lodge. Embark on your first afternoon game drive to spot wildlife emerging in the cooler hours. Return for dinner and overnight at the 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 Simba Lodge

• Mid-range lodge 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

Start with an early morning game drive to catch predators returning from the hunt. Return to the lodge for lunch or take a packed picnic lunch to spend the entire day exploring the park's diverse scrubland. Head to the riverine forests to look for the "Samburu Special Five": the Gerenuk, Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy's Zebra, Beisa Oryx, and Somali Ostrich. Return at the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Accommodation:

Samburu Simba Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Samburu NR without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Samburu National Reserve to Nanyuki

Breakfast and check out of your Samburu accommodation and enjoy a final brief game drive as you exit the reserve. Begin your drive south, passing through the foothills of Mt. Kenya. Ensure you stop in Nanyuki for any last-minute provisions or a quick lunch at local favorites like Cedar Mall or Crafty Chef. Enter Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Your transit to the camp will serve as your first game drive! Check into the luxury tents at Sweetwaters Serena Camp and watch out for wildlife wandering up to the camp's active waterhole. Head out on a guided afternoon game drive to spot rhinos, lions, and elephants in the plains. Return for dinner and overnight at the camp.

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)

Nanyuki

Embark on an early morning game drive when predators are most active across the Eastern Grasslands. Visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, home to Kenya's only rescued chimpanzees, followed by a touching encounter to feed Baraka, the resident blind black rhino. Return to the camp for a full buffet lunch and a refreshing dip or siesta. Trade your standard afternoon game drive for an exhilarating Night Game Drive. This is an exclusive opportunity to spot nocturnal species like the aardvark, caracal, or bat-eared fox. Return for dinner and overnight at the camp.

Main Destination:

Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)

Accommodation:

Sweetwaters Serena Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Nanyuki to Lake Nakuru National Park

After morning breakfast, proceed for an early game drive leaving Sweetwaters Serena Camp. Enter the main gates of Lake Nakuru National Park and drive up to Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge. Check into your chalet-style room and enjoy a sumptuous lunch overlooking the sparkling Rift Valley soda lake. Head into the park for an afternoon game drive. Lake Nakuru is world-famous for its rhino sanctuaries (both endangered black and white rhinos) and dense acacia woodlands where rare tree-climbing lions and leopards reside. Drive up to Baboon Cliff for panoramic sunset views over the water. Return to the lodge for a buffet dinner and overnight.

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:

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 National Park to Masai Mara National Reserve

Enjoy a final breakfast overlooking Lake Nakuru. You'll check out and begin your 5-hour drive down to the Masai Mara. Descend the Rift Valley Escarpment with a pitstop in Narok Town to stretch your legs and buy local souvenirs. Enter the Masai Mara ecosystem and arrive at Sarova Mara Game Camp in time for a late lunch. Head out on your first golden-hour game drive, looking for the Big Five in the legendary savannah. Return for dinner and overnight at the camp.

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:

Sarova Mara Game Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara National Reserve

Early Morning breakfast. Leave camp with packed lunches for a full-day adventure. This is your chance to go deep into the reserve and track prides of lions, cheetahs, and leopards. If you are visiting during the Great Migration season (July to October), head toward the Mara River to watch thousands of wildebeest plunge into the croc-infested waters. Return to the camp for a sundowner drink and a warm, buffet-style dinner under the stars. Followed by an overnight.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Sarova Mara Game Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara National Reserve

Morning breakfast, start with a pre-dawn game drive (the best time to spot predators returning from a hunt). Relax by the pool at the camp or book an optional guided Hot Air Balloon Safari for an aerial view of the plains at an extra cost of USD 520. Take a guided tour of a traditional Maasai Manyatta (village) to learn about the culture and see their iconic jumping dance. Follow this with an evening game drive in areas of the Mara you haven’t yet explored. Return for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Sarova Mara Game Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi

Take one last short sunrise game drive, followed by a hearty breakfast at the camp. Check out of the camp and begin your return drive to Nairobi, reflecting on your wildlife encounters. Arrive and drop off at the International Airport for your scheduled flight back home (International flight booked on own arrangements).

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

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.