Classic Explorers

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$2,533 to $3,618 pp (USD)

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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

Drive from Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve

Drive from Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve

You will be pick from the airport or from your hotel by your safari driver guide for your safari to Samburu National Reserve. This is a five hours drive through Kenya's highlands and on a clear day, you will likely see Mount Kenya which is Kenya's highest mountain. You will also pass by the equator and head north to Samburu National Reserve. You will arrive in time for check in at lunch at the lodge. After a short rest, you will have an afternoon game drive in the reserve. 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:
Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Samburu NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Full day in Samburu National Reserve

Full day in Samburu National Reserve

You will have a full day in Samburu National Reserve to experience the "Samburu Special Five" - the Beisa oryx, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, gerenuk, and Grevy's zebra, the large elephant population and learn about their special connection with the Samburu People. Learn about the 'singing wells' and other unique stories such as Kamunyak, a lioness famous for adopting Oryx calves and also about the famous lioness Elsa of Born Free. You will have the option of having a picnic lunch in the wild or returning to the lodge for hot lunch. Dinner and Overnight at the lodge.

Main Destination:
Samburu National Reserve
Accommodation:
Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Samburu NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Drive from Samburu National Reserve to Aberdares National Park

Drive from Samburu National Reserve to Aberdares National Park

After breakfast, you will check out of the lodge and drive to Aberdares National Park. You will have lunch at the base hotel which is located on the edge of the park before being transferred to the Ark Hotel where you will spend you afternoon watching the animals visit the water hole at the hotel. Dinner and Overnight at The Ark Hotel.

Main Destination:
Aberdare National Park
Best Time To Visit June to September and December to February (Driest months)
High Season June to October and December to March
Best Weather June to September and December to February (Less rain)

Wildlife in Aberdare NP

ElephantCommon
BuffaloCommon
HyenaCommon
LionVery Rare
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ZebraNone
HippoNone
Accommodation:
The Ark
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Aberdare NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Drive from Aberdares National Park to Lake Nakuru National Park

Drive from Aberdares National Park to Lake Nakuru National Park

Breakfast at the Ark hotel and after check out you will be met by your driver guide for your journey to Lake Nakuru National Park. On arrival at the hotel, you will have lunch followed by an afternoon game drive at the Park. 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:
Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Drive from Lake Nakuru National Park to Masai Mara National Reserve

Drive from Lake Nakuru National Park to Masai Mara National Reserve

You will have an early start of the day with the early breakfast and after check out, you will drive to Masai Mara National Reserve. The drive is via Kenya's countryside with local towns and wheat farms along the way. You are also likely to see pastoralists grazing their livestock on the roadside. You will arrive at the lodge in time for check in and lunch. After a short rest, you will have an afternoon game drive in the reserve. Dinner ad overnight at the 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
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Masai Mara National Reserve

Masai Mara National Reserve

On this day you have the option of an early morning game drive and an afternoon game drive with hot lunch at the camp or a full day of game drives in Masai Mara Game Reserve with picnic lunch in the wilderness. 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
  • Drinks not included

Day 7

Drive from Masai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi

Drive from Masai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi

You will check out of the camp in the morning after breakfast and drive back to Nairobi to arrive in the afternoon. On arrival, you driver guide will drop you at the airport for your departure.

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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