Safari overview
This 9 Days Kenya wildlife safari will lead you on a spectacular African safari adventure to 4 of Kenya best safari destinations in only 9 days. During this epic African safari odyssey, you will visit Lake Nakuru National park, Masai Mara National Reserve, Samburu Game reserve and L Naivasha. These conservation areas are filled with numerous wild mammals that range from Africa Savanna big five wild mammals which are the African lion, the Elephant, Cape Buffaloes, Rhinos and the Leopard. Some of the other wild mammals you won’t miss during this Kenyan tour include the Plain zebras, Masai Giraffes, Rothchild giraffes, the wildebeests. If you have a keen eye for birds, this safari will give you a chance to come face to face with over 600 bird species which call many of these parks their home. with the right timing you might be one of the luckiest persons in the world to witness -The wildebeest migration that happens from June to September or October between Serengeti national Park and Masai Mara reserve.
Safari highlights
Day 1: Arrival and pick up from the airport.
Day 2: Transfer to Samburu National Park and enjoy an afternoon game drive
Day 3: Full day Samburu
Day 4: Transfer to L Nakuru National Park and do an afternoon game drive
Day 5: Enjoy a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru after which you will cross to L Naivasha for an afternoon boat cruise in crescent island park
Day 6: Cross into Masai Mara and engage in an afternoon game drive
Day 7: Full day of exploring Masai Mara
Day 8: Second day of exploring the Masai Mara Plains
Day 9: Transfer to Nairobi where the safari ends
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Arrival meet and greet at Nairobi National Park and transfer to a hotel in Nairobi
You will be received at Jomo Kenyatta international airport Nairobi city upon your arrival by one of our expert safari guides who will usher into Magical Kenya. You will then be transferred to your Nairobi hotel where you will get to relax and unwind from the jetlag of your flight to this amazing country.
Accommodation: Tamarind Tree House
Meal Plan: Bed and breakfast
Day 2: Transfer to Samburu National Reserve and engage in an afternoon game drive
After having breakfast, you commence your journey to Samburu National reserve which lies about 340km or 6-7 hours drive away from Nairobi city. When you finally make it to Samburu, you will undertake a game drive here to see what this reserve has in store for you. Samburu National reserve is in the northern end of Kenya which is quite arid hence giving this reserve a very scenic appeal given its desert like environment. This reserve is home to quite a number of wild mammals with only the rhinos missing here out of Africans savanna big five. This reserve is also one of the few places in Kenya where you will have great encounters with smaller animals like the Greater and Lesser kudus. You will retire to your lodge in the evening for dinner and this will end the day.
Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Enjoy a full day of game drives in Samburu wilderness
The 3rd day of this safari will be dedicated to conversing Samburu in order to ensure that you maximise your chances of seeing all there is to see in this reserve.
Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park and engage in an afternoon game drive
Today, you will drive to L Nakuru National Park, this park is located 310km or 5-6 hours drive from Samburu. Upon your arrival here, you will engage in an afternoon game drive, A visit to this park ensures that you are primed to encounter wild mammals such as the both the black and white Rhinos, Cape Buffaloes, Hippos and Giraffes. If you are into birding, Lake Nakuru is a birders heaven as its home over 400 bird species and its famous for its high concentration of both Greater and Leser Flamingos. Other bird species to look out for while in Nakuru include Greater white Pelicans, Abyssinian thrush and the Bateleur. After your game drive, you will retire to your lodge and relax on your porch as you take in the sights and sounds of Lake Nakuru.
Accommodation: Flamingo Hill Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Enjoy a morning game drive in Nakuru and drive to L Naivasha for a boat cruise to Crescent island
You will wake up to the sweet melodies of Nakuru made by a symphony of animal calls and birds chirruping to the new day dawn. Enjoy a heavenly breakfast then check out of the lodge and embark on a morning game drive to discover more of the hidden wild treasures of Lake Nakuru National Park. After this game drive you transfer to Lake Naivasha and take a boat cruise to visit a hidden gem called Crescent island park. This visit to this island comes with encounters of numerous smaller wild mammals such as Impala, Burchells Zebras, Deffasa waterbucks, Grants Gazelles, white tailed Mongoose, Dirks Dik dik and many more. At the end your visit to the island you will return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Elsamere Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Transfer to Masai Mara Reserve for an afternoon game drive
This day kicks off with a transfer to Masai Mara. Masai Mara lies about 230km or 3-4 hours drive from Naivasha. Upon you arrival to Masai Mara, you will undertake an afternoon game drive which is meant to reveal to you the hidden wonders of the Mara plains.
Accommodation: Mara Sarova Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7: Unlimited game drives in Masai Mara for the whole day
Today you will have a chance to experience Masai Mara to the very best outcome given that you’re going to spend the entire day exploring this vast eco system filled with natural wonders. The day commences with a sumptuous breakfast that’s not only aimed at giving your taste buds a thrill of Magical Kenya’s food but also to feel you up so that you can have a wonderful game drive experience without worrying about being hungry. The guide will take you on a morning game drive adventure as you follow some of the game tracks that will ensure to maximize your chances of having an encounter with some of the big five dwellers such as the largest land mammal the African Elephants, the king of the jungle lions which you might spot patrolling their territories, the cape buffaloes that roam the grasslands of these Masai plains, the African Leopards that are famous for their stealth abilities that enable them to catch their prey with surprise. Beyond the big five you still have a chance to see numerous wild dwellers such as Wildebeests, Plain Zebras, and Masai Giraffes and many more. It is safe to note that Masai Mara has the highest concentration of predators more than anywhere else in Kenya. If you are a birding enthusiast, you’re in the right place because Masai Mara is home to over 500 bird species and this game drive will surely put in a prime position to see several of these birds which include the secretary birds, Sooty Chat, Usambiro barbets, Swahili Sparrow. After about 3-4 hours of endless exploration, you will return to your lodge to catch your breathe and also have lunch. After lunch you will go back out their and engage in a second game drive to further your chances of seeing more of your favourite wild game and birds. You will return to the lodge in the evening and settle in for dinner after which you can choose to enjoy watching the stars light up the skies if the skies are clear and also listen to the numerous calls made by the wild mammals that call this reserve home. After all this, you can retire to your bed and rest for the day.
Accommodation: Sarova Mara Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8: Have a second day of unlimited game drives in Mara
You will get to wake up to the amazing wild melodies of Masai Mara as you get to hear various animals sound their alarms and birds twitter to welcome the new day. You will have breakfast then go for a morning game drive to perhaps a different sector of Mara then an afternoon game drive is also available should you need it.
Accommodation: Sarova Mara Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9: Final day of this safari, you will transfer back to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta airport
This is your last day in Masai Mara and you will check out of your lodge and embark on a 270km or 4-5 hours drive back to Nairobi where your safari ends.
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