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
	Countries	Kenya
	Parks	Lake Nakuru Masai Mara Samburu

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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