Detailed Day Wise Itinerary
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- You'll be collected from the airport.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Nairobi - Samburu National Reserve
Leave Nairobi after breakfast and proceed to Samburu. Heading north, you’ll pass near Thika and continue through some breathtaking scenery dotted with rushing mountain streams and fields of tea and coffee. After Nanyuki town, you’ll continue north, eventually reaching a dusty outpost known as Isiolo, the last major stop on the journey into the remote Northern Frontier district. From here, it’s a fairly short hop to Samburu.
Arrive at the camp on time for check–in and lunch. In the late afternoon, depart for your first game drive, returning to the camp as the sun sets. Dinner and overnight are at Samburu Simba Lodge.
Main Destination:
Samburu National Reserve
Accommodation:
Samburu Simba Lodge
- Mid-range lodge bordering Samburu NR without fences
Meals & Drinks:
- Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Samburu National Reserve
After an early breakfast, you will venture out in search of the big cats of Samburu and other wild species before returning to the lodge for lunch. The rest of the day is spent at leisure and relaxing as you get ready for your evening game drive.
Your evening game drive will commence in the afternoon, during which you will enjoy different species of flora and fauna while the sun is setting. The Samburu Reserve is one of the most visited national parks, with plenty of wildlife ranging from the rare Northern specialist species such as Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, and gerenuk to the Beisa oryx. These animals are also known as the Samburu Special Five.
Return for dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Main Destination:
Samburu National Reserve
Accommodation:
Samburu Simba Lodge
- Mid-range lodge bordering Samburu NR without fences
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Samburu National Reserve - Aberdare National Park
After breakfast, travel south, crossing the equator to The Aberdare Country Club, nestled on the slopes of Mweiga Hill. After lunch and high tea, set off for Naro moru River Lodge, located in the forest on mountain slopes of the Aberdare Mountains at 7,000 feet. This outstanding lodge offers high-altitude game viewing, including animals rarely encountered elsewhere; giant forest hog, bush pig, tree hyrax, large spotted genet, and the elusive bongo. Wildlife can be observed from different levels; from outside, you can see, hear and smell everything, and from inside, you can sit with a cup of tea and stay warm and cozy.
You can request to be awakened at night if your favourite animals show up. A herd of elephants might be just feet away, and if you are lucky, a leopard or large male lion might appear.
Dinner and overnight are at your Lodge.
Aberdare National Park
Accommodation:
Aberdare Prestige Royal Cottages
- Mid-range hotel located near Nanyuki (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Aberdare National Park - Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, there will be a morning pick-up as we drive to Lake Nakuru National Park with an en-route game drive. Lake Nakuru National Park is known all over the world for its flamingos. The lake is alkaline and recognized as one of the natural wonders of the world.
You’ll arrive at the flamingo-fringed Lake Nakuru National Park in time for lunch and check-in. In the afternoon, we will embark on a comprehensive game drive of this scenic park, including visits to viewpoints which offer superb photo opportunities. Lake Nakuru is one of several Rift Valley lakes. Its ecosystem supports a wide ecological diversity, with flamingos (greater and lesser) and other waterbirds being the major attractions of the area. The ecosystem provides for about 56 different species of mammals, including white rhinos and buffalos, and a variety of terrestrial birds, numbering 450 species.
Dinner and overnight are at Nakuru Sopa Lodge.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Lake Nakuru National Park - Maasai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, check out of the lodge and proceed to Maasai Mara for approximately 5 hours. Arrive at the lodge in time for lunch. The “Magical Mara” is one of Kenya’s best-loved reserves. It is an extension of the Serengeti ecosystem to the south. Each year, Mara is the staging ground for the “great migration,” one of the world's most awe-inspiring natural events.
After lunch, depart for an afternoon game drive. During this drive, you will have the opportunity to view the “Big Five,” namely lion, buffalo, elephant, rhino, and leopard. The Mara is also known for its abundance of lions.
Return to Maasai mara Sopa lodge for dinner and overnight.
Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
- Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Today will be a game-viewing extravaganza! The Maasai Mara National Reserve remains the most exciting wildlife ecosystem. It hosts the highest and most varied concentration of wild animals than any other wildlife park in the region. The scenic appeal of the tree-studded savannah plains, the moderate climate, and the diversity of wild game species make it a one-stop shop for game-viewing activities.
We will traverse the Maasai Mara on a full day of unlimited game viewing, encountering the Big Five and more of the lesser game. We will have a picnic lunch by the Mara River as we watch hippos and crocodiles.
Later, we will return to the camp for dinner and overnight.
Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
- Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7
Maasai Mara National Reserve - Lake Naivasha National Park
You will have an early morning game drive en route to Lake Naivasha. It is the highest and most beautiful of the Rift Valley lakes. Naivasha is yet another area popular for birdwatching (over 400 species). There are no crocodiles in the lake, as the water is too cold for them due to the altitude, but there are several hippos.
An optional boat ride can be organized at an extra cost. You will also visit Crescent Island, which can be described as a garden, an animal sanctuary or simply a little paradise. If you enjoy photography, then you will be overwhelmed by the beauty that Crescent Island holds. From small to big animals and birds, the sunset hits the water’s surface and the lush green vegetation that covers the space. Most of the animals here are herbivores, such as giraffes, zebras, impalas and hippos.
Lunch, dinner, and overnight accommodation are at Avian Court Hotel Naivasha.
Main Destination:
Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Accommodation:
Avian Court Hotel
- Mid-range hotel located near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 8
Lake Naivasha - Amboseli National Park
You will have an early morning drive to Amboseli National Park. You will check in at your accommodation and have lunch. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a game drive.
Amboseli National Park is situated due south of Nairobi. Most of the park consists of a dry, ancient lake bed and fragile grassland with patches of acacia woodland. In the southern area, there are a number of small, rocky volcanic hills. The park is known as the best place to view large herds of elephants up close. There is an immense view of Mount Kilimanjaro across the border of Kenya and Tanzania. It is also dominated by the vast Lake Amboseli, which is dry outside the rainy season. There are more than 600 species of birds in the park.
Lunch, dinner, and overnight accommodation are at Amboseli Sentrim Lodge.
Accommodation:
Sentrim Amboseli Lodge
- Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 9
Amboseli National Park
You’ll rise early for good views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds build up over the summit, and a packed lunch will be provided. An optional visit to a Maasai village can be planned after breakfast (at an extra cost). The visit reveals the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience.
Despite its changing, Amboseli National Park is possibly the best wildlife area in Africa to experience elephants at close range. Left carefree, elephants feeding and bathing in the swamps must form the highlights of any safari.
Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park
Accommodation:
Sentrim Amboseli Lodge
- Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 10
Amboseli National Park - Nairobi
You will have breakfast at the camp, followed by check-out, and will depart for Nairobi with a packed lunch. You will be dropped off at your hotel, pick-up location, or airport.
Main Destination:
Nairobi Airport (Nairobi)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
End of tour
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- You'll be dropped off at the airport.
