Apodiformes Adventures

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

Day 1

Nairobi - Samburu National Reserve

Nairobi - Samburu National Reserve

Depart Nairobi after breakfast and drive north through Kenya’s central highlands, passing coffee plantations, rolling hills, and scenic rural landscapes as you cross the Equator en route to Samburu National Reserve. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge or tented camp and enjoy some rest in the afternoon. Later, head out for your first game drive in this rugged and semi-arid wilderness, famous for its unique wildlife species such as the Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, and gerenuk, often referred to as the “Samburu Special Five.” The Ewaso Nyiro River attracts abundant wildlife including elephants, lions, and crocodiles, offering excellent viewing opportunities. Return to camp at sunset for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Samburu National Reserve (Kenya)
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
Accommodation:
Samburu Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Samburu NR (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Safari in Samburu National Reserve

Safari in Samburu National Reserve

Spend a full day exploring the rugged beauty of Samburu National Reserve, a unique wildlife haven in northern Kenya. After an early breakfast, set out for a morning game drive along the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River, the lifeline of the reserve, where elephants, lions, leopards, and crocodiles are commonly seen. Samburu is also home to rare northern species such as the Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, and gerenuk, offering a distinct safari experience. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild or return to your lodge for a hot meal and relaxation. In the afternoon, continue with another game drive, exploring different habitats and capturing the dramatic landscapes of rocky hills, acacia woodlands, and open plains. End the day with a beautiful sunset over the reserve before returning to camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Samburu National Reserve (Kenya)
Accommodation:
Samburu Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Samburu NR (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Samburu National Reserve - Lake Nakuru NP

Samburu National Reserve - Lake Nakuru NP

After an early breakfast, depart the rugged landscapes of Samburu National Reserve and begin your scenic drive south through Kenya’s diverse countryside, passing through highlands, farmlands, and vibrant local towns. Enjoy beautiful views of Mount Kenya on clear days as you journey towards the Great Rift Valley. Arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park in time for lunch at your lodge or camp and take some time to relax. In the afternoon, head out for an exciting game drive in this renowned park, famous for its rhino sanctuary, including both black and white rhinos, as well as Rothschild’s giraffes, buffaloes, lions, and leopards. The alkaline lake attracts a variety of birdlife, including flamingos, pelicans, and other water birds, creating a stunning natural spectacle. Return to your accommodation at sunset for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya)
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
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Black RhinoOccasional
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LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Accommodation:
Lake Nakuru Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Lake Nakuru NP - Masai Mara NR

Lake Nakuru NP - Masai Mara NR

After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru National Park and journey south through the breathtaking landscapes of the Great Rift Valley, passing rolling escarpments, farmland, and traditional Maasai communities along the way. Enjoy scenic stops for photography as you descend into Kenya’s safari heartland. Arrive at the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve in time for lunch at your lodge or tented camp and a short rest. In the afternoon, head out for your first game drive in the Mara, exploring its vast golden plains teeming with wildlife including lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and numerous antelope species. The open savannah offers excellent predator sightings, especially cheetahs and lions on the hunt. Return to camp at sunset for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
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
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Enkorok Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Wildlife Experience in Masai Mara National Reserve

Wildlife Experience in Masai Mara National Reserve

Spend a full day exploring the iconic Masai Mara National Reserve, one of Africa’s richest wildlife ecosystems. After an early breakfast, set out with a packed picnic lunch for a morning game drive across the endless savannah, where you may encounter the Big Five—lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and rhinos—alongside cheetahs, hyenas, and vast herds of wildebeest and zebras. Continue tracking wildlife across different sections of the reserve, including the Mara River, famous for dramatic hippo and crocodile encounters. Enjoy your picnic lunch in the wild under the shade of acacia trees before continuing with an afternoon game drive. The golden light of sunset provides perfect photography moments as wildlife gathers on the plains. Return to your camp or lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
Accommodation:
Enkorok Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Masai mara NR - Serengeti NP

Masai mara NR - Serengeti NP

After an early breakfast, depart the Masai Mara National Reserve and drive towards the Kenya–Tanzania border, passing through scenic Maasai landscapes and rural countryside. Complete immigration formalities before continuing into Tanzania and heading toward the legendary Serengeti National Park. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge or tented camp and relax briefly before embarking on an afternoon game drive across the vast Serengeti plains. Known for its endless horizons and incredible wildlife density, the park offers sightings of lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras. Enjoy the golden sunset over the savannah before returning to your camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)
High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon
LionCommon
CheetahCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
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GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Western Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Wildlife Exploration in Serengeti NP

Wildlife Exploration in Serengeti NP

Spend a full day exploring the vast and legendary Serengeti National Park, home to one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on Earth. After an early breakfast, depart for a morning game drive across the endless plains, where large herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles move alongside predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas. The Serengeti’s open landscapes provide exceptional wildlife viewing and photography opportunities. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness or return to your camp for a short rest before heading out for an afternoon game drive. Explore different regions of the park, including river areas where hippos and crocodiles thrive. As the sun sets over the golden savannah, return to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Western Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Serengeti National Park to Lake Manyara National Park

Serengeti National Park to Lake Manyara National Park

After an early breakfast, depart the vast plains of Serengeti National Park and enjoy a scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with breathtaking views of rolling highlands and wildlife along the way. Continue towards the Great Rift Valley floor as you head to Lake Manyara National Park. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge or camp and later proceed for an afternoon game drive. Lake Manyara is famous for its lush groundwater forests, tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, and abundant birdlife including flamingos and pelicans along the lake shore. Explore the park’s diverse habitats before returning to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Lake Manyara National Park (Tanzania)
Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)
High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Show more
LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Manyara Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Safari in Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha National Park

Safari in Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha National Park

Spend a full day exploring the compact yet diverse Lake Manyara National Park, located at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. After breakfast, head out for a morning game drive through lush groundwater forests, open grasslands, and acacia woodlands, where you may encounter elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and large troops of baboons. The park is also renowned for its tree-climbing lions and rich birdlife, including flamingos, pelicans, and numerous water birds along the lake shores. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by scenic views of the Rift Valley landscape. In the afternoon, continue exploring different habitats and wildlife-rich areas at a relaxed pace before exiting the park later in the evening and proceeding to Arusha National Park, arriving in time for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Lake Manyara National Park (Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Manyara Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Arusha National Park and Departure

Arusha National Park and Departure

Explore the beauty of Arusha National Park, a hidden gem at the foothills of Mount Meru. Enjoy a scenic game drive through lush forests, open savannah, and the picturesque Momella Lakes, home to giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and colobus monkeys. Take in stunning views of Mount Meru and, on clear days, Mount Kilimanjaro. In the evening, transfer to Arusha hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure.

Main Destination:
Arusha National Park (Tanzania)
Best Time To Visit June to October (Animals are easier to spot)
High Season July to March (The park can get busy)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Arusha NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
ElephantOccasional
WildebeestOccasional
Show more
HyenaRare
LionNone
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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

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  • This tour is offered by Apodiformes Adventures, not SafariBookings.
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