6 days private safari
6 days—Samburu national reserve, Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara national reserve
$4330-4400 USD
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Safari summary
Experience the East African Safari of a lifetime on a budget - travelling by 4x4 vehicle and staying in comfortable and scenically located lodges on a full board basis.
The safari starts from Nairobi as you head to the first destination at Samburu National Reserve in northern Kenya and on to Lake Nakuru National Park in central Kenya. End off with 4x4 game drives in what is arguably the finest wildlife viewing destination in Africa - Masai Mara National Reserve.
About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | Game drives | |
Activity level | Easy activity | |
Best months | June, July, August, September | |
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Parks |
Fine details
Safari highlights
- Bird watching—with professional guide
- Cultural visits—orphanages, markets, schools
- Photography safari—with professional guide
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- All drinks
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
DAY 1: NAIROBI - SAMBURU
Samburu
Depart Nairobi in the morning, and drive south along the Central Kenya Highlands arriving at the Lodge in time for lunch. Freshen up relaxing before setting off for an evening game drive, your first taste of wildlife encounter. Get a chance to see different species of animals for example Beisa Oryx, Somali Ostriches, Gerenuk, Gravy Zebra and Reticulated giraffe. Samburu National Reserve is also the home of Kamunyak, a lioness famous for adopting Oryx calves. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Samburu Simba Lodge
DAY 2: SAMBURU FULL DAY
Samburu
After the breakfast at the lodge, proceed for a full day game drive exploring an exciting and spectacular terrains. You will be able to see various species of animals such as cheetahs, lions, leopards, impalas, buffalo, hippos, and Dik-diks, as well as the native gerenuk, Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe. These animals are usually guaranteed to be seen during dry seasons since they converge at Ewaso Nyiro River, the main source of water during dry season. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Samburu Simba Lodge
DAY 3: SAMBURU - LAKE NAKURU
Lake Nakuru | Samburu
Enjoy your breakfast at the lodge then off for an early morning game drive at the reserve as you head to Nakuru town (approximately 4-5 hours). You will have a stopover on the way for lunch then proceed with the journey as you enjoy the scenery along the way. Arrive in the evening and check in a lodge, then proceed for an evening game drive in Lake Nakuru National park. Later return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Lake Nakuru Lodge
DAY 4:LAKE NAKURU - MAASAI MARA
Lake Nakuru | Masai Mara
After the breakfast at the lodge, proceed for a morning game drive and later travel approximately 3-4 hours to Maasai Mara National Reserve with a stopover on the way for lunch. Proceed to the reserve and arrive later in the evening to the lodge for check in process. Take some time to relax, freshen up and then head out for an evening game drive. Later, return to lodge for dinner and overnight.
Mara Simba Lodge
DAY 5: MAASAI MARA FULL DAY
Masai Mara
After breakfast depart with a picnic lunch for a full day game, viewing the great predators and explore the parks amazingly high concentration of wild animals. Drive to Hippopotamus Pool for your lunch as you see a number of hippos and crocodiles. During the stay we also have an optional opportunity to visit a village of the Masai people to witness their lifestyle, interact with them and share with them as well as tasting their foods. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Mara Simba Lodge
DAY 6: MASAI MARA-NAIROBI
Masai Mara
The guide will pick you at the lodge after your breakfast then proceed to the reserve for a morning game drive where you might be lucky to see a number of species of animals you might have missed in the previous game. Later, travel back to Nairobi with a stopover on the way for lunch, arriving in the evening where you will be drop off at your hotel or at the airport to catch you flight.
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