Samburu -Lake Naivasha-Lake Nakuru - Masai mara
From Nairobi / to Nairobi-Kenya
Explore the breath of Kenya on an 8- day/ 7 night tour of Samburu game reserve,Rift valley lakes Naivasha & Nakuru culminating with a visit to Masai Mara.
Easy paced park connecting drives and well staggered safari overnights make this a friendly family or seniors holiday safari.
Safari leaves from Nairobi and spends 2 days at the Samburu game reserve in the Northern arid frontier district
Tour progresses to Lake Naivasha to spend a night and enjoy a boat ride and nature walks.
Tour visits the Hell’s gate national park on a short hike and bicycle ride that brings you closer to Nature
Lake Nakuru national park and world famous bird haven is the next stop of the tour
Here you view flamingoes,pelicans and other bird species.
There shall be a guaranteed spotting of the endangered black and white Rhino.
The World famous Masai Mara game reserve is the last tour stop with 3 nights & days of wildlife viewing on rewarding game viewing drives in search of Big five.
Tour accommodation is in a selected economy,standard or luxury safari lodges & tented camps depending on your budget & safari style.
Transport is in pop up safari tour minivans
Option of a land cruiser 4 x 4 jeep is available at an extra cost.
SO THAT YOU MAY KNOW
- safari is flexible-you can extend safari tour by suggesting extra nights/days
- safari is flexible-you can suggest to include local domestic flights to cut on road journeys
- safari is flexible -you can customize tour by suggesting adjustments suitable to you
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DAILY DEPARTURE
Kenya explorer Safari highlights
- Samburu game reserve. 2 days
- Mount Kenya & Equator views ( highest mountain in Kenya).
- Lake Naivasha (fresh water rift valley lake)
- Bird spotting boat ride & Hell’s gate visit (the lake Naivasha)
- Lake Nakuru National park:
- The Great Rift Valley escarpment.
- Thousands of flamingoes, pelicans and other bird species.
- Rhino sanctuary visit at the lake Nakuru.
- Masai-Mara game reserve
- Game and scenery viewing and the Masai tribesmen.
- Option of Masai village visit –arrange with your driver guide)
- Option of hot air balloon ride at Masai Mara
SAFARI ITINERARY
Day 1: Nairobi- Samburu: (320 km:6 hrs drive)
0730hrs: Pick up from a Nairobi hotel or Nairobi airport
Proceed to the Samburu game reserve
The scenic drive to Samburu is via the central highlands of Kenya with stops at a large local market and the Equator crossing
Enjoy an afternoon game viewing drive in this semi -arid wildlife reserve.
Overnight at your Samburu safari lodge or tented camp.
What you may see at Samburu game reserve ......
Elephants, Zebra,Bufallo,Warthogs, Antelopes,Oryx,reticulated giraffe,Grevy’s Zebra,Somali ostrich etc
Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Samburu game reserve -full day
Spend entire day at the Samburu game reserve with extended game viewing drives to Shaba and buffalo springs reserves
More game in this scenic and arid reserve is concentrated along the banks of the Ewaso ngiro river.
Elephants, Giraffe, Zebra, Lion, Cheetah, Buffalo, Oryx and other animal species may be seen.
Overnight at your Samburu luxury lodge or camp.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 3: Samburu- Lake Naivasha - (340 km: 5-6 hrs)
Early morning game and scenery viewing drive as you exit the Samburu
Proceed to Lake Naivasha at the floors of the Great Rift Valley.
There shall be a stop to view the Thompson falls at Nyahururu
Afternoon boat ride at the Lake Naivasha where you view exotic birdlife and hippos amid the serenity of this freshwater rift valley lake.
Overnight at a Lake Naivasha resort / tented camp.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
What you may do at Lake Naivasha .......
Boat ride, bird watching,nature walks,visit to hells gate
Day 4: Lake Naivasha Lake Nakuru: (80km:1 hr)
The day starts with a nature cum bird walk in naturally scenic settings at the shores of Lake Naivasha.
Take a bike and cycle to the nearby Hells gate national park where you explore on foot this canyon as you spot small game.
Later a short 1 hour drive takes us to the lake Nakuru national park.
Birdlife abounds with flamingoes seen in their thousands together with pelicans and other bird species.
The lake is host to the black and white rhino species, warthogs, lions, zebras, giraffe and many more.
Overnight at a lake Nakuru safari lodge / tented camp.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
What you may see at Lake Nakuru Nationa Park ..........
Flamingo , Makalia water falls, Unique vegetation, Lion . White rhino, Black Rhino, Giraffe, about 450 species of terrestial birds,waterbuck.
Day 5: Lake Nakuru- Masai mara: (285 km:5.5 hrs.)
An early bird and game viewing drive as you exit the lake Nakuru national park.
Proceed to the Masai mara game reserve.
Arrive Masai Mara and proceed on an afternoon game viewing drive.
Overnight at a Masai Mara safari lodge or tented camp.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 6: Full day -Masai mara
Today shall be a game viewing extravaganza!
Masai Mara Game reserve remains the most exciting wildlife eco-system in the Natural world.
It is host to the highest and most varied concentration of wild animals than any other wildlife park in the region.
The scenic appeal of the tree studded savannah plains, the moderate climate and diversity of wild game species makes it a one stop shop for game viewing activities.
We shall traverse the Masai Mara reserve on a full day of unlimited game viewing encountering the big five and more of the lesser game.
Picnic lunch shall be by the Mara river as we watch hippos & crocodiles or maybe the great migration (July – October)
Overnight shall be at a Masai Mara safari lodge/ Tented camp
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 7:Masai mara game reserve
Extra day shall be spent at the Masai mara with game viewing drives.
Overnight at your Masai mara safari lodge / tented camp.
Meal plan.Breakfast,lunch,dinner.
Day 8: Masai Mara - Nairobi: (265km:5hrs)
Early pre-breakfast game viewing drive.
Depart Masai Mara with an exit game viewing drive.
Proceed to Nairobi to arrive in the late afternoon.
Drop off at a Nairobi hotel / Nairobi airport
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch.
Chose economy,standard or luxury accommodation option depending on safari budget / style
Luxury lodge / tented camp accommodation
Samburu Game reserve:
Ashnil Samburu, Samburu lodge, Samburu Simba Lodge, Sarova shaba
Lake Naivasha: Lake Naivasha sopa , Lake Naivasha country club
Lake Nakuru National park: Sarova Lion hill, Lake Nakuru sopa lodge, Flamingo camp
Masai Mara: Mara simba lodge , Mara sarova camp, Mara serena, Ashnil Mara, Keekorok lodge
Standard lodge / tented camp accommodation
Samburu game reserve: Samburu Sopa lodge
Lake Naivasha: Naivasha Sopa Lodge, Elsamere Lodge
Lake Nakuru National Park: Lake Nakuru Lodge
Masai Mara game reserve : Mara sopa Lodge, Mara Leisure camp , AA lodge/camp,
Economy lodge / tented camp accommodation :
Samburu: Sentrim Samburu camp
Lake Naivasha: Naivasha Kongoni Lodge
Lake Nakuru National park: Lake Nakuru lodge
Masai Mara: Elangata Olerai Camp, Olmoran tented camp, Sentrim Mara camp
Safari price is per person sharing in open top safari minivan and in a double/twin room.
| High season: Nov -March | Economy | Standard | Luxury |
| 2 persons in private safari: per person: | $ 1700 | $ 1930 | $ 2190 |
| 4 persons in private safari: per person: | $ 1420 | $ 1600 | $ 1870 |
| 6 persons in private safari: per person: | $ 1310 | $ 1500 | $ 1760 |
| Single room extra | $ 315 | $ 420 | $ 490 |
| X-mas / New year extra : 21st Dec -3rd Jan: per person per day | $ 35 | $ 45 | $ 75 |
| Children below 3 years: | Free | ||
| Children between 3-11 years 75% of adult rate: | |||
| Children between 12-18 years 90% of adult rate: |
| Peak season: July -Oct | Economy | Standard | Luxury |
| 2 persons in private safari : per person: | $ 1820 | $ 2040 | $ 2700 |
| 4 persons in private safari: per person: | $ 1500 | $ 1720 | $ 2370 |
| 6 persons in private safari: per person: | $ 1390 | $ 1610 | $ 2260 |
| Single room extra | $ 490 | $ 490 | $ 770 |
| Children below 3 years: | Free | ||
| Children between 3-11 years 75% of adult rate: | |||
| Children between 12-18 years 90% of adult rate: |
| Low season: April -June | Economy | Standard | Luxury |
| 2 persons in private safari: per person: | $ 1620 | $ 1750 | $ 1840 |
| 4 persons in private safari: per person: | $ 1300 | $ 1410 | $ 1520 |
| 6 persons in private safari: per person: | $ 1200 | $ 1310 | $ 1410 |
| Children below 3 years: | Free | ||
| Children between 3-11 years 75% of adult rate: | |||
| Children between 12-18 years 90% of adult rate: |
| 4 x4 Land Cruiser Jeep extra: |
 2 persons in private tour. per person: $ 240 |
| 4 persons in private tour. per person: $ 120 |
| 6 persons in private tour. per person: $ 80 |
| Safari price includes: | ||
| Courtesy Nairobi airport-hotel pick up/drop off transfers |
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| Transport in a customized pop up top Toyota safari mini-van. |
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| Services of an experienced English/ other language speaking driver/ guide. |
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| Stay at economy, standard or luxury lodges / tented camps ( please choose ) |
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| Game viewing drives |
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| Park entrance fees. |
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| All meals on safari. |
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| Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle. |
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| The flying doctors medical, emergency and rescue cover. |
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| Pick up/ drop off at Nairobi airport/ Nairobi hotel or residence. |
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| Boat ride at Lake Naivasha. |
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| Government taxes and local levies |
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| Not Included in the safari price | ||
| Other bottled drinks. |
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| Items and services of a personal nature. |
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| Packing items on safari. |
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| Tips or gratuities |
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