$2,863 to $3,092 pp (USD)
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Day 1
Nairobi to Maasai Mara – Scenic Drive Safari
Nairobi to Maasai Mara – Scenic Drive Safari
Begin your safari with an early morning departure from Nairobi, driving through the scenic Great Rift Valley countryside toward the Maasai Mara. Enjoy changing landscapes, rolling hills, farmlands, and views of local communities along the way.
Arrive in the Maasai Mara around midday and proceed to Mara Sopa Lodge, where you will check in, enjoy lunch, and have some time to relax after the journey. In the afternoon, set out for your first game drive through the Mara plains. Keep an eye out for lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, and other wildlife as your guide explores the reserve with you. Later, return to Mara Sopa Lodge for dinner and a comfortable overnight stay surrounded by the peaceful African wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Maasai Mara Full-Day Game Drive & Cultural Experience
Maasai Mara Full-Day Game Drive & Cultural Experience
Start the morning with an early breakfast before heading out for a full day of wildlife exploration in the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Guests who wish to enjoy a different perspective can choose an optional sunrise hot-air balloon safari, followed by breakfast before continuing with the day’s activities.
Spend the day exploring the open savannah, searching for lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, leopards, and other wildlife. Continue toward the Mara River, where hippos and crocodiles can often be spotted along the water. Enjoy lunch before resuming the afternoon game drive, taking time to appreciate the scenery and abundant wildlife.
An optional Maasai village visit can also be arranged, offering an opportunity to learn about traditional culture, daily life, customs, and crafts. Return in the evening for dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru – Scenic Drive and Wildlife Discovery
Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru – Scenic Drive and Wildlife Discovery
After breakfast, depart the Maasai Mara and begin your scenic journey toward Lake Nakuru National Park. Travel through Kenya’s beautiful countryside, passing local villages, farms, rolling hills, and spectacular sections of the Great Rift Valley. Enjoy the changing scenery as you make your way toward Nakuru.
Arrive around midday and enjoy lunch before taking some time to relax. In the afternoon, continue with a game drive through Lake Nakuru National Park, exploring its woodland, grassland, and lakeside habitats. Look out for rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, waterbucks, lions, and a variety of bird species. The park also offers excellent opportunities for photography, with beautiful views around the lake and surrounding landscapes. After the afternoon game drive, return for dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lake Nakuru to Aberdare – Scenic Highlands and Forest Adventure
Lake Nakuru to Aberdare – Scenic Highlands and Forest Adventure
After breakfast, depart from Lake Nakuru and drive toward the beautiful Aberdare region. The journey takes you through the scenic central highlands, with views of rolling hills, farmland, tea and coffee-growing areas, and local communities along the way.
Arrive in the Aberdare area around midday and enjoy lunch before continuing into the forested landscapes of Aberdare National Park. In the afternoon, explore the park on a game drive, watching for elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, waterbucks, bushbucks, and other wildlife that inhabit the dense montane forest. The cool climate, waterfalls, streams, and lush vegetation create a completely different safari experience from the open plains of the Mara.
Later, return for dinner and a comfortable overnight stay surrounded by the peaceful Aberdare highlands.
- Main Destination:
- Aberdare National Park
- Accommodation:
- Aberdare Country Club
Wildlife in Aberdare NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Aberdare to Samburu – Scenic Highlands to Northern Kenya
Aberdare to Samburu – Scenic Highlands to Northern Kenya
After breakfast, depart from the Aberdare region and begin your journey north toward Samburu National Reserve. The drive takes you through Kenya’s changing landscapes, from the cool, green highlands to the drier and more rugged scenery of northern Kenya. Along the way, enjoy views of farms, hills, local communities, and the distinctive landscapes of the Laikipia region.
Arrive in the Samburu area around midday and enjoy lunch before taking some time to relax. In the afternoon, head out for your first game drive in Samburu National Reserve. Explore the reserve’s dry riverbeds, open plains, and bushland while looking for elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and Samburu’s unique wildlife species. Return in the evening for dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Samburu Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Samburu NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Samburu National Reserve – Full-Day Wildlife Exploration
Samburu National Reserve – Full-Day Wildlife Exploration
Begin the day with an early breakfast before heading into Samburu National Reserve for a full-day wildlife adventure. Explore the reserve’s rugged landscapes, open plains, dry riverbeds, and acacia-covered areas while searching for its remarkable wildlife.
Samburu is home to several species rarely seen in other parts of Kenya, including the Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Beisa oryx, and Somali ostrich. You may also encounter elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, and numerous bird species during the game drives.
Enjoy lunch before continuing your exploration in the afternoon. Take time to appreciate the dramatic scenery and wildlife along the Ewaso Ng’iro River, an important water source for animals in this dry region. As the day ends, return for dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Samburu Sopa Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Samburu to Nairobi – Final Game Drive and Journey Home
Samburu to Nairobi – Final Game Drive and Journey Home
Enjoy an early morning game drive in Samburu National Reserve, taking advantage of the cool hours when wildlife is often active. Keep watch for elephants, lions, giraffes, Grevy’s zebras, reticulated giraffes, gerenuks, Beisa oryx, and other wildlife as you explore the reserve one final time.
Return for breakfast before checking out and beginning the drive back to Nairobi. Travel through the changing landscapes of northern and central Kenya, with opportunities to enjoy scenic views and observe local communities along the way. Stop for lunch en route before continuing to Nairobi.
Arrive in Nairobi later in the afternoon or evening, where you will be dropped off at your preferred location. This marks the end of your memorable safari through the Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Aberdare, and Samburu.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
