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10 days Samburu Ol-Pejeta conservancy Mt Kenya lake Nakuru Masai Mara Diani Beach Safari

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Safari summary

If you want to experience all of Kenya's top destinations—while also getting the chance to lay back and relax—this exciting 12-day itinerary is for you. You will start the trip in the bustling capital Nairobi before departing for Samburu Reserve, Olpajeta Conservancy, Mount Kenya, Lake Nakuru National Park, Masai Mara Park and you will conclude the trip with three nights at Diani Beach. During this tour, you will discover Kenya's majestic landscapes, see the big five, spot diverse bird species, visit chimpanzees, watch an animal migration at Masai Mara, swim in turquoise blue water, and more.

About this tour

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

Fine details

Safari highlights

Beaches
Bird watching—with professional guide
Photography safari—with professional guide

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
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
Visas

Itinerary

Arrival Nairobi

After your arrival in Nairobi, the tour guide will drive you to your hotel. At the hotel, you can relax and recover from any jet lag you may have and also have a tour briefing or you can start exploring the bustling city. Overnight, Bed and Breakfast at Eka Hotel.

67 airport Hotel

Nairobi to Samburu reserve

Samburu

After breakfast, you will travel north from Nairobi through magnificent central highlands towards Samburu Reserve. The drive up to the northwest of Kenya includes a stop at the equator closing line. At the equator, you can experiment with water and the different ways it moves in the two separate hemispheres. In the afternoon, you will arrive in time for a game drive to your hotel in Samburu Reserve.

Samburu simba lodge

Samburu reserve full day

Samburu

You will have a full day to explore the famous Samburu Reserve and all the wildlife it has to offer. Samburu offers a sublime birding experience with coveted endemic and arid specialists such as the Somali ostrich, guineafowl, Hunter’s Sunbird, and William’s Lark as well as a cast of fascinating creatures such as gerenuk, reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Beisa oryx, striped hyena, and much more. you will have a packed lunch and drinking water from the hotel.

Samburu simba lodge

Samburu to Ol pejeta conservancy

Mount Kenya

After breakfast, you will depart for Ol-pejeta Conservancy which is on the equator between the foothills of the Aberdares and Mount Kenya. You should arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive where you can spot chimpanzees, some of the last remaining northern white rhinos, and the big five. The Conservancy, which is 140 square miles, is a non-profit wildlife conservancy works to conserve wildlife, provide a sanctuary for great apes

Comfort Gardens hotel

Ol Pejeta to Mt Kenya

Mount Kenya

This morning you will depart for Mount Kenya. The forests surrounding this famous mountain offer great birding experiences. Some notable species living in these forests include the Lesser Kestrel, Jackson’s Widowbird, Abbots Starling, Jackson’s Francolin, Hunter’s Cisticola, the Crowned Eagle, African Grass Owl, the Cape Eagle Owl, and many more species. You will arrive in the late afternoon. After settling in, you can explore the nearby forests and go bird watching on foot

Overnight at the Bantu Lodge

Drive to Lake Nakuru

Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, you will depart the hotel for Nakuru arriving at the hotel in Nakuru in time for lunch. This remarkable park is internationally known for its animal sanctuary which includes both black and white rhino species. While exploring the park you will also discover many different bird species including the spectacular pink greater and lesser flamingoes. The park is also home to large flocks of pelicans, waterbuck, leopards, and the endangered Rothschild giraffe.

Lake Nakuru Lodge

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara park

Masai Mara

After breakfast, you will depart for Masai Mara Park . This world-famous wildlife reserve is teeming with wildlife and birds. You will arrive at Masai Mara Park in the late afternoon. Every year, over a million animals including wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle migrate from the Serengeti across the Mara River and into Kenya in search of fresh feeding grounds. During this crossing, hundreds of animals are swept away by the Mara River while others are killed by African Crocodiles

Mara Chui Lodge

Masai Mara full day

Masai Mara

You will have the day to explore this spectacular park. You will also be able to pay close attention to the migrating animals and spotting the big five. Because of the thriving wildlife activity, a second day in the park gives you the chance to witness the natural behavior of the park's wildlife. This can include a lion killing, a cheetah chase or the serene activities of elephants grazing and birds building nests. You have OPTIONAL activities like the Ballon ride and the Village visit

Mara chui lodge

Masai Mara to Diani beach

You will depart from Masai Mara in the morning to catch your local flight to Mombasa. The flight to the Kenyan coast, which departs from the park, offers spectacular views of Masai Mara and Serengeti Park from the air. After arriving in the picturesque Mombasa, known as Kenya's white and blue city, you will have the chance to relax as you enjoy an African beach experience. Overnight at Pinewood Diani Beach Resort & Spa deluxe room. Half Board ( HB)

Pinewood Diani Beach Resort & Spa

Diani

Spend the whole day to discover Diani Beach, at your own pace. There are a host of water-related activities to choose between as well as plenty of restaurants to try and sights to see. Otherwise, you can enjoy a quiet day suntanning or dipping into the clear turquoise water.

Pinewood Diani Beach Resort & Spa

Diani

Pinewood Diani Beach Resort & Spa

Diani to Nairobi

When it's time to depart, you will catch a domestic flight back to Nairobi before getting onto your international flight. Depending on your departure details, you may have the chance to soak in some sun on the beach in Diani before heading for a flight home via Nairobi.

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