Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve
Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve
You will be picked up by our company driver guide from Jomo Kenyatta Airport for a scenic drive north through the fertile highlands of Kenya. This area features a vibrant agricultural economy centered around tea and coffee production. On your journey, you will pass through the equator and arrive at Samburu National Reserve in time for lunch.
After lunch, you will go on your first game drive in the park to observe the diverse wildlife, including rare species such as Gravy zebras, Somali ostriches, Reticulated giraffes, gerenuks, and beautiful oryx. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to learn about the cultural heritage of the Samburu people this afternoon before retreating to the camp at sunset.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Samburu Simba Lodge
Wildlife in Samburu NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Samburu National Reserve
Samburu National Reserve
You will depart for an early morning game drive while the animals are still active in this reserve whose breathtaking panorama, flora, and fauna are unique and endemic to Kenya’s Northern hemisphere. Then, you will return to the lodge for a relaxed breakfast and lunch.
You will spend the hottest part of the day relaxing in camp reading your favourite book, writing your journal about the safari, or just listening to your favourite music while observing the birds—don't stress, the animals will be doing the same . You will head off again in the afternoon at 4:00 p.m. for another drive through the park. You will return to the lodge for dinner and another night under the Samburu stars.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Samburu Simba Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Samburu to Olpejeta Conservancy
Samburu to Olpejeta Conservancy
After Breakfast, pack up and drive south of Samburu to reach the Fairmont Safari Club in good time for Lunch, After your meal, take some time to get familiar with the hotel, which boasts a museum and a nice view of Mount Kenya. It also has an orphanage that cares for orphaned, injured, and distressed wildlife, giving them a second chance to release these animals back into the wild once they are back to full health.
You will Afterward undertake a short drive to reach Ol Pejeta in good time to begin your game drive. Ol Pejeta is home to a large population of black and white rhinos, home to two of the world's last remaining northern white rhinos, giraffes, gazelles, elephants, lions, cheetahs, and numerous other animals. The first part of the game drive will involve a visit to the chimpanzee sanctuary which was established to rehabilitate animals rescued from the black market.
You will exit the park at sunset after exploration and head back to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
- Accommodation:
- Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club
Wildlife in Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Olpejeta to Lake Nakuru National Park
Olpejeta to Lake Nakuru National Park
Today after an early breakfast, you will drive southwards for another scenic drive to Lake Nakuru National Park through the fertile highlands of Kenya where a vibrant agricultural economy of tea and coffee is the source of livelihood. You will pass through the equator again to the highlands of Nyahururu arriving at Lake Nakuru in good time for lunch. You'll check in to your lodge and later depart for an afternoon game drive in the park returning to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
It's not surprising that some of the aerial scenes from Out of Africa were shot here in Lake Nakuru National Park, with its fabulous views of the escarpment, lake and acacia forest. What also makes Lake Nakuru such a special place to visit is its populations of black and white rhinos, tree-climbing lions and endangered Rothschild's giraffes. You might also see leopards, flamingos and many different kinds of birds too.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Nakuru to Lake Bogoria National Reserve
Lake Nakuru to Lake Bogoria National Reserve
Today, after a leisurely breakfast, you will drive to Lake Bogoria National Reserve, which lies south of Lake Baringo, arriving in good time for lunch.
After lunch, you can enjoy lodge activities such as swimming and bird watching, or you may choose to spend the mid-afternoon relaxing ju like the animals do. You can read your favorite book or write in your journal. At 4:00 p.m., as the day begins to cool, you will head out again to explore the beautiful lake, which is backed by the bleak Siracho escarpment. Lake Bogoria is famed for having the highest concentration of true hot water geysers in Africa and is also home to a huge population of pink lesser flamingos that come to feed on algae. You will return to the camp at sunset.
If you've seen photos of flamingos in Kenya, they were probably taken at Lake Bogoria National Reserve. If you're lucky, you might also see leopards, klipspringers, gazelles, buffaloes, and even greater kudu, but the flamingos are the main attraction.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bogoria National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Lake Bogoria Spa Resort
Wildlife in Lake Bogoria NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Lake Bogoria to Lake Naivasha
Lake Bogoria to Lake Naivasha
After a delicious breakfast, it's time to head out to Lake Naivasha, which is just southeast of Lake Nakuru. This beautiful freshwater lake is nestled in the Great Rift Valley and sits at an elevation of 1,884 meters.
Once we arrive in time for lunch, we'll set off for a boat ride and a walking adventure at the Lake Naivasha game sanctuary. It's an amazing opportunity to connect with nature and observe the wildlife up close. The animals here are quite friendly, so you'll have plenty of opportunities to take selfies and cherish the moments. We'll return to the hotel later in the evening for a lovely dinner and an overnight stay.
Exploring the serene waters of Lake Naivasha on a boat is an absolute treat. You'll have the chance to marvel at the diverse birdlife and wildlife that call the lake and its surroundings home.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara National Reserve
Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara National Reserve
After you finish your breakfast, pack your things and head towards Hell's Gate National Park, located nearby. This is the park that inspired the movie "The Lion King" and it's the only park in Kenya where you can enjoy outdoor activities. You can choose to cycle, walk, or drive through the park. It's really cool because it's one of the few national parks that allows cycling, walking, and hiking. You can even rent a bicycle at the gate when you arrive.
After exploring the park, exit and drive through the Rift Valley floor to Masai Mara National Reserve. You'll have lunch on the way to Narok town and arrive at the lodge in the late afternoon. When you get there, you'll be picked up by the Masai warriors and taken on a walk to the nearby village, where you can learn more about the community that has co-existed with the Mara wildlife for centuries. Then, return to the camp at sunset to get ready for the full-day safari scheduled for tomorrow.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Full-Day Game Drives in Masai Mara National Reserve
Full-Day Game Drives in Masai Mara National Reserve
This is a full day spent game viewing across the rich tree-studded grassland and rolling hills of the famous Savanna. The Mara is renowned for its great herds of plains game animals like leopards, Cheetahs, Lions and other herbivores. It has virtually every other type of wildlife to be found in Kenya. You will have a full-day game drive in Masai Mara Savannah.
Your lunch today is picnic lunch boxes in the savannah under a flat-top acacia tree while watching the animals grazing. Continue with the game viewing on-route to your camp, arriving at your late in the afternoon after thoroughly exploring this massive grassland savannah measuring 1,500 sq.
You have an option of booking a balloon ride today which takes off early in the morning. After landing, the crew helps you out of the basket and escorts you to a lovely setting for a bush breakfast which is a lifetime experience and worth the
price. Later join your driver guide at a location and proceed with your full-day game drive.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Masai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi
Masai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi
After a leisurely morning breakfast, you will check out of your lodge, pack up, and drive back to Nairobi. On the way, you can choose to visit a Maasai Village for a cultural experience, where you'll learn more about the community that has co-existed with the Mara wildlife for centuries.
You'll have lunch at one of the hotels in Narok town. Afterward, the journey will continue to Nairobi, arriving in the mid-afternoon. You'll be dropped off at your respective hotel or at the airport, marking the end of your safari.
Depending on your homebound flight departure time, you will organize with your driver guide the departure time from Masai Mara.
You can request a coastal beach stay extension in Mombasa or Diani on this Safari.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
