Nyumbu Beyond Journeys

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$4,180 to $4,510 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

Nairobi to Maasai Mara

Nairobi to Maasai Mara

Your adventure begins with a morning pick-up from Nairobi. Drive through the picturesque Great Rift Valley with photo stops along the way. Arrive at the luxurious Sopa lodge Mara for check-in and lunch.

Enjoy an afternoon game drive in Maasai Mara National Reserve, one of Africa’s best wildlife parks. Spot lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinos—the Big Five—alongside cheetahs and thousands of grazing herbivores.

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

Day 2

Maasai Mara

Maasai Mara

Today is dedicated to immersive wildlife viewing in the vast Maasai Mara. Option for a full-day game drive with picnic lunch or two shorter game drives. Witness prides of lions lazing in the grass, hippos wallowing in the Mara River, and possibly a kill in action.

During the migration season (July–October), the Great Wildebeest Migration crosses into the Mara, offering one of the world’s most dramatic wildlife spectacles.

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

Day 3

Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru

Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge in time for lunch and some rest.

In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive in Lake Nakuru, famous for its seasonal flocks of flamingos and large populations of white and black rhinos. The park is also home to leopards, giraffes, waterbucks, and over 400 bird species.

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:
Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Lake Nakuru to Aberdare

Lake Nakuru to Aberdare

Depart after breakfast and drive to the lush, highland region of Aberdare National Park. Arrive at Aberdare Country Club, your gateway to the magical forested Aberdares.

Enjoy a relaxed afternoon walk or simply unwind in the peaceful country setting surrounded by manicured gardens and forested hills.

Main Destination:
Aberdare National Park
Best Time To Visit June to September and December to February (Driest months)
High Season June to October and December to March
Best Weather June to September and December to February (Less rain)

Wildlife in Aberdare NP

ElephantCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Show more
LionNone
HippoNone
Accommodation:
Aberdare Country Club
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Aberdare NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Aberdare to Samburu

Aberdare to Samburu

After breakfast, journey north to Samburu National Reserve, known for its unique wildlife species found only in this region, including the reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, gerenuk, and Beisa oryx—also called the Samburu Special Five.

Arrive at the luxurious Sarova Shaba Game Lodge, located along the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River, and enjoy lunch before your afternoon game drive.

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
Show more
HippoOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Accommodation:
Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Samburu NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Samburu

Samburu

Spend the day exploring the diverse landscapes of Shaba National Reserve, a semi-arid region teeming with wildlife. Look out for large elephant herds, big cats, crocodiles basking in the river, and over 350 bird species.

The day can include:

Morning and afternoon game drives

Cultural visit to a Samburu village (optional)

Relaxing at the lodge’s riverside pool and spa.

Main Destination:
Shaba 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 Shaba NR

HippoCommon
ElephantOccasional
GiraffeOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
ZebraOccasional
LionRare
Show more
HyenaRare
Wild DogRare to None
Accommodation:
Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Shaba NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Samburu to Nairobi

Samburu to Nairobi

After a relaxed breakfast, begin your return journey to Nairobi through Kenya’s breathtaking highlands. Stop for lunch en route and arrive in the city by late afternoon or early evening. Drop-off at your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • 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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  • This tour is offered by Nyumbu Beyond Journeys, not SafariBookings.
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  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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