7-Day Samburu~Nakuru~Amboseli~Tsavo~Diani Kenya Safari

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

Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve – Scenic Journey & Afternoon Game Drive

Your 7-day Kenya safari begins with pickup from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Wilson Airport, your hotel, or residence in Nairobi. Meet your professional safari guide and depart the capital for a scenic journey north through Kenya's picturesque countryside. Travel through the lush central highlands and changing landscapes as you make your way toward the rugged beauty of Samburu County.

Arrive at your lodge or camp in time for lunch and a short rest before heading out for your first afternoon game drive in Samburu National Reserve. Explore the reserve's golden plains and riverine landscapes while searching for elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes and other wildlife. Keep an eye out for the famous Samburu Special Five—Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Beisa oryx and Somali ostrich. Return to your accommodation as the sun sets for dinner and your first overnight stay in the Samburu wilderness.

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

Activities:

Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Samburu Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Samburu NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day Samburu Safari – Special Five, Big Cats & Ewaso Nyiro River

Wake up to the sounds of the African wilderness and enjoy an early breakfast before setting out for a full day of wildlife exploration in Samburu National Reserve. Follow the Ewaso Nyiro River and explore the reserve's rugged landscapes, where elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and numerous antelope species can be found. Your guide will help you discover the reserve's unique wildlife and capture memorable moments along the way.

Keep a special lookout for the Samburu Special Five—Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Beisa oryx and Somali ostrich. Enjoy lunch at your lodge or a picnic in the wilderness before continuing with an afternoon game drive. As the day comes to an end, return to your accommodation for dinner and your second overnight stay in Samburu, surrounded by the sights and sounds of northern Kenya.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Activities:

Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Samburu Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Samburu NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Samburu to Lake Nakuru National Park – Scenic Journey & Afternoon Game Drive

After breakfast, check out of your lodge and bid farewell to Samburu as you travel south toward Lake Nakuru National Park. Enjoy a scenic drive through the changing landscapes of central Kenya, with views of rolling hills, farmlands and the dramatic Great Rift Valley. Arrive at your lodge or camp in time for lunch and a short rest before setting out for an afternoon game drive.

Explore Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its diverse wildlife and beautiful lake setting. Keep watch for rhinos, lions, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, waterbucks and other wildlife. The park is also an excellent destination for birdwatching, with opportunities to see flamingos and many other bird species around the lake. As the afternoon unfolds, enjoy the peaceful scenery and golden light before returning to your accommodation for dinner and your overnight stay near Lake Nakuru.

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

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Nakuru to Amboseli National Park – Morning Safari & Journey to Kilimanjaro Country

Start the day with an early breakfast before enjoying a final morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. Explore the park's scenic landscapes as you search for rhinos, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and other wildlife. Bird lovers can also watch for flamingos and other species around the lake before exiting the park and continuing your journey south.

Travel through Kenya's countryside toward Amboseli National Park, enjoying changing views of farms, plains and traditional rural communities along the way. Stop for lunch en route before continuing to your lodge at Amboseli National Park. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a relaxed evening at the accommodation or, when conditions allow, a brief game-viewing drive as the magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro rises in the distance. Settle in for dinner and your first overnight stay in Amboseli.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February

High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)

Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Amboseli NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HippoCommon

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HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Activities:

Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day Amboseli Safari – Elephant Country & Legendary Mount Kilimanjaro Views

Wake up early and enjoy breakfast before heading out for a full day of wildlife exploration in Amboseli National Park. Set against the dramatic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, the park is renowned for its large elephant herds and spectacular open landscapes. Follow the park's plains and swamps in search of elephants, lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, hippos and a wide variety of birdlife.

Visit the seasonal wetlands, where wildlife gathers around the water and lush vegetation, creating excellent game-viewing opportunities. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park or return to your accommodation for lunch before continuing with an afternoon game drive. As the afternoon light spreads across the Amboseli plains, take in the breathtaking scenery and photograph wildlife with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background. Return to your lodge for dinner and your second overnight stay in Amboseli.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Activities:

Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli to Tsavo East – Scenic Journey & Afternoon Game Drive

Enjoy an early breakfast before checking out and beginning your journey from Amboseli toward Tsavo East National Park. Travel through the scenic landscapes of southern Kenya, leaving the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro behind as the countryside gradually changes into the vast, rugged wilderness of Tsavo.

Arrive in the Tsavo East area in time for lunch and a short rest before heading out on an exciting afternoon game drive. Explore the park's expansive plains, woodland and seasonal water sources, keeping watch for elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, antelopes and abundant birdlife.
Tsavo East is famous for its distinctive red-soil elephants, creating wonderful opportunities for memorable photographs. Continue your wildlife adventure until sunset before returning to your lodge for dinner and your final overnight stay in the African wilderness.

Main Destination:

Tsavo East National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February (Best for general wildlife viewing; little rainfall)

High Season December to March and July to October (Not busy)

Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tsavo East NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

LionOccasional

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CheetahOccasional

HyenaOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

LeopardRare

WildebeestRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Ashnil Aruba Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Tsavo East NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Final Morning Game Drive in Tsavo East & Scenic Dropoff Journey to Diani

Wake up early and enjoy breakfast before heading out for your final morning game drive in Tsavo East National Park. Make the most of the cool morning hours as you explore the park in search of elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, antelopes and other wildlife. Watch the African wilderness come alive as the rising sun illuminates Tsavo's vast plains and red-earth landscapes.

After your final wildlife adventure, exit the park and continue your journey toward the beautiful Kenyan coast. Enjoy the changing scenery as the landscape transforms from the dry interior to the warmer coastal environment, with a stop for lunch en route. Continue to Diani Beach, where your driver-guide will drop you off at your hotel or preferred residence. Your unforgettable 7-day Kenya safari comes to an end as you transition from the African wilderness to the tropical beauty of the coast.

Main Destination:

Diani Beach

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.