8 Days Fantastic Kenya Safari

Mount Kenya | Nairobi | Samburu

Day 2: Nairobi - Samburu Game Reserve (320km – Approx. 5-6hrs Drive) After breakfast we drive north of Nairobi passing through the Equator and the majestic Mount Kenya en-route to the open savannah of Samburu Game Reserve. Arrive in time for lunch at Samburu Sopa Lodge. After lunch you will have some time to relax before you go for an evening game drive. Come back to your accommodation for dinner and overnight. It is an area where the local people have a rich and colorful heritage. The reserve has a wealth of wildlife which include leopards, hippos, elephants, lions, grevy zebras and crocodiles in the Ewaso Nyiro River. Over 365 species of birds have been identified in the reserve. All meals and accommodation at Samburu Sopa Lodge.

Lake Nakuru | Samburu

Day 4: Samburu Game Reserve - Lake Nakuru National Park (250 km – Approx. 4-5 hrs. Drive) Rise early for breakfast, check out and depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, stopping on the way for views of the beautiful Thomson Falls. Arrive in Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge in time for lunch. Relax at your accommodation after lunch till 1600hrs for a late afternoon game drive. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight. Lake Nakuru is a shallow alkaline lake in the Rift Valley renowned for its spectacular flamingo population. The lake is famed as one of the world's greatest ornithological spectacles. Lake Nakuru National Park is home to zebras, gazelles, Rothschild giraffe, impalas, black and white rhino sanctuary and other large mammals. All meals and accommodation at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge.

Day 6: Maasai Mara Game Reserve – Full day game drives Enjoy a full day game viewing with picnic lunch on the Mara River over-looking the Hippo Pools and the savannah. In addition to the game drive offerings you can also decide to take an optional hot air balloon ride (an extra US$420 per person); or visit a local Maasai village (an extra US$20 per person). Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. Maasai warriors are famously known as the proud nomadic tribe whose legendary prowess in battle and single-handed acts of bravery in fights with the wild animals are known across the world. A visit reveals 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. All meals and accommodation at Mara Sopa Lodge.

Day 8: Drop off at the airport Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure and doing last minute shopping.  Later transfered to the airport for your international departure flight. This marks the end of the safari full of unforgettable memories.