Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi - Samburu
Nairobi - Samburu
You will be picked up from your hotel and driven past the equator to the northern frontier district (lunch will be eaten en-route). In the late afternoon you’ll arrive at the semi-arid Samburu National Reserve and check in at your lodge. There will be time to settle in before your safari adventure. After some rest, you will set out for a game drive. You’ll return to the lodge before dark. Dinner will be at the tented camp while your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
Samburu National Reserve is situated about 350 kms north of Nairobi in the semi-arid part of Kenya. Ewaso Nyiro River, the only water source in the dry season, bisects the reserve and is home to some of the biggest reptiles in the region. The area also attracts a good number of birds—close to 300 different species have already been recorded.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
Wildlife in Samburu NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Samburu
Samburu
At 6:00am you’ll set out for an early morning game drive in the reserve. This is usually the most popular time for game viewing because the temperatures are lower, which makes for a favorable atmosphere for both the game and the safari-goer. Lion, cheetah, and leopard roam the vast grasslands in search of their next meal, which might include an unsuspecting impala or even a warthog. Whatever the players, the spectacle of nature unfolding is always inspiring! You'll be back at the camp by 8:30am to enjoy your sumptuous breakfast. Lunch in the camp will be at 12:30pm, then it’s time to relax by the river side watching crocodiles. Your afternoon game drive starts at 4:00pm. You’ll return before dark. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Samburu - Aberdare
Samburu - Aberdare
After an early morning breakfast, you’ll depart for Aderdare National Park. Aberdare is made up of an isolated volcanic range that forms the eastern wall of the rift valley, running roughly 100km north-south between Nairobi and Thompson's Falls. The soils are red and of volcanic origin, but rich in organic matter. There are two main peaks, Ol Donyo Lesatima (3,999m) and Kinangop (3,906m) separated by a long saddle of alpine moorland at over 3,000m. The topography is diverse, with deep ravines that cut through the forested eastern and western slopes. The unusual vegetation, rugged terrain, streams, and waterfalls combine to create an area of great scenic beauty. The park is surrounded by a predominantly indigenous forest. You’ll arrive at the Ark Lodge later in the afternoon. The ark has four viewing decks with balconies and lounges to provide superb game viewing from the comfort of the lodge. The animals come to you! Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Aberdare National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Ark
Wildlife in Aberdare NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Aberdare - Lake Nakuru
Aberdare - Lake Nakuru
After an early breakfast you’ll depart for Lake Nakuru National Reserve with lunch en-route. Along the way you’ll make a brief stop at the equator. Here the locals do a water demonstration to emphasize the equator’s position. After this brief stop, you’ll drive to Thompson Falls for a photo and then make your way down into the Great Rift Valley. As you ascend the eastern wall of the Rift Valley, lush coffee and tea plantations reveal themselves and your driver-guide will give you a brief talk about coffee farming in Kenya. You’ll check in at your hotel later in the afternoon and then go on a game drive until sunset. Dinner and your overnight stay still be at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara
Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara
After a full buffet breakfast at the lodge, you’ll check out with a packed lunch in hand and drive via Narok town to Masai Mara National Reserve, the land of the Maasai tribe. The proud, young Masai warrior-nomads with their plaited hair, red cloaks, and spears will pique your curiosity. The 700-square-mile Masai Mara is the Africa of your dreams, complete with wild animals grazing amid a superb rolling landscape of gentle hills and acacia woodlands. You’ll check in at your hotel in the afternoon and rest before your first game drive at 4:00pm. You’ll return before dark. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6-7
Masai Mara
Masai Mara
After breakfast at the lodge, you’ll set out on a full-day game drive at 6:30am. As mentioned previously, early morning is usually the best time for game viewing due to the low temperatures. Regardless of what animals you end up seeing, the spectacle of nature unfolding is always inspiring! Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Masai Mara - Amboseli
Masai Mara - Amboseli
After an early morning game drive, you’ll have a full buffet breakfast in the lodge and then check out. You’ll then begin your journey to Amboseli National Park and eat lunch in either Nairobi or Emali along the way. After lunch, you’ll finish your drive to Amboseli. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ol Tukai Lodge
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9-10
Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park
After an early morning breakfast, you’ll start your full-day game drive at 6:30am. You will spend time in the park in search of its popular residents, including zebra, giraffe, hippo, and elephants. You’ll also enjoy incredible views of Mount Kilimanjaro in the background.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ol Tukai Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Amboseli - Nairobi
Amboseli - Nairobi
After an early morning breakfast, you’ll drive back to Nairobi or transfer to the airport. This is the end of our service. You will arrive in Nairobi or at the airport by 3:00pm.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
