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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve

Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve

You will be picked at 7:00am at a hotel in Nairobi or airport for a drive to the mystical, dry, rugged and stunning semi-desert; Samburu Game Reserve. We will arrive at camp with enough time to settle in before lunch with a little time to relax before we head out for our first game drive between 1600hrs to 1830hrs. Due to its remote distance and the fact that it was inaccessible for many years, the park has retained a naturally serene and quiet feeling. The reserve's topography is mainly open savannah (grassland) with clusters of acacia trees, forest, thorn trees and grassland vegetation and the surrounding is an area of spectacular scenery with its dry plains bisected by the meandering life lung Ewaso Nyiro River that cuts through this reserve, drawing a big population of wildlife to the park.

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
Accommodation:
Ashnil Samburu Camp
  • Luxury tented camp bordering Samburu NR without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Explore Samburu National Reserve

Explore Samburu National Reserve

Today we rise up early and enjoy our breakfast and by 6:30am we set out in the park in search of rare species of animals unique to the park, namely: the long necked gerenuk, Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe and Beisa onyx. Before it is hot, we return to the camp for lunch. Samburu is hot and it is at times not advisable to have a full day game drive. We head out for our evening game drive between 1600hrs to 1830hrs. Look out for the elusive Kenya leopard that is often known to visit the park, especially in the evenings. Other wildlife present in the park includes cheetahs and lions, as well as elephants, buffalo and hippos. Besides, the park is a bird haven and boasts over 350 different species of birds including vultures, kingfishers, marabous, bateleurs, guinea fowl, Somali ostriches and others.

Main Destination:
Samburu National Reserve
Accommodation:
Ashnil Samburu Camp
  • Luxury tented camp bordering Samburu NR without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Samburu National Reserve to Olpejeta Conservancy

Samburu National Reserve to Olpejeta Conservancy

Rise up early for breakfast, check out and depart Samburu National Reserve for the famous Ol Pejeta Conservancy. We will arrive at camp with enough time to settle in before lunch with a little time to relax before we head out for our evening game drive between 1500hrs to 1830hrs. Host to all the members of the ‘Big Five' (elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo and leopard), the conservancy has a higher wildlife-to-area ratio than any Kenyan national park and is one of only four private game conservancies to have been founded in Kenya. At the forefront of the Kenyan conservancy programme, the conservancy boasts the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa, hosts the only chimpanzee sanctuary in Kenya, and shelters large numbers of rare and endangered species. Your luxury camp is a sheltered oasis, clustered around a water hole and set in the pristine calm of the private Ol Pejeta Conservancy; Sweetwaters Serena Camp offers a charming blend of under-canvas ambiance and Kenyan safari luxury.

Main Destination:
Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia)
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

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
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HyenaCommon
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
WildebeestOccasional
HippoOccasional
Accommodation:
Sweetwaters Serena Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Ol Pejeta (Laikipia)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Olpejeta Conservancy to Lake Nakuru National Park

Olpejeta Conservancy to Lake Nakuru National Park

Rise up early for a morning game drive in this beautiful conservancy between 0630-0830hrs. Return to the camp for breakfast, check out and leave Ol Pejeta Conservancy for Lake Nakuru National Park. Lake Nakuru National Park offers you a rare insight into Kenya’s most diverse flora, fauna and wildlife and is famous for its huge flocks of pink flamingos. The birds throng on Lake Nakuru itself, one of the Rift Valley soda lakes that comprises almost a third of the park's area. More than 450 species of birds have been recorded here as well as a rich diversity of other wildlife. Lions, leopards, warthogs, waterbucks, pythons, and white rhinos are just some of the animals you might see, and the landscapes range from sweeping grasslands bordering the lake to rocky cliffs and woodland. The park also protects the largest euphorbia candelabrum forest in Africa.

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
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Black RhinoOccasional
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LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
WildebeestVery Rare
Accommodation:
Ziwa Bush Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Lake Nakuru National Park to Masai Mara National Reserve

Lake Nakuru National Park to Masai Mara National Reserve

Rise up early for breakfast, check out and depart Lake Nakuru National Park for Masai Mara Game Reserve. We will arrive at the camp with enough time to settle in before lunch with a little time to relax before we head out for our evening game drive between 1600hrs to 1830hrs. Masai Mara is one of the lushest reserves in Africa, and is globally renowned for the Great Migration when thousands of wildebeest, zebra, and Thomson's gazelle travel to and from the Serengeti, from July through October. In the Mara River, throngs of hippos and crocodiles lurk.

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
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Ilkeliani Camp
  • Mid-range tented bush camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Explore Masai Mara National Reserve

Explore Masai Mara National Reserve

Spend the day in Maasai Mara. Game drives are flexible, with the option of going out with picnic lunch boxes to spend entire day in the park, or you can choose to have early morning and late afternoon game drives. You will also have the option of visiting a local Maasai village (US$20 per person). Roll down the windows or stand up through the customized pop up roof hatch and enjoy this unhindered 360 views, and the possibilities for what lies ahead. Masai Mara is Kenya’s most popular game sanctuary where you will have the best opportunity of spotting the Big Five – lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant. In the Mara River, throngs of hippos and crocodiles lurk. The park is also known for providing excellent predator sightings in their natural habitats thanks to its relatively large populations of lions, cheetahs, and leopards. You will also see lots of Elephants, Masai giraffe, common zebra, impala, Thompson’s and Grant’s gazelles, Topi, Hartebeest, spotted hyena and more.

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

Day 7

Masai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi

Masai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi

Wake up early for a sunrise game drive through the Masai Mara National Reserve. The cooler air and low-light are the ideal time to spot hunters such as lions and leopards on the prowl, and the early morning light is also quite spectacular as it sets fire to the landscape. After a late breakfast, you will drive back to Nairobi where you’ll be transferred to the airport or a Nairobi hotel bringing to an end what we believe will be a lifetime safari experience in Masai Mara.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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