Samburu National Reserve is situated about 350km north of Nairobi in the semi-arid part of Kenya. Ewaso Nyiro River, the only water source in the dry season, bisects the reserve and apart from providing water to live, the river is home to some of the biggest reptiles in the region. It also attracts a good number of birds, some 300 different species have already been recorded. An unusual forked palm, the doum palm, grows along the banks of this river and adds striking beauty to the panorama.

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10-Day Samburu L Naivasha Maasai Mara NR Amboseli Nakuru

Accommodation as detailed in the itinerary,

AMREF (Travel insurance) Flying doctors services in East Africa. (In case of emergency)

All meals are noted in the itinerary. Each day generally includes Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner buffets consisting of both western and local dishes.

Transportation in private game viewing 4x4toyota safari vehicle complete with pop-up roof for easy viewing and photography.

Every passenger is guaranteed a window seat.

Your driver/guide speaks English and has in-depth knowledge of the flora, fauna, landscape, and Kenyan culture safaris.

The Safari Vehicle is outfitted with two-way, long-range high-frequency radio communications equipment.

The Safari Vehicle carries safari accessories including window sills, a first-aid kit, an ice-chest, and a fire extinguisher.

Bottled mineral water during game drives.

Park entrance fees and game drive as noted in the itinerary.

All government taxes, levies, and fees

Pick up and drop off transfers

Day 1 :

Nairobi city - Samburu National Reserve

You will be picked up from the airport with a briefing by your guide/driver. You will be driven north past the equator to the northern frontier district. Continue to the semi-arid Samburu National Reserve and check in to your campsite. Have lunch at the lodge. There will be time to settle in before your safari adventure in the afternoon. Set out for an afternoon game drive in reserve. Enjoy twice daily game drives where you will see huge majestic elephants, lion, leopard, and cheetah and all of the ‘special five’ which include the Beisa oryx, reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Gerenuk antelope and Somali ostrich.
In the hot and arid lowlands of the Northern districts of Kenya, featuring doum palms and over 450 species of birds, there are interesting experiences to keep you fascinated over the next day or two. Return to the lodge before dark, settle and have your dinner in the tented lodge. Accommodation: Samburu Elephant Lodge.

Day 2 :

Samburu National Reserve

Set out for an early morning game drive in the Samburu Reserve for a whole day. The morning is usually the most popular game viewing time. During the early hours, temperatures are low, thus providing a favorable atmosphere for the game and the viewer. Lion, cheetah, and leopard roam the vast grasslands in search of their next meal, it may be an unsuspecting impala or even a small one like the warthog. The spectacle of nature unfolding is always amazing to watch over the top pop-up roof. Accommodation: Samburu Elephant Lodge.

Day 3 :

Samburu National Reserve - Lake Nakuru National Park

After an early breakfast, enjoy a game drive en route to the gate. Drive a southerly direction to the equator. Here, the locals do a water demonstration to qualify the position of the equator and for a small tip. After the brief stop, drive to the Thompsons Falls for a photo stop then down into the Great Rift Valley. As you ascend the eastern wall of the Rift Valley, lush coffee and tea plantations reveal themselves and your driver guides will give you a brief talk about coffee farming in Kenya. Arrive at the hotel for check-in, and have lunch. In the afternoon, have an en-route for the game drive. Dinner will be at Lake Nakuru Lodge. Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge

Day 4 :

Lake Nakuru National Park - Maasai Mara National Reserve

Check out and drive via Narok town to Masai Mara National Reserve. The land of the Maasai tribe. The proud young Maasai warrior-nomads with their plaited hair, red cloaks, and spears, challenge your curiosity. The 700-square-mile reserve is the Africa of your dreams, complete with wild animals grazing amid the superb rolling scape of gentle hills and acacia woodlands. Check in to your lodge and have lunch. There will be time to settle in before your first-afternoon game drive in Maasai Mara National Reserve. In the afternoon, have a game drive in the reserve. Return to the lodge before dark for dinner at Jambo Mara Safari Lodge. Accommodation: Jambo Mara Safari Lodge

Day 5 :

Maasai Mara National Reserve

Wake up and head for your breakfast. Tea, coffee, and cookies will be served in the lodge. Set out for a full-day game drive in reserve. This is usually the most popular game viewing time. During the early hours, temperatures are low, thus providing a favorable atmosphere for the game and the viewer. Lion roams the vast grasslands in search of their next meal, it may be an unsuspecting impala or even a small one like the warthog. Whatever the players, the spectacle of nature unfolding is always awe-inspiring! Dinner and your overnight stay will be in the Jambo Mara Safari Lodge. Accommodation: Jambo Mara Safari Lodge

Day 6 :

Masai Mara National Reserve - Lake Naivasha Park

Have morning breakfast in the lodge then check out. Drive to Lake Naivasha where you will have your lunch. After lunch, have your boat ride at an extra cost of $40 per person to Lake Naivasha, which is the only freshwater lake in the Great Rift Valley. Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake in Kenya, outside the town of Naivasha in Nakuru County, which lies northwest of Nairobi. It is part of the Great Rift Valley. An afternoon boat ride at extra cost among colonies of hippos will be the ideal view over Lake Naivasha. There are many activities you can do in Hell’s Gate including, walking, cycling, rock climbing, bird watching, and trekking through the gorge amongst the geysers, the choice is yours. Enjoy a picnic lunch, then mid-afternoon, and depart for your accommodation on Lake Naivasha for a well-earned hot shower and a cold drink. Accommodation: Naivasha Kongoni Lodge

Day 7 :

Lake Naivasha Park - Amboseli National Park

We depart to Amboseli via Nairobi in the morning after breakfast and drive south through Masai country to the plains below Mt. Kilimanjaro where Amboseli is situated. After a picnic lunch en route with the majestic backdrop of Mt. Kilimanjaro, spectacular displays of wildlife animals like lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, cheetah, buffalo, and various plains plateaus game, postcard-perfect pictures are almost always guaranteed, and finally, you will return to your hotel. Accommodation at Aa Amboseli Lodge. Accommodation: Aa Lodge Amboseli.

Day 8 :

Amboseli National Park

Have an early morning game drive then return back to the lodge for breakfast. After breakfast, proceed with a whole day of game drives in the park with packed lunch. You'll be in search of its popular residents like the well-known predators and their opponents such as zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, and hippo with a view of Mt Kilimanjaro. Spend a whole day in Amboseli National Park, with morning and afternoon game drives. This park is termed an Animal's paradise. Later, return to your lodge for dinner and your overnight at Aa Amboseli Lodge. Accommodation: Aa Lodge Amboseli.

Day 9 :

Amboseli National Park

Day 10 :

Amboseli National Park – Nairobi city

Early in the morning, have breakfast then drive back to Nairobi airport for the further destination.