Northern and Southern circuit

8 days—Samburu, Mt Kenya, Nakuru and Masai Mara

$3167-3810 USD

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Safari summary

This is the best of Kenya Safari starting and ending in Nairobi. You will be picked up from the hotel. The tour will be covering Samburu, Mt Kenya, Nakuru & the famous Maasai Mara, home to the Wildebeest Migration, the 7th Wonder of the World. It is home to Kenya’s Big 5: The Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Leopard, and Buffalo. You will be able to enjoy a first class game viewing experience here in the Masai Mara National Reserve & National parks.


About this tour

Tour type Custom, tailor-made, private
Main focus Game drives
Activity level Easy activity
Best months January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, December
Countries
Parks

Fine details

Safari highlights
  • Photography safari—with professional guide
  • Wildlife sanctuaries
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 Arrival Nairobi

Met on arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi by our representative and transferred to the Nairobi Serena Hotel. Beyond the bustle of Kenya’s most cosmopolitan metropolis, experience a haven of elegance and calm nestled among lush gardens at the edge of Nairobi’s Central Park. Overnight at the Nairobi Serena Hotel on bed and breakfast basis.

Nairobi Serena Hotel

Day 2 Nairobi to Samburu

Samburu

After breakfast drive north through rich farming areas and across the Equator to the semi-arid and rugged landscape of Samburu National Reserve. After lunch proceed on a late afternoon game-drive. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge/Luxurious Tented Camp set in the Kenyan semi-arid north with a private view over the wildlife-rich banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River.

Elephant Bedroom Camp

Day 3 Samburu

Samburu

Early morning and late afternoon game-drives enable you to see wildlife unique to this arid yet beautiful part of Kenya. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight at the Lodge/Camp.

Elephant Bedroom Camp

Day 4 Mt kenya

Mount Kenya

After breakfast drive to the slopes of Mount Kenya and check-in at your lodge. Your quest begins at 2,134 meters above sea level in the dense rainforest, draping the slopes of Mt Kenya. The panoramas surrounding the Lodge will delight you with their dramatic features. By day, cool, clear mountain air and sweeping views across the treetops beckon with opportunity for discovery and exploration. Spend the afternoon viewing game from the Mt Kenya National Park. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.

Mt Kenya Safari Club

Day 5 Lake Nakuru National Park

Lake Nakuru

After breakfast drive into the Great Rift Valley to the Soysambu Conservancy. Tucked among golden-barked acacia trees, Lake Elementaita Serena Camp is a truly magical setting for your next safari in Kenya. You’ll find our small, immaculately maintained safari camp on the shores of glittering Lake Elementaita in Kenya’s Soysambu Conservancy, just a 2hrs drive from Nairobi and a short distance from Lake Nakuru. Embark on a captivating afternoon game ride. Dinner and overnight at the Camp.

Lake Elementaita Serena Camp

Day 6 Nakuru to Masai MAra

Masai Mara

After an early breakfast drive to the world famous Masai Mara Game Reserve arriving at the lodge with lunch and a game-drive en route. Mara Serena Safari Lodge invites you to a world where dramatic sights and experiences are enhanced by gracious service and five-star amenities. Serena Lodge offers a setting matched by few other hotels in the world: perched high on a bush-cloaked hill with sweeping views of the savannah and the meandering of the Mara River. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.

Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Day 7 Full Day Masai Mara

Masai Mara

An early morning balloon safari over the Mara followed by a bubbly bush breakfast (optional extra @ USD 450) or take an early morning game-drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. Rest of the morning at leisure at the lodge. After lunch proceed on a late afternoon game-drive. Dinner and overnight at the Mara Serena Lodge.

Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Day 8 Masai Mara to Nairobi

After breakfast return to Nairobi (320 kms) and proceed with your chosen extension or return home. Suggested Optional Nairobi Excursions on return to Nairobi ex- Safari Lunch or Dinner at Carnivore Out of Africa Excursion

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