6-Day Escape for the Special 5, Big 5 & Migration

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

Nairobi - Samburu National Reserve for the Special Five

This tour will begin with a pickup from the airport/ residence area/ hotel near Nairobi. After the customs procedures and briefing from our professional tour driver dressed in his tour uniform, you will set off on a scenic journey to Samburu National Reserve. You will have a stopover at the Equator line in Nanyuki and get a chance to witness the fascinating phenomenon of water swirling in opposite directions on equator sides. You'll continue with your journey and arrive at the park in time for lunch. You'll check in your hotels, have a delicious hot lunch then relax as you wait for a visit to the samburu village.

Samburu are semi-nomadic people and very traditional. During this one-hour visit, you will have the opportunity to meet these amazing people and get a warm traditional dance welcome. After the amazing interactions, you will head back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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

CheetahRare

Wild DogRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Lion's Cave Camp

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Samburu NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Samburu National Reserve Game Drive

This will be a full-day game drive to explore the amazing reserve. You'll wake to the enchanting sounds of the birds, have breakfast, and leave the camp with your picnic lunch boxes. Samburu National Reserve which is in the northern province of Kenya is renowned for its unique wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. It is also home to a variety of wildlife species that are not commonly found in other parts of Kenya, The special 5 here are Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, Gravy's zebra and the gerenuk also known as giraffe-necked.
The reserve boasts breathtaking landscapes characterized by rugged mountains, acacia woodlands, and meandering rivers such as the Ewaso Nyiro. The park is also home to 900 elephants, lions, cheetahs, hippos, leopards and gazelles. As the day transitions into dusk, you will come across a variety of animals congregating along the riverbanks including elephants and numerous bird species.
You'll head back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Accommodation:

Lion's Cave Camp

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Samburu NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Samburu National Reserve - Boat Ride Moment

You will have an early breakfast at the lodge to fortify you with the long drive ahead. You will arrange with our professional driver your check-out time at the lodge then depart. You'll arrive in Naivasha and head to Panorama Park Hotel where you will have your lunch. You'll check in your rooms as you wait for a boat ride during afternoon hours. It is one of the most beautiful; often called Naivasha's best secret.
The boat ride is provided by an experienced local boat guide, the boats range from 6-12 persons. This experience will allow you to spot hippos and numerous bird species, and have a walking safari for flora and fauna. More animals along the shores are small numbers of zebras and giraffes. The herbivores that were introduced to the island for the "Out of Africa" movie still reside here to date.
After the amazing experience, you will head back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Panorama Park Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara National Reserve - Home of the Big Five

After munching your breakfast, you'll check out of the lodge and start your journey to Masai Mara National Reserve in AA Lodges.
You will arrive in time for lunch, check in your rooms, have your lunch, relax, or take a swim as you wait to take a visit to the Maasai village in the afternoon. A visit to Masai village is one of the most popular cultural experiences for travelers on a safari in Kenya.
What has attracted tourists across the globe for decades is the Maasai's fascinating traditions and colorful garments, as well as their pastoral lifestyles and jaw-dropping high jumps. This will be an experience you will never forget. After all that, you will head back to the lodge 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

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Jambo Mara Safari Lodge

• Mid-range resort bordering Masai Mara NR without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Big Five in Masai Mara National Reserve

On this day, you will have a full-day game drive with your packed lunch in the game reserve. After a heavy breakfast, you will start your game drive before sunrise, around 6:00AM, When animals are most active. The cool morning temperatures make it ideal for predators like lions, leopards and cheetahs to hunt. Youll have the chance to see the Big Five animals which are lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards and rhinos - Along with zebras, giraffes, wildebeests and many other species.
Maasai Mara offers stunning landscapes of open savannahs, acacia trees, and riverine forests. As the sun rises the golden light creates picturesque view ideal for photography.
Head over for lunch. Later on, you'll get to see the border between Kenya and Tanzania as you take pictures freely. In this park, you will get a chance to see the Big Five thus the lions, leopards, elephants, buffalos, and rhinos. After the long adventurous drive, you will head back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Jambo Mara Safari Lodge

• Mid-range resort bordering Masai Mara NR without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara - Nairobi

Finally, you have come to the end of your tour. We hope that we gave you more than you expected from the special five, a boat ride, to the big five, and a witness of the great wildebeest migration. You will wake up early and have your last breakfast at the lodge then check out. On your way, you will have a stopover at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint take photos of the amazing historical escarpment then continue with your journey back to Nairobi.
You will be dropped off.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.