Itinerary
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and transfer to your accommodation in Nairobi. You will then have a briefing with your guide in the evening as you relax.
Overnight at Sarova Panafric Hotel ( Bed and Breakfast).
The adventure begins with a drive to Samburu Game Reserve, passing via Mt.Kenya and crossing the equator on the way. Your two-night stay in Samburu includes morning and afternoon game drives with a chance to spot all the Big 5.
This park is also known for its unique “Special 5,” so look out for herds of Beisa Oryx, giraffe-necked Gerenuk, Somali Ostrich, Grevy’s Zebra, and Reticulated Giraffe.
Dinner and Overnight at Samburu Simba Lodge ( Full Board).
Enjoy breakfast in the bush before exploring Samburu on both morning and afternoon game drives, returning to the lodge for lunch.
The lodge overlooks the Uaso Nyiro River, which is home to some of the largest crocodiles in Africa.
This reserve is a good place to look for Cheetahs and has natural springs that are fed by unique aquifers that carry the water from melting glaciers on Mt.Kenya.
Dinner and Overnight at Samburu Simba Lodge ( Full Board).
Return south to the mountainous Aberdare National Park for a stay and evening game viewing at the Ark. Observe animals emerging from the bush to drink at the lodge’s waterhole.
The Ark: An iconic property in the heart of the Aberdare National Park. The Ark has four viewing areas and a ground-level hideout overlooking a floodlit waterhole and salt lick, popular with elephants and other wildlife. On request, the night guard will buzz your room when less-spotted species visit the waterhole after dark.
Dinner and Overnight at the Ark ( Full Board).
The mountain views are magnificent as you head towards the Great Rift Valley and Nakuru National Park. There are plenty of animals, including Rhinos, Leopards, and Giraffes, as well as large numbers of Flamingos that turn the shoreline pink.
We will then head to Lake Naivasha Country Club for dinner and overnight( Full Board).
After breakfast, continue through Masai tribal lands for two spectacular days of game viewing and expect to see hippos and your lodge’s waterhole.
From August to October, the Great Wildebeest migration typically passes through the Masai Mara, accompanied by tens of thousands of Zebras, Impalas, and Gazelles.
The Mara is one of the iconic wildlife regions of the African continent and has abundant game and one of the largest Lion populations on earth.
Dinner and Overnight at Keekorok Lodge ( Full Board).
Today, spend the whole day in the Masai Mara National Reserve with a morning and afternoon game drive, or you can choose to do an optional activity, Hot Air Balloon Safari ( a spectacular way to view the sweeping plains).
A walk in the park with a knowledgeable ranger is another option, and he will decode the secrets of the bush for you.
Being a traditional land of the Maasai tribe, this reserve is not only about wildlife but also about culture. You can engage with the local Maasai community, who have lived in harmony with nature for centuries.
Dinner and Overnight at Keekorok Lodge ( Full Board).
After breakfast, drive to the impressive Amboseli National Park in the foothills of Kilimanjaro. Morning and afternoon game drives will offer the chance to see the park’s famous elephant herds, whilst the shaded gardens of the resort offer a great place to relax.
The Ol Tukai Lodge lies within the Amboseli National Park with cottage-style rooms spread out on either side of the main lodge, each offering views of either wetlands or Mount Kilimanjaro.
There is a great swimming pool shaded by acacia trees, a library, a bar, and lush gardens to enjoy.
Meals Included.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of rural Kenya as you make the journey back to Nairobi to catch your departure flight home.