One of the best Kenya wildlife safaris covering four breathtaking destinations, all teeming with wildlife all year round. Start in Samburu National Reserve, scenic, remote and vast park, known for some of unique wildlife species. While en-route to Samburu, catch glimpse of fascinating Mt. Kenya.
Then head to Sweetwaters conservancy, home to the big five, black rhino, and Kenya’s only chimpanzees. Proceed on to Lake Nakuru National Park, one of Rift Valley alkaline lakes, and famous bird sanctuary. Finally, land in Masai Mara National Reserve, a truly wildlife haven. Take magical game drives in search of the Big five, Big cats, wildebeest and variety of other wildlife in vast rolling plains of Mara
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION |
Nairobi – JKIA Airport or Nairobi hotel |
| DEPARTURE TIME |
Early Morning |
| INCLUDED |
Transport in a 4X4 Land Cruiser jeep
English speaking Driver/guide,
Game drives
Accommodation in lodge
Meals on Full Board Basis while on Safari
Mineral water
All Park Entrance Fees |
| NOT INCLUDED |
Soft & alcoholic drinks
Things of personal nature
International Airfares, Visa Fees
Optional activities unless specified as included
Tips and other gratitude |
Day 1: Arrival
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in the evening and then transfer to a city hotel. Dinner and overnight at a city hotel.
Day 2: Nairobi – Samburu
After breakfast, depart Nairobi and head north leaving the highlands, we drive down to dry scrub lands of Northern Kenya and head towards Samburu National Reserve.
The permanent water and forest shade on the banks of Ewaso Nyiro River attract plentiful wildlife from the region including elephant, cheetah, giraffe, oryx, vervet monkeys, zebra, and crocodiles. Leopards are usually spotted. This is one of the pleasantest parks in Kenya and is not too crowded. Arriving in time for lunch, and enjoy a late afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the lodge
Day 3: Samburu
After breakfast, morning game drive. Lunch at the lodge. Afternoon game drive.
Optional: You can visit local Samburu village. The Samburu people are close relatives of the Masai tribes men and share a lot of similarities as both depend on livestock for livelihood with nomadic lifestyles. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.
Day 4: Samburu – Sweetwaters
After breakfast depart, Samburu National Reserve and drive towards Nanyuki, for Tented Camp just 30 kms from the turn off to Nanyuki town. En-route we cross the equator, which is very close to the second highest mountain in Africa, the snow capped Mount Kenya. Sweetwaters Tented Camp is located on a private game ranch and set on a 22,000-acre rhino and chimpanzee sanctuary on Ol Pejeta Ranch. Lunch at Sweetwaters Tented Camp.
A late afternoon game drive where you may be able to see a variety of animals like rhino, buffalo, giraffe, and zebra and plains game.
Optional: A night game drive is done before dinner and overnight at Sweetwaters Tented Camp. Dinner and overnight at Sweetwaters Tented Camp.
Day 5: Sweetwaters – Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, depart Sweetwaters Tented Camp for Lake Nakuru National Park in the Great Rift Valley passing through the arid lands and the highlands of Kenya. En-route game drive to Nakuru Lodge/Hotel for lunch. Afternoon game drive.
The Lake Nakuru National Park, commonly referred to as the pink lake is also home to a huge colony of flamingo and the endangered black Rhino. Dinner and overnight.
Day 6: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara
After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru Lodge/Hotel for Masai Mara National Reserve, Lunch at the Mara Sarova Tented Lodge. Masai Mara is located in the Great Rift Valley primary on the open grasslands. The reserve is the Jewel of Kenya Wildlife areas. After lunch proceed for a game drive in search of Rhino, black Manned Lions, Elephants, Leopards, Buffalo and others plains games. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.
Day 7: Masai Mara National Reserve
This day is spent game viewing across the rich three studded grassland and rolling Hills. The famous Masai Mara is renowned for its great leads of plains game that abound in plenty.
Optional: Visit the Masai village for a Cultural learning Experience or Balloon safari over the plains of Masai Mara to enjoy the vista. On landing you will be treated to a heart full champagne breakfast in the bush. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.
Day 8: Masai Mara – Nairobi
After breakfast, depart Lodge for Nairobi, lunch at Carnivore Restaurant and after lunch transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for a flight to the next destination.
