Day 1- Nairobi / Samburu National Reserve
Arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport aboard a morning flight OR pick up from your city hotel. Met by our representative and assisted to your safari vehicle. Pre Safari briefing then depart for Samburu National Reserve. This scenic drive takes you through the lush vegetation in the Central Kenya highlands before driving northwards past the Equator into Kenya’s arid and semi arid northern frontier district. Check in followed by lunch at your tented camp. This evening, you will enjoy your first game drive in this unique reserve with great landscape and wildlife that only exist north of the Equator. Overnight at your Lodge/Tented Camp. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 2 – Samburu National Reserve
Morning and afternoon game drives at 0630 hrs and 1600 hrs respectively.
The location of this reserve that covers about 165 square kilometers is on the banks of river Ewaso Ngi’ro, which is the source of life for both human and wildlife in the dry and arid area. Everything is unique in this reserve, from the beautiful landscape, the rare bird and animal species unique to this reserve and the culture of the local Samburu people. You have a great chance of spotting not only all the Big 5, but also the special 5; Grevy’s Zebra, Beisa Oryx, Somali Ostrich, the long necked Gerenuk gazelle and the reticulated Giraffe. It is also one of the best places to try your luck in spotting the endangered wild dogs that roam the savannas in packs.
Mid morning and early afternoon sent at leisure in the lodge, or enjoying a swim at the camp’s pool. (You may also visit an authentic Samburu Village for a cultural experience with this tribe who are a cousin to the famous Masai- at an extra cost). All meals and overnight at your Lodge/ Tented Camp (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 3- Samburu / Aberdare National Park
After breakfast, check out and drive southwards back to Central Kenya. Lunch and check in at the base hotel for your tree lodge which is located deep in Aberdare National Park. You will then enjoy a special shuttle transfer to your unique tree lodge for tonight. Evening and night will be spent viewing animals at a floodlit water hole and salt lick from a raised bunker. Dinner and stay Overnight at The Ark / Tree Tops.
Day 4- Aberdare / Lake Nakuru National Park
Depart and drive to Lake Nakuru after breakfast. In this south westerly drive you will skirt the Aberdare Ranges, then descent the floor of the Great Rift Valley. Check in and lunch at your lodge. Afternoon game drive along the Lake shores of the alkaline Lake and around the park in search for Rhinos, Lions, Buffalos, Water Buck, and Rothschild’s Giraffes, Pelican’s, Cormorants, Grebes and seasonally even lesser Flamingos among many others. Dinner and overnight at your Lodge / Tented Camp.
Day 5- Lake Nakuru /Masai Mara National Reserve
Breakfast served from 0630 hrs. Check out by 0730 hrs and drive to Masai Mara. Check in followed by lunch. Enjoy evening game drive in Masai Mara when you begin your search for the Big Game that this reserve is famous for. Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge / tented camp.
Day 6- Masai Mara
Early morning and late afternoon game drives in search of the BIG 5; Lion, Buffalo, Elephant, Rhino, and Leopard and several other animals including Impalas, Gazelles, Wildebeests, Hyenas, Topis, Zebras, Giraffes and hundreds of bird species. As one of the 7 Wonders of the Natural World, Masai Mara boasts of the highest concentration of Predators and Prey alike. The annual Wildebeests Migration from Serengeti to Masai Mara also takes place here between July and October when millions of Wildebeests and Zebras closely trailed by the Big Cats cross the Mara River and roam the reserve’s plains in search of greener pastures. The reserve also has over 95 mammal and 450 bird species. Rest of the time will be spent at leisure in your lodge. All meals and overnight stay at your lodge / tented camp.
Day 7 – Depart
Breakfast served from 0630 hrs. Check out by 0730 hrs and drive back to Nairobi. Lunch will be served at the popular Carnivore Restaurant. Transfer to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward evening or night flight. (Pre and post safari accommodation in Nairobi can be organized based on requirement).