Nairobi - Samburu

Samburu National Reserve - Guests will be picked up from their Nairobi hotel at 0700 hours and travel north by road, crossing the equator from the Southern to the Northern hemisphere to reach Samburu Game Reserve, a semi-arid area perfect for photographers. Arrival at the camp is scheduled for lunchtime, followed by leisure time for a siesta or swim before departing around 16:00 hours for an afternoon game viewing, returning to the camp before sunset.

The name Samburu originates from the Masai word ‘Samburr,’ which refers to a traditional leather bag used for carrying honey and milk. The region is known for its expansive, open landscapes, seasonal dried riverbeds, and red volcanic soil. Rock formations contrast with the dense woodland vegetation along the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro, meaning ‘River of brown water,’ which sustains the reserve.

Samburu Full Day

Samburu National Reserve - Spend a full day in the Samburu Game Reserve searching for the Big Five, the Samburu Five, and enjoying the vast, untouched scenery during morning and afternoon game drives. Observe crocodiles basking on muddy riverbanks and velvet monkeys playing in the late afternoon sun.

Additionally, there is an opportunity to engage with the Samburu People and learn about their culture.

These five unique animals are typically found only north of the equator: the long-necked gerenuk, the reticulated giraffe with its liver-colored geometric patches outlined by narrow white lines, the Grevy’s zebra, which is smaller than the common zebra and resembles a horse, the beisa oryx with a black horizontal stripe along its lower flank, and the Somali ostrich males with blue-grey necks and thighs.

Samburu - Mount Kenya

Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy - After breakfast, depart for the Mount Kenya region.

Arrive for lunch at Serena Mountain Lodge.

Situated in the foothills of Mount Kenya National Park, the lodge is renowned for its high perches and balconies overlooking a salt lick and waterhole. With an impressive record of wildlife sightings from their floodlit waterholes and salt licks, guests will enjoy exceptional high-altitude game viewing.

Mount Kenya - Lake Nakuru

Lake Nakuru - After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park.

Arrive for lunch at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge.

Enjoy an afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru. Nestled on the floor of the Great Rift Valley, surrounded by wooded and bushy grassland, lies the stunning Lake Nakuru National Park. Visitors can appreciate the wide ecological diversity and varied habitats, ranging from Lake Nakuru itself to the surrounding escarpment and picturesque ridges. Lake Nakuru National Park is perfect for bird watching, hiking, picnics, and game drives.

Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara

Mara Triangle - Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before departing for Masai Mara.

Arrive for lunch at Mara Sopa Lodge.

At 1600 hours, depart for an afternoon game drive. Explore Masai Mara, Kenya’s premier and most remarkable wildlife sanctuary, where gentle rolling grasslands ensure animals are always in view.

The initial sight of this Game Park is awe-inspiring. There is no other place on earth that compares to this wildlife wonder. The combination of a mild climate, scenic beauty, and countless wildlife makes the Masai Mara National Reserve Kenya’s most popular inland destination.

Full Day Masai Mara

Mara River - After breakfast, embark on a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch at the Mara River.

Throughout the vast Masai Mara, guests will encounter abundant wildlife, including Masai giraffes, baboons, warthogs, bat-eared foxes, grey jackals, spotted hyenas, topis, impalas, hartebeests, and wildebeests. Elephants, buffaloes, zebras, and hippos are also present in large numbers.

The highlight here is undoubtedly the annual wildebeest migration, the Great Migration, occurring in July and August when millions of these grazers move north from the Serengeti in search of greener pastures before heading south again from October to December.

Full Day Masai Mara

Maasai Mara National Reserve - Depart for a full-day game drive at 0830 hours.

Enjoy approximately 6 hours of extensive game drives in the Mara. This full-day safari game drive allows guests to explore other areas of the Masai Mara game reserve.

An optional hot air balloon safari can be arranged.

Masai Mara - Nairobi

Maasai Mara National Reserve - Depart for Nairobi after breakfast.

Drop-off at the hotel or residence in the afternoon.

The tour concludes with unforgettable memories!

• Lunch included
• Dinner provided
• Breakfast served

An ideal expedition for those seeking outstanding wildlife encounters and the profound culture of the Samburu and Maasai tribes. Delight in memorable landscapes, engage with the semi-nomadic Samburu society, and gain insights into the local Maasai customs and culture. It’s exhilarating to observe the exclusive northern species such as Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Beisa Oryx, and Somali Ostrich. If you visit between July to the end of September, you’ll have the opportunity to witness the grand migration in the Masai Mara.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.