Samson’s Safaris

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$3,820 to $4,986 pp (USD)

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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

Arrival in Nairobi, Kenya

Arrival in Nairobi, Kenya

Arrive at Nairobi’s JKIA International Airport, where our representative will be waiting to receive you. After a short brief on your Safari and Itinerary, transfer to Sarova Stanley for Check-in. Spend the rest of the day relaxing or pick one of our City Tours and Excursions in Nairobi, depending on your timings.

Main Destination:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi)
Accommodation:
Sarova Stanley Hotel
  • Luxury hotel located in Nairobi (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Drive to Masai Mara National Reserve

Drive to Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast and check-out, you will be picked up by your guide and head to the Mara, with the first stop at the Great Escarpment for a photo session. Continue with the 5-hour drive. Arrive at Mtito Safari Camp for check-in and lunch. Spend the afternoon relaxing. Around 4 pm, embark on the first afternoon game drive, search for zebras, antelopes, giraffes, elephants, and lions. At sunset and after a wonderful time, drive back to camp for dinner and overnight.

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:
Mtito Safari Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Morning to Evening Wildlife Viewing Drive

Morning to Evening Wildlife Viewing Drive

This morning, after breakfast, you will leave the camp with a packed picnic lunch box, and transfer you to the main reserve for a full-day game drive. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to spot the Big Five along with other animal species in the reserve. Drive to the banks of the Mara River to witness the wildebeest crossings and observe crocodiles patiently waiting for their prey. Enjoy lunch here or under an acacia tree, overlooking snorting hippos in the water and the stunning landscape. After lunch, embark on an afternoon game drive to find animals most active during these hours. After a wonderful day, exit the park and return to the Mtito Safari Camp for dinner, relaxation, and an overnight stay.

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

Day 4

Drive from Mara to Lake Nakuru

Drive from Mara to Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, you’ll check out of the camp and visit a traditional Maasai village for a cultural experience. Following the visit, you’ll begin the scenic drive to your next destination- Lake Nakuru. Enjoy an en-route game drive as you make your way to Lake Nakuru Sopa, arriving in time for lunch and check-in. Take some time to relax before heading out on an afternoon game drive at 4:00 PM. Lake Nakuru National Park is renowned for its seasonal flocks of flamingos, as well as sightings of both white and black rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, buffaloes, and, with luck, the elusive leopard. The park also features stunning landscapes, from acacia woodlands to the serene lakeshore. After your game drive, return to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Nakuru (City)
Accommodation:
Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Lake Nakuru National Park to Lake Naivasha

Lake Nakuru National Park to Lake Naivasha

After an early breakfast at the hotel, you’ll check out and begin your drive to Lake Naivasha. Upon arrival, you’ll head straight to the lake for a peaceful boat ride, where you’ll spot hippos and a wide variety of birdlife. The boat will drop you off at Crescent Island, where you’ll enjoy a guided walking safari among freely roaming animals such as zebras, wildebeests, impalas, and giraffes. After this refreshing morning experience, proceed to Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort for check-in and lunch. Later in the afternoon (around 4:00 PM), visit Hell’s Gate National Park for a scenic game drive and guided walking tour through its dramatic gorges. After a wonderful time, return to your hotel in the evening for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Hell’S Gate National Park
Best Time To Visit June to February (Little rain)
High Season The park is rarely busy
Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Hell’s Gate NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
LeopardVery Rare
CheetahVery Rare
HyenaRare
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LionNone
HippoNone
Accommodation:
Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
  • Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Hell’s Gate NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Lake Naivasha to Amboseli

Lake Naivasha to Amboseli

After breakfast, you’ll check out of your hotel and begin your scenic journey to Amboseli National Park, one of Kenya’s most iconic safari destinations, set against the stunning backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. You’ll arrive at Amboseli Sopa Lodge in time for lunch and a bit of rest. In the afternoon, embark on a game drive through the park’s varied landscapes — from open plains and acacia woodlands to swamps fed by underground springs from Kilimanjaro’s melting snow. Amboseli is especially famous for its large elephant herds, often seen walking in single file with Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped peak in the background — a classic African scene. Return to your camp in the evening for dinner and your overnight stay, with the sounds of the wild surrounding you..

Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park
Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February
High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)
Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Amboseli NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HippoCommon
Show more
HyenaCommon
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
LeopardRare to None
Accommodation:
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Game Drives at the Foot of Mt Kilimanjaro

Game Drives at the Foot of Mt Kilimanjaro

Have breakfast, then set off for a day of game viewing in Amboseli National Park. During your game drive, you may encounter buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, various antelope species, and predators such as lions and cheetahs. Amboseli is also a haven for bird enthusiasts, with over 400 recorded bird species. The seasonal wetlands attract large flocks of pink flamingos, spoonbills, Egyptian geese, and many other water birds. At midday, you’ll enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the scenic designated sites within the park, followed by a walk up Observation Hill, which offers a panoramic view of the park’s plains, swamps, and wildlife below. After a rewarding day of wildlife sightings and exploration, you’ll return to Amboseli Sopa in the afternoon for some well-earned relaxation. Unwind at the bar, or simply relax in your room and take in the peaceful atmosphere. In the evening, enjoy a freshly prepared dinner, then spend the night at the camp.

Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park
Accommodation:
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Amboseli to the Costal Town of Mombasa

Amboseli to the Costal Town of Mombasa

After breakfast, depart Amboseli and get transferred to Emali/Nairobi to catch your train to Mombasa. Upon arrival. You will be picked up by our representative for transfer to Voyager Beach Resort, where you check in and relax as you enjoy the hotel`s facilities. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Main Destination:
Mombasa (City)
Accommodation:
Voyager Beach Resort
  • Mid-range resort located in Mombasa (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 9

Relaxation by the Beach

Relaxation by the Beach

You'll spend this day at leisure, relaxing by the beach and enjoying the hotel facilities. Optionally, choose one of our tours either a day trip to the South Coast, OR Wasini Dhow Cruise and Dolphin Spotting, OR a Drive to Watamu & Malindi for exciting Coastal tours.

Main Destination:
Mombasa Beaches
Accommodation:
Voyager Beach Resort
  • Mid-range resort located in Mombasa (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 10

Relaxation by the Beach

Relaxation by the Beach

Spend this day at leisure, relaxing by the beach and enjoying the hotel facilities. Optionally choose one of our tours: a Day Trip to the South Coast OR Wasini Dhow Cruise and Dolphin Spotting OR a Drive to Watamu & Malindi for exciting Coastal Tours. In the evening, we take you to Tamarind for a Dhow Cruise Dinner with entertainment. Overnight at your Voyager Beach Resort.

Main Destination:
Mombasa Beaches
Accommodation:
Voyager Beach Resort
  • Mid-range resort located in Mombasa (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 11

Mombasa City Tour & Flight Back Home

Mombasa City Tour & Flight Back Home

Relax by the beach before checking out. Our guide will pick you up for a Mombasa City Tour. Visit the Old Town of Fort Jesus, the old harbor, and the Spice & fruit Markets. Lunch will be at a local Swahili restaurant in the Old Town. Later drop off at the airport for your flight back to Nairobi.

Main Destination:
Mombasa (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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