7 Days/6Nights Safari Adventure: Samburu, Sweetwaters, Nakuru & Masai Mara

0700 hrs: Meet your driver-guide at the airport or hotel for a brief tour overview. Depart for Samburu National Reserve, located in northern Kenya.
Arrival: Check-in at your lodge in time for lunch.

1600 hrs: Enjoy a late afternoon game drive in the reserve until sunset.

Samburu National Reserve is renowned for its rich wildlife and stunning birdlife. The reserve’s semi-arid landscape, along with the unique culture of the Samburu people, gives it a distinct charm. Samburu is home to several rare species, including the Gerenuk, Reticulated Giraffes, Grevy's Zebra, Beisa Oryx, and Somali Ostrich, which are not commonly found in other parts of Kenya. Visitors also have the chance to encounter the Big Cats – lions, cheetahs, and leopards – as well as a variety of other animals such as elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, hippos, impalas, and waterbucks.

Birdwatchers will be delighted with the extensive birdlife, which includes species like the kingfisher, bee-eaters, tawny eagle, guineafowl, yellow-throated spurfowl, lilac-breasted roller, red-billed hornbill, secretary bird, Verreaux's eagle, superb starling, yellow-billed hornbill, and vultures. Additionally, the reserve is bordered by Shaba National Reserve and Buffalo Springs, further enhancing its appeal and biodiversity.

Meals and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge (Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast)

0630 hrs: Early morning game drive to explore Samburu’s rich wildlife.
Morning: Return to the lodge for breakfast and relax for the rest of the morning.
Lunch: Enjoy lunch at the lodge.

1600 hrs: Another exciting game drive in the reserve until sunset.

Meals and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge (Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast)

Morning: Breakfast at the lodge, then depart for Sweetwaters Tented Camp located in Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
Arrival: Lunch on arrival at the camp, situated in a private game reserve with scenic views of Mount Kenya.
Afternoon: Spend time exploring the conservancy, home to the Big Five, endangered species like the black rhino and Grevy’s zebra, and the unique chimpanzee sanctuary

The conservancy is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including elephants, rhinos, lions, leopards, and buffaloes, representing all of the Big Five, along with many other species. It also features a sanctuary dedicated to the protection of rare and endangered animals, such as the black rhino, Grevy's zebra, Jackson's hartebeest, and chimpanzees. The chimpanzee sanctuary is the only one of its kind in Kenya, providing a safe haven for orphaned and abused chimpanzees. Here, they are rehabilitated and taught to live independently, much like they would in their natural habitat.

Meals and Overnight at Sweetwaters Tented Camp. (Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast)

0800hrs: After breakfast, check out and depart for Lake Nakuru National Park.
Arrival: Check in at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge or similar lodge.
1600 hrs: Afternoon game drive in the park.

Located about 150 km from Nairobi, Lake Nakuru National Park is renowned not only for its vibrant wildlife but also for its stunning lake, which serves as a key attraction. Originally established as a bird sanctuary, the park was later designated a national park to protect its diverse ecosystem. It is particularly famous for being a Rhino Sanctuary and is home to both black and white rhinos.

The park is known for its greater and lesser flamingos, though their presence varies with seasonal conditions. Additionally, it boasts one of the highest bird species diversities in the region. Wildlife enthusiasts will spot a range of animals here, including gazelles, impalas, the endangered Rothschild giraffe, warthogs, lions, and Deffassa waterbucks. Buffaloes and baboons are also frequent residents. Notably, while the park is home to an incredible array of wildlife, elephants are absent from this particular sanctuary.

Meals and overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge (Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast)

0730 hrs: Check out and drive to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley, with a brief stopover at the Rift Valley viewing point.

Arrival: Lunch at your lodge in Masai Mara.

1600 hrs: Afternoon game drive in Masai Mara, renowned for its rich wildlife and dramatic landscapes.

Masai Mara offers a rich variety of wildlife in abundance throughout the year. You can easily spot animals such as lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, buffaloes, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, leopards, elephants, gazelles, impalas, and many other antelopes. In addition to the wildlife, the park also hosts a wide variety of birdlife.

One of the most impressive features of the park is the annual migration of thousands of wildebeests and zebras from the plains of the Serengeti, crossing borders and rivers to reach the Mara (occurring between June and October). This migration is tracked by predators, including lions, vultures, and hyenas. The most exciting part of the event is witnessing the crossing of the Mara River, where the animals are often attacked by crocodiles.

Meals and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge (Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast).

On this day, you have the option to embark on a full-day game drive or split your adventure into two game drives—one in the morning and another in the evening.
Alternatively, you can choose optional activities such as an early morning balloon safari over the stunning Masai Mara plains or a visit to a nearby traditional Masai village (Manyatta). Please note that these optional activities are available at an additional cost

Meals and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge (Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast).

Morning: After breakfast, check out and drive back to Nairobi, passing through Narok and the Great Rift Valley.

Arrival: Arrive in Nairobi by the afternoon.

Drop off: Transfer to your hotel or Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for your flight back home.

End of the Tour