Tour Plan
The safari begins with a visit to the Samburu Game Reserve, home to several unique wildlife species such as the reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, and Somali ostrich. From there, the safari proceeds to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, where visitors can view endangered species such as black and white rhinos and chimpanzees in their natural habitats.
Next, the safari takes visitors to Lake Naivasha, where they can take a boat ride on the lake, go birdwatching, or hike in Hell's Gate National Park. The safari culminates with a visit to the Maasai Mara, one of Africa's most famous wildlife reserves and home to the annual wildebeest migration. Visitors can witness large herds of wildebeest, zebras, and other wildlife.
Start/End: Nairobi
Status:Open All year
Vehicle used: 4/4 Land Cruiser
Accommodations: Tented Camps/Lodges
Samburu– 2 Nights, Ol Pejeta – 1 Nights, Lake Naivasha – 1 Nights & Maasai Mara – 3 Nights
Activities: : Game viewing, photography, nature walk, sightseeing & birding
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Day 1: Nairobi – Transfer to Samburu, Approx. 5 hours
Be picked from your Nairobi hotel at 6.30a.m. and immediately depart for Samburu passing through the equator line to Samburu land. Enjoy views of different plantations along the way, it is a scenic route. You will have a game drive en route to the camp. Afternoon game drive is at 4p.m. for 2 hours.
Samburu Park is home to Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy Zebra, Beisa Oryx, long-necked gerenuk and the Blue legged Somali Ostrich. Much of the reserve consists of desert landscape; dusty red plains broken by thorny scrub, featuring dramatic views of table-top Mt Ol Olokwe on the horizon.
Overnight: Samburu Ashnil Camp/Elephant Bedroom Camp
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
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Day 2: Samburu – Full day
Spend this day with morning and afternoon game drives with the rest of the time spent at the camp. All meals are taken at the camp.
Optional Activities: Cultural visit
Overnight: Samburu Ashnil Camp/Elephant Bedroom Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 3. Samburu – Transfer to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Approx. 3 hrs
Have breakfast and depart for Sweetwaters to arrive before lunch time. After lunch, enjoy a private visit with the tame animals at the wildlife orphanage. You will also visit a Chimp sanctuary.
Optional activities -walking safaris escorted by a local ranger, bird watching, horseback riding and night game drives.
Overnight: Sweetwaters Serena/Jambo Mutara/Ol Pejeta Bush Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 4: Ol Pejeta – Transfer to Lake Naivasha, Approx. 4 hours
Have breakfast and immediately depart for Lake Naivasha to arrive by lunch time. Afternoon is spent with a boat ride to Crescent Island.
Overnight: Loldia House/Chui Lodge/Lake Naivasha Resort
Meals: Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner
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Day 5: Lake Naivasha – Transfer to Maasai Mara, Approx. 5 hours
Have an early breakfast then depart for Maasai Mara to arrive for lunch at the camp. Have lunch then relax before an afternoon game drive at 4 o’clock.
Overnight: Zebra Plains or Basecamp/Sarova Mara Game Camp/Entim or Mara Bush Camp/Kichwa Tembo Camp
Meals:Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner
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Day 6 & 7: Maasai Mara – Full day game drives
On these 2 days, have breakfast then depart for full-day game drives in search of the big five and many other wildlife. There will be picnic lunch along Mara River or a good spot chosen by your guide.
Alternatively, have morning and afternoon game drives with the rest of the day spent at the camp.
Optional activities: Hot air balloon, a visit to Maasai village & guided nature walks
Overnight: Zebra Plains or Basecamp/Sarova Mara Game Camp/Entim or Mara Bush Camp/Kichwa Tembo Camp
Meals:Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner
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Day 8: Maasai Mara – Transfer to Nairobi, Approx. 5 hours
Have breakfast, then depart for Nairobi to arrive in time for lunch. After lunch be dropped off at the hotel.
Meals:Breakfast & Lunch
