Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi - Samburu National Reserve
Nairobi - Samburu National Reserve
Pick up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or pick up from your hotel at 0730hrs by our driver-guide. We depart and drive north through to the northern frontier district and on to Samburu Game Reserve. Afternoon game drive in this reserve famous for its exclusive game viewing.
Dinner and overnight at Samburu Riverside.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Samburu Riverside Camp
Wildlife in Samburu NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Nairobi - Samburu NR
Nairobi - Samburu NR
Have a full day in Samburu, with an early morning and late afternoon game drive in search of the so called "Special Five" or "Northern Five" that are only found specific to this region north of the equator. The "Special Five" include the reticulated giraffe, grevy's zebra, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, and the gerenuk. You'll also see crocodiles in the Ewaso Nyiro River. Also, over 365 species of birds have been identified in the sanctuaries.
The reserve is also home to the big cats namely the lion, leopard, and cheetah. It will be fun to note that the elephants exhibit a special reddish color at Samburu from dust bathing in the red soil that is characteristic of Samburu. Samburu skies offer the best opportunity for star gazing. A tour of the Samburu would not be complete without visiting an authentic Samburu village. The visit is complimentary at no extra charge. Dinner and your overnight stay are at Samburu Riverside Camp.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Samburu Riverside Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Samburu NR - Lake Nakuru National Park
Samburu NR - Lake Nakuru National Park
Have an early morning breakfast and then depart the lodge for Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for lunch. You'll have a full afternoon game drive followed by dinner and your overnight stay at the lodge. Lake Nakuru’s claim to fame is anchored on its flamingos and over 400 other species of birds that are also found there. The lake itself is a soda lake on the floor of the Rift Valley. The sight of millions of flamingos is quite spectacular. From a distance, the lake appears ringed in pink. It has also earned a reputation as an important haven for endangered species, particularly the Rothschild’s giraffe and the black and white rhino. Lions, waterbuck, buffalo and baboons are also all residents here. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at Chester hotel.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Chester Hotel
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara NR
Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara NR
After a delicious early morning breakfast, depart for the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve. Our scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley spans from Syria to Mozambique and is bound to be breathtaking. We anticipate to arrive at Miti Mingi Eco Camp in time for lunch. This is the first game drive in the legendary Masai Mara and it will begin at 2:00pm. The wildlife sightings are numerous and may include lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, cheetah, hippo, crocodile, wildebeest, zebra, plains game, black rhino, giraffe and various antelope species. The birdlife is prolific with over 450 different species. Excitement and pleasant wildlife surprises are plenty in the Mara. Don't forget to enjoy and take pictures of the one-of-a-kind mesmerizing evening sunset in Masai Mara. Dinner and your overnight stay are at Miti Mingi Eco Camp.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Miti Mingi Eco Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Masai Mar Game Viewing
Masai Mar Game Viewing
Spend the full day exploring Masai Mara in search of the Big Five with picnic lunch boxes. You can also participate in an optional balloon safari for an extra cost of $450 US dollars per person. The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that is difficult to believe. Over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopards, elephants and many kinds of antelopes. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place: the great migration. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (in Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna—lions, cheetahs, wild dogs, jackals, hyenas and vultures. Dinner and your overnight stay are at the same camp.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Miti Mingi Eco Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Masai Village - Nairobi City
Masai Village - Nairobi City
Have an early morning breakfast followed masa village visit, get to learn and explore their unique traditional culture, later departure towards Nairobi. Depending on your travel plans, we might have either lunch or dinner reservations dubbed "the ultimate beast of a feast" at the world famous Carnivore Restaurant at an extra cost. Enjoy skewers of game meat and regular meat served with delicious side dishes and sauces. For the vegetarians, other dinner reservations can be arranged. You'll then be transferred to the international airport or hotel by your driver/guide.
- Main Destination:
- Maasai Village (Cultural Village)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
