Detailed Safari Itinerary of the 6 Days Kenya Safari in Samburu National Reserve / Lake Nakuru National Park & Maasai Mara Game Reserve

Day 1: Depart from Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve

Transfer from Nairobi at 0630hrs to Samburu National Reserve.  (a home to the endangered wildlife such as Grevy Zebra, Gerenuk Antelope, Reticulated Giraffe, Oryx and many other wildlife). Enjoy a leisurely as pass pineapple plantations and fertile farmlands.  Arriving in the afternoon for lunch at the lodge, leisure and relaxation.  Undertake an evening game drive at 1600hrs in search of wildlife.

Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge / Sarova Shaba Lodge

Day 2: A full day game drive in Samburu National Park

Do a game drive early in the morning at 0630hrs in search for wildlife. Return for breakfast, leisure and afternoon relaxation by the pool side at the lodge.  Do another evening game drive at 0600hrs in search for wildlife.

Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge / Sarova Shaba Lodge

Day 3: Depart from Samburu National Reserve to Lake Nakuru National Park, a stopover at the Thompson Falls en route & evening game drive

After an early morning breakfast, transfer at 0700hrs to Lake Nakuru National Park.  (A fresh water lake famous for lodging over 2 million flamingos and many other bird species of over 450 species that are recorded in the park, keeping in mind the sanctuary to The Black Rhino and White Rhino which the park hosts). A leisurely drive will have a short stop to visit the breathtaking Thompson Falls.  Arriving in time for lunch at your lodge, enjoy the afternoon leisure and relaxation. Undertake an evening game drive at 1600hrs in search for wildlife.

Accommodation: Flamingo Hill Tented Camp / Sarova Lion Hill Lodge

Day 4: Transfer to Maasai Mara National Reserve & and undertake a game drive in the afternoon.

Transfer in the morning at 0700hrs to Maasai Mara Game Reserve-feature beautiful savannah with rolling hills, riverine forests meandering rivers and forests that are filled with different herds of animals and birdlife. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the African big five. The leisurely drive will reward you with the impressive views en route, arriving at the lodge at lunch time and enjoy a relaxation moment at the pool swimming. Enjoys an evening game drive starting at 1600hrs in search for wildlife.

Accommodation: Mara Leisure Camp / Mara Sarova Tented Camp

Day 5: A full day game drive in Maasai Mara National Reserve.

Undertake a rewarding early morning game drive starting at 0630hrs in search for wildlife.  Return for breakfast at the lodge and afternoon leisure. Do an evening game drive at 1600hrs in search for wildlife.

Accommodation: Mara Leisure Camp / Mara Sarova Tented Camp

Day 6: Undertake a morning game drive in Maasai Mara National Park & return back to Nairobi.

Search for wildlife in the early morning game drive at 0630hrs to take chances of viewing animals you might have missed in the previous game drives. Return for breakfast and checkout of the lodge at 1000hrs. transfer back to Nairobi with a leisurely drive offering a stopover en route at the Viewpoint to appreciate the views of The Great Rift Valley. Arriving Nairobi in the afternoon.

General Safari Inclusions

• Gorilla Permit (for gorilla trekking safaris)
• Chimpanzee Permit (for chimpanzee trekking safaris)
• Full Board Accommodation on Safari
• Transportation in either 4X4 Safari Van or 4X4 Safari Land Cruiser all with Pop up roof & AC
• Fuel
• Professional English Speaking driver guide. Any other foreign language speaking guide can be arranged on request.
• Entrance fees to the tourist sites including Protected areas mentioned
• Activity fees of the tourist activities mentioned
• Bottled water while on safari
• Border crossing fees (for cross border safaris)

General Safari Exclusions

• General tips for the driver guide, site guides and service staff at the lodges
• Laundry Services
• Other Beverages / drinks of personal nature like Alcohol
• International Flights (Arranged on request)
• Domestic Flights (Arranged on request)
• Visas
• Optional Activity fees
• Other extras not mentioned in the Itinerary
• Airport Transfer (Arranged on request)
• Accommodation in Kampala or Kigali unless it is part of the Itinerary (Arranged on request)