8- Day Safari

8-Day Samburu, Mount Kenya, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara

$2805-3740 USD

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Safari summary

A perfect safari for those who want exceptional game viewing and rich culture of the Samburu and Maasai people. Enjoy unforgettable landscapes, interact with the semi-nomadic Samburu tribe and learn about local Maasai traditions and culture. Its exciting to see the unique northern species that includes Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Beisa Oryx and Somali Ostrich. If you travel between July - end of September you have a chance to experience the great migration in the Masai Mara.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Kenya
	Parks	Lake Nakuru Masai Mara Mount Kenya Samburu

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Safari highlights

Night game drives

Itinerary

Day 1

Nairobi | Samburu

Day 1: Nairobi - Samburu Pick up from your Nairobi Hotel at 0700 Hours and depart by road driving north crossing the equator from the Southern to the Northern hemisphere to Samburu Game Reserve a semi arid region excellent for photographers. Arrive at the camp in time for lunch followed by some leisure hours for a siesta/swim before you depart at around 16:00hrs for an afternoon game viewing and return back to the camp before sunset. Samburu is a name of Masai origin ‘Samburr’ being a traditional leather bag for carrying honey and milk. The region is characterized by vast, open landscapes, dried riverbeds (depending on the season of the year) and red volcanic soil. Rock outcroppings contrast against the dense woodland vegetation along the banks of Ewaso Nyiro meaning ‘River of brown water’, the river that gives life to the reserve. Dinner and Overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge.

Day 2

Samburu

Day 2: Samburu full day These full day in the Samburu Game Reserve will be spend searching for the big five, the Samburu five and observing the vast unspoiled scenery during morning and afternoon game viewing drive, watching crocodiles bask on muddy riverbanks and velvet monkeys frolic in the late afternoon sun. In addition, you will have a chance to interact with the Samburu People to learn about their culture. These five particular animals are usually only found north of the equator – the long necked gerenuk, the reticulated giraffe which is characterized by its liver-colored geometric patches defined by narrow white lines, the Grevy’s zebra which is smaller than the common zebra and looks more like a horse, the beisa oryx with black horizontal stripe running across its lower flank and the Somali ostrich males which have blue-grey necks and thighs. Dinner and Overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge.

Day 3

Mount Kenya | Samburu

Day 3: Samburu - Mount Kenya After breakfast depart for Mount Kenya region. Arrive for lunch at Serena Mountain Lodge. Nestled in the foothills of Mount Kenya National Park, the lodge is famous for high perches and balconies, overlooking a salt lick and waterhole. Boasting a remarkable record of wildlife sightings from their floodlit waterhole's and salt licks, here we will enjoy the finest in high-altitude game viewing. Dinner and Overnight at Serena Mountain Lodge.

Day 4

Lake Nakuru | Mount Kenya

Day 4: Mount Kenya - Lake Nakuru After breakfast depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive for lunch at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge. Afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru. On the floor of the Great Rift Valley, surrounded by wooded and bushy grassland, lies the beautiful Lake Nakuru National Park. Visitors can enjoy the wide ecological diversity and varied habitats that range from Lake Nakuru itself to the surrounding escarpment and picturesque ridges. Lake Nakuru National Park is ideal for bird watching, hiking, picnic and game drives. Dinner and Overnight at Nakuru Sopa Lodge

Day 5

Lake Nakuru | Masai Mara

Day 5: Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara Breakfast at the hotel and then depart for Masai Mara. Arrive for lunch at Mara Sopa Lodge. 1600 hrs, depart for an afternoon game drive. Explore Masai Mara, Kenya's finest and most outstanding wildlife sanctuary where gentle rolling grassland ensures animals are never out of sight. The first sight of this Game Park is breathtaking. There is nowhere else on earth to compare with this wildlife marvel. The combination of a gentle climate, scenic splendor and untold numbers of wildlife makes the Masai Mara National Reserve Kenya's most popular inland destination. Dinner and Overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge.

Day 6

Masai Mara | Serengeti

Day 6: Full day Masai Mara After breakfast leave for a full day game drive with picnic lunch at mara river. Wherever you go in the vast Masai Mara you will see a frequent amount of wildlife such as Masai giraffe, baboons, warthogs, bat eared foxes, grey jackals, spotted hyena, topis, impala, hartebeests, wildebeest. Elephants, buffaloes, zebras and hippos are also found in great numbers. The ultimate action here is without doubt the annual wildebeest exodus, the Great Migration, in July and August when millions of these grass eaters move north from the Serengeti in search of lusher grass before turning south again in October to December. Dinner and Overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge.

Day 7

Masai Mara

Day 7: Full day Masai Mara Depart for a full day game drive at 0830 hrs. Enjoy about 6 hours of extensive game drives in the Mara. This full day safari game drive will enable you to discover other areas of the Masai Mara game reserve. Optional hot ballon safari can be organized. Dinner and Overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge.

Day 8

Masai Mara | Nairobi

Day 8: Masai Mara - Nairobi Depart for Nairobi after breakfast. Drop off at your hotel / residence in the afternoon. End of the tour with unforgettable memories!

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