$3,647 to $5,411 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi to Samburu
Nairobi to Samburu
You will be picked up by our company representative from the airport or your accommodation facility in Nairobi City for a scenic drive to Samburu National Reserve. Drive north through the fertile highlands of Kenya, where a vibrant agricultural economy of tea and coffee is the source of livelihood. Pass through the equator and arrive at Samburu in good time for lunch.
Embark on your first game drive this afternoon to experience this wildlife conservation haven famous for its abundance of rare species of animals such as the Grevy's zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, and the beautiful oryx. It is also home to the cultural heritage of the Samburu people (the butterfly people). Retreat to the camp at sunset.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Samburu Simba Lodge
Wildlife in Samburu NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Samburu
Samburu
Depart for an early morning game drive in search of the Samburu "Big Five" in this reserve. Its breathtaking panorama, flora, and fauna are unique and endemic to Kenya’s Northern hemisphere, and return for a late breakfast. After breakfast, head out to the nearby Samburu cultural village for a one-hour tour of this tribe with a very rich tradition.
The Samburu people's dress consists of a striking red cloth wrapped around like a skirt (called a shukka) and a white sash. This is enhanced with many colorful beaded necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. Both men and women wear jewelry although only women make it. The Samburu also paint their faces using striking patterns to accentuate their facial features.
Then, spend the middle of the day relaxing just like the animals do. You can read your favorite book or write your journal, and head out again at 16:00 as the day begins to cool. Spot the Samburu Special Five before retiring back to your acommodation late in the evening.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Samburu Simba Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Samburu to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Samburu to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
After a leisurely breakfast, you will drive south of Samburu, arriving at Serena Sweetwaters camp in good time for lunch.
After lunch, get to familiarize yourself with the camp, which has a waterhole adjacent to the bar area.
Embark on an afternoon game drive, starting at the chimpanzee sanctuary and later visiting this park known for the largest concentration of white and black rhinos. Other animals found here include giraffes, gazelles, elephants, lions, cheetahs, and many others, which return at sunset.
Ol Pejeta is also the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa and home to two of the world's last remaining Northern white rhinos. It is the only place in Kenya where chimpanzees can be seen, in a sanctuary established to rehabilitate animals rescued from the black market.
- Main Destination:
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Wildlife in Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ol pejeta conservancy
Ol pejeta conservancy
Embark on an unforgettable day at the renowned Ol Pejeta Conservancy, filled with thrilling adventures. Start your morning with an exhilarating game drive, where you’ll have the chance to see animals in their active state.
After this exciting start, return to the lodge for a delightful breakfast that will energize you for the day ahead. Then, immerse yourself in the wonders of the chimpanzee sanctuary, a unique experience not to be missed and only found in this sanctuary.
Next, embark on an inspiring lion tracking expedition, and seek out the majestic northern white rhinos, one of the last remaining species. After your adventures, enjoy a leisurely lunch back at your camp, followed by an afternoon game drive, where you can explore even more wildlife before returning to camp at sunset. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to connect with nature.
- Main Destination:
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Sweetwaters Serena Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru National Park
Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru National Park
Today, after breakfast, 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.
Pass through the equator again to the highlands of Nyahururu, arriving at Lake Nakuru in good time for lunch. You check into your lodge and later depart for an afternoon game drive in the park, returning at sunset for an overnight stay
Lake Nakuru is among Kenya's finest national parks. The park is gorgeous all year-round and boasts rocky escarpments, patches of yellow-barked acacia forest, and a waterfall. It is home to flamingos, both black and white rhinos, lions, leopards, buffaloes, hippos, and the endangered Rothschild's giraffes. The southern end of the lake is the best place to see wildlife. The forested area below Rhinos Cliff is a favorite lion-spotting point where lionesses love to sleep in the trees, and leopards frequent the same area.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha
Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha
Depart for an early morning game drive, then return for a more relaxed breakfast before driving to Lake Naivasha, located southeast of Lake Nakuru. Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake in the Great Rift Valley, with an elevation of 1,884 meters.
You will arrive in time for lunch, and in the afternoon, you can enjoy a boat ride followed by an optional walking excursion at the Lake Naivasha Game Sanctuary.
The boat rides on Lake Naivasha offer a refreshing experience as you navigate the breezy waters while exploring the diverse birdlife and wildlife in the area. You'll also take a brief nature walk in the sanctuary, providing a great opportunity to appreciate the natural beauty. Afterward, return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & Boat trip
- Accommodation:
- Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Lake Naivasha - Masai Mara
Lake Naivasha - Masai Mara
Depart Lake Naivasha through the Rift Valley floor and make a short stop in Narok town, also known as the capital city of the Maasai people. Continue driving southward to the home of the Maasai people, stopping for lunch on-route at Tepesua Maasai village, known for championing Maasai women’s health and education.
Arrive and be welcomed by traditional Maasai warrior songs and dances. After lunch, your host will explain the details of Maasai warrior training. Take a walk to the community village founded to alleviate the poverty of Maasai widows, who traditionally are not allowed to inherit property.
The village offers support, safety, and economic growth through the Tepesua Widows Income Project. Spend the evening around a campfire and learn more about their age-old culture and traditions as you share stories with Maasai warriors into the night.
Note: You can choose to spend the night at the village (bomas) or proceed to the nearby Zebra Plain Lodge while booking this trip.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Masai Mara
Masai Mara
After a leisurely breakfast, you will visit a local school and learn the alphabet in Swahili and Maasai languages before driving through the Rift Valley floor to the Masai Mara National Reserve, arriving in good time. Take a hot shower in a nice modern room (40 minutes from the village), then have lunch. Embark on your first game drive in this famous reserve in search of the Big Five and other animals that call this place home before returning to the lodge at sunset
The Masai Mara ecosystem, which means ''spotted'' in the Maa language, comprises the famous reserve, community conservancies, group ranches, and many Maasai villages. The reserve expanse of gently rolling grassland dotted with flat-topped acacia trees and trampled by massive herds of zebras and wildebeest.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Masai Mara
Masai Mara
This is a full day spent game viewing across the rich tree-studded grassland and rolling hills of the famous "Eighth Wonder of the Animal World". The Mara is renowned for its great herds of plains game animals like leopards, cheetahs and lions. It also has numerous elephants and virtually every other type of wildlife to be found in Kenya. You will have a full-day game drive in the Masai Mara National Reserve.
Your lunch today is a picnic under a flat-top acacia tree on the savannah, overlooking grazing animals. Continue with the game viewing en route to your camp, arriving in the late afternoon after thoroughly exploring this massive grassland savannah measuring 1,500 square kilometers.
You have the 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. It is a lifetime experience and worth the
price.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Masai Mara to Nairobi
Masai Mara to Nairobi
After a leisurely breakfast, you will check out of your lodge, pack up and drive back to Nairobi. En route, you will have a scheduled visit (optional) to 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 the African way at one of the hotels in Narok town. Afterwards, you will continue with the journey to Nairobi, arriving in the mid-afternoon. You'll be dropped off at your hotel or at the airport to mark the end of your safari.
Depending on your homebound flight departure time, you will organize with your driver guide the departure time from the Masai Mara.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
