Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi - Samburu National Reserve
Nairobi - Samburu National Reserve
We’ll begin our safari with a drive to Samburu National Reserve, which is in the Rift Valley region of Samburu County, Kenya. This reserve features a variety of animals only found in the northern part of the country, including Grevy's zebra, the gerenuk, Somali ostriches, reticulated giraffes, and the Beisa oryx. The “Big Five” (lions, leopards, rhinos, buffalos, and elephants) can also be found here.
You'll have the opportunity to spend two nights in this remarkable reserve. Each day you’ll go on morning and evening game drives. On the first day, you'll go on an evening game drive that starts at 4:00pm and concludes at 6:30pm. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Samburu Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Samburu NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Samburu National Reserve
Samburu National Reserve
Today you have the option of going on a sunrise game drive before returning to the lodge for breakfast. Later in the day, you'll have the opportunity to embark on an evening game drive (starting at 4:00pm). This is the perfect time to witness the sun set against the horizon, casting a beautiful silhouette against the darkening African skies.
Around mid-morning you can opt to go on a nature walk to further immerse yourself in the park's natural beauty (cost not included). This will allow you to take in some of the park’s 350 bird species. Otherwise, you can just relax listening to the sounds of the birds singing.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Samburu Sopa Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Samburu National Reserve - Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Samburu National Reserve - Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Today we’ll embark on an early morning drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Nanyuki, Laikipia County. Upon arrival, you'll check in at your accommodation in time for lunch. Ol Pejeta is renowned as one of Kenya's premier wildlife conservancies and boasts an impressive array of animals. At 3:30pm, you'll visit with the chimpanzees. This experience will be followed by a drive to encounter the other inhabitants of this great conservancy, including Baraka, the blind rhino. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the camp.
- Main Destination:
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia)
- Accommodation:
- Comfort Gardens Sweetwaters
Wildlife in Ol Pejeta
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ol Pejeta Conservancy- Lake Naivasha
Ol Pejeta Conservancy- Lake Naivasha
Early in the morning, we’ll drive to Lake Naivasha, one of Kenya's freshwater lakes located to the northwest of Nairobi. We'll arrive in time for a lunch and check-in at our accommodations. In the afternoon, you'll go on a boat ride and a nature walk within the animal sanctuary. In the evening you’ll watch the sunset on the African horizon.
Lake Naivasha is also renowned for its rich avian diversity, boasting over 385 bird species, making it a true haven for bird enthusiasts. You’ll also see large families of hippos.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Accommodation:
- Fish Eagle Inn - Naivasha
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Naivasha - Masai Mara National Reserve
Lake Naivasha - Masai Mara National Reserve
Our last two nights will be spent in one of Africa's most renowned game reserves, the Masai Mara. The Mara is situated within the Rift Valley in the southern part of Kenya. It is known for its rich concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five (elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, and buffalos), zebras, antelopes, hartebeests, and the black-maned lion. It is also internationally acclaimed for the remarkable wildebeest migration, a captivating spectacle where animals cross the Mara River between mid-June and October.
On the first day you’ll go on a game drive from 4:00pm to 6:30pm, followed by dinner and your overnight stay at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Aa Lodge Mara
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
On your second day in the Mara, you’ll spend even more time exploring its extensive grassland savannas. Your activities and movements today will be dictated by the wildlife’s migration patterns and the prevailing weather conditions.
For those seeking an adrenaline rush, you can opt for an early morning balloon safari over the Mara plains, which can be arranged for an additional cost. Additionally, a visit to the nearby traditional Maasai communities offers you a valuable glimpse into their rich culture and time-honored traditions.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Aa Lodge Mara
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Masai Mara National Reserve - Nairobi
Masai Mara National Reserve - Nairobi
After breakfast, you'll leave for Nairobi. Upon your arrival, you'll be transferred to your hotel or the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
