$2,462 to $2,800 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi – Samburu National Reserve
Nairobi – Samburu National Reserve
Depart Nairobi in the morning and travel north toward Samburu, enjoying changing landscapes as you leave the capital and journey into Kenya’s rugged northern region. Upon arrival, enter Samburu National Reserve and enjoy a game drive as you make your way toward your lodge or camp.
Check in and enjoy lunch before relaxing briefly. In the afternoon, head out for your first game drive through Samburu’s dramatic scenery of dry riverbeds, rocky hills, acacia woodland, and open plains. Search for Samburu’s famous Special Five — Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Somali ostrich, and Beisa oryx — as well as elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, and other wildlife. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Activities:
- Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Samburu Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Samburu NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Full-Day Samburu Safari
Full-Day Samburu Safari
Enjoy breakfast before setting out for a full day of wildlife exploration in Samburu National Reserve. Begin with an early morning game drive when wildlife is most active, exploring the reserve’s diverse habitats along the Ewaso Ng’iro River and surrounding wilderness.
Spend the day searching for Samburu’s distinctive wildlife, including Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Somali ostrich, and Beisa oryx. You may also encounter elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, and numerous bird species.
Enjoy a packed picnic lunch in the reserve, allowing you to maximize your time in the wilderness. Continue with afternoon game drives before returning to your lodge or camp in the evening for dinner and your second overnight in Samburu.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Activities:
- Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Samburu Sopa Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Samburu – Aberdare National Park
Samburu – Aberdare National Park
After breakfast, check out and depart Samburu for the lush highlands of Aberdare National Park. Enjoy the changing scenery as the dry northern landscapes gradually give way to greener forests and mountain terrain.
Upon arrival in the Aberdare region, check in at your lodge or camp and enjoy lunch before taking time to relax. Later, explore the surrounding area or enjoy a nature-focused experience depending on your accommodation and schedule. Aberdare is known for its dense montane forests, waterfalls, streams, moorlands, and rich wildlife.
Keep watch for elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, waterbucks, bushbucks, and various bird species. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight surrounded by the tranquil atmosphere of Kenya’s highlands.
- Main Destination:
- Aberdare National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- The Ark Lodge
Wildlife in Aberdare NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Aberdare – Lake Nakuru National Park
Aberdare – Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, check out and depart Aberdare for Lake Nakuru National Park, travelling through the scenic landscapes of Kenya’s central highlands and the Great Rift Valley.
Upon arrival, enter the park and enjoy a game drive as you make your way toward your lodge or camp. Check in and enjoy lunch before relaxing briefly.
In the afternoon, embark on an exciting game drive around Lake Nakuru, renowned for its populations of black and white rhinos and diverse birdlife. Search for Rothschild’s giraffes, lions, leopards, buffaloes, zebras, waterbucks, and other wildlife while enjoying spectacular views of the Rift Valley. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
-
Ziwa Bush Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara National Reserve
Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, check out and depart Lake Nakuru for the legendary Masai Mara. Enjoy the scenic drive through Kenya’s countryside as you journey toward one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations.
Upon arrival, enter the Masai Mara and enjoy a game drive as you travel toward your lodge or camp. Check in and enjoy lunch before taking a short rest.
Later, head out for your first afternoon game drive across the Mara’s vast golden savannahs. Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and other wildlife. Between July and October, the Mara may also offer spectacular opportunities to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Activities:
- Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Mara Chui Resort
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Full-Day Masai Mara Safari
Full-Day Masai Mara Safari
Rise early and enjoy breakfast before setting out for a full day of unforgettable wildlife exploration in the Masai Mara National Reserve. Explore the reserve’s open grasslands, riverine forests, and wildlife-rich plains with your professional safari guide.
Search for the Big Five and other iconic species while enjoying extended morning and afternoon game drives. Depending on the season and wildlife movements, you may witness dramatic predator-prey encounters or large herds of wildebeest and zebras. During the July–October migration period, the Mara becomes part of one of Africa’s greatest wildlife spectacles.
Enjoy a packed picnic lunch in the reserve and continue exploring until later in the afternoon before returning to your lodge or camp for dinner and your second overnight in the Mara. Optional experiences such as a hot-air balloon safari or Maasai village visit are available at an additional cost.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Activities:
- Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Mara Chui Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Masai Mara – Nairobi
Masai Mara – Nairobi
After breakfast, check out and enjoy a final morning game drive in the Masai Mara, making the most of your last opportunity to spot wildlife and capture photographs of the spectacular African landscape.
Exit the reserve and begin your journey back to Nairobi through the scenic Kenyan countryside. Enjoy lunch en route before continuing toward the capital. Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon or early evening and transfer to your hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Your 7-day Kenya safari ends with unforgettable memories spanning Samburu’s unique northern wildlife, Aberdare’s beautiful highlands, Lake Nakuru’s rhino country, and the legendary Masai Mara.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Activities:
- Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
