$4,543 to $5,109 pp (USD)
2 travelers on Start dateArrival
Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi to Meru National Park
Nairobi to Meru National Park
Your private safari adventure begins as we pick you from your hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Preferably before 8:00am, our driver-guide will meet you for a safari briefing depart for Meru National Park via the Nyeri-Nanyuki-Meru or via Embu all weather roads.
(In case of late arrival, accommodation & transfer can be arranged at an extra cost).
Upon arrival at Camp, enjoy your lunch followed by some leisure time before you depart for an afternoon game drive. The main attraction in the park includes the former home of Joy and George Adamson & Elsa the lioness, views of Mt. Kenya, Rivers & riverine habitats, Tana River & Adamsons falls.
Explore Meru’s diverse landscapes. The Park is mainly thorny bushland in the North, wooded grasslands in the West and open grassland elsewhere. Wildlife likely to see during our game drive includes Grevy’s Zebra, Elephants, Eland, Bush pig, Waterbuck, cheetah, Leopard and reticulated Giraffe.
Dinner and overnight at the Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Meru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ikweta Safari Camp
Wildlife in Meru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Meru to Shaba & Samburu National Reserve
Meru to Shaba & Samburu National Reserve
Breakfast at the Lodge.
Drive to Shaba National reserve. Arrive in time for lunch at Sarova Shaba Game Lodge. After lunch enjoy an afternoon game drive in Shaba and Samburu.
Shaba reserve takes its name from a cone of volcanic rock and is one of Kenya's most pristine game reserves.
Samburu game reserve is renowned for its rare species of animals that can be found in this park, like the long-necked gerenuk, Gravy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, and the Beisa oryx. Giraffe, buffalo, waterbuck elephant and zebra trek from the surrounding savannah plains to the water. Samburu is also considered one of the best areas to observe leopard, lion and cheetah.
Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Shaba National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
Wildlife in Shaba NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Explore Shaba & Samburu National Reserves
Explore Shaba & Samburu National Reserves
Breakfast at the Lodge.
Then spend the day exploring these amazing game reserves, it gives you the refreshment of your mind as the reserves are not populated and not many people visit here. Samburu is known for sightings of the “Samburu Special Five” – unique and endangered species like the Grevy’s Zebra, Somali Ostrich, the reticulated Giraffe, Gerenuk, and Beisa Oryx. African wild dogs are also found on the rugged terrain of this expansive park.
The nearby Shaba and Buffalo Springs Reserves offer a bit more greenery, plus lava terraces and other volcanic formations. The Park also holds over 900 elephants, plenty of lions, rhinos, leopards, buffalos, gerenuks, as well as pancake tortoise which is an endangered species. Along the Ewaso Nyiro River lies the Nile crocodiles basking in the sun waiting for their prey. In the local language, the name Ewaso Nyiro means brown water due to the colour of its waters throughout the year.
Lunch, dinner, and an overnight stay at your Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
Wildlife in Samburu NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Samburu to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Samburu to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Another morning game drive in Samburu and a delicious breakfast may make it difficult for you to leave the Reserve.
Drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a private refuge for rhinos and chimpanzees. It is one of the largest and most well-known private wildlife conservancies in East Africa, established with the goal of protecting and preserving endangered species.
Arrive in time for lunch at Sweetwaters Serena Camp. After lunch, explore the conservancy. The combination of amazing wildlife and stunning views across the open plains of Ol Pejeta guarantees an unforgettable safari experience. Ol Pejeta is also the only place in Africa that offers the opportunity to see Chimpanzees and the last 2 remaining Northern white rhinos.
You will meet the primates face to- face, visit the Rhino Sanctuary and enjoy game viewing in the Conservancy.
Dinner and overnight at the Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
- Accommodation:
- Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Wildlife in Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru National Park
Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, you will drive from the Laikipia plains through the Rift Valley escarpments to the floor of the valley where Lake Nakuru National Park lies.
Here, you will check in to your hotel and have lunch after which you will tour the Lake Nakuru National Park
Discover the park created in 1961 to protect the alkaline lake Lake Nakuru. The lake is renowned for its flamingo population and also recognized as a rhino sanctuary, harbouring a population of black and white rhinos. It is also home to many herbivores including Rothschild's giraffe, buffalo, hippo, gazelle and nearly 55 mammals including lions, leopards, spotted hyenas, rock hyraxes and reed buck.
Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Lake Nakuru to Lake Bogoria National Reserve
Lake Nakuru to Lake Bogoria National Reserve
After breakfast, check out and drive through the majestic Rift Valley towards Lake Bogoria National Reserve, a unique natural wonder known for its birdlife, geysers and hot springs.
Upon arrival, enjoy a leisurely lunch at the Lake Bogoria Spa and Resort, followed by an afternoon drive to explore the reserve. Take some time to capture the beautiful scenery with photos by the lakeside. While the shores undoubtedly captivate your attention, be sure to look out for lesser kudu, gazelles, zebras and warthogs often seen meandering around the forest edge.
The Western shore has hot springs and spouting geysers, spurting steam and bubbling geothermal pools.
Return to the resort for dinner and overnight rest.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bogoria National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Lake Bogoria Spa Resort
Wildlife in Lake Bogoria NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Lake Bogoria to Maji Moto Village – Loita Hills
Lake Bogoria to Maji Moto Village – Loita Hills
After breakfast, proceed to Maji Moto Eco Camp neighboring Maasai Mara National Reserve just an hour’s drive away.
Arrive for lunch. Afternoon spent in Camp Orientation, Guided Nature Walk and Maasai Manyatta visit.
Late afternoon "Maasai style" Fire Making presentation followed by winding down the day with camp fire stories.
Dinner and overnight at the Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Loita Hills (Mountain Range)
- Accommodation:
- Maji Moto Eco Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Maji Moto to Masai Mara National Reserve
Maji Moto to Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast and before departure, Maasai Warrior training - measuring skills in Sasol stick fighting, spear throwing and archery will be organized.
Later depart for the famous Maasai Mara. Lunch at your Camp followed by an afternoon game drive.
Masai Mara is one of Africa’s greatest wildlife reserves brimming with abundant wildlife and birdlife. Game viewing is spectacular year-round; with opportunities of witnessing a pride of lions stalking their prey, observe a herd of elephants and their fascinating social structure, or see pods of hippo wallowing in the rivers.
Return to your Lodge at sunset for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
(Optional Hot Air Balloon in the Mara - A magical experience as you take in a bird's eye view of the vast, rolling plains below you. This unique and exhilarating excursion takes place early in the morning when you can marvel at the fantastic sight of the rising sun and gently float over the thousands of animals below you. This is the best time to spot wildlife as well as enjoy the peaceful vistas and crisp, clear air. The balloon safari ends by touching down in the wilds of the Masai Mara to enjoy a delectable champagne breakfast.)
Today you can make the full day in the Mara a game viewing extravaganza!
The itinerary is flexible, and you can plan with your guide the day’s schedule. You can have a relaxed breakfast and depart for a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch.
Alternatively, you can depart an early morning game drive. Later, return to your accommodation for breakfast and relax until midafternoon. Then, depart on an afternoon game drive.
Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Maasai Mara to Lake Naivasha
Maasai Mara to Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, enjoy a final, scenic drive through the park before continuing to the shores of Lake Naivasha. Lake Naivasha is a popular fresh water Lake at the floors of the Great Rift valley.
Its surrounding parks are a varied world of birds, grazing game, and landscapes easily explored by boat as we have planned for you. You will arrive at your Lodge for lunch and after go out to the Lake for an afternoon boat ride to enjoy the lake’s fresh waters as you view numerous water life that includes birds and animals.
(Optional visit to crescent Island at an extra cost).
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Departure
Departure
Breakfast at the Lodge.
Depending on your next stay or flight details, you will be dropped off at your desired hotel, residence or the airport for your home bound flight.
(optional hiking at Hell's Gate - before departure)
- Naivasha is home to the Hells Gate National Park known for its wide variety of wildlife and for its scenery. This includes the Fischer's Tower and Central Tower columns and Hell's Gate Gorge. It is one of the two Kenyan parks where cycling and hiking are allowed. Hiking can be done in the Gorges and would be even more enjoyable with a local guide for safety as flash floods can be experienced at times. After the hike, lunch at the Lodge and depart right after. You'll have a stopover at the Rift Valley viewpoint to have a glance at the beautiful floor of the Rift Valley. You will be dropped off at the airport for your flight back home.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
