Wildlife and Cultural Tour

9 days safari to Samburu, Olpejeta, lake Nakuru and Masai Mara to experience a magical safari and the rich culture, excitement of the wild savannah.

$2400-2800 USD

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Safari summary

A truly unrivaled cultural adventure that offers so much more beyond that of your regular safari. Wildlife galore and breathtaking scenery is but one facet of this safari – this safari offers you the sights and sounds of a refreshing Africa which brings out the excitement and fascination that makes this continent come ALIVE!


About this tour

Tour type Custom, tailor-made, private
Main focus Game drives
Activity level Easy activity
Best months All months
Countries
Parks

Fine details

Safari highlights
  • Cultural visits—orphanages, markets, schools
  • Bushman | tribal visits
  • Wildlife sanctuaries
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

Nairobi - Aberdares park

Mount Kenya

Depart Nairobi and proceed north, to Aberdare. Arrive at the base hotel in readiness to be transferred to the tree hotel. Afternoon relaxing at the Ark tree lodge as you watch animals come quench their thirst. Aberdare National Park is a rich, mountain paradise of rainforest and waterfalls. Dinner and overnight at the Ark. {Meal Plan; Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner}

Ark tree lodge

Aberdares - Samburu

Samburu

After breakfast depart Aberdares and drive to Samburu. The drive time is approximately 4 Hours 40 minutes. Upon arrival at Samburu, have a game drive en route to Ashnil samburu camp for lunch. After lunch, relax until 4.00 p.m time for your evening game drive. At 6.00 p.m, return to the camp for dinner and overnight. Samburu is famous for the rare and unusual reticulated giraffe, long-necked gerenuk, Colobus monkey, beisa oryx, and Grevy’s zebra. {Meal Plan; Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner}

Ashnil samburu camp

Samburu full day

Samburu

Enjoy a full day at Samburu National Reserve with morning and afternoon game drives with an optional cultural visit to the Samburu Village at an extra US$ 20 per person later in the day. Samburu is home to a third of Kenya's giraffe species - the rare Reticulated Giraffe (only found in the Northern parks). This is also where you see the blue-legged Somali Ostrich, the long-necked Gerenuk Gazelles, and the straight-horned Beisa Oryx Antelope leopards, hippos, elephants, lions.

Ashnil Samburu Camp

Samburu - Olpejeta

Laikipia Plateau

After your breakfast depart to drive to Mt. Kenya’s Ol Pejeta conservancy. Here you will be able to see the chimpanzees, rare black rhinos plus a host of other animals. Lunch at the Serena Sweetwaters camp. After lunch, depart for a tour of the rhino and the chimpanzee sanctuaries, No other place in Kenya has the Chimpanzees and the rhino sanctuary is home to a strong 40 black rhinos and game drive. Dinner and overnight at the sweet waters camp. {Meal Plan; Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner}

Sweet waters Serena Camp

Olpejeta - Lake Nakuru

Depart for Lake Nakuru National Park after a brief game drive and breakfast, arriving in time for lunch at the camp as well as check-in. Afternoon game drive takes you to the lake to view Flamingos and pelicans. Also, spot White/Black Rhinos, Rothschild Giraffe, Waterbucks, and other kinds of African wildlife. The Lake Forest attracts a wide variety of birds. Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge. {Meal Plan; Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner}

Lake Nakuru Lodge

Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara

Masai Mara

Early morning breakfast then drive along the Great Rift Valley, passing by the extinct volcano of Mount Long’onot en route to Masai Mara Game Reserve to the camp/lodge for check-in as well for lunch. Afternoon game viewing in this fascinating wildlife paradise with a chance to view; giraffes, elephants, monkeys, leopards, lions, gazelles, and different bird species. Dinner and overnight at Royal Mara safari lodge. {Meal Plan; Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner}

Royol Mara safari lodge

Masai Mara full day

Masai Mara

Spend a whole day viewing wildlife in Masai Mara Game reserve. You will have the opportunity to arrange the order of game drives depending on the location of the wildebeest herds (July-October) as well as allowing time for game drives to see other wildlife. Around Mid August, the herds are normally scattered around the Mara Triangle Area and crossings at the mara River are quite common. {Meal Plan; Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner}

Royol Mara Safari Lodge

Masai Mara Full day

Masai Mara

After breakfast, we have a half-day game drive, with packed lunch provided. The reserve is well known for its black-manned lion, as well as its abundant resident wildlife, and it's one of the few places where it's possible to see the big five during a morning's game drive Optional activities; >Ballon safari @ $450 >Afternoon visit to Masai village to get a glimpse of the cultural lifestyle and if time permits visit children home @ $20. (Meal Plan; Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)

Royol Mara Safari Lodge

Masai Mara - Nairobi

Masai Mara

Have an early morning breakfast followed by a two-hour game drive. Depart Maasai Mara at around 9.30 a.m. and drive to Narok town for lunch. Lunch will be at the Seasons Hotel. After lunch, proceed to Nairobi with a brief stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint. Arrive in Nairobi at around 4.00 p.m. Dinner at carnivore restaurant and drop off at your city hotel or Jomo Kenyatta airport for your outbound flight. {Meal Plan; Breakfast and Lunch and Complimentary Carnivore Dinner}

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