Discover the key specials of Samburu/Shaba with a chance to meet the legendary Samburu warriors.
Meet Barack the blind rhino at OlPejeta and spend time with the northern white rhinos that are almost extinct
Explore the land of flamingos and connect to the Masai lands for endless wildlife and photography adventure
About the safari
Duration 7 nights-8 days
Dates are Open
Safari Type – Private Safari, Guided
Starts/End- Nairobi, Kenya
Entry Requirements – Visa (where applicable)
Important Fees -Park entry/accommodation
Accommodation- As shown in the itinerary
Group Type- Traveler’s choice
Languages -English
Know before you go
You will be at one destination, Transfers to destinations can be by road or scheduled local flights to avoid any fatigue -Comply with the country’s standard operating procedures for any documentation and transmissions.
The tour is limited to a maximum of 6 travelers per vehicle and a 40% deposit on confirmation.
Inclusions
Services of an English-speaking guide | special request
Meals and accommodation
Private safari vehicle 4*4
Full-time drinking
All activities as indicated in the itinerary
Exclusions
Entry visa
Flying doctors-500km 25$
Park entry fees
Air balloons
Itinerary Details
1-Transfer to Samburu National Reserve
Wake up early morning and have your breakfast from your destination hotel after breakfast prepare and Proceed further North across the Equator to the edge of the Northern Frontier district of Samburu – The Samburu National Reserve. Arrival will be in time for lunch and thereafter, enjoy an afternoon game drive in this reserve famous for the ‘Big Cats’ – the Leopards, Cheetahs, and Lions. Optional to visit the Samburu warriors for a great cultural experience as you truly love the shiny shukas, and unmatched designs, with the high jump and folk roars.
Dinner and overnight stay at Sarova Shaba Game Lodge (E) Full Board
2-Samburu National Reserve | Buffalo Springs
On this particular day, you will have the game drive(s) while viewing along the tracks of Samburu National Reserve, one in the morning and a long one in the evening exploring Buffalo Springs. In the afternoon do a game drive that brings you closer to the indigenous resident species including reticulated giraffes, Grevy’s zebra, the Somali ostrich, Beisa Oryx, and long-necked gerenuk. Return to the lodge for lunch and dinner,
overnight at Sarova Shaba Game Lodge (E) Full Board
3-Transfer to OlPejeta Conservancy (1 night)
After a sumptuous breakfast, you will be transferred to OlPejeta Conservancy. On arrival, you will be welcomed by the ever-smiling team of the conservancy; the conservancy offers some of the most spectacular wildlife viewings that Kenya has to offer including big cats, elephants, and endangered black rhinos. Spend the day with the last 2 living northern white rhinos. In the afternoon, take a game Look out for majestic leopards and lions, roaming the vast landscape. return to your lodge as the sun comes down, and have a chance to take that wonderful sunset photo from the open plains.
Dinner and Overnight at Serena Sweet Waters
4-Lake Nakuru National Park (1 night)
Wake up early morning have breakfast as you are enjoying the morning bird calls and have a chance to watch and photograph some later on departing to Lake Nakuru National Park. Depending on the time you will have a stopover at Thompson Falls and descend the escarpment of the Great Rift Valley down to the park. Have Lunch. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in this small game and bird-filled park, famous for its flamingo populations, rhinos, leopards, lions, and giraffes. As you drive to the hills surrounding the park, you can enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the lake. Return to your lodge or camping at dusk for dinner and overnight, Sarova Lion Hill Game Camp /Lake Nakuru Game Lodge (E) Full Board
overnight at Sarova Shaba Game Lodge (E) Full Board
5-Maasai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, proceed the journey past the Maasai town of Narok having a few stopovers for bird watching and photography moments at the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve. Have Lunch and later enjoy an afternoon game drive returning to your lodge or camping for dinner and overnight
Sarova Mara Game Camp/ Kichwa Tembo tented camp (E) Full Board
6- Maasai Mara National Reserve
Have morning breakfast A full day in the Mara with game drive early morning and late afternoon, each of about 3 hours. luckily enough millions of wildebeests cross the Mara River from the Serengeti National Park of Tanzania to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve of Kenya - an annual spectacular event, which brings along thousands of plains game and predators to the Mara. From June to October the migration is from Kenya to Tanzania, while from November to May is from Serengeti to Maasai Mara. However, the phenomenon is more linked to the actual changes in weather.
Sarova Mara Game Camp/Kichwa Tembo tented camp (E) Full Board
7-Maasai Mara National Reserve / Masai Cultural Visit
Early morning game drive in the Mara is followed by breakfast and thereafter, have morning breakfast set yourself up with a parked lunch and enjoy a whole day of game drives spotting all species of animals come back to your lodge. Enjoy the Option of Experiencing the Masai cultural way of life. From the food they eat to the way they dress and sleep Or Enjoy an afternoon game drive returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Sarova Mara Game Camp/Kichwa Tembo tented camp (E) Full Board
8-Maasai Mara - Nairobi
Have an early lazy wakeup call depending on schedule, have breakfast, and transfer to Nairobi /Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by road or local scheduled flight to Wilson airport
