Overview
This 7-day safari explores Kenya’s most diverse ecosystems. Begin in the misty forests of Aberdares, known for waterfalls and rare wildlife. Continue to Samburu for sightings of unique northern species and dramatic landscapes. Explore Lake Naivasha with a boat ride and nature walk, then conclude in the legendary Maasai Mara for exceptional Big Five game viewing. This safari offers breathtaking scenery, diverse wildlife, and unforgettable cultural encounters.
Itinerary
Pick up from your hotel in the morning and proceed to Aberdare National Park, located about 150km (93 miles) east of Nairobi. Arrive in time for lunch at the hotel and later proceed for an afternoon game drive in search of the rare black rhino, leopards, baboons, and Colobus monkey. Enjoy this beautifully scenic region much more relaxed than the savannahs and offers an entirely different perspective on the country. The scenery is spectacular, with its mountainous terrain covered in thick tropical forests shrouded in mist. Dinner and overnight stay at Abrdare Cottages and Fishing Lodge.
Accommodation: Abrdare Cottages and Fishing Lodge.
Meals & Drinks: Lunch, dinner & drinking water
After Breakfast, depart for Samburu, passing through hush farmlands, crossing the Equator and proceeding to Samburu National Reserve, located in a rugged semi-desert region. Lunch Ashnil Samburu Lodge/Similar Lodge. Afternoon game drives. Samburu Game Reserve is home to rare wildlife species, including the Beisa oryx, Reticule Giraffes, Masai Ostrich and Gravy's zebras. Dinner and overnight at Ashnil Samburu Camp.
Accommodation: Ashnil Samburu Camp
Meals & Drinks: All meals & drinking water
After Breakfast, head out for a full day of game viewing drive in this dry semi-arid Park with its striking background view of the Mathew's Range. The surrounding terrain is renowned for rare wildlife –long necked gerenuk, Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, and the Beisa Oryx. Leopards frequently pass by. Drive through the gently flowing Uaso Nyiro River, which traverses this Park and provides evergreen vegetation for the wildlife found in this Park. Game drives and bird-watching safaris are ideal for experiencing the native wildlife in its natural splendor. Dinner and overnight at Ashnil Samburu Camp.
Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All meals & drinking water
After Breakfast, depart Samburu National Reserve for Lake Nakuru National Park in the Great Rift Valley, passing through the arid lands and the highlands of Kenya. After lunch, go for an exciting game drive until 6.30 in the evening. The bird life here is world-renowned, and over 400 bird species exist here, White Pelicans, Plovers, Egrets, and Marabou Stork. It is also one of the few places in Africa to see the White and Black Rhino and rare Rothschild Giraffe. Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge.
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All meals & drinking water
Early morning breakfast. After Breakfast, leave Lake Nakuru for Masai Mara a 5 Hrs drive; you will pass through Narok town, the famous Masai town. You arrive in time for lunch. Check in at Ashnil Mara camp or Sarova Mara game Camp and have lunch. Afternoon game drives through the Park in search of the Lion, Cheetah, Elephant, and Buffalo and a visit to Mara River. Dinner and overnight will be at AA Lodge Mara Camp.
Accommodation: Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All meals & drinking water
After Breakfast, proceed on a full day of game viewing within the reserve. The landscape here is sceni savannah grassland on rolling hills. The Masa Mara is the best Park for a game in Kenya as it has an extensive road and track network, allowing for close-range viewing and photography. Break for your picnic lunch at the hippo pool, looking out for hippos and crocodiles. In the evening, you'll return to the hotel. Here, you can catch a sundowner in the evening or relax by the poolside. Dinner and overnight at Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
Accommodation: AA Lodge Mara Camp
Meals & Drinks: All meals & drinking water
DAY 7: MAASAI MARA-NAIROBI
On the last day of your stay in the Masai Mara, you'll head out to an early morning game drive and later return to your lodge for Breakfast. After Breakfast, check out of your hotel, and enjoy scenic countryside views enroute to Nairobi. You will arrive in Nairobi in time for lunch (not included in our costing). You will be dropped off at your respective hotel or the airport. At this point you will have enjoyed the best of a Kenyan safari.
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Additional accommodation can be arranged at an extra cost.
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast &Lunch
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Includes/Excludes
Cost includes
- A professional driver/guide
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Drinking water(On all days)
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Park fees
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Service of an English-speaking professional driver / guide
Cost excludes
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- International flights(From/to home)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Tips
