Makiwa Kenya Safaris

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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

Samburu

Samburu

An early morning drive to Samburu Game Reserve. Picnic lunch en-route and afternoon or evening game drive. Samburu Game Reserve stands as one of the most beautiful Kenya Parks in Northern Circuit. It holds the most indigenous wildlife as well as the home of African Elephants and beautiful species of Zebras and the Masai Giraffes. Dinner and overnight at campsite or 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:
Umoja Campsite
  • Just outside Samburu NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Samburu

Samburu

The whole day will be spent exploring this amazing game reserve, it gives you the refreshment of your mind as the park is not populated and not many people visits here, we have concentration of the Its home to the big five, Elephant, Lion, Rhino, Leopard, Buffalo, Gerenuk, Reticulated Giraffe, Somali Ostrich, Gravy Zebra, Besia Oryx, Endangered Wild Dog as well as Pun cake Tortoise - also endangered. There are over 450 species of birds identified and aquatic species in the Waso Nyiro River including, vultures, kingfishers, marabous, bateleurs, guinea fowl, Somali ostriches and others. The whole day will be spent exploring the park for the whole day game drive. Dinner and overnight at campsite or lodge.

Main Destination:
Samburu National Reserve
Accommodation:
Umoja Campsite
  • Just outside Samburu NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Ol Pejeta Conservancy

After breakfast, depart for Ol Pejeta on the northern slopes of Mt. Kenya. Arrive at Sweet waters Tented Camp in time for lunch. Have an afternoon game drive in this private sanctuary, with a visit to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary, the only one of its kind in Kenya. You will also visit the Visitors Information Centre. Return to Sweet waters Tented Camp for dinner and your overnight stay.

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
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Ol-Pejeta

Ol-Pejeta

Today you will enjoy our morning game-viewing excursion after breakfast. This game reserve hosts a full array of African wildlife including hartebeest, baboon, rhino, silver-backed jackal, eland, oryx, and hundreds of bird species. The day is spent in morning and afternoon game drives. In the late evening, you will return back to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

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
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Lake Naivasha

Lake Naivasha

Go on an early-morning game drive and then head for Naivasha, arriving in the afternoon in time for lunch. After the game drive, we head back to the lodge or camp to freshen up and enjoy a freshly prepared dinner before your overnight stay.

Optional activities for the day include a boat ride on Lake Naivasha followed by a walking safari in the animal sanctuary, or a visit to Hell’s Gate National Park, or you can choose to relax at the hotel, enjoying the beautiful scenery along the shores of Lake Naivasha.

Main Destination:
Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Accommodation:
Taphe Guest Resort
  • Budget hotel located near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Maasai Mara

Maasai Mara

After breakfast, you will drive to Masai Mara for a safari, an unmissable highlight of any holiday in Kenya. There are breathtaking panoramas in every direction, a vast range of wildlife including the Big Five, and a rich cultural heritage to explore. Kenya’s Masai Mara is without a doubt one of the greatest safari destinations in Africa.

Between July and October, things get busy in the Great Rift Valley. Millions of zebra and wildebeest make the perilous journey across the Masai Mara in search of new grazing territory. In their wake comes a veritable horde of predators including lion and leopard. You will arrive in time for lunch and then have time to relax from the drive.

At 16h00, you depart on an afternoon game drive, returning to your lodge or camp at 18h30 for dinner and an overnight stay.

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
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BuffaloCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Masai Mara Manyatta Camp
  • Budget tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 7

Maasai Mara

Maasai Mara

Today's itinerary is flexible and you can discuss it with your guide and plan for the day’s schedule.

You can have a relaxed breakfast and depart for a full-day game drive at around 07h30 with a picnic lunch. This will give you a chance to visit the Mara River where the migration happens. You also have a better chance to view plenty of wildlife for the day. Return to the lodge or camp in the late afternoon.

Otherwise, you can go on an early-morning game drive at 06h00. Later, return to your accommodation for breakfast and relax for the morning until mid-afternoon. At 16h00, depart on an afternoon game drive and return to the lodge or camp at 18h30 for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Masai Mara Manyatta Camp
  • Budget tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 8

Nairobi

Nairobi

Depending on your flight details, you will organize with your guide your departure time from Masai Mara. You will be transferred to your Nairobi location or to the airport for your homebound flight.

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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