Zama Expeditions

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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

Arrival in Nairobi

Arrival in Nairobi

Upon arrival in Nairobi our representative will meet you at the airport with a branded sign board. They will assist with the arrival procedures and transfer you to the Hotel for overnight.
Meals and other services can be communicated and arranged in advance
In case the guests are already on site, then the safari can kick off immediately.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
Sarova Stanley Hotel
  • Luxury hotel located in Nairobi (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Nairobi to Samburu

Nairobi to Samburu

After breakfast, you will drive past the rich pineapple plantations in Thika, the vast coffee plantations in Nyeri and the extensive Laikipia plains into the Semi-arid Samburu region, the home of Samburu, Shaba and Buffalo springs national reserves. The three reserves form an eco-system and are not separated by fences allowing free range of wildlife across them. The three reserves are famous for the special five animals; the reticulated giraffe, the Grevy’s zebra, the Beisa Oryx, Gerenuks gazelle and also the Somali ostrich.
The afternoon will be spent at leisure at the lodge which is built on a natural spring offering a serene and beautiful surrounding.
Lunch, Dinner and Overnight at Sarova Shaba Game Lodge.

Main Destination:
Shaba 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 Shaba NR

HippoCommon
ElephantOccasional
GiraffeOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
ZebraOccasional
LionRare
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HyenaRare
Wild DogRare to None
Accommodation:
Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Shaba NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Shaba and Samburu National Reserves

Shaba and Samburu National Reserves

The whole day will be spent exploring these amazing game reserves, it gives you the refreshment of your mind as the reserves are not populated and not many people visit here, we have concentration of the big five and also the special five. The park holds over 900 Elephants, plenty of Lions, Rhinos, Leopards, Buffalos, Gerenuks, Reticulated Giraffes, Somali Ostriches, Wild Dogs as well as pancake Tortoise which is an endangered species. Along the Ewaso Nyiro river lies the Nile crocodiles busking in the sun waiting for their preys. In the local language, the name Ewaso Nyiro means brown water due to the colour of its waters throughout the year.
Lunch, Dinner and Overnight at Sarova Shaba Game 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:
Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Samburu NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Samburu to Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Samburu to Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Not far from Samburu National reserve, is the Ol Pejeta conservancy which hosts most of Africa's endangered species including the Chimpanzees, Black and Northern White rhino. You will have a Mid - morning game drive and a visit to the Chimpanzee sanctuary that was set up to cater for the orphaned chimpanzees. The chimps were mainly orphaned due to human abuse but now they are safe here. It is the only place in Kenya where you can find these incredibly intellectual primates. Your afternoon will be graced by visit to the Rhino sanctuary. This is one of the most memorable experiences as you will have a chance to feed the tame black rhino in specially constructed platforms. It is probably the closest you will ever come to Black Rhino as naturally they have proven to be some of the most aggressive in the wild. A visit to the Morani educational Centre will summarize the day as you get to learn more about the conservancy.
Lunch, Dinner and overnight at Sarova Maiyan Nanyuki.

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:
Sarova Maiyan Nanyuki
  • Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Nanyuki to Nakuru

Nanyuki to Nakuru

Drive from the Laikipia plains through the rift valley escarpments to the floor of the valley where Lake Nakuru National park lies. Here you will check in to your hotel and have lunch after which you will tour the Lake Nakuru National Park. Created in 1961 to protect the alkaline lake of the same name, the park offers typical plains vegetation. Located 156 km northwest of Nairobi, Lake Nakuru derives its name from the Masai word "Enakuro" which means cloud of dust. It is home to many herbivores including Rothschild's giraffe, buffalo, hippo, gazelle and nearly 55 mammals including lions, leopards, spotted hyenas, rock hyraxes and reedbuck. Lake Nakuru National Park is famous for hosting both white and black rhinoceros, reintroduced after many years of absence.
Lunch, Dinner and Overnight at Sarova Woolands - Nakuru.

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:
Sarova Woodlands
  • Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Lake Bogoria and Baringo Excursion

Lake Bogoria and Baringo Excursion

Prepare for a day filled with scenery and adventure as you depart for Lake Baringo. The lake has several inlets but no visible outlet It is However one of the two rift valley fresh water lakes in Kenya. It also has several islands with Ol Kokwe being the biggest of them. You will have your picnic lunch as you tour one of the Islands.
- South of Lake Baringo lies Lake Bogoria which was declared a Ramsar Site. With its ideal conditions it is home to one of the world's largest populations of lesser flamingos. At times the numbers go as high as 2 Million flamingos creating a blaze of pink as the flamingos go about their feeding.
- There are geysers and hot springs inside and around the lake with temperatures boiling to 98 degrees Celsius at times. The springs generate high concentrations of carbon dioxide hence the wild smell around the lake.
- Dinner and Overnight at Sarova Woodlands.

Main Destination:
Lake Bogoria National Reserve
Best Time To Visit June to February (Little rain)
High Season Never (Bogoria never gets crowded)
Best Weather September to March (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Bogoria NR

ZebraOccasional
LeopardRare to None
HyenaRare to None
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LionNone
HippoNone
Accommodation:
Sarova Woodlands
  • Mid-range hotel located in Nakuru (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Nakuru to Maasai Mara National Reserve

Nakuru to Maasai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, You will drive from Nakuru to Maasai Mara national reserve.
Discover the Masai Mara National Reserve, the most famous and most visited reserve in Kenya. Covering an area of 1510 km², the Masai Mara reserve is in fact the extension in Kenyan territory of the vast Serengeti Park in Tanzania. Together, they constitute a huge ecosystem in which animals move freely. It is not only home to the 'Big 5' but also a variety of other mammals, birds and reptiles.
-Composed of vast rolling plains and hills, the Masai Mara is dotted with umbrella thorn acacias and thorny thickets. In the Maa language, Mara means "spotted" and may refer to the colorful landscapes. Alternatively, the name may refer to the arrival of over two million herbivores during the annual migration
Lunch, dinner and overnight at Sarova Mara game Camp.

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:
Sarova Mara Game Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Maasai Mara National Reserve

Maasai Mara National Reserve

On this day, you will have a full day game drive before enjoying Sundowner(Optional) in the wonderland of the Kenyan Rift Valley. Known as the birthplace of mankind, chances are you will never feel closer to the essence of nature and human existence than when sitting on one of the Rift Valley plains, surrounded by spectacular scenery, a multitude of animals, beautiful lakes and birds of every kind. From Mount Kenya, Africa's second highest peak, down to the flamingo-filled lakes, the area is a veritable explosion of superb sights and sounds. Sip on a refreshment as you relax and take in the sheer beauty surrounding you.
Lunch, Dinner and Overnight at Sarova Mara Game camp.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Sarova Mara Game Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Maasai Mara National Reserve

Maasai Mara National Reserve

- Balloon safari in the Masai Mara(Optional), a magical experience as you take in a bird's eye view of the vast, rolling plains below you. This unique and exhilarating excursion takes place early in the morning when you can marvel at the fantastic sight of the rising sun and gently float over the thousands of animals below you. This is the best time to spot wildlife as well as enjoy the peaceful vistas and crisp, clear air. Undisturbed by your presence, the animals will continue with their daily activities as you snap away and marvel at the beauty of Africa. The balloon safari ends by touching down in the wilds of the Masai Mara to enjoy a delectable champagne breakfast.
You will then embark on a full day game drive as you enjoy the action in the extensive reserve
Lunch, Dinner and Overnight at Sarova Mara Game camp.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Sarova Mara Game Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Maasai Mara National Reserve to Naivasha

Maasai Mara National Reserve to Naivasha

Drive from Maasai Mara National Reserve to the shores of lake Naisvasha
An afternoon guided walk on Crescent Island situated in the deepest part of Lake Naivasha will be the main activity of the day. You will be transferred by boat to the Island, the shores of this beautiful piece of paradise host an abundance of bird life and have especially large numbers of pelicans, cormorant and fish eagles. While the island is secure and private it is connected to the mainland and this allows animals to roam freely. See hippos grazing in the cool afternoon air or resting under acacia trees in the heat of day, while giraffe who were born on the island come back to birth their own young. The scenic beauty and sense of freedom in this little park has seen many film makers alight on its shores to film herds of wildebeest, waterbuck and zebra passing through the grassy savannah.
Lunch, Dinner an Overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge.

Main Destination:
Crescent Island Game Park (Lake 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 11

Departure

Departure

This will be the final day of your stay after the extensive experience. You will spend the morning at Leisure (Optional Hiking at Hell's gate)
- Naivasha is home to the Hells gate National park known for its wide variety of wildlife and for its scenery. This includes the Fischer's Tower and Central Tower columns and Hell's Gate Gorge. It is one of the two Kenyan parks where cycling and hiking is allowed. Hiking can be done in the Gorges and would be even more enjoyable with a local guide for safety as flash floods can be experienced at times.
- You will depart Naivasha right after lunch for Nairobi. Have a stopover at the Rift Valley view point to have a glance at the beautiful floor of the rift valley.
You will be dropped at the Airport for your flight back home.

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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