Itinerary

Arrival 

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Nairobi - Transfer to Samburu, Approx 5 hours

You will be picked up from your Nairobi hotel at 6.30 a.m. by our driver. Immediately depart for Samburu passing through the equator line to Samburu land. Arrive with a short game drive en route to the camp for lunch. After lunch, relax before a game drive at 4 p.m. Samburu Park has unique residents including the Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy’s Zebra, Beisa Oryx, and the Blue legged Somali Ostrich.

Best Time To VisitJune to September and January to February

High SeasonDecember to March and July to October (Busy)

Best WeatherJune and December (Cool and fresh after rain)

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Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Accommodation:

Ashnil Samburu Camp

• Luxury tented camp bordering Samburu NR without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)

• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Samburu - Morning and afternoon game drives

Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in search of unique northern Kenya species such as the reticulated giraffe, beisa oryx, Grevy's zebra, and the long-necked gerenuk. Much of the reserve consists of desert landscape; dusty red plains broken by thorny scrub, featuring dramatic views of table top Mt Ol Olokwe on the horizon. All meals are taken at the camp.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Accommodation:

Ashnil Samburu Camp

• Luxury tented camp bordering Samburu NR without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included

• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Samburu - Transfer to Sweetwaters

Depart Samburu after breakfast arriving in time for lunch at Sweetwaters Wildlife Sanctuary. This is a beautiful private game reserve and home to rare species such as Beisa oryx, Rothschild's giraffe and black rhino. Game drives here reveal the full range of African wildlife including lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant and hippo. Enjoy a private visit with the tame animals at the wildlife orphanage. Observe chimps at the Chimpanzee Sanctuary as well.

Best Time To VisitJune to September (Dry season)

High SeasonJune to October and December to March

Best WeatherJun to Sep and Dec to Feb (Less rain)

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Main Destination:

Sweetwaters (Chimp Sanctuary)

Accommodation:

Sweetwaters Serena Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Ol Pejeta

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included

• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Sweetwaters - Transfer to Lake Nakuru

Have breakfast then depart for Lake Nakuru arriving before lunchtime. Have a game drive en route to the lodge for lunch. Later have a game drive at 3/4 p.m. to meet a variety of wildlife including the endangered white and black rhinos, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffalos, and a number of birds. In a good month, there are plenty of flamingos feeding at the shores of the lake.

Best Time To VisitJune to March best for wildlife viewing (Little rain)

High SeasonJuly to March (The park gets very busy)

Best WeatherJune to March (Little rainfall)

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Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park

Accommodation:

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included

• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Lake Nakuru - Transfer to Maasai Mara

After breakfast leave Lake Nakuru for Maasai Mara to arrive in time for lunch. You will have a short game drive as you head to the camp for lunch. Another game drive will be at 3 or 4 p.m. Look out for Lion, Cheetah, Elephant, and Buffaloes among other wildlife.
Maasai Mara is approximately 5 hours from Lake Nakuru.

Best Time To VisitJune to October and September to October

High SeasonJune to October and December to March

Best WeatherJune to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

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Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Sarova Mara Game Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included

• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6-7

Maasai Mara - Full-day game drives

These 2 whole days will be spent with either full-day game drives or morning and afternoon game drives that lead one to some of Africa's largest lion pride, herds of zebra, antelopes, buffaloes, wildebeest, giraffes, cheetahs, and hyenas. In between game drives, there will be a picnic lunch along the banks of Mara River or a good picnic spot.

Optional activities include balloon rides, cultural visits, sundowner, bush breakfast, and horse riding.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Sarova Mara Game Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included

• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Maasai Mara - Transfer to Nairobi

Have breakfast at the lodge depart for Nairobi to arrive by lunch time. Upon arrival, you will be driven to Carnivore Restaurant for lunch. Afterwards drop off at airport for flight back home or hotel of your choice.

Alternatively, spend the afternoon visiting Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen or Kazuri Beads to buy souvenirs. All these are optional. Later, you can have dinner which is followed by a drop off at the airport for your flight back home or hotel of your choice.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)

• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour 

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.

• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.