Twinkle Star Tours & 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 - Samburu National Reserve

Nairobi - Samburu National Reserve

Pick up Hotel/Airport and leave for Samburu National Reserve: crossing northern hemisphere with a stopover at equator line and view of Mount Kenya peak to arrive in good time for lunch and rest. In the afternoon, head for an afternoon game drive in these amazing park rich with large predators like lion and cheetah, and big grazers – buffalo and elephant. Nearby Shaba and Buffalo Springs reserves are green oases promising more wildlife amongst their forests, woodlands, and surprising volcanic formations. Dinner and Overnight at the lodge.

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

Samburu National Reserve

Samburu National Reserve

After breakfast; leave for a full day game drive carrying packed lunch. Besides the big game, the park hosts some unusual species like Grevy’s zebra, beisa oryx, and the reticulated giraffe – animals you won’t commonly find. We’ll travel along the banks of the Ewaso Ngiro River, the life spring of this dry park and the best spot to view the thirsty wildlife. And surprisingly in this arid reserve, you’ll find a busy assortment of birdlife amongst the forest and riverine vegetation. Look for kingfisher, guinea fowl, egret, falcon, and eagle. We may also get a glimpse of the local Samburu tribes and their villages. Dinner and Overnight at the 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 National Reserve - Ol-Pejeta Conservancy

Samburu National Reserve - Ol-Pejeta Conservancy

After breakfast, leave with game viewing enroute to Ol Pejeta Conservation arriving in good time for lunch and rest. In the afternoon, head for game drive with a visit at Rhino sanctuary: and also Chimpanzee Sanctuary, the only place in Kenya where you can enjoy the antics of these intelligent and playful animals. Dinner and Overnight at the 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:
Sweetwaters Serena Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Ol Pejeta Conservancy

After breakfast, leave for a full day game drive carrying your picnic lunch: spend the full day exploring Sweetwaters is a privately owned conservancy overlooking the peaks of Mount Kenya. The conservancy has a great number of wildlife including all the big five animals (elephant, rhino, lion, leopard, and buffalo) among other games. Return to your camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
Accommodation:
Sweetwaters Serena Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Ol-Pejeta Conservancy - Lake Nakuru National Park

Ol-Pejeta Conservancy - Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast; Leave for Lake Nakuru National Park with a short stopover at Thompsons Falls, thereafter, proceed to Lake Nakuru to arrive in good time for lunch and rest. Head for an afternoon game drive; at this lovely reserve is pleasing to the eye with its forests and acacia trees. Some flamingos dot the lake-shore as well as kingfishers, ostriches, and raptors like herons and eagles. We will also spot rhinos in the protected sanctuary here and be on the lookout for the rare Rothschild’s giraffe nibbling at the branches above. Dinner and overnight at the 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
WildebeestVery Rare
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

Lake Nakuru National Park - Lake Naivasha

Lake Nakuru National Park - Lake Naivasha

Do an early morning game driver; return to your lodge for breakfast. Thereafter: leave for Lake Naivasha to arrive in good time for lunch and rest at your camp. Afternoon leisure and siesta with a option of taking a boat-ride safari on the lake at an extra cost. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Main Destination:
Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Accommodation:
Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
  • Mid-range hotel located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Lake Naivasha - Masai Mara National Reserve

Lake Naivasha - Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, leave for Masai Mara National Reserve to arrive in good time for lunch and rest at the lodge. Head for afternoon game drive: the reserve reflects an outstanding ecosystem, known for supporting the highest concentration of wildlife in this region. You’ll soon see examples of this as we go tracking the Big Five and the more than 90 mammal species in the park. Dinner and overnight at the park.

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
Show more
BuffaloCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Mara Serena Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Masai Mara National Reserve

Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast; leave for a full day game drive carrying picnic lunch. Set your day with light clothes and a good camera, for this amazing day. Explore the famous for its many sightings of lion, cheetah, hyena, and other predators. Enjoy your Picnic Lunch by the sides of River Mara as look for hippos and crocodiles plying the muddy waters. In the evening, visit Maasai Cultural village. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Mara Serena Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Masai Mara National Reserve - Nairobi

Masai Mara National Reserve - Nairobi

Do an early morning game drive; return to your lodge for breakfast. Thereafter, leave for Nairobi to arrive in good time to be dropped at the hotel/Airport.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
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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