Tour Overview
From there, retreat to the tranquil Aberdare National Park, where your tree lodge stay offers unparalleled views of wildlife at floodlit waterholes. Continue to Lake Nakuru National Park, a shimmering jewel famed for its flamingos, rhinos, and dramatic landscapes. Conclude your adventure with two days in the Masai Mara, home to the Great Migration (season permitting) and a haven for game viewing, where you’ll have the chance to see the Big Five and experience the rich culture of the Maasai people. This safari is a perfect blend of diverse habitats, iconic wildlife, and cultural richness that showcases the very best of Kenya.
7 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari to Samburu National Reserve x 2 – Aberdare National Park Tree lodge x 1 - Lake Nakuru National Park x 1 & Masai Mara National Reserve x 2
Day 1: Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve.
This morning, head north to the dramatic semi- arid scrubland of the Northern Frontier, arriving in time for lunch at Samburu Simba Lodge. After lunch, an afternoon game drive to sight resident wildlife species like the Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy’s Zebra, Beisa Oryx and the blue-necked Somali Ostrich that are rare elsewhere in the country. Dinner and the night will be spent along the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River at one of the luxurious Samburu Simba lodge. http://www.simbalodges.com/samburu-simba-lodge
Day 2: Samburu National Reserve.
Further exploration of this fascinating reserve awaits you. Early morning and afternoon game drives give a chance to travel over some of the world’s most spectacular and exciting terrain. Meals and overnight at Samburu Simba lodge.
Day 3: Mt Kenya Region at the Aberdare National Park.
After breakfast, depart for the Mt Kenya region. Lunch will be at Aberdare Country Club, the base hotel from where you will be transferred to your tree lodge at The Ark Limited. Enjoy the unique experience of all night and unlimited game viewing. Dinner and overnight at The Ark Limited, a tree lodge surrounded by forest and overlooking an illuminated waterhole and salt lick. https://thearkkenya.com/the-ark/
Day 4: Lake Nakuru National Park.
After breakfast, transfer to the base hotel for an onward journey to Nakuru. Arrive in time for lunch at Lake Nakuru Lodge. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. The park provides a sanctuary for the rhino. Lake Nakuru has always been considered a flamingo lake par excellence. The contrast and apparent dislocation between the shallow soda lake with its primeval birds and the animated woods all around it give Lake Nakuru National Park a very distinctive appeal. Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru lodge overlooking the lake. https://www.lakenakurulodge.com/
Day 5: Lake Nakuru National Park to Masai Mara National Reserve.
After breakfast, depart for Masai Mara – the land of vast migrating herds. Arrive in time for lunch at Mara Simba Lodge. In the afternoon, embark on a game drive to get a closer look at the Mara. After 2 hours’ game drive, returns to an archetypal Mara Simba Lodge for sundowners, dinner and accommodation. http://www.simbalodges.com/mara-simba-lodge
Day 6: Masai Mara National Reserve.
Awaken to the sounds of the big game country and venture out to absorb the enormity of the Mara. In this country of breathtaking vistas, view its vast assemblages of plains game together with their associated predators: Buffalo, Black Rhino, Hippopotamus, Leopard, Cheetah, Common Zebra, Coke’s Hartebeest, White bearded Gnu, Oribi, Warthog, and Thompson’s and Grant’s Gazelles. An early evening game drive to catch up on all that was missed. All meals and accommodation at Mara Simba Lodge. http://www.simbalodges.com/mara-simba-lodge
Day 7: Masai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi, (255 kms / 6 hrs).
After breakfast, return to Nairobi enroute to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your International flight home.
Rates
- USD=$ 4,732/= for 1 person – Transport is a tourist-built 4 x 4 Toyota Land Cruiser. Private package, accommodation is in a single room on a full board meals plan.
- USD=$ 3,038/= per person sharing – Transport is a tourist-built 4 x 4 Toyota Land Cruiser. Private package for 2 people traveling together, accommodation is in a double room or twin room, on full board meals plan.
- USD=$ 2,667/= per person sharing – Transport is a tourist-built 4 x 4 Toyota Land Cruiser. Private package for 3 people traveling together, accommodation is a triple room, on full board meals plan.
- USD=$ 2,506/= per person sharing – Transport is a tourist-built 4 x 4 Toyota Land Cruiser. Private package for 4 people traveling together, accommodation is 2 double rooms or 2 twin rooms, on full board meals plan.
- USD=$ 2,408/= per person sharing – Transport is a tourist-built 4 x 4 Toyota Land Cruiser. Private package for 5 people traveling together, accommodation is a double room and a triple room, on full board meals plan.
- USD=$ 2,338/= per person sharing – Transport is a tourist-built 4 x 4 Toyota Land Cruiser. Private package for 6 people traveling together, accommodation is 3 double rooms or 3 twin rooms, on full board meals plan.
- USD=$ 2,289/= per person sharing – Transport is a tourist-built 4 x 4 Toyota Land Cruiser. Private package for 7 people traveling together, accommodation is 2 double rooms or 2 twin rooms and 1 triple room, on full board meals plan.
Includes
- Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary,
- AMREF (Travel insurance) Flying doctors services in (In case of emergency)
- All meals noted in the itinerary. Each day includes Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner,
- Transport in standard game viewing safari vehicle complete with pop-up roof for game viewing and photography.
- Driver/guide who has in-depth knowledge of the flora, fauna, and people's cultural background,
- Vehicle fitted with two-way, long range high frequency radio communications,
- Our vehicle carries safari accessories including a first-aid kit and a fire extinguisher,
- Bottled mineral water during safari,
- Park entrance fees and game drives as noted in the itinerary,
- All government taxes, levies, and fees.
Excludes
- International airfare and departure taxes.
- Personal communications charges for telephone calls, faxes, email, etc.
- Tips and gratuities for your driver/guide.
- Alcoholic beverages and others. (Bottled mineral water is provided while on safari)
- Laundry services.
- Between meal snacks, attractions, and events not included in your itinerary
- Rain jackets, hand cloves
- Personal needs.