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7 Days Safari Samburu, Aberdares, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara
Duration
7 days / 6 nights
Group Size
1-10 travelers
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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 ReserveMorning: 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 SamburuMorning & 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 ParkMorning: 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 ParkMorning: 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 MaraMorning: 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 MaraMorning & 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 NairobiMorning: 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.
Itinerary
Day 2
Samburu
Morning and afternoon game drives in the open savannah which is transversed by Uaso Nyiro River. The river is populated by hippos and crocodiles, the park is a home to a host of animals including several species which are rarely seen in numbers elsewhere including Gravy’s Zebra, reticulated giraffes and long necked generuks.
Day 3
Samburu - Aberdares
From Samburu drive South to the Aberdares (220km) and have lunch at Outspan Hotel. During lunch enjoy views of Mt Kenya framed by the white water of the Chania River. After lunch transfer to treetops the most famous game viewing lodge in the world, overlooking a water hole and saltlick high in the Aberdare National Park.
Day 4
Aberdares - Lake Nakuru
An early morning transfer to Outspan hotel for breakfast. Descend into the Great Rift Valley and continue on to Lake Nakuru. Have lunch at Lake Nakuru Lodge. After lunch drive in Lake Nakuru National park for an evening game drive. Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge, Mbweha Camp or similar.
Day 5
Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara
Drive to the Masai Mara National Reserve (320km). Have lunch at Keekorok Lodge built in a prime position to enjoy wildebeest migration. After lunch make game drive. Dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp.
Day 6
Maasai Mara
Enjoy an early morning balloon flight over the Mara, followed by a bubbly bush breakfast (optional extra) or an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. Relax by the pool overlooking the endless panorama stretched out before you. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Keekorok lodge or similar camp.
Day 7
Masai Mara – Nairobi
Have breakfast and make last game drive while exiting the park. Drive to Nairobi and drop off at your respective hotel/airport .
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