OVERVIEW

9 DAYS ABERDARE / SAMBURU / MOUNT KENYA / LAKE NAKURU / MASAI MARA

This comprehensive Kenyan safari itinerary offers an extraordinary journey through diverse landscapes, from the misty highlands to the arid north, the majestic slopes of a towering mountain, the vibrant Rift Valley lake, and the iconic savannah plains.

Aberdare National Park: Your adventure begins in the cool, mist-shrouded Aberdare Ranges. This montane park offers a unique safari experience focused on high-altitude wildlife within its dense forests, moorlands, and cascading waterfalls. Expect to see species like the elusive bongo antelope, giant forest hog, black rhino, and various primates like the black and white colobus monkey. The renowned “tree hotels” and lodges built over watering holes provide exceptional and intimate wildlife viewing, particularly at night. The dramatic scenery and hiking opportunities add another dimension to this destination.

Samburu National Reserve: Journeying north, you’ll arrive in the arid and rugged landscapes of Samburu. This reserve, located north of the equator, is characterized by the life-giving Ewaso Ng’iro River. Samburu is famous for its unique “Samburu Special Five”: the Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, and Beisa oryx, species not commonly found in other Kenyan parks. The riverbanks teem with wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, and a vibrant array of birdlife. The rich cultural heritage of the Samburu people adds a distinct flavor to this region.

Mount Kenya National Park: Next, you’ll experience the majestic beauty of Mount Kenya, Africa’s second-highest peak. While summiting requires specialized trekking, the lower slopes and surrounding national park offer stunning scenery, diverse ecosystems, and unique wildlife adapted to higher altitudes. Explore lush forests, bamboo zones, and alpine moorlands, keeping an eye out for species like the elusive bongo, black and white colobus monkeys, Sykes’ monkeys, and various bird species. The crisp mountain air and dramatic landscapes provide a refreshing contrast to the previous destinations.

Lake Nakuru National Park: Descending into the Great Rift Valley, you’ll reach Lake Nakuru, a renowned soda lake famous for its spectacular flocks of pink flamingos (though their numbers can fluctuate). This park is a haven for birdwatchers, with hundreds of other species present. Lake Nakuru is also a crucial sanctuary for both black and white rhinos and Rothschild’s giraffes, offering excellent opportunities for sightings. The surrounding acacia woodlands and grasslands support a variety of other wildlife, including lions, leopards, waterbucks, and baboons.

Maasai Mara National Reserve: Your safari culminates in the legendary Maasai Mara, Kenya’s most famous wildlife reserve and an extension of Tanzania’s Serengeti. Prepare for the quintessential African safari experience across vast, rolling savannah plains dotted with acacia trees. The Mara boasts an incredible concentration of wildlife, including all the “Big Five” and numerous other predators and herbivores. Depending on the time of year (typically July to October), you might witness the awe-inspiring Great Wildebeest Migration. The iconic landscapes and rich cultural heritage of the Maasai people create an unforgettable finale to your Kenyan adventure.

This extensive itinerary provides an unparalleled exploration of Kenya’s diverse natural beauty and abundant wildlife, offering a wide range of experiences from montane forests to arid plains and the iconic savannah.

ITINERARY

Day 1: NAIROBI – ABERDARE NATIONAL PARK

Depart Nairobi after breakfast .Our destination today is the Aberdare National Park. We travel overland through plantations of coffee and tea to The Aberdare Country Club, nestled on the slopes of Mweiga Hill. After lunch and tea/Coffee or Hot chocolate, set off for the Ark tree lodge, located in the forest on mountain slopes of the Aberdare Mountains at 7,000 feet. This outstanding lodge offers high altitude game viewing, including animals that are rarely encountered elsewhere: giant forest hog, bush pig, tree hyrax, large spotted genet, and the elusive bongo.

Wildlife can be observed from different levels — and from outside where you can see, hear and smell everything and inside where you can sit with a cup of tea and stay warm and cozy. You can put in a request to be awakened during the night if your favorite animals show up. A herd of Elephants might be just feet away and if you are lucky, a Leopard or large male Lion might put in an appearance. Dinner and overnight at the Tree Tops Lodge

DAY 2: TREE LODGE — SAMBURU GAME RESERVE

This morning we travel by road to Kenya’s northern frontier. Wild and rugged, Samburu is fiercely beautiful with its arid savannahs watered by the lovely Uaso Nyiro River. It is also one of Kenya’s most protected areas and home to species only found north of the equator, from the reticulated giraffe to Grevy’s zebras and Beisa oryxes. Overnight at the Sopa Lodge.

DAY 3: SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE

After breakfast we will have full day game driver with Picninc Lunches or Morning and Afternoon game driver in the Park. Dinner and overnight at the Sopa Lodge

DAY 4: SAMBURU — MT KENYA SAFARI CLUB

After breakfast proceed and Your Final Game driver depart to Mount Kenya Safari Club. This exclusive club offers an experience of refined elegance and luxury, as well as a sense of old Hollywood thanks to its glamorous past. All of the amenities you would expect from a fine establishment are here, including horse stables, golf, trout streams, tennis and sauna. Fine dining, gracious hospitality and superb accommodations are sure to be highlights of our stay. Overnight at the Mount Kenya Safari Club

DAY 5: MT KENYA SAFARI CLUB — LAKE NAKURU

After breakfast depart Moun Kenya region to Lake Nakur via Nyahururu Falls down to Lake Nakuru National Park, you arrive in time for Lunch Later you drive to the stunning After noon game driver – Dinner and Overnight at the Lake Nakuru Lodge.

DAY 6: LAKE NAKURU — MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE

After breakfast game driver enroute to masai mara via Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara National Reserve. This enormous reserve is actually part of the vast Serengeti plains famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest’s migration and is home of the Big Five: Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo and Rhino. Lunch at our Lodge and relax before departing for the afternoon game run. The Mara Game Reserve —one of the greatest wildernesses of the world. Large mammals are varied, and easy to see. Residents among the Park’s are: Masai Giraffe, Buffalo, Eland and thousand of plain game including Impala, Zebra, Topi, both Thomson’s and grants Gazelles. Overnight at the Mara Sopa Lodge

Day 7 & 8: DISCOVER MASAI MARA

The search for great predators and perhaps even cubs continues today and tomorrow during extensive game runs. On the plains are enormous herds of grazing animals plus the elusive cheetah and leopard hiding amidst acacia boughs. During our stay we also have an optional opportunity to visit a village of the Masai people to witness the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience. Overnight at Mara sopa Lodge.

Day 9: MASAI MARA – NAIROBI

After a sumptuous breakfast, drive back to Nairobi this morning, we may wish to visit shopping areas of Nairobi, revisit a favorite site or simply relax before proceeding to the airport, already fondly recalling the trip of a lifetime.

Cost of Safari

The cost of this safari will vary depending on date of travel, type of accommodation, transport mode and number of people on the safari.

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INCLUDES & EXCLUDES

Included in the Safari Cost

  • Transport on a customized comfortable safari van suitable for game viewing.
  • Entrance fees to the game parks as per the itinerary
  • Shared budget twin tent with hot water shower.
  • Service of an English-speaking driver-guide
  • Game drives as per the Itinerary
  • Meals as per the itinerary
  • 1 liter of bottled drinking water each day.
  • Government taxes

Excluded in the Safari Cost

  • Extras – tips, drinks, etc.
  • Items of personal use i.e. Towels, ointments, repellants, etc.
  • Personal travel insurance.
  • Extra activities such as the balloon safari and the boat ride

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