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7-Day Kenya Private Safari: Wildlife Viewing in Samburu, Aberdares & Maasai Mara

7 days

Price: $2,827.00

7-Day Private Kenyan Wildlife Safari: Explore Samburu, Aberdares & Masai Mara

Experience a captivating 7-day Kenya Wildlife Safari and let your inner explorer out! Visit Samburu, Aberdares, and the fabled Masai Mara to see the magnificent Big Five, take in varied landscapes, and come across rare wildlife. Throughout your incredible journey, take advantage of charming lodgings, gourmet meals, and private guided game drives. Make your ideal Kenya safari reservation now!

Guarantee departure with a minimum of 2 adults every day.



DAY 1. NAIROBI TO SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE.

You'll be greeted by one of our representatives at the airport or your host hotel for a meet-and-greet. Following a brief safari briefing, you'll depart for Samburu National Reserve. Upon arrival, lunch awaits at your lodge. In the afternoon, embark on an exhilarating game drive, spotting various wildlife such as zebras, lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, Blue-legged Somali Ostriches, and more. Afterward, enjoy dinner at the lodge and spend the night there.

Meal plan; Lunch, dinner and overnight

Accommodation : Samburu Sopa Lodge

Day 2: Samburu National Reserve

During your stay, enjoy full-day game drives in the captivating Samburu National Reserve. With a break for lunch between morning and evening drives, you'll have ample time to explore this wild and rugged paradise. Samburu's beauty lies in its arid savannahs, nourished by the picturesque Ewaso Nyiro River. As one of Kenya's most protected parks, it harbors species exclusive to the northern hemisphere, including the reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, Beisa oryx, Gerenuk gazelle, and both greater and lesser kudu.

Meal plan: Lunch, dinner and overnight

Accommodation : Samburu Sopa Lodge

DAY 3. SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE TO ABERDARES NATIONAL PARK

Depart from Samburu in the morning for Aberdares National Park, soaking in the picturesque views of Timau Wheat farms along the way as you ascend into the Kenyan highlands. The park boasts diverse landscapes, including mountain peaks, V-shaped valleys, streams, rivers, waterfalls, moorland, bamboo forests, and rainforests at lower altitudes. Upon arrival, check-in at the lodge for lunch and refreshments. In the early evening, embark on a game drive within the park, with opportunities to spot Forest Elephants, Mountain goats, Buffaloes, Hyenas, and other wildlife. Don't miss the chance to visit the scenic Chania Falls. Later, return to the lodge for accommodation and supper.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner and overnight

Accommodation : Rhino Watch Lodge

DAY 4: ABERDARES NATIONAL PARK TO LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK.

Wake up early for breakfast and then check out to be driven to Lake Nakuru National Park. Enjoy a brief stop at the Equator viewpoint along the way. Upon arrival, embark on an en route game drive as you head to your lodge located inside the park. After lunch and a brief rest, indulge in an afternoon tour of the beautiful Lake Nakuru National Park. Nestled on the floor of the Rift Valley, it's a haven for bird watchers, hosting a vast variety of bird species. Keep an eye out for the endangered Rothschild giraffe, white and black rhinos, and other wildlife. Don't miss the iconic attractions like Baboon Cliff, Lion Hill, and Makalia Waterfalls. Later, return to the lodge for supper and an overnight stay.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner and overnight

Accommodation : Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

DAY 5: LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK TO MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE.

After breakfast, embark on an en-route game drive as you depart for Masai Mara, taking in the stunning Rift Valley landscape along the way. Upon arrival at your designated lodge/camp in the Mara in the afternoon, enjoy lunch. An afternoon game drive awaits, introducing you to this wildlife paradise. Masai Mara, one of Africa's most beautiful parks, offers perfect opportunities to spot wildlife, including big cats, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, impalas, and other herbivores. Later, return to your camp/lodge for dinner and overnight rest.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner and overnight

Accommodation : Enkakenya Camp

DAY 6. MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

On this day, you have the option of morning and afternoon game drives or a full-day game drive with packed lunches. These drives will take you in search of Africa's Big Five and the plethora of other wildlife inhabiting the vast Kenyan game reserve. Additionally, you can choose to visit a cultural Masai Village, which can be arranged by the driver guide at an extra small cost per person.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner and overnight

Accommodation : Enkakenya Camp

DAY 7. DEPARTURE.

After breakfast, depart for Nairobi with a brief stopover at The Great Rift Valley viewpoint along the way. Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to a city restaurant for lunch before being dropped off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your departure flight back home or dropped off at your Nairobi hotel.

End of Safari

Inclusions

    1. Full board accommodation as per the itinerary and program
    1. Transport in a 4x4 Landcruiser or Tour Van
    1. Services of an English-speaking driver/guide
    1. All airport/hotel transfers
    1. Driver's allowances and other vehicle expenses
    1. Services of an English-speaking driver/guide
    1. Game drives
    1. Drinking water during safaris
    1. Park entrance and Eco-activities fees
    1. Emergency evacuation cover by AMREF Flying Doctors
    1. Meals as stipulated in the itinerary

Exclusions

  • Visas
  • Personal items
  • Beers, sodas, wines & spirits
  • Boat ride safari
  • Balloon ride safari
  • Visit to Maasai village
  • Tips and gratitude
  • International/local flights

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