8-Day Samburu, Nakuru & Masai Mara Safari

Overview

Safari Vehicle: Private 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser – Custom-built with pop-up roof for exceptional wildlife viewing and photography.

TOUR PLAN

Day 1: Nairobi to Samburu NR

Pick up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or Hotel in Nairobi, where you will be warmly welcomed by our representative.
Introduced to your driver guide and begin your scenic journey north to the wild and less-traveled Samburu National Reserve.
Arrive at Ashnil Samburu Camp in time for lunch, set along the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River.
In the afternoon, head out for your first game drive in this rugged and dramatic landscape. Samburu NR is renowned for its rare “Samburu Special Five”  the Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, gerenuk, and Beisa oryx.
Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Breakfast 0630hrs, leave the camp at 0700hrs for a half day game drive at Samburu National Reserve.
This remote reserve offers an authentic safari experience, rich in wildlife and cultural heritage, with fewer crowds and striking semi-arid scenery.
1200hrs – return to the camp for early lunch followed by afternoon relaxation.
1530hrs- Coffee/tea at the lobby
1600hrs- Afternoon Extended Game Drive
The life-giving Ewaso Nyiro River attracts elephants, lions, leopards, and a variety of birdlife, making every game drive unique and rewarding.
1800hrs: Return to Camp for dinner and overnight.

Breakfast at 0630hrs and departure for Aberdare NP at 0700hrs.

Drive to the lush highlands of Aberdare National Park.

Aberdare National Park offers a completely different safari experience from the open savannahs.

Arrive at the Aberdare Country Club for lunch which is a base hotel for The Ark Game Lodge. Thereafter you will be requested to leave some luggages at the Base Hotel before you proceed on to the Ark Game Lodge.

Arrive at the Ark Game Lodge late in the afternoon for check in with game drive enroute

About the Ark Game Lodge

Resembling and named after Noah’s Ark, The Ark is designed with ‘decks’ from which numerous balconies and lounges provide superb vantage points for game viewing. A ground level bunker provides excellent photographic opportunities and takes you closer than you would believe possible to the animals.

Watch the constant comings and goings at the waterhole and salt lick. Elephants love the natural salt lick and get onto their knees to dig into the ground with their tusks. They then lick up the salty earth.

Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.

Breakfast at 0730hrs, departure at 0800hrs for Lake Nakuru National Park.
En-Route Highlights:

  • Scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley escarpment
  • Rolling hills, fertile farmlands, and occasional Maasai villages
  • Opportunity to stop for photos of scenic viewpoints and wildlife along the way

Arrive at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge around 1230hrs in time for lunch and check in.
1530hrs- Enjoy tea/coffee at the lobby.
Afternoon Game Drive (1600hrs – 1800hrs)
Explore this compact yet wildlife-rich park. Highlights include:

  • Thousands of flamingos (seasonal) feeding along the alkaline lake
  • White and black rhinos roaming the sanctuary
  • Lions, leopards, hyenas, and buffalo
  • Rothschild giraffes browsing acacia trees.
  • Hippos along the lake’s edges.

Stop at Baboon Cliff viewpoint for panoramic views of the lake and surrounding forests.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight

Enjoy your leisurely breakfast at 0700hrs, and then depart south toward the iconic Masai Mara National Reserve, part of the Serengeti ecosystem.

En-Route Experience:

  • Pass through the Great Rift Valley floor with panoramic escarpment views
  • Maasai cultural stops available for optional photos and interactions
  • Scenic drive through savannahs dotted with acacia trees

Arrive at Mara Keekorok Lodge in time for check in and lunch.

1530hrs- Coffee/Tea at the lobby

Afternoon Game Drive (1600hrs -1830hrs)

Begin your first exploration of the Mara plains:

  • Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, rhino) sightings
  • Plains game: wildebeest, zebra, topi, and gazelle
  • Birding opportunities with vultures, eagles, and secretary birds

Return to the lodge at sunset for dinner and overnight in the lodge overlooking rolling Mara hills.

  • Depart the lodge for an early morning game drive across the Mara plains.
  • Enjoy the golden sunrise and the heightened activity of predators and plains herbivores.
  • Capture dramatic wildlife photography with soft morning light.

Hippo Pool Bush Breakfast – 0830hrs to 0930hrs

  • Arrive at the Mara River hippo pool site for a beautifully arranged breakfast in the wild.
  • Watch hippos and crocodiles in their natural habitat while enjoying fresh coffee, pastries, and a full safari breakfast.
  • Optional guided talk from your safari guide on hippo behavior and Mara River ecosystem.

Morning Game Drive– 0930hrs to 1130hrs

  • Continue exploring the Mara ecosystem after breakfast.
  • Track wildlife such as lions, cheetahs, and elephants as they start their daily routines.
  • Opportunity to spot rare or elusive species in the open savannah or near riverine areas.

Return to Lodge– 1130hrs

  • Arrive at Mara Serena Safari Lodge for lunch and relaxation.
  • Enjoy leisure time at the lodge pool or veranda overlooking the plains.

Afternoon Game Drive – 1600hrs to Sunset

  • Depart for a late afternoon game drive through different regions of the reserve.
  • Focus on predator tracking, observing herds moving to evening grazing areas,and the changing light over the plains.
  • Optional sundowner setup can be arranged in a scenic spot before returning to to the lodge. (At extra cost)
  • Meals and Overnight: Mara Serena Safari Lodge.

After breakfast, depart for a full day game drive in the Masai Mara.
Packed lunch boxes prepared by the lodge will be enjoyed in the bush at a scenic location surrounded by wildlife.
Spend the day tracking lions, cheetahs, elephants, and herds of wildebeest and zebra across the open plains.
Explore different regions of the reserve to maximize wildlife sightings and photography opportunities.
Return to the camp at sunset for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, check out of the lodge and depart for Nairobi. Enjoy the scenic drive across the Great Rift Valley, with stops for photos and wildlife sightings along the way. Arrival in Nairobi and be dropped off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in time for your departure flight.

Package rates (amounts in USD):

SEASON

2 PAX

3 PAX

4 PAX

5 PAX

6 PAX

PEAK (16th Jun – Sept, 23rd Dec – 1st Jan)

4807pp

4404pp

4217pp

4105pp

4021pp

HIGH( Oct – 22nd Dec, 2ndJan – March, 1st – 15thJune)

3922pp

3519pp

3333pp

3220pp

3136pp

LOW – (April – May)

3237pp

2834pp

2647pp

2535pp

2451pp

Single Room Supplement:

  • Peak season – $930
  • High season – $535
  • Low season – $385

NB: should your safari fall between 23rd December and 1st January, a small Christmas/new year supplement will apply depending with the hotel.

  • Included in Tour Price

✓Park Entry Fee.
✓ Full Board Hotel Accommodation while on safari.
✓ All Meals throughout safari and hot lunch/ picnic lunch where necessary
✓ Enough mineral bottled water while on safari
✓ Transfers from and to the airport
✓ Private Transport while on Safari.
✓ Ultimate game drives in our specially designed 4 x 4 wheel drive with
✓ Pop-up roof for maximum game viewing and everyone guaranteed a window seat.
✓ Services of a professional English speaking safari guide.
✓ Government taxes where applicable.
✓ Daily safari and wildlife briefing with your driver guide every evening
✓ Airports meet and greet.
✓ Safari hats
✓ Sundowner at Amboseli
✓ Flying Doctors Evacuation. Doesn’t cover hospital bills.

  • Excluded in Tour Price

✓ Expenses and other items that are purely of personal nature
✓ Medical insurance.
✓ Travel/Cancellation Insurance.
✓ Passports and visas
✓ Activities listed as optional
✓ Driver/ Guide Gratuities and Tips
✓ International flight.

  • Cost of optional activities.

Usd 500pp for balloon ride in Masai Mara,
Usd 30pp for the Masai Village visit in Masai Mara.
Usd 50pp for Carnivore Dinner. (In Nairobi)
Usd 30pp for the Giraffe Centre (In Nairobi).
Usd 120pp for Elephant Orphanage + Nairobi NP. (In Nairobi).

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