Item Code: 320-25621

10 days

Duration

Samburu

Location

Masai Mara

Location

Nakuru/Naivasha

Location

5 National parks, Samburu, Nakuru, Naivasha, Hell’s Gate & Maasai Mara.

This Kenya destination discovery family Safari Tour is a 10-day private guided road circuit starting from Nairobi. This trip will take you through three different regions of Kenya, from Nairobi to Samburu, on the Northern  side of the Equator, then to the Great Rift Valley  to lake Nakuru and finally to the renowned savannah of Masai Mara.  During your safari, you will stay in luxury travel tented lodges/ camps with excellent wildlife viewing settings. You will be wowed by the scenery and the abundance of wildlife, as you visit several different Kenya national parks. Depending on your international flights in and out of Kenya, you can add days at both ends of the trip to fit well with the schedule and activities. The program can be easily transformed into a fly-in safari too -Some parts of the journey can be done by flight, such as Samburu to Masai Mara and Masai Mara to Nairobi.

Upon arrival at J.K.I.A NBO Airport, you will be met and transferred to a city hotel. Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya is East Africa’s most cosmopolitan city. It serves as an excellent starting point for your African safari trips around Kenya. Nairobi is Africa’s 4th largest city and is a vibrant and exciting place to be. There are some fascinating attractions that you can visit depending on your flight arrival time- its cafe culture, unbridled nightlife, the National Museum, the Karen Blixen Museum and the world’s only urban game reserve. If time allows make sure you pay a visit to the Sheldrick elephant orphanage center operated by the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust for a once in a lifetime experience.

Overnight Stay in Nairobi

Your safari starts now! You will be transferred by road to Samburu (5h- 6h). Set on the banks of the Ewaso Ng’iro River and neighboring the Buffalo Springs National Park, Samburu National Reserve is characterized by a spectacular landscape of rugged hills, undulating plains and riverine forests. The park is home to abundant wildlife including a variety of rare species such as the reticulated giraffe, the long-necked gerenuk, Somali ostrich, Grevy’s Zebra, and Beisa Oryx. You can also spot herds of elephants, a variety of predators, and over 450 bird species. The ancient culture of the Samburu people is still alive here, and it is possible to see two unique customs firsthand: watch as herds of cattle respond to each man’s individual voice as they call and see the tribesmen perform incredible dances that go back hundreds of years as part of their culture and heritage.  After lunch and relaxation – go for an afternoon game drive.

Dinner and Overnight stay in Samburu.

After an early breakfast, get ready to explore Samburu with morning and afternoon game drives.  Later in the evening  be on the lookout for huge herds of elephant, prides of lions or the solitary leopard amongst other game that are regular visitors around the camps with spectacular scenic background of rugged rolling hills.

Overnight at Samburu

After an early breakfast we shall depart by road to Nakuru arriving in your hotel in time for a late afternoon lunch.  After lunch relax and cool off in your camp/hotel and if possible take an evening game drive.

Dinner and overnight in Nakuru

After breakfast start the morning game drive in the Nakuru National park. Go back to the hotel for hot lunch and some rest later on in the afternoon embark on the evening game drive.  Lake Nakuru is home to flocks of sensational flamingos and many other bird species including pelicans, cormorants, black-winged stilts, avocets and migrant European birds. Beside its magnificent bird life, it is also one of the best places in Kenya to see both black and white rhino. Watch these magnificent mammals grazing the shoreline of the lake or wallowing in the mud.

Dinner & overnight in Nakuru.

After breakfast, we shall depart to Lake Naivasha for a boat ride and a visit of Crescent Island. Lake Naivasha is a vast freshwater lake that supports a great diversity of game as well as more than 400 species of bird. Cruise through pods of hippos and listen to the shrill cry of the fish eagle. The boat ride provides an excellent opportunity to watch the birds up close in a stunning and tranquil environment. On the island, the terrain is flat, making it easy to walk.  

After lunch, in the afternoon head to Hells gate national park. Everything about Hell’s Gate National Park is different. You can take a guided walking safari here. Where else can you do a bicycle safari in Kenya, riding past grazing zebras, giraffes, impalas, buffalos and baboons? The opportunities for climbing are plentiful, accessible and not too challenging on the park’s volcanic spires. The land form here is striking as well, greeting visitors with dramatic gorges, great towers, looming cliffs and steaming columns of geothermal clouds escaping from the rocks.

Dinner & overnight in Naivasha.

After breakfast check out and drive to Maasai mara -one of Kenya’s undisputed natural highlights is the Masai Mara National Reserve, which sprawls across more than 1500 square kilometers of the country’s southwest. The park protects a phenomenal array of game, including elephant, lion, leopard and buffalo, as well as crocodile and hippopotamus in the Mara River. The birdlife is no less impressive, with over 450 species. However, the true highlight here is the Great Migration, recognized as one of the seven New Wonders of the world.  Arrive in time for lunch and relaxation. In the evening enjoy drive with an experienced guide.

Dinner & Overnight in Maasai mara

For the next two days, get ready to explore the rich terrain and animal life of the Mara. You will be taken on two safari game drives, one in the morning from 6.15am to 9am, followed by breakfast and the other in the late afternoon after lunch from 3.30pm to 6.30pm. The wildlife is usually more active during these times of the day.  As your Maasai Mara safari is private, your game drive timings will be flexible, You may also choose to have a full day game drive [ one for the whole day] with a packed picnic lunch.

Your days spent at the Mara are shaped by your own wishes. You can take breaks, spending time as you please, relaxing at your lodge. Your driver/guide is only too happy to help plan the details of your stay.

As an extra bonus, you can join several optional activities that are available at a fee.

We can arrange a visit to a Maasai village to meet the local villagers, see their lifestyle and learn about their culture. This is an exciting way to meet and experience the indigenous people of the area. Maasai Village Visit charges $ 30 per person.

Get on to a spectacular hot air balloon ride over the Maasai Mara to view the scenery, the animals and the whole experience of this timeless land from above. Hot Air Balloon Ride charges start from $ 450 per person.

This is our last safari day. After breakfast, check out and transfer to Nairobi by road (5h). Depending on your further travel plans, take some time to relax in Nairobi. Although the city can be quite hectic, there are charming hidden places, surrounded by tall lush trees and blooming exotic flowers. Dining and shopping are very good here. Today enjoy a relaxing time at the hotel or head out to one of the good local restaurant for a dining or clubbing experience.

INCLUSIONS

  • Accommodation (full board)
  • All wildlife game drives with professional guide
  • 4x 4 vehicle, fuel, drivers allowance
  • All transfers on a private basis
  • All mandatory daily park fees and local taxes

EXLUSIONS

  • Visa
  • International Flights
  • Domestic Flights
  • Personal Expenses
  • Insurance
  • Tips & Porters
  • Additional Drinks