Itinerary

1. Day 1: Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve

   • Depart to Nairobi, heading north past pineapple and banana plantations and the Tana River to the fertile Mt Kenya region. Pass tea and coffee farms, citrus orchards and many regional towns bustling with day-to-day activity. Stop on the route for photos at the equator.

   • Arrive at Ashnil lodge in time for lunch.

   • After check-in and lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive in Samburu National Reserve.

   • See some of the big five, but also other species which are not present in Kenya’s southern parks, including the oryx, gerenuk, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe and Grevy’s zebra. Birdlife is also abundant here, with different species of eagles, pygmy falcons, sandgrouse and large flocks of crazy guinea fowl. Be prepared for hot temperatures, as they regularly reach 40 centigrade in the day, even if it rains.

2. Day 2: Samburu National Reserve

   • Depart on an early game drive to try to spot the early risers in the park before returning for breakfast.

   • After breakfast, relax at your accommodation or undertake a full day game drive in Shaba or Buffalo Springs.

   Return to accommodation for meals and overnight.

   Meals included are breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

3. Day 3: Samburu National Reserve to Lake Nakuru National Park

   • Rise early for a game drive.

   • Then return for breakfast and check out.

   • Depart for Nakuru, stopping for a picnic.

   • Have lunch en-route.

   • On the way, stop for views of the beautiful Thomson Falls.

   • Lake Nakuru is famous for the thousands of flamingo that seasonally inhabit the shores of the lake. The park has been a successful habitat for introducing endangered species, including black rhino, white rhino, Rothchild giraffe and the elusive leopard, all of which are frequently seen on game drives. You can spot these along with buffalo, lion, zebra, waterbuck, gazelle, impala, hyrax and hippo.

   Arrive late afternoon in Lake Nakuru Lodge for dinner and overnight.

4. Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha

   • After breakfast, depart for a morning exploring Lake Nakuru National Park before departing for Lake Naivasha.

   • Arrive at Simba Lodge in time for lunch. Have the pleasure of the company of a family of black and white colobus monkeys, as well as a variety of birds who also have a sweet tooth.

   • After lunch, enjoy an hour-long boat ride on Lake Naivasha (or Lake Olodian), where you can spot hippos as well as a variety of birds common to this area.

   Proceed to accommodation for dinner and overnight.

5. Day 5: Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara National Reserve

   • After breakfast, depart Lake Naivasha for the Masai Mara. Head around the lake, and then turn west along the floor of the Great Rift Valley. 

   • After a stop in the Maasai town of Narok for fuel, supplies, and snacks, proceed to the Masai Mara game reserve.

   • Arrive at Sentrim Lodge in time for lunch.

   • Enjoy an afternoon game drive before returning to accommodation for dinner and overnight.

6. Day 6: Masai Mara

   • Enjoy a full day game viewing with picnic lunch on the Mara River over-looking the Hippo Pools and the savannah. One of Kenya’s premier reserves, the Masai Mara is an extension of the Serengeti and world famous for the spectacular migration of thousands of wildebeest and zebra during the months of July to October. The Mara is also rich in the resident game with over 95 species recorded including the ‘Big Five’ - elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, and rhino - as well as giraffe, cheetah, hyena and numerous species of antelope. The Reserve is also rich in birdlife with over 480 species.

   Return to accommodation for dinner and overnight.

7. Day 7: Masai Mara to Nairobi

   • Wake for breakfast and enjoy the morning game drive.

   • Mid-morning, depart for Nairobi stopping for lunch en route.

   • Arrive in Nairobi around 5:00 pm.