Day 1
Nairobi/Samburu: (320 km Approx 5-6 hrs)
Morning drive to Samburu National Reserve; lunch afternoon game drive, dinner and overnight at your lodge/Camp
Samburu is fiercely beautiful with its arid savannahs watered by the lovely Uaso Nyiro River. The highlights of Samburu game reserve is the spectacular scenic beauty, rivers and forests.
Day 2
At Samburu: Full Day Game Drives
Experience the unique Samburu; with morning and afternoon game drives, lunch, dinner and overnight at your lodge/Camp
Samburu is home to species only found north of the equator, the famous (Samburu Special Five) very rare species which include; Beisa Oryx, Grevy’s zebra, Gerenuk, blue-necked Somali ostrich, and Reticulated giraffe. The herds of elephants in this reserve will stun you. The Ewaso Nyiro river provides an excellent spot for game viewing. The reserve has a wealth of wildlife which includes leopard, hippo, elephant, lion, and crocodile in the Ewaso Nyiro River. Over 365 species of birds have been identified in the reserve. It is also an area where the local people have a rich and colorful heritage.
Day 3
Samburu/Ol Pajeta Game Sanctuary: (180 km Approx 3-4 hrs)
Morning drive to Ol Pajeta Conservancy, lunch, afternoon game drive, dinner and overnight at your lodge/Camp
Ol Pejeta conservancy is located on the equator, between the foothills of the Aberdares and the magnificent snow-capped Mount Kenya. The Conservancy boasts an astounding variety of animals including the “Big Five” and more than a thousand different mammals including the rare endangered black rhino, Somali Ostrich, Grevy Zebra, Beisa Oryx and Jackson’s Hartebeest and bird species roam the wild. The combination of amazing wildlife and stunning views across the open plains of Ol Pejeta guarantees an unforgettable safari experience.
A game drive in Ol Pejeta will include a visit to Chimpanzee Sanctuary which provides a haven to orphaned, abandoned and rescued chimpanzees. The same sanctuary also offers refuge to a rhino Sanctuary which provides home to two of the world’s last remaining northern white rhinos, and a sanctuary for over 110 critically endangered black rhinos.
Day 4
Ol Pajeta/Naivasha: (230 km Approx 4-5 hrs)
Morning drive via Nyahururu Falls down to the floor of the Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha. Lunch, afternoon boat ride and visit to crescent island, dinner and overnight at your lodge/Camp
Lake Naivasha – one of the freshwater lakes in the Great Rift Valley to see the lake’s dense population of hippos and birds on a boat. Crescent Island is about 15 minutes by boat away from the shores of Lake Naivasha. It is a private game sanctuary, which is home to zebra, wildebeest, gazelle, vervet, monkeys, waterbuck and giraffe and one of the few places where one can wander on foot amidst wild animals as there are no predators.
Day 5
Lake Naivasha/Maasai Mara: (240 km Approx 4-5 hrs)
Morning drive across the Rift Valley down to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Lunch, afternoon game drive, dinner and overnight at your lodge/Camp
The Masai Mara Game Reserve is one of the best places in Africa for wildlife viewing. Game drives are a great way to experience the park and they take place all year round. If the big cats are what you’re looking for on your Kenyan safari, you are guaranteed to spot them at the Mara. All of the “Big Five” animals (elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, and buffalo) can be spotted here.
Wildebeest Migration
Over 1.5 million wildebeest, zebras and several species of antelope make an annual circular tour between the Serengeti in Tanzania and Masai Mara in Kenya in search of greener pastures. The trek happens with a fair share of animal drama as the migrating herds attract the attention of hungry predators – the hyenas and lions that prey on the lame and sick animals along the way. The animals trek for four months (July-October) towards the Mara.
Day 6
At Maasai Mara: Full Day with Game Drives
Experience the magical Maasai Mara: with morning and afternoon game drives, lunch, dinner and overnight at your lodge/Camp
Bird Watching
For bird lovers, the Mara birds come in every color and size. More than 400 bird species have already been recorded, including birds of prey.
Maasai Cultural Tours
You will have an opportunity to visit the maasai village where you get a chance to interact with the Maasai people in their traditional setting and experience their culture. Often the Maasai morans (young Maasai warriors) will perform their traditional dance. (Maasai cultural tour – optional at an extra US$30 per person)
Hot Air Balloon rides
For the adventurous tourist who wants a sky-high view of wildlife from the hot air, balloon rides and safaris are the best way to travel over the massive Masai Mara park. Hot air balloon rides last approximately an hour and a half and often take place at dawn. (Hot air balloon safari ride – optional at an extra US$450 per person).
Day 7
Maasai Mara/Nairobi: (265 km Approx 5-6 hrs)
This morning, you will have your breakfast at your lodge/camp, and check out. You will then drive back to Nairobi. On arrival, you will drive to Carnivore Restaurant for a farewell lunch or dinner. Later, you’ll transfer to JKIA for your flight back home or you will be dropped off at your pick up hotel.
