The safari covers major parks such as Samburu National Reserve, one of Kenya’s best-loved wildlife sanctuaries. Samburu has a wealth of wildlife in a relatively small area – elephants are legion and there are plenty of lions, leopards and cheetahs picking on the grazing antelope, zebra and other species drawn here for water and grazing.
7 Days Safari to Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Naivasha/Hell’s Gate & Samburu – from $1130
PART ONE:
This is a group safari to Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru
Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai mara
At 8 o’clock you will be picked up from your Nairobi Hotel/westlands and commence the drive to Maasai Mara via the great rift valley view point where you will have a breathtaking view of the floor of the rift valley. Arrive at the camp in time for lunch. Check in and have lunch .In the evening at 4:00pm depart for a game viewing drive in the Mara Reserve which lasts 2 hours, ends at 6:00pm. Return back to the camp for a sumptuous buffet dinner ending with good time for resting at the camp. Rhino camp/similar
Day 2: Full Day Game Drive in Maasai Mara Reserve
Have breakfast at 6:30 am and at 7 am, leave for a full day game viewing in the park. On this day, spend the full day exploring Maasai Mara in search of the big five, hippos and Nile crocodile. Thereafter, go for picnic lunch in park under a croton tree shade overlooking the vast landscape of the park.
It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place: the great migration. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (in Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna – lions, cheetahs, jackals, hyenas and vultures.
Dinner and Overnight at Rhino amp/similar
Day 3: Depart Maasai Mara to Nakuru
Early morning breakfast then check out for your drive back to Nakuru. Upon arrival at 5pm you will spend the night at the LANET MAT FAM hotel and have dinner there.
Dinner and Overnight at Lanet Matfarm Resort.
PART TWO:
This is a private safari as no group to Naivasha and Samburu.
Day 4: Nakuru to Lake Naivasha/Hell’s Gate
You will have an early breakfast and depart by 7am to straight to the park. Its a small park with magnificent, rare white rhinos which form part of the Big five animals. There is also a possibility to see the pink flamingos. Later depart to Naivasha and check in at Villa Graziah
After this, you will go to hell’s gate for biking safari. if you are too tired you will be driven in the park with a car.
You will later go for an hour boat ride on Lake Naivasha for bird watching and hippo viewing.
Dinner and Overnight at Villa Grazia Hotel.
Day 5: Naivasha to Samburu National Reserve
Early breakfast at the hotel then check out at 6:00 am, depart to Samburu National Reserve located in the Northern Kenya. Arrive in Samburu in time for lunch, check in and have a short rest. Later have an evening game viewing.
Samburu is famous for its truly wild semi-arid landscape, and the large concentration of wild animals and bird-life. Together with the adjoining Shaba and Buffalo Springs national reserves, Samburu is popular for hosting the rare Northern-Kenya animal species (Gerenuk, Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Beisa Oryx and Somali Ostrich) which are not found in the other popular parks and reserves in Kenya. It is also home to all the African big cats (lion, cheetah and leopard), alongside other big game including elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, hippos, impala, water-buck and many others. Samburu is also a renowned bird watching haven, with hundreds of bird species resident here. These include kingfisher, bee-eaters, tawny eagle, guinea-fowl, yellow throated spur-fowl, lilac-breasted roller, red-billed horn bill, secretary bird, Verreaux’s eagle, superb starling, yellow-billed hornbill and vultures. The unique culture of The Samburu tribe who live in the region is the icing to cake for the amazing Samburu National Reserve.
Dinner and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge-
Day 6: Full Day in Samburu National Reserve
Early morning game drive in the reserve. Later, return to the camp for breakfast. Rest of the mid-morning at relaxation. After lunch, proceed for an afternoon game drive in the reserve.
Dinner and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge
Day 7: Samburu to Nairobi
Early morning breakfast and thereafter drive back to Nairobi en-route short game drive.You will later proceed to Nairobi with optional lunch on the way.(At your own expenses).
COST:
LOW SEASON(JANUARY TO JUNE)
- USD 1820 for 1 person
- USD 1430 per person sharing based on 2 people
- USD 1330 per person sharing based on 3 people
- USD 1270 per person sharing based on 4-5 people
- USD 1220 per person sharing based on 6-7 people
- HIGH SEASON(JULY TO DECEMBER)
- USD 2130 for 1 person
- USD 1680 per person sharing based on 2 people
- USD 1590per person sharing based on 3 people
- USD 1520 per person sharing based on 4-5 people
- USD 1480 per person sharing based on 6-7 people
Note: Single Room Supplement is applicable where pax is travelling in a group and booked in a single room. Single
For group safari part, maximum 8 people per safari vehicle.
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Nairobi -Nairobi hotel |
| DEPARTURE TIME | Early Morning |
| INCLUDED | 6 nights accommodation All Park entrance fees All meals as per itinerary All transport in a van with a pop roof for easy game viewing Boat ride at Lake Naivasha Our assistance at any point Bottled water Pickup and drop off to your hotel. |
| NOT INCLUDED | Drinks e.g. alcohol Gratitutes Balloon safari at USD 430 per person(conducted on day 2 early in the morning and continue with the normal program) Maasai Village @USD 20 per person Pick up and drop off at the airport/ hotels not in the city center/Westland’s @ USD 30(one way) |