7 Days Safari Samburu, Aberdares, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara


STANDARD LUXURY ADVENTURE TOUR PACKAGE
Day 1: Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve
- Morning:
- Depart from Nairobi early (approximately a 6-7 hour drive).
- Arrive at Samburu National Reserve, check-in at your accommodation (lodge or camp).
- Afternoon:
- After lunch, embark on your first game drive in Samburu.
- Samburu is known for its unique “Samburu Five” (Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx, reticulated giraffe, and gerenuk) as well as elephants, lions, and leopards.
- Evening:
- Return to your accommodation for dinner and relaxation.
Day 2: Full Day in Samburu
- Morning:
- Take an early morning game drive to explore Samburu’s varied landscapes, including the Ewaso Ng’iro River, home to many species of animals and birds.
- Afternoon:
- Return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation.
- In the afternoon, embark on another game drive or enjoy a cultural visit to a local Samburu village to learn about their traditions and way of life.
- Evening:
- Dinner at your accommodation and evening relaxation.
Day 3: Samburu to Aberdares National Park
- Morning:
- After breakfast, depart for Aberdares National Park (about a 5-hour drive).
- Check-in at your accommodation (e.g., The Ark or Treetops Lodge), which offers unique viewing of animals at the waterhole from observation decks.
- Afternoon:
- Spend the afternoon at the lodge, enjoying game viewing from the observation area, where you can spot elephants, buffaloes, and various bird species coming to drink from the waterhole.
- Evening:
- Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge, with night-time animal viewing.
Day 4: Aberdares to Lake Nakuru National Park
- Morning:
- After breakfast, drive from Aberdares to Lake Nakuru National Park (about 3-4 hours).
- Upon arrival, check-in at your accommodation (either inside the park or nearby).
- Afternoon:
- After lunch, embark on a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its flamingo population (seasonal) and rhinos.
- Explore the park’s rich wildlife, including giraffes, lions, buffaloes, and a variety of birds.
- Evening:
- Return to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.
Day 5: Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara
- Morning:
- After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru.
- Late Morning:
- Depart for Maasai Mara National Reserve (about 5-6 hours by road or 1 hour by flight).
- Check-in at your accommodation (luxury camp, lodge, or tented camp).
- Afternoon:
- After lunch, head out for your first game drive in the Maasai Mara.
- Maasai Mara is renowned for its Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros) and is especially famous for the Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal).
- Evening:
- Return to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.
Day 6: Full Day in Maasai Mara
- Morning:
- Embark on an early morning game drive to catch wildlife at its most active.
- Explore the park’s open savannahs, woodlands, and river areas. Don’t miss a visit to the Mara River, known for its dramatic wildlife migrations (during migration season).
- Afternoon:
- Return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation.
- In the afternoon, enjoy another game drive to spot more wildlife, or opt for a hot air balloon safari (optional) for a bird’s-eye view of the park.
- Evening:
- Dinner and relaxation at your lodge or camp.
Day 7: Maasai Mara to Nairobi
- Morning:
- After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Maasai Mara.
- Late Morning:
- After your game drive, depart for Nairobi (about a 5-6 hour drive or a 1-hour flight).
- Arrive in Nairobi by late afternoon or early evening, marking the end of your safari adventure.
Day 1: Nairobi – Samburu.
Pick up from your hotel in Nairobi, drive North across the equator to the Samburu National Reserve (360km) and check in to your lodge for lunch. After lunch relax then make evening game drive . Dinner and overnight at Samburu Serena/ Elephant bedroom camp.
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 .
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Nairobi | ||||||
DEPARTURE TIME | Get ready 30mins before pick-up time | ||||||
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High Season
November, December, January, February, March
Peak Season:
July, August, September, October
Low Season
April, May, June
- Bright Clothes (for Summer)
- Summer Shoes
- Power Back-Up
- Flash Light
- Sunglasses
- Medication (if needed)
- Personal Documents
- Binoculars (optional)
- Camera
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