Antonio Safaris

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve

Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve

You will be met by our representative at the airport or hotel. After a short briefing, you'll board the vehicle for a drive to Samburu National Reserve, ensuring a timely arrival for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, you will embark on an exciting game drive through the park, traversing the expansive grass plains and scattered acacia bushes that serve as a habitat for a diverse range of wildlife, including the renowned Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino), as well as giraffes, cheetahs, and hyenas.

You will enjoy dinner and spend the night at the lodge, immersing yourself in the wild ambiance of the reserve.

Dinner & Overnight : Samburu National Reserve.

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
Accommodation:
Samburu Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Samburu NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Exploring the heart of Samburu

Exploring the heart of Samburu

After breakfast, you will have a morning and afternoon game drive in search of the African wild cats. Samburu is rich in wildlife not seen in other parts of Kenya. Here, you will find the long-necked gerenuk, reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, endangered Beisa oryx, and the Somali ostrich, all common to the northern province of Kenya. Watch for elephants, rhinos, lions, and buffalos. An occasional crocodile will appear on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River. From the safari drive, you'll return to the camp for relaxation. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the lodge.

Dinner & Overnight : Samburu sopa lodge.

Main Destination:
Samburu National Reserve
Accommodation:
Samburu Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Samburu NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Samburu to Ol Pejeta

Samburu to Ol Pejeta

With an early breakfast, leave the open savannah of Samburu for Ol Pejeta where you will check in time for lunch at Maisha sweetwaters camp.
In the afternoon, enjoy a thrilling game drive exploring the Big Five and visit key attractions including the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, a refuge for rescued chimps; the Hippo Pool, where hippos and diverse birdlife gather; and the Rhino Grave Site, a moving tribute to rhinos lost to poaching.

Ol Pejeta is home to Kenya’s largest populations of black and white rhinos, as well as the world’s last two northern white rhinos. The conservancy also hosts lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and over 500 bird species. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and relaxation under the starlit African sky.

Dinner & Overnight : Maisha Sweetwaters camp.

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
Accommodation:
Maisha Sweetwaters Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru National Park

Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru National Park

After a hearty breakfast at the camp, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. Though elephants are absent, the park hosts the rest of the Big Five and a wide variety of wildlife.

It’s one of the best places to see both black and white rhinos, as well as countless bird species. Known as a bird watchers’ paradise, Lake Nakuru is famous for its vibrant flocks of greater and lesser flamingos.

Arrive at Lake Nakuru Lodge in time for lunch. After some rest, head out for an afternoon game drive that includes a visit to Makalia Falls, a scenic waterfall surrounded by lush vegetation, and a stop at the cliff viewpoint, offering panoramic views of the entire park and shimmering lake below.

Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay amid the tranquil sounds of nature.
Dinner & Overnight : Lake Nakuru Lodge.

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

Day 5

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve

You’ll spend an incredible day exploring the breathtaking Lake Nakuru National Park, one of Kenya’s most picturesque and wildlife-rich destinations. Nestled in the heart of the Great Rift Valley, it's famous for its shimmering soda lake, once blanketed by millions of flamingos, creating a magical pink hue. It is now celebrated as a rhino sanctuary, home to both black and white rhinos, along with buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, lions, and leopards. As you explore the park’s scenic landscapes, enjoy views of woodlands, grasslands, and rocky cliffs, including the famous Baboon Cliff, which offers sweeping views of the lake. Bird lovers will be thrilled by over 400 bird species, making Nakuru a true paradise for photography and nature enthusiasts. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the lakeshore, watching pelicans and other waterbirds gliding gracefully over the water. The peaceful atmosphere and rich wildlife make Nakuru an unforgettable safari highlight.

Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge.

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

Day 6

From the Lake to the Maa Land

From the Lake to the Maa Land

After an early breakfast, you’ll depart Lake Nakuru National Park and journey southwest toward the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. The scenic drive takes you through the picturesque Great Rift Valley, passing local villages, rolling farmlands, and breathtaking landscapes along the way. As you approach the Mara, the scenery transforms into endless savannah plains dotted with acacia trees and abundant wildlife. You’ll arrive in time for lunch at Mara Maisha Camp, where you can relax and soak in the serene wilderness ambiance before your first thrilling afternoon game drive in the reserve. The Masai Mara is home to the Big Five and countless other species, offering unmatched opportunities for photography and close wildlife encounters. As the sun sets over the golden plains, you’ll return to camp to enjoy a warm dinner and unwind by the campfire, surrounded by the sounds of the African night.

Dinner and overnight at Mara Maisha Camp.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or 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:
Mara Maisha Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

A full day inside the famous Mara

A full day inside the famous Mara

Wake up to an early breakfast, then embark on a Full-day Guided Game Drive in the Masai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the middle of the Mara’s gently rolling landscapes.
The Masai Mara, a renowned world destination, presents scenic rolling landscapes flowing with diverse wildlife species. Home to all the Big five wildlife species, the Mara hosts one of the most alluring animal shows in the world. The great Wildebeest Migration in July through October is the largest annual animal migration in the world. The Wildebeests migrate from the plains of the Serengeti to Masai Mara, across the overflowing, crocodile, and hippo-infested Mara River. At the shores of the Mara River, the wildebeests encounter the prowling Big Cats of the Mara ready to feast. The Wildebeests are pacesetters for other wildlife, the zebras and antelopes, who follow them across and into the rich plains of Masai Mara.

Dinner & Overnight : Mara Maisha.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Mara Maisha Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Mara to Nairobi

Mara to Nairobi

You will travel back to Nairobi after having breakfast and checking out and arrive there late in the afternoon. You'll be dropped off at the airport or any other location of your choosing in Nairobi.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • 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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