8-Day Kenya Special Five and Big Five Safari

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

Nairobi – Samburu National Reserve

You will be picked up from your hotel in Nairobi in the morning and drive to Samburu National Reserve. Enjoy the beautiful views of the countryside and Mount Kenya along the way. Arrive at your camp or lodge in time for lunch. After lunch, head out for an afternoon game drive in the reserve. Look out for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras and Samburu's special animals, including the Grevy's zebra and reticulated giraffe. Later, return to your camp for dinner and overnight stay.

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:

• Afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

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)

Full-Day Game Drive in Samburu National Reserve

After breakfast, enjoy a full day exploring Samburu National Reserve with morning and afternoon game drives. Look out for elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, Grevy's zebras, reticulated giraffes and gerenuks. You will also visit areas around the Ewaso Nyiro River, where many animals come to drink water. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated picnic site before continuing with your afternoon game drive. Later, return to your camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Samburu Simba Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Samburu NR without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Samburu – Ol Pejeta Conservancy

After breakfast, check out and drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way as you travel towards the Laikipia region. On arrival, check in at your lodge or camp and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, head out for a game drive in the conservancy. Look out for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras and rhinos. Ol Pejeta is also famous for protecting endangered black and white rhinos. Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.

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

Activities:

• Afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

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)

Full-Day in Ol Pejeta Conservancy

After breakfast, enjoy a full day exploring Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Go on morning and afternoon game drives as you search for the Big Five and other wildlife. Visit the rhino conservation areas and learn about the important work being done to protect endangered rhinos. You may also visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, subject to the applicable arrangements and fees. Enjoy lunch at your lodge or a picnic site before continuing with your afternoon activities. Later, return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

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)

Ol Pejeta – Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, check out and depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. Enjoy the beautiful views along the way as you travel through the Kenyan countryside. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive in the park, where you may spot rhinos, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras and flamingos, depending on the lake conditions. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

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:

• Afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Lake Nakuru 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 – Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, depart for the famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy the scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley and the beautiful countryside. Arrive at your camp in time for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive in the Masai Mara, looking out for lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and wildebeests. Return to your camp for dinner and overnight stay.

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

Activities:

• Afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Osero Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara with Picnic Lunch

After an early breakfast, leave the camp with your packed picnic lunch for a full-day game drive in the Masai Mara. Explore the open plains as you search for the Big Five and other wildlife. Stop at a designated picnic site to enjoy your lunch before continuing with your game drive. In the late afternoon, return to your camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Osero Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara – Nairobi

After breakfast, check out and begin your journey back to Nairobi. Enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way. Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon and be dropped off at your hotel or preferred location, marking the end of your safari.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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