Big 5 Safari: Wildlife Adventure at Lake Nakuru

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This tour offers you an opportunity to spot the big 5 across these parks, alongside a bird-spotting session at Lake Nakuru National Park. It’s an experience of a lifetime.

Duration: 7 days

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Nairobi – Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Ol Pejeta Conservancy - After enjoying breakfast in Nairobi, embark on a journey north to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy. This conservancy is home to both the Big Five and the Special Five (Grevy’s Zebra, Rothschild Giraffe, Besia Oryx, Somali Ostrich, and Gerenuk), offering an exceptional game drive experience that is unique compared to other parks. In the afternoon, visitors can choose from a variety of activities such as lion tracking, visiting the chimpanzee sanctuary, meeting Baraka, the blind black rhino, or exploring the Education Centre. Overnight accommodations will be at Sweetwaters Serena Tented Camp or a similar venue.

Ol Pejeta Conservancy - Samburu National Reserve

Samburu National Reserve - Following an early morning breakfast, proceed to Samburu National Reserve. Upon arrival, check in and later embark on a game drive in the park, where there will be opportunities to see the Big Five and other wildlife. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the lodge.

Full Day Samburu

Samburu National Reserve - Delight in a full day of game drives at the reserve, where you can observe a variety of animals such as elephants, zebras, lions, cheetahs, buffalo, oryx, the endangered Grevy’s Zebra, the Reticulated Giraffe, and many others. Afterward, return to the lodge for relaxation and swimming. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the lodge.

Samburu - Lake Nakuru National Park

Lake Nakuru National Park - After breakfast, continue to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for a pre-lunch game drive. The park is home to giraffes, waterbucks, black and white rhinos, buffalo, lions, and leopards, among other wildlife. Thousands of flamingos can be seen feeding on the algae along the lake’s shores. Lunch will be at Lake Nakuru Lodge, Sarova Lion Hill Lodge, or a similar establishment. An afternoon game drive around Lake Nakuru and the nearby forest will follow. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the lodge.

Lake Nakuru - Maasai Mara National Reserve

Maasai Mara National Reserve - After breakfast at the lodge, depart for the renowned Maasai Mara game reserve, traveling through the scenic Great Rift Valley. Arrive in time for lunch at Mara Sopa Lodge, located in the heart of the Maasai Mara National Park, where game viewing and bird watching are always rewarding. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive in the park, with opportunities to see “the big five,” numerous bird species, and some of the world’s finest savannah vegetation. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the lodge.

Full Day Maasai Mara National Reserve

Maasai Mara National Reserve - Experience a full day of game drives at the reserve and explore the park. Witness one of the world’s wonders at the Mara River. Enjoy the game drive and consider visiting a Maasai village to learn about their way of life and culture. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the lodge.