Quick Itinerary: Aberdare National Park(1N) → Samburu National Reserve(2N) → Mount Kenya National Park(1N) → Lake Nakuru National Park(1N) → Masai Mara National Reserve(2N)
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Nairobi – Aberdare
Pick up from the airport or hotel in Nairobi to Aberdare at a lodge or hotel, enjoying amazing scenic view of the Central Kenya highlands and also have the opportunity to see pineapple, tea and coffee farms/plantation. While at the Aberdare you can choose to visit the Ark or the Treetop hotel for your view and feel of the wild animals at the water hole. Kindly note that you can only access the Ark while booked at the Aberdare country club.
Day 2 Aberdare – Samburu
Leave the Aberdare ranges after breakfast and experience the view of Mt Kenya the second tallest mountain in Africa and a stop at the equator line on your way to Samburu for lunch. After lunch relax then at 1600hrs take a game drive in search for wildlife e.g, Elephant, Hippos, African Buffalo, Leopards, Giraffe antelope, Oryx, Gravy Zebra Gerenuk (giraffe antelope), Somali ostrich, reticulated Giraffe among others. Dinner and overnight at the same lodge.
Day 3 Samburu
Early morning game drive followed by breakfast then relax, swim as the the day goes on later go for the afternoon game drive. Worth not forgetting is the natural swimming pool inside Samburu national reserve. Kindly note that access to the natural swimming pool is only available from Buffalo springs national reserve. Dinner and overnight at the same lodge.
Day 4 Samburu – Nanyuki
Check out have breakfast and depart for Nanyuki. Check in for lunch at the hotel/lodge. In the afternoon can visit an animal orphanage ( optional) or just relax in the hotel.
Day 5 Nanyuki – Nakuru
After breakfast leave Nanyuki for Nakuru with a stop over at the Thompson water falls in Nyahururu. After the falls proceed to Nakuru via Great rift valley with scenic views of the tea and coffee plantations. In Nakuru check in and have lunch followed by evening game drive for wildlife, such us Elephants, African Buffalo, Flamingos, Rothschild giraffe, Nakuru national park being a home to around 450 birds species.
Day 6 Nakuru – Masai Mara
After breakfast leave Nakuru hotel/lodge/tented camp for Maasai mara. After lunch go for a game drive in search for the big five, Elephants, Lions, Leopards, Rhinos, African Buffalo/ as well as the Antelopes and many more at their natural habitats
Day 7 Masai Mara
Full day game drive in the vast Savannah grassland of Maasai mara , experience the natural habitat with sighting of more wildlife and on lucky occasions find cheetah and a leopard hunting, Have a bush picnic lunch and later back to the lodge/camp. Ballon Safari and Maasai village visit (optional)
Day 8 Masai Mara – Nairobi
Check out of the hotel after breakfast and depart for Nairobi. A brief stop over at the great rift valley one of the wonders of the world. Have time for lunch in Nairobi then a city tour of Nairobi that can include a visit to the giraffe center, Karen Blixen Museum, or the Nairobi national museum of Kenya and later a drop off to the airport or a hotel in Nairobi.
Just went for 8 day safari with James and Wild Portraits Safaris...it was spot o (Read More)n perfect.
Reasons
1.Clear communication and replies always comes very quickly on WhatsApp.
2. Very genuine with suggestions and doesn't do things as a job or formality.
3. James is very knowledgeable.
4. The enthusiasm and passion shown by James was just so infectious.
5. The planning of itinerary takes care of all the finer details.
6. They really take care of your focus and they don't try to sell anything you are not interested in. For example we skipped the village visit because we didn't see value in it.
7. Quite flexible and adjusts as things progress.
Agent: Scope Safaris
Abhishek • 5 days ago
Justus and his team made all arrangements for us. We are a family of 4 with 2 yo (Read More)ung children. He was always by our side and made sure we enjoyed our vacation. Highly recommended for families who need extra care.
Agent: Javiva Adventures
Mamta • a week ago
The entire trip was handled with extreme professionalism by both Janet and our g (Read More)uide Bonnie.
We got to see the Big5 within 3 days of our itenary and more on the next days. Janet was very thorough with our itenary and helped us throughout and Bonnie knew all the best spots on all of our game drives. We didn't feel rushed throughout our tour, because it is designed very well to accomodate enough rest. 10/10 recommend
We didn't expect Kenya to be so cold, so at some places we missed warm water for (Read More) wash
Agent: Donwel Tours
Madhumita • 4 weeks ago
From the very beginning, Christine and Judith from Donwel Tours were highly atte (Read More)ntive to what we were looking to get from our first ever trip to Kenya, and Africa, for that matter. We wanted to cover a lot of ground, and were going from one agency to another before we found Donwel as most agents couldn't quite squeeze everything we wanted into our itinerary. Judith and Christine however made it all possible. Good quality stays everywhere, regular communication through the trip to ensure we were ok and were getting what we wanted. Special shoutout to Teeman, our driver who absolutely fantastic, drove safely and ensured our safety and comfort throughout the trip, regularly coordinating with Christine. This is an excellent team and we would highly recommend their services.
Everything was perfect.
Agent: Virgin Explorers Ltd
Krishna • a month ago
Overall good solo trip
Agent: Wild Portraits Safaris
Anirudh • 2 months ago
I reached out to Wild Portraits via a safari service website that featured numer (Read More)ous tour operators. Among the competition, James stood out due to his exceptional patience, politeness, and genuine curiosity displayed during our initial phone calls.
James swiftly emerged as the singular operator I wished to proceed with, and here’s why:
- Having substantial on-ground experience from spending extensive time on the safaris himself, he adeptly crafted a honeymoon package that perfectly suited my wife and me.
- He adeptly navigated our budget flexibilities and constraints to arrange an impressive array of delightful lodges and activities, focusing on maximising our day-to-day adventures, ensuring each day on safari and at the lodges offered a unique experience.
- A skilled photographer himself, James's comprehensive knowledge of various reserves and animal behaviours provided him with a distinct advantage in predicting animal locations and optimal times for photography, whether capturing sunrises, sunsets, or other moments.
- Our priority was to maximise game time and reserve experiences. James made certain our vehicle was ready, complete with packed hot breakfast boxes, for a prompt 6 AM departure every morning of the trip.
- Remarkably patient, he addressed all my queries, irrespective of whether they seemed 'silly' or insightful—from 'what to wear' at safaris, potential places to explore, to the animals we might encounter.
In summary, my wife and I enjoyed an extraordinary experience in Kenya, with Wild Portraits Safaris significantly enhancing the quality of that journey. We are eagerly anticipating more safaris and look forward to embarking on them with James and his team!
4.8 (4 Reviews)
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