Tapestry of Africa Tours and Safaris

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$6,524 to $10,011 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 1-2

Your Safari Begins - Into the Wilds of Samburu

Your Safari Begins - Into the Wilds of Samburu

Your safari adventure begins as you are warmly greeted by your licensed Tapestry of Africa safari guide. Settle into your private safari vehicle and begin the scenic drive north to Samburu National Reserve. After a few hours on the road, arrive at your lodge or camp in time to check in, enjoy lunch, and relax before heading out for your first exciting afternoon game drive.

The following day is dedicated to exploring Samburu with both morning and afternoon game drives. Search for elephants, lions, leopards, and Samburu’s unique northern species, including Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Beisa oryx, and Somali ostrich. Between game drives, return to your lodge to enjoy lunch, relax, and take in the beautiful surroundings before heading back into the reserve for another unforgettable safari experience.

Main Destination:
Samburu National Reserve
Best Time To Visit June to September and January to February
High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)
Best Weather June and December (Cool and fresh after rain)

Wildlife in Samburu NR

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
ZebraCommon
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
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HippoOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Elephant Bedroom Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Samburu NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3-4

Rhinos, Chimps and Conservation - Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Rhinos, Chimps and Conservation - Ol Pejeta Conservancy

After breakfast, depart Samburu with your private safari guide and travel a few hours south to Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Arrive in time to check into your lodge and enjoy lunch before setting out to explore this remarkable wildlife sanctuary. Over the next two days, enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in search of elephants, lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and other iconic African wildlife.

A highlight of your visit will be the opportunity to see Najin and Fatu, the world’s last two northern white rhinos, and learn about the extraordinary conservation efforts underway to save their species. You’ll also visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, home to rescued and orphaned chimpanzees. Combining outstanding game viewing with some of Africa’s most important conservation programs, Ol Pejeta offers a safari experience that is both exciting and meaningful.

Main Destination:
Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
Best Time To Visit June to September (Dry season)
High Season June to October and December to March
Best Weather June to September and December to February (Less rain)

Wildlife in Ol Pejeta Conservancy

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
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HyenaCommon
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
WildebeestOccasional
HippoOccasional
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
The River Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5-6

Travel to Lake Nakuru, Afternoon Game Drive

Travel to Lake Nakuru, Afternoon Game Drive

After breakfast, depart Ol Pejeta with your private safari guide and travel toward Lake Nakuru, with the option to stop along the way at beautiful Thomson’s Falls. Continue into Kenya’s Great Rift Valley, arriving at your lodge in time to check in, enjoy lunch, and relax before heading out for your first game drive.

Over the next two days, enjoy guided game drives through Lake Nakuru National Park, exploring its lakeshore, forests, and open grasslands. The park is well known for its rhino population and offers opportunities to see lions, leopards, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, baboons, and an impressive variety of birdlife. Between game drives, return to your lodge for meals and time to relax while enjoying the beautiful surroundings.

Main Destination:
Lake Nakuru National Park
Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)
High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)
Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Black RhinoOccasional
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LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
The Cliff Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7-9

Travel to Masai Mara, Afternoon Game Drive

Travel to Masai Mara, Afternoon Game Drive

After breakfast, begin your journey to the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve. As you leave the Rift Valley behind, the landscape opens into the sweeping savannahs that define this legendary wildlife haven. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and a chance to settle in before heading out for your first game drive across the golden plains of the Mara.

Over the next few days, enjoy immersive game drives through one of Africa’s most spectacular ecosystems. The Masai Mara is home to an incredible diversity of wildlife, including frequent sightings of the Big Five. Drive along open grasslands and acacia-dotted hills, where every turn reveals elephants, lions, cheetahs, or herds of wildebeest. The Mara’s riverbanks also offer thrilling moments, from hippos in the water to crocodiles basking nearby. Each drive delivers unforgettable scenes of life in the wild, framed by stunning skies and the vast, untamed landscape.

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
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Ilkeliani Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Return to Nairobi

Return to Nairobi

After a final breakfast in the Masai Mara, bid farewell to the wilderness as you begin your journey back to Nairobi. Enjoy the scenic drive through Kenya’s beautiful countryside, arriving in the city by late afternoon. You’ll be dropped off at either Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or at a Nairobi hotel of your choice, marking the end of an unforgettable safari adventure.

Main Destination:
No major destination visited
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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