$2,079 to $2,310 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve
Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve
On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in the morning, you'll be welcomed by our meet and greet services, otherwise, our driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel at 08h00. We depart and drive north through to the Northern frontier district and continue to Samburu National Reserve. In the afternoon, we go on a game drive. This reserve is famous for its exclusive game viewing. We will have dinner and overnight at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Samburu Simba Lodge
Wildlife in Samburu NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Samburu National Reserve
Samburu National Reserve
We spend this whole day exploring the Samburu National Reserve. We have an early morning game drive when the light is perfect for good photography and when you'll see large concentrations of wildlife. During the mid-morning and afternoon game drives, you will have the opportunity to spot all three big cats (lion, leopard, and cheetah). You can also look out for the Samburu elephant and buffalo. The Uaso Nyiro River contains a large number of Nile crocodiles. A wide variety of animals and birds can be seen at Samburu National Reserve. Several species are considered unique to the region, including its unique dry-country animal life.
We have the option of going out with picnic lunch boxes to spend the entire day in Samburu National Reserve. We also have the option to visit a Samburu village and learn about the uniqueness of the Samburu tribe and their culture (at an extra cost).
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Samburu Simba Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Samburu National Reserve to Aberdare National Park
Samburu National Reserve to Aberdare National Park
After breakfast, we proceed to Aberdare National Park. The park covers an area of 766 sq km and forms part of the Aberdare Mountain range. It contains a wide range of landscapes - from the mountain peaks to their deep, v-shaped valleys intersected by streams, rivers, and waterfalls. We will have lunch at the Aberdare Country Club. Later, we check in at your hotel where you will have dinner and overnight. Modeled after Noah's Ark, it has 4 viewing decks with balconies and lounges to provide superb game viewing from the comfort of the lodge. The animals come to you!
- Main Destination:
- Aberdare National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Ark
Wildlife in Aberdare NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Aberdare National Park to Lake Nakuru National Park
Aberdare National Park to Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, you will drive to Nakuru while enjoying the breathtaking scenery that makes the landscape of the Great Rift Valley, with a brief stop at the Subukia viewpoint. Arrive in time for lunch and check in at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive in Nakuru National Park. Later, we return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Lake Nakuru is one of the Rift Valley lakes at an elevation of 1,754m (5,755ft) above sea level. It lies to the south of Nakuru. It is in the Rift Valley of Kenya and is protected by Lake Nakuru National Park. The lake's abundance of algae attracts a vast quantity of flamingos that famously lines the shore. Other birds also flourish in the area, as do warthogs, baboons, and other large mammals. Eastern black rhinos and Southern white rhinos have also been introduced here.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
We spend this day exploring the Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives where we will have the opportunity of spotting the Big Five (lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, and buffalo). We have the option of going out with picnic lunch boxes to spend the entire day in the park. We also have the option to visit a local Maasai village at an extra cost, or a balloon ride at only $450 per person.
Masai Mara is one of the best-known and most popular reserves in Africa where the wildebeest migration with thousands of animals can be seen. At other times, you'll still see hundreds of animals. The plains are full of wildebeest, zebra, impala, topi, giraffe, and Thomson's gazelle. Also regularly seen are leopard, lion, hyena, cheetah, jackal, and bat-eared fox. Black rhinos are a little shy and hard to spot but are often seen at a distance. Every July, August and September, the wildebeest travel northward from Tanzania's Serengeti plains to the Masai Mara.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Sentrim Masai Mara
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
Spend the full day viewing the great predators and exploring the park's amazingly high concentration of wild animals. On the plains are enormous herds of grazing animals plus the elusive cheetah and leopard hiding amidst acacia boughs. We also have an optional opportunity to visit a village of the Maasai people to witness the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience. We return for dinner and overnight at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Sentrim Masai Mara
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Masai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi
Masai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi
We go on an early morning game drive at sunrise when predators are most active on their morning hunt. We may have the opportunity to capture a lion making a kill. We will also experience the beauty of the sunrise which reveals the backdrop of the Masai Mara (meaning "the dotted hills" in the Maa language). Later, we return to the lodge for the main breakfast and depart the picturesque Masai Mara afterward.
We arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon. You will be dropped off at either your hotel or the airport to connect with your home-bound flight. This is where your safari ends.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
