Tour Details
On this trip, unlock the rare and unique safari of Samburu, with its vivacious herds of Grevy’s Zebra, Beisa Oryx, Reticulated Giraffe, Somali Ostrich, Elephant, Lion, and Cheetah. 350 bird species including Kingfisher, Sunbird, Bee-eater, Marabou Stork, and Palm-nut Vulture will together sing soothing songs for you as well as spook you up. Masai Mara’s world-known wildlife of prey and predators and the serenading flow of Mara river are the perfect ingredient to complete this relaxing holiday!
Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi -Samburu
Departure to Samburu National Park. Due to its remote nature, Samburu has become the preferred game reserve for tourists looking for a quieter safari with fewer game vehicles; however, it receives the second-highest number of visitors after the Masai Mara.
The Samburu people live on the outskirts of the reserve in rural villages that survive primarily off the land. There is a lot of cultural interest at these villages and guests are given the opportunity to visit as a part of day-trip activities.
This is one of 2 reserves where researchers and conservationists, Joy and George Adamson, became famous for raising lioness, Elsa. Their story was portrayed in the well-known book, Born Free.
Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation: Samburu Simba Lodge ( Mid-range lodge located inside Buffalo Springs NR )
Meals & Drinks:
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2: Samburu
Early morning breakfast by 5.50am thereafter you will set out for a full day game drive in the reserve.
Samburu offers great wildlife viewing, and good densities mean that most safari animals can be seen within a couple of days. There are several habituated leopards, and sightings are not unusual. Elephants are plentiful, and there is a variety of antelope, including both the greater and lesser kudu, with their impressive horns. Only rhino is absent from the Big Five.
Main Destination: Samburu National Reserve
Accommodation: Samburu Simba Lodge ( Mid-range lodge bordering Samburu NR without fences)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3: Samburu - Naivasha
Day 4: Naivasha - Masai Mara
After breakfast, you we drive to Hellsgate National Park. The next destination is a 4-hour outstanding journey from Lake Naivasha to the Masai Mara game reserve the new Seven Wonders of the World. Depending on your luck, you can observe the spectacular cross-border wildebeest’s migration event and an exclusive world heritage. Masai Mara is the most significant game sanctuary getting populated with wildlife enthusiasts and also millions of wildebeests during high season between July to March
Accommodation: Mara Simba Lodge ( Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR )
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5: Masai Mara
A full day to explore the historic Masai Mara National Reserve. A full day spent game viewing across the rich, tree studded grassland and rolling hills. The famous Mara is renowned for its great herds, plains, game, black manned lion, leopard and cheetah. It also has numerous elephants and virtually every type of wildlife to be found in Kenya.
Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation: Mara Simba Lodge (Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR )
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6: Masai Mara - Nairobi
You will enjoy the early morning game drive in search animals killing and eating – This is a life time experience for any tourist visiting the park. You will go back to the lodge, freshen up and take breakfast before leaving for Nairobi with picnic lunch. You will arrive in Nairobi and head to the train for Mombasa.
Meals (Breakfast, Lunch).
Main Destination: Nairobi (City)
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)