Itinerary

1. Day 1: Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve Safari

   • Begin your Kenya safari with a scenic drive from Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve, passing by the majestic Mount Kenya and rugged northern landscapes.
   • Arrive at Samburu Sopa Lodge located along the Ewaso Nyiro River and enjoy lunch before an afternoon game drive.
   • Spot Samburu’s famous “Special Five”: Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, gerenuk, and Beisa oryx.
   • Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay in deluxe accommodation.

2. Day 2: Full-Day Wildlife Safari in Samburu

   • Start with an early morning game drive to observe elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, and diverse birdlife.
   • Return to the lodge for a relaxed morning and lunch by the riverside.
   • Enjoy an afternoon game drive across Samburu’s contrasting terrains, witnessing a breathtaking sunset over the savannah.

   Dinner and overnight stay at Samburu Sopa Lodge.

3. Day 3: Samburu to Ol Pejeta Conservancy with Maasai Village Visit

   • After breakfast, visit a traditional Maasai village to experience their dances, crafts, and customs.
   • Continue to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Kenya’s renowned black rhino sanctuary.
   • Check into Serena Sweetwaters Tented Camp and enjoy lunch with views of Mount Kenya.
   • In the afternoon, embark on a game drive to spot rhinos, visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, and meet Baraka, the blind rhino.

   Dinner and overnight stay at Serena Sweetwaters Camp.

4. Day 4: Morning Game Drive in Ol Pejeta – Lake Naivasha with Boat Ride and Crater Lake Camp

   • Begin with an early morning game drive at Ol Pejeta, observing wildlife in the cool dawn hours.
   • Depart for Lake Naivasha, admiring sweeping Rift Valley views along the way.
   • Stop for lunch before a scenic boat ride to see hippos, fish eagles, and waterbirds.
   • Arrive at Crater Lake Camp for relaxation followed by a guided walking safari around the volcanic Crater Lake Sanctuary.

   Dinner and overnight at Crater Lake Camp.

5. Day 5: Naivasha to Hell’s Gate National Park and Maasai Mara

   • After breakfast, explore Hell’s Gate National Park on a walking or cycling safari among dramatic cliffs and geothermal landscapes.
   • Continue to Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s iconic wildlife destination.
   • Arrive at AA Lodge Mara or Jambo Mara Camp and enjoy lunch before settling in.

   Dinner under the stars and overnight stay in comfortable safari accommodation.

6. Day 6: Full-Day Big Five Safari in Maasai Mara National Reserve

   • Enjoy a full-day game drive in Maasai Mara, famous for the Big Five and the Great Migration (July to October).
   • Spot lions, elephants, cheetahs, leopards, and rhinos across the vast plains.
   • Enjoy a picnic lunch beside the Mara River surrounded by wildlife.
   • Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

7. Day 7: Maasai Mara to Nairobi – Safari Conclusion

   • After breakfast, depart from Maasai Mara with a packed lunch for the drive back to Nairobi.
   • Arrive by afternoon for onward travel or optional city exploration.
   • Reflect on the unforgettable memories of Kenya’s wildlife, culture, and landscapes.