Itinerary Overview
Description
This is a captivating journey that takes you through some of Kenya’s most fascinating landscapes and diverse wildlife habitats. This comprehensive itinerary offers an immersive experience, allowing you to explore iconic national parks and reserves while encountering a wide range of wildlife species.
The safari begins with a visit to the Aberdare National Park, a stunning mountain range characterized by dense forests, cascading waterfalls, and high-altitude moorland. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to spot unique wildlife such as elephants, buffalos, leopards, and even the elusive bongo antelope.
Next, you’ll proceed to Samburu National Reserve, located in Kenya’s rugged northern frontier. This reserve is renowned for its arid landscapes and abundant wildlife, including the “Samburu Special Five” – the reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx, and the gerenuk. Prepare to be mesmerized by the untamed beauty of this region.
Afterward, you’ll visit Sweet Water Game Reserve, a private sanctuary that hosts a variety of wildlife, including the critically endangered black rhinos. Enjoy thrilling game drives and get up close to the magnificent animals that call this reserve home.
The journey continues to Lake Nakuru National Park, a birdwatcher’s paradise and home to a vast population of pink flamingos. Keep your camera ready to capture stunning images of the colorful bird spectacle and encounter other wildlife such as rhinos, lions, and baboons.
Finally, the safari concludes in the renowned Masai Mara Reserve, where you’ll witness the awe-inspiring wildebeest migration and have exceptional opportunities to spot the Big Five (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, and rhino). Explore the vast savannahs and immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of this iconic destination.
In summary, the 8-day, 7-night Aberdares / Samburu / Sweet Water / Lake Nakuru / Masai Mara Safari Package offers an unforgettable adventure, combining diverse landscapes, remarkable wildlife encounters, and the chance to explore some of Kenya’s most renowned national parks and reserves. Prepare to be captivated by the natural wonders and abundant wildlife that Kenya has to offer.
About The Tour
| Inclusions | Exclusions |
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| Arrival & Departure airport transfers complementary to all our clients. | Visas and related costs. |
| Transportation as per itinerary. | Personal Taxes. |
| Accommodation per itinerary or similar with a request to all our clients. | Drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls and other items of a personal nature. |
| Meals as per itinerary B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner. | International flights. |
| Services literate English driver/guide. | Optional excursions and activities not listed in the itinerary like Balloon safari, Masai Village. |
| National park & game reserve entrance fees as per itinerary. | |
| Excursions & activities as per itinerary with a request | |
| Recommended Mineral Water while on safari. |
Detailed Day Wise Itinerary
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Day : 1 Nairobi – Aberdares
Pick up from your Nairobi hotel or Airport in the morning and depart Nairobi to Aberdares a 4 Hrs drive arriving with a short en-rout game at The Ark hotel in Nyeri. After lunch Afternoon you will be transfer to The Ark lodge, The Ark has four viewing decks with balconies and lounges to provide superb game viewing from the comfort of the lodge. The animals come to you!. Later dinner and overnight at The Ark hotel.
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Day : 2 Aberdares – Samburu
Early breakfast at your lodge, short game en-route and Leave Aberdares for Samburu a 4 Hrs drive and you will have a stop at the Equator line at Nanyuki town near Mt. Kenya. you will arrive Samburu with a short game drive proceeding to your camp for lunch and check in at Ashnil Samburu camp relax. Afternoon game drive across the park which is a unique resident wildlife species like the Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy’s Zebra, Beisa Oryx and the Blue legged Somali Ostrich . Dinner and overnight at Ashnil Samburu camp.
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Day : 3 Samburu National Reserve
Early morning game drive game drive return back to camp for breakfast. After breakfast Full day spend in the park with packed lunch in search of its popular residents. Meals and overnight at Ashnil Samburu camp.
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Day : 4 Samburu – Sweet Water
Early morning breakfast game en-route leave Samburu for Sweet water a 3 Hrs drive arriving with game drive in time for lunch and check in at Sweet waters Luxury Tented Camp, Sweetwater’s is the only sanctuary for rehabilitation in Kenya of these widely abused chimpanzees with two groups living in an environment as close to their natural habitat as possible. The site is also a dedicated black rhino breeding area. Afternoon game drive across the Park.Later return for Dinner and overnight at Sweet waters Luxury Tented Camp.
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Day : 5 Sweet Water – Lake Nakuru
Early morning breakfast game en-route leave Sweet Water for Lake Nakuru a 5 Hrs drive and you will pass through the Great Rift Valley escarpment,arriving in time for lunch and check in at Sarova lion hill Lodge. Afternoon game drive across the Pink Lake often referred so due to it’s Great masses of Flamingos not forgetting the famous white Rhino and black rhino found in this park. Dinner and overnight at Sarova lion hill Lodge.
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Day : 6 Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara
Early morning breakfast. After breakfast leave Lake Nakuru for Masai Mara a 5 Hrs drive and you will pass through Narok town Masai famous town. you will arrive in time for lunch. check in at Ashnil Mara camp or Sarova Mara game Camp and have lunch. Afternoon game drive through the park in search of the Lion, Cheetah, Elephant, Buffalo. Dinner and overnight at Ashnil Mara camp or Sarova Mara game Camp.
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Day : 7 Masai Mara Game Reserve
Early morning game drive game drive return back to camp for breakfast. After breakfast Full day spend in the park with packed lunch in search of its popular residents like the well known predators and their opponents like the Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe, Hippo and the dangerous Crocodiles with a visit to Mara river. Meals and overnight at Ashnil Mara camp or Sarova Mara game Camp.
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Day : 8 Masai Mara – Nairobi
Early Morning breakfast at your camp or lodge check out of the camp and park and Drive to Nairobi a 5 Hrs drive arriving in time for lunch. Lunch at carnivore afterwards drop off at your respective hotel or Airport around 3 pm. ( Optional to our clients with evening Flights) – if you have evening flight you can do more game drive with packed lunch till around 12:00 hrs lunch time, After drive to Nairobi you arrive in Nairobi at around 5 to 6 pm drop off at Airport or back to your hotel.
