$2,525 to $3,161 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi - Samburu National Reserve
Nairobi - Samburu National Reserve
On arrival at the international airport or picked up from your hotel, you will drive north via Nanyuki and Mt Kenya to the Samburu National Reserve. You'll arrive in time for lunch at the lodge. You'll enjoy an afternoon game drive. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Samburu Simba Lodge.
The Samburu National Reserve is on the banks of the Ewaso Ng'iro River in Kenya. The park is 165 km² in size and is situated 350 kilometers from Nairobi. It ranges in altitude from 800 to 1230 m above sea level. It is home to a variety of animals, including big cats: lions, leopards, and cheetahs; endangered species like Grevy’s zebras, gerenuks, and reticulated giraffes. You'll also see elephants, Cape buffalos, and hippopotamuses. There are over 350 bird species, including kingfishers, eagles, and vultures.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Samburu Simba Lodge
Wildlife in Samburu NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Samburu National Reserve
Samburu National Reserve
You'll have an early morning game drive then return to the lodge for breakfast. After lunch, you'll enjoy an afternoon game drive. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Samburu Simba Lodge.
Samburu National Reserve is a captivating wildlife destination in Northern Kenya, situated on the banks of the Ewaso Ng’iro River. Here are some compelling reasons to visit this remarkable reserve: Samburu is home to an abundance of endangered species, making it a must-visit. Some of these animals include the Grevy zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, and the Beisa oryx. Additionally, the reserve hosts a population of nearly 900 elephants. If you’re keen on spotting big cats, Samburu won’t disappoint. Lions, leopards, and cheetahs are frequently seen here. Samburu is considered one of the better locations in Kenya to observe leopards. Samburu is also known for its wild dog sightings, which are a rare and exciting experience for safari-goers.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Samburu Simba Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Samburu National Reserve - Aberdare National Park
Samburu National Reserve - Aberdare National Park
After breakfast, you'll drive to the Aberdares arriving in time for lunch at the Aberdare Country Club. After lunch, you'll transfer to the Ark Lodge for game viewing from the lodge. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the Ark Lodge.
The Aberdare Range, also known as the Aberdare Mountains, is a stunning mountain range located in central Kenya. It stretches for approximately 160 kilometers (99 miles) north of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi,
The Aberdare National Park within the range is home to various wildlife species, including black rhinos, black servals, black leopards (rarely seen), and the Eastern bongo (a large forest antelope). Other animals like elephants, buffalos, giraffes, monkeys, leopards, lions, and more inhabit the area.
- Main Destination:
- Aberdare National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Ark
Wildlife in Aberdare NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Aberdare National Park -Lake Nakuru National Park
Aberdare National Park -Lake Nakuru National Park
You'll have breakfast and a shuttle transfer to Aberdare Country Club. You'll rejoin your driver-guide and depart for the Rift Valley arriving for lunch at a Lodge in Lake Nakuru National Park. You'll enjoy a late afternoon wildlife viewing and bird-watching drive.
Lake Nakuru is a shallow soda lake, renowned for its huge concentration of flamingos. It is an ornithological paradise with about 400 species of birds and also a rhino sanctuary. You will embark on a game drive which includes a walk on the shores of the lake to view flamingoes from close range. Keep your eyes open for the elusive leopard or the tree-climbing lions of this park. The afternoon game drive is included. You will return to your lodge as the sun sets.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Nakuru National Park - Masai Mara National Reserve
Lake Nakuru National Park - Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, you will drive west past Mount Longonot and via Narok to the Masai Mara National Reserve. You'll arrive for lunch at the respective camp/lodge. The afternoon is spent at leisure, with optional activities, e.g. visiting the Masai Cultural Village or taking a walking safari, flanked by Masai warriors (Morans). Being in the middle of the African savannah takes you through learning the medicinal plants that the Masais use and how they mutually co-exist with wildlife in the Mara ecosystem.
The Masai Mara National Reserve (also known as Masai Mara and by the locals as the Mara) is a large game reserve in Narok County, Kenya, contiguous with the Serengeti National Park in Mara Region. It is named in honor of the Maasai people (the ancestral inhabitants of the area) and their description of the area when looked at from afar: Mara, which is Maa (Maasai language) for "spotted", an apt description for the circles of trees, scrub, savannah, and cloud shadows that mark the area.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- PrideInn Mara Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
This is a full day in Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. All meals and overnight stays will be at Mara Simba Lodge.
The true highlight here is the great migration, recognized as one of the Seven New Wonders of the World. To survive the dry months of July to September, some 1.7 million wildebeest migrate from the parched plains of the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Along with much smaller numbers of antelopes, buffalos, and zebra, they move to the more forgiving grasslands of the Masai Mara. In their wake come predators such as lions, hyenas, and cheetahs, for whom these giant herds are an easy source of prey.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- PrideInn Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Masai Mara - Lake Naivasha
Masai Mara - Lake Naivasha
After breakfast at the lodge/camp, you will depart for the Lake Naivasha area arriving in time for lunch at a lodge. Late afternoon proceeds to boat excursions around the lake as well as a walking safari to Crescent Island for spectacular bird-watching opportunities. Other popular activities include guided nature walks, horse riding, village visits, and tours to neighboring national parks.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Lake Naivasha - Amboseli National Park
Lake Naivasha - Amboseli National Park
After breakfast at the hotel, you will depart with a drive via Namanga to Amboseli National Park. You'll arrive for lunch at the respective lodge. You'll enjoy a late afternoon wildlife viewing drive.
Amboseli National Park in southern Kenya is a park known for its large elephant herds carrying massive tusks and views of immense Mount Kilimanjaro, across the border in Tanzania. Observation Hill offers panoramas of the peak and the park’s plains and swamps. There are varied wildlife including giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, and hundreds of bird species.
The park is famous for being the best place in the world to get close to free-ranging elephants and for its location at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro. Aside from elephants, many plains animals are easy to spot. Fantastic photo opportunities are possible, and early mornings are best for clear views of Kilimanjaro.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Safari Camp
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Amboseli National Park - Nairobi - Departure
Amboseli National Park - Nairobi - Departure
You will enjoy an early morning game drive. After breakfast at the lodge/camp, you'll embark on your return journey to Nairobi. You'll arrive in time for lunch at the Carnivore Restaurant. Later, you'll be dropped off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta Airport for your departure
Crowned by Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, the Amboseli National Park is one of Kenya's most popular parks. The name "Amboseli" comes from a Maasai word meaning "salty dust." It is one of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants up close. Nature lovers can explore five different habitats here ranging from the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli, wetlands with Sulphur springs, the savannahs, and woodlands. They can also visit the local Maasai community who live around the park and experience their authentic culture.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
