Duration
7 Days 6 Nights
Country
Kenya
Maximum Traveller
Min Pax
Overview
A 7-day safari through Samburu, Aberdares, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara offers a comprehensive and exciting adventure through Kenya’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Here’s a suggested itinerary:
Day 1: Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve
- Morning: Depart from Nairobi early (around 7:00 AM) and head towards Samburu (5-6 hours' drive).
- Afternoon: Arrive in Samburu National Reserve, check into your accommodation (e.g., Samburu Intrepids, Sarova Shaba Lodge, or a budget-friendly option like Samburu Sopa Lodge).
- Late Afternoon: Head out for your first game drive. Samburu is famous for its unique wildlife, including the Samburu Five (Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, gerenuk, Beisa oryx, and reticulated giraffe).
- Evening: Relax at your lodge, enjoy dinner, and unwind.
- Overnight: Stay at your lodge or camp in Samburu.
Day 2: Full Day in Samburu
- Morning & Afternoon: After breakfast, enjoy a full day of game drives in Samburu National Reserve. Samburu is less crowded and offers the opportunity to see some rare species of animals like Grevy’s zebra and Gerenuk, along with large herds of elephants and lions.
- Lunch: Have lunch at your lodge or enjoy a packed picnic lunch in the park.
- Optional: You can also visit a Samburu village to learn about the local culture and traditions.
- Evening: Enjoy a relaxed evening game drive or return to your lodge for dinner.
- Overnight: Stay in Samburu.
Day 3: Samburu to Aberdares National Park
- Morning: After breakfast, depart for Aberdares National Park (about 4-5 hours' drive).
- Afternoon: Arrive in the Aberdares and check into your lodge (e.g., Treetops Lodge or The Ark Lodge). These lodges offer an incredible experience as you can watch animals come to the waterhole right from the comfort of your lodge’s viewing balcony.
- Late Afternoon: Enjoy a relaxing afternoon and evening game viewing from your lodge, where you can spot elephants, buffalo, and even the elusive leopard.
- Evening: Watch the nocturnal animals come out to drink at the waterhole.
- Overnight: Stay at Treetops Lodge or The Ark Lodge in Aberdares.
Day 4: Aberdares to Lake Nakuru National Park
- Morning: After breakfast, depart Aberdares and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park (around 4-5 hours).
- Afternoon: Arrive in Lake Nakuru and check into your accommodation (e.g., Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge, Lake Nakuru Lodge, or Flamingo Hill Camp).
- Late Afternoon: Head out on a game drive in Lake Nakuru. The park is famous for its flamingos, white rhinos, and black rhinos, as well as the chance to spot lions and other wildlife.
- Evening: Return to your lodge, relax, and enjoy dinner.
- Overnight: Stay at your lodge near Lake Nakuru.
Day 5: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara
- Morning: After breakfast, depart for Masai Mara (about 5-6 hours' drive).
- Afternoon: Arrive in Masai Mara and check into your accommodation (e.g., Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Governors’ Camp, or a more budget-friendly option like Enkewa Camp).
- Late Afternoon: Head out for your first game drive in the Masai Mara. You’ll have the opportunity to spot lions, elephants, leopards, and other wildlife in the iconic Mara landscape.
- Evening: Enjoy dinner at your lodge and relax.
- Overnight: Stay in Masai Mara.
Day 6: Full Day in Masai Mara
- Morning & Afternoon: Embark on a full day of game drives in Masai Mara. The park is famous for the Big Five and for being the stage of the great wildebeest migration (if visiting during the migration season, July to October). The reserve is vast and filled with incredible wildlife, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities for excellent sightings.
- Lunch: Enjoy lunch at your lodge or have a packed picnic in the park.
- Optional: Take a hot air balloon ride early in the morning (an optional add-on), offering an incredible aerial view of the Mara.
- Evening: Head back to your lodge for some relaxation or an evening game drive.
- Overnight: Stay in Masai Mara.
Day 7: Masai Mara to Nairobi
- Morning: After an early breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Masai Mara. You’ll have one last opportunity to see wildlife before heading back.
- Late Morning: After your game drive, start your journey back to Nairobi (about 5-6 hours).
- Afternoon: Arrive in Nairobi by late afternoon or early evening, depending on traffic and stops.
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Cost Info
Price includes
- Park Fees
- Accommodations
- Local taxes and levies
- Professional guide
- Meals Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle
Price excludes
- Items and services of a personal nature
- Bottled & Soft Drinks
- Guide gratuity
- Flight Ticket
