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Tour Overview

Your safari adventure begins with an early morning pick-up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Wilson Airport, or your Nairobi hotel by your professional English-speaking safari guide in a private 4×4 Land Cruiser.

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Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi – Samburu National Reserve

Your safari adventure begins with an early morning pick-up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Wilson Airport, or your Nairobi hotel by your professional English-speaking safari guide in a private 4×4 Land Cruiser.
Journey north through Kenya’s scenic central highlands, enjoying spectacular views of Mount Kenya before descending into the rugged landscapes of Samburu.
Arrive at Surana Buffalo Springs in time for lunch and relaxation.
Later in the afternoon, embark on your first game drive in Buffalo Springs National Reserve, home to the famous Samburu Special Five: Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, and gerenuk.
Accommodation: Surana Buffalo Springs
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Samburu National Reserve – Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Enjoy an early morning game drive along the Ewaso Nyiro River, when wildlife is most active. Return to camp for breakfast before departing for the Laikipia Plateau.
Arrive at Sweetwaters Serena Camp for lunch.
In the afternoon, explore Ol Pejeta Conservancy, one of Africa’s leading wildlife conservation areas and home to East Africa’s largest black rhino sanctuary. Visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary and enjoy excellent wildlife viewing opportunities throughout the conservancy.
Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Ol Pejeta Conservancy – Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, one of Kenya’s most celebrated wildlife sanctuaries.
Arrive at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge in time for lunch.
In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive through the park, renowned for its thriving populations of black and white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, lions, leopards, buffaloes, and abundant birdlife.
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Lake Nakuru National Park – Lake Naivasha

Start the day with a morning game drive before proceeding to Lake Naivasha, the highest freshwater lake in the Great Rift Valley.
Arrive at Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort for lunch and spend the afternoon at leisure within the resort’s beautiful lakeside grounds, where giraffes, zebras, and waterbucks often wander freely.
Optional activities include a boat safari on Lake Naivasha or a visit to Crescent Island Sanctuary.
Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Lake Naivasha – Maasai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, depart for the world-renowned Maasai Mara ecosystem.
Travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley and Narok town before arriving at Mara Elatia Camp, situated in the exclusive Mara Triangle region.
Following lunch and relaxation, enjoy your first game drive across the vast plains of the Maasai Mara. During migration season, the reserve comes alive with immense herds of wildebeest and zebras, closely followed by predators including lions, cheetahs, and leopards.
Accommodation: Mara Elatia Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Full-Day Maasai Mara Safari

Spend a full day exploring the spectacular Maasai Mara with picnic lunch boxes.
Your guide will take you to the reserve’s most productive wildlife areas, including the Mara River, where dramatic wildebeest crossings may be witnessed during migration season. The Maasai Mara offers some of Africa’s finest wildlife viewing, including the Big Five and an incredible variety of plains game and birdlife.
Return to camp in the late afternoon to relax and enjoy the breathtaking African sunset.
Accommodation: Mara Elatia Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Maasai Mara – Nairobi

Enjoy a final early morning game drive, followed by breakfast at camp.
Thereafter, depart for Nairobi, arriving in the late afternoon. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward journey.
Meal Plan: Breakfast

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Includes & Excludes

What's Included

  • ✓ Private transport in a customized 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser
  • ✓ Park and conservancy fees (unless otherwise specified in the quotation)
  • ✓ Services of a professional driver-guide
  • ✓ Accommodation as specified
  • ✓ Meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • ✓ Bottled drinking water during the tour
  • ✓ All scheduled game drives

Not Included

  • ✗ International flights
  • ✗ Visa fees
  • ✗ Travel insurance
  • ✗ Drinks and personal expenses
  • ✗ Optional activities not mentioned as included

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