8-Days Private Kenya Safari Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
NAIROBI
1 stop
1
Nairobi
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met by an company representative and transferred by private vehicle to Safari Park Hotel. The remainder of your day is at leisure relaxing in a celebration of sophistication and a rich fusion of design influences from Ethiopia, the Maghreb, West Africa and East Africa. The warmth of a friendly smile, a superlative eye for detail and gracious service envelop you from the moment you arrive. While the Nairobi skyline glitters just beyond your windows and the Central Business District is just a stroll away, you’ll feel worlds removed from urban distractions in this peaceful setting.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
NAIROBI
1 stop
2
Karen Blixen Museum
Morning after breakfast, you will visit the Karen Blixen Museum. Learn about the Danish author Karen. As you close the day, opt to pass by Kazuri Beads for souvenir shopping before returning back to your city hotel for dinner and an overnight stay as you prepare for your bush safari.
12 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE
1 stop
3
After a delicious breakfast, we check out, and we travel north of Kenya to Samburu. Upon arrival in Samburu, you'll be immersed in the local Samburu community and experience their traditional way of life. Your guide will provide context as you tour a nearby village compound, learning about their semi-nomadic pastoralist customs, like spinning dung into crafts. You may also have the opportunity to interact with Samburu women and learn about their beautiful copper jewelry crafting. Drive into the park, arriving in time for lunch. Later this afternoon, set out on a game drive in search of the rare wildlife only found north of the equator. The enchanting Samburu National Reserve provides excellent year-round game viewing, including a chance to encounter the ‘Samburu five’: reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, gerenuk, Somali ostrich, & Grevy’s zebra. Stop for sundowners to observe the sun setting over the African plains. Return back to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE
1 stop
4
As dawn paints the sky in golden hues, begin your day with an early morning game drive. The cool, crisp air and soft light create the perfect conditions to spot elephants, lions, leopards, and cheetahs roaming the grasslands and acacia woodlands of the Samburu Reserve. Mid-morning, head to the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary in the Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy, nestled in the remote Mathews Range. Reteti is Kenya’s first community-owned elephant sanctuary, rehabilitating orphaned and abandoned elephant calves. Learn about their remarkable efforts to return these calves, along with other wildlife, back to the wild when they are ready. After this inspiring visit, return to the camp for lunch and some relaxation. In the late afternoon, at around 3:45 PM, head out for another thrilling game drive as the Samburu Reserve comes alive again. Watch as predators stir from their daytime rest and herbivores graze peacefully. Return to camp around 6:45 PM to enjoy a delightful dinner.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK
1 stop
5
Lake Nakuru National Park
Start your day with a delicious breakfast, fueling up for the exciting journey ahead to Lake Nakuru National Park, nestled in the picturesque Great Rift Valley. Known for its rich biodiversity and stunning landscapes. Upon arrival at the park, have an en route game drive to explore the diverse array of wildlife Lake Nakuru is famous for. This park is a sanctuary for rhinos and leopards, and you'll be on the lookout for these majestic animals along with many others. The vibrant flamingos often seen lining the shores of the lake provide a splash of color to the verdant backdrop. Check into your lodge, have lunch, and take a short rest as you prepare for your afternoon game drive. Head out for your afternoon game drive, and midway through your drive, stop over at the baboon cliff. This spot offers panoramic views of the lake and its surroundings. Continue your game drive, searching for elusive leopards and the endangered rhinos that make this park one of the most cherished in Kenya.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
1 stop
6
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Begin your day with an early departure as you journey through the captivating scenery of the Great Rift Valley, heading towards the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve. The Masai Mara is a sanctuary for the Big Five: lions, elephants, leopards, buffalos, and rhinos, making it a pinnacle of wildlife viewing. As you drive to the reserve, take in your first breathtaking views of the vast savanna that defines the Masai Mara, an endless expanse of rolling grasslands dotted with acacia trees and teeming with wildlife. Upon arrival at your camp check in and enjoy a delicious lunch, preparing you for the adventures ahead. In the afternoon, set out on your first game drive in the Mara. The game run is an exhilarating introduction to the reserve's diverse ecosystem and abundant wildlife. Keep your camera ready and your eyes peeled for the reserve’s elusive predators including cheetahs and lions as well as the vibrant array of other wildlife that makes the Mara a spectacular destination.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
1 stop
7
Maasai Mara National Reserve
After an early morning breakfast, we continue our quest for magnificent predators and their young during extensive game drives. Be prepared to encounter vast herds of grazing animals and perhaps even the elusive cheetah and leopard nestled within the acacia boughs. This enormous reserve is actually part of the vast Serengeti plains, famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest migration. Take your first glimpses of the vast savanna on your way to the camp. Stop over for a scenic picnic lunch in the African bush, experiencing the spirit of the African. Under the vast African sky, encounter the unparalleled biodiversity of the Mara. From the thundering hooves of the great wildebeest migration to the solitary stride of the proud lion, the Masai Mara promises a wildlife spectacle like no other. As the sun sets, painting the African sky with hues of orange and red, return to your camp for a sumptuous dinner. Relax under the starlit sky, reminiscing about the day.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
END OF SAFARI
1 stop
8
Nairobi
Enjoy an early breakfast at the camp, checkout and conduct a game drive en-route with an optional opportunity to visit a village of the Maasai people to witness the singing and dancing that is part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience. Souvenir shopping and a scenic stop at the edge of the Great Rift Valley before arriving Nairobi between 3 and 4 PM. Opt for a Day room and dinner at the Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport at extra cost. Depending on the timing of your flight. We will transfer you to the airport for your international flight back home. You can also opt for this activities at an additional cost before transferring you to the airport. Some of the extra activities you can engage in at an additional cost include: National Museum National Archives Exotic game meat at the Carnivore restaurant (Vegetarian menu available) High Tea at Fairmont or other Bomas of Kenya Limuru Coffee Farm Nairobi City Tour
12 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

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