Ultimate Cultural Safari tour
7-Day Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Nakuru, Mara Cultural Tour with Jeep
$2210-3150 USD
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Safari summary
This is a 7-day safari visiting Samburu (2 nights), Ol Pejeta (1 night), Lake Nakuru(1 night), and Masai Mara (2 nights). With this itinerary, you'll get to experience the culture of the Samburu and Maasai communities. The tour can start in Nairobi with the option of picking you up from your Nairobi Hotel/Residence or the airport. Our professional English-speaking guide will ensure you have a memorable safari experience.
About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | Game drives | |
Activity level | Easy activity | |
Best months | All months | |
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Parks |
Fine details
Safari highlights
- Bird watching—with professional guide
- Cultural visits—orphanages, markets, schools
- Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
Itinerary
Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve
Samburu
You will be picked up from your Nairobi hotel or airport by our driver. Immediately, you'll depart for Samburu passing through the equator line to Samburu land. You'll arrive with a short game drive en route to the lodge/camp for lunch. After lunch, you'll relax before a game drive at 4 pm. Samburu National Reserve has unique residents including the Reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Beisa oryx, and the blue-legged Somali ostrich.
Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
Samburu National Reserve
Samburu
You'll enjoy morning game drives in search of unique northern Kenya species such as the reticulated giraffe, beisa oryx, Grevy’s zebra, and the long-necked gerenuk. Much of the reserve consists of desert landscape; dusty red plains broken by thorny scrub, featuring dramatic views of table top Mt Ol Olokwe on the horizon. Later in the afternoon, you'll experience the Samburu Culture by visiting their Manyattas.
Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
Samburu to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
You'll depart Samburu after breakfast arriving in time for lunch at Ol Pejeta Conservancy. This is a beautiful private game reserve and home to rare species such as Beisa oryx, Rothschild’s giraffe, chimpanzee, and black rhino. Game drives here reveal the full range of African wildlife including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and hippos. You'll enjoy a private visit with the tamed animals at the wildlife orphanage. You'll observe chimps at the Chimpanzee Sanctuary as well.
Sweet waters Serena Camp
Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru N Park
Lake Nakuru
After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park in the Great Rift Valley, arriving before lunch. You'll have time to relax and enjoy views of the lake. This beautiful park offers diverse habitats, from the lake to surrounding ridges. It's a haven for bird-watching and offers excellent game drives to see a wide range of animals.
Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara N reserve
Masai Mara
Travel through the Great Rift Valley to the Maasai Mara, a natural paradise where you'll spend two nights. Arrive at your camp for a late lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive. The next two days will be spent on private game drives with your driver-guide, searching for the Big Five and other abundant wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, and the elusive leopard.
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Masai Mara National Reserve
Enjoy a full-day game drive in the Maasai Mara, renowned for its spectacular wildebeest migration (July-Oct) and being one of the Seven Wonders of the World. You'll have a picnic lunch at the Mara River and a chance to spot the Big Five and a variety of other wildlife, including lions, leopards, and elephants. Later, visit a Maasai village to learn about their unique culture and way of life.
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Masai Mara to Nairobi
After breakfast, you'll depart Masai Mara National Reserve with a wildlife viewing en route to the main Narok road. At Narok, you will have a chance for last-minute shopping, or lunch (at your own cost). You'll continue to Nairobi where we'll drop you at your hotel, your residence, or the airport.
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