8N / 9D
Wildlife
Kenya Best Safari Tour for 8 Nights
Nairobi(1N) → Samburu National Reserve(2N) → Ol Pejeta Conservancy(2N) → Lake Naivasha(1N) → Masai Mara National Reserve(2N)
$ 3,720
$ 3,850
3% off
/personDetailed Itinerary
- Upon arrival at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta airport
- Staff will be there to welcome you
- One of our guides will be holding a pager with the name of your guest for easy identification
- Assistance with suitcase loading to the safari jeep
- Transfer to the hotel for your stay
- 0730hrs after breakfast, load the suitcase.
- Safari starts driving through the Kenya highlands.
- Stop on the way and across the equator to the northern frontier.
- Visit the town of Isiolo, home to different ethnic groups in Kenya.
- Continue to the semi-arid national game reserve of Samburu.
- Samburu is home to the Samburu people, cousins to the Masai people.
- The park is home to endangered animals like:
- Gravy Zebra
- Reticulated giraffes
- Somali Ostrich
- Oryx
- River Ewaso Nyiro provides water for the Samburu people and wildlife.
- Game reserve has big herds of:
- Elephants
- Lions
- Leopards
- Arrive at Samburu Simba Lodge (mid-range accommodation) for lunch.
- Drive takes about 5 ½ hours.
- After lunch, relax or take a swim to cool off.
- Later go for the afternoon game drive.
- Park known for big herds of:
- Elephants
- Lions
- Leopards
- Rare Gravy Zebra
- Gerenuk
- Oryx
- After sunset, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
- 06:00 hrs leave the lodge for the morning game drive with picnic breakfast
- Spend the morning hours in the park photographing both animals and birds
- Break for breakfast under the acacia tree around 9:00 hrs
- Continue with game drive before returning to the lodge at around 11:30 hrs
- Relax or swim thereafter
- Lunch will be served
- 15:30 hrs head out for the evening safari along Ewaso Nyiro river
- Wait for the sun to go down and take the famous sunset shot
- After the sunset, return to the lodge
- Dinner and overnight at Samburu Simba lodge (Mid-range Accommodation)
- 06:00 hrs leave the lodge for the morning game drive, later return to the lodge for breakfast.
- 10:00 hrs after breakfast, check out and drive to OlPejeta conservancy around Mount Kenya region (approximately 3 hours with a short toilet break).
- Short game viewing on the way to Serena Sweet Waters Tented Camp.
- After checking in, lunch will be served from 13:00 hrs.
- After lunch, relax.
- 15:00 hrs afternoon game drive to see endangered chimpanzees in the private game ranch.
- Ol Pejeta game ranch is home to the big five: lion, leopard, elephants, rhinos, and buffalos.
- Visit the tamed black rhino named Baraka, which can be seen up close and touched.
- After sunset, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Early morning game drive in search of lions and other cats
- Look out for other wildlife
- Return to the lodge for breakfast
- Relax during mid-day while watching animals at the nearby water hole
- Enjoy the swimming pool or a swim
- Afternoon game drive from 15:30 hrs till sunset
- Return to the lodge for dinner
- Overnight stay
- 08:00 hrs check out
- Drive to Lake Naivasha (4 hours)
- Cross the equator to the southern hemisphere
- Check in at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge
- Lunch served
- Walk on the lodge's beautiful grounds with acacia trees
- Boat ride around the lake to watch different water birds
- Dinner and overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge
- 07:30 hrs check out, load up and drive to the famous Masai Mara Game reserve
- Drive duration: approximately 4 ½ hours
- Masai Mara is referred to as the jewel of Kenya's park
- Kenya's number one park, a must-see for tourists
- Home to various types of animals and birds
- Masai Mara is known for its rolling grasslands and acacia savannah
- Featured in films such as "Out of Africa" and "The Big Cat Diary"
- Home to the Big Five: elephants, buffalo, rhino, lion, and leopard
- Also known for cheetahs and other game
- Famous for the spectacular annual migration of over a million wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle
- Migratory route: from Serengeti in northern Tanzania crossing the Mara River into Kenya?s Masai Mara
- Migration occurs between July to October
- Crossing the Mara River can be perilous, with animals facing danger from crocodiles
- True meaning of "survival for the fittest"
- Arrive for lunch at Mara Sopa
- Relax and enjoy a game drive deep in the savannah grassland in search of the Big Five
- Check in at the camp after sunset
- Dinner and overnight stay
- Another day in Masai Mara
- 0700hrs leave the lodge with picnic lunch
- Spend the day in the park watching wildlife
- Drive to the famous Mara River wildebeest crossing points
- See hippos and crocodiles
- Have picnic lunch under a tree
- Continue with game drive
- Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay
- After breakfast, you will load up and drive back to Nairobi.
- You will have lunch in one of the restaurants.
- Later, transfer to the airport for your flight back home.
Stay & Meal Details
Nairobi
1 night
All Meals included
Samburu National Reserve
2 nights
All Meals Included
Ol Pejeta Conservancy
2 nights
All Meals Included
Lake Naivasha
1 night
All Meals Included
Masai Mara National Reserve
2 nights
All Meals Included
3% off
Package Policies
- Full board Accommodations in all the Mid-range safari Lodge
- All meals both vegetarian and none (FB)
- Transport with 4 x 4 safari Toyota Land cruiser that has a pop up roof for animal viewing and photography
- All park entrance fees and government tax
- All airport transfers
- Drinking water
- Visa
- International Airfare
- Soft and Alcohol drinks at the Lodge
- Driver guide Gratitude / Tip
- Visit to Masai village (optional)
- Hot air balloon safari (optional)
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Kenya Best Safari Tour for 8 Nights
Nairobi(1N) → Samburu National Reserve(2N) → Ol Pejeta Conservancy(2N) → Lake Naivasha(1N) → Masai Mara National Reserve(2N)
$ 3,720
$ 3,850
3% off
/person