Samburu, Aberdare Park, Lake Naivasha and Masai Mara Adventures
Kenya is known for its wide variety of animals that can be seen in all of the national parks. Therefore this 8-day tour package will take you to Samburu Game Reserve, Aberdare National Park, Lake Naivasha and Maasai. The itinerary has been planned for nature lovers who are looking forward to seeing some amazing wildlife during their trip to the most renowned national parks of Kenya. You should expect to see a lot of game since these areas are very rich in their diversity and nature.
On the first day, you will be picked from the hotel by our tour guide and driven to Samburu Game Reserve. Lunch at a lodge and evening game drive at the park to see some animals like the rare Grevy zebra in their natural habitat. Day two track back to your lodge where breakfast is served then leaves for Aberdares Mountain arriving for lunch and game viewing at The Ark lodge.
Lake Naivasha is a nice addition into your itinerary. The freshwater lake is calm and it is famous for having hippos while there are various types of birds that may include fish eagles and kingfishers among others. Take a boat trip, or walk in the fertile land before reaching your most preferred destination. It is then that you will have a chance to visit the Maasai Mara Game reserve which is considered one of Kenyan top spots for wildlife lovers and photographers.
You now have the opportunity to visit a Maasai village and understand the ways of life of this great tribe as part of the additional cultural experience incorporated herein. The trip cuts across Kenyan landscape bearing all sorts of experiences from nature and cultural practices with an aim of creating good memories.
Included
- Shared transport while on safari
- Full board accommodation as indicated above
- 3 Meals per day while on safari- vegetarian & non vegetarian
- English speaking professional driver guides
- Park entrance fee to the park / reserve
Itinerary Plan
Explore your safari journey with a detailed, day by day itinerary breakdown. Discover each day’s activities, highlights, and experiences to make the most of your adventure.
Day 01. Nairobi - Aberdare National Park.
Pick up from your hotel or airport and drive northwards with views of tea and coffee plantations around the Aberdare ranges and Mount Kenya to Outspan hotel for lunch. Lunch at Outspan hotel - from where you are transferred to the Treetops lodge by the lodges' own transport. Spend the night watching animals as they gather at the floodlit water hole. You will find this as a great way to introduce you to your safari.
Day 02. Aberdare - Samburu national park.
Drive into Kenya's rugged northeastern region, home of the colorful Samburu tribes people. Crossing the Equator enroute arriving at the Samburu Sopa lodge for lunch. Afternoon game viewing drives in this park, which is home to all the major game, as well as some unique species like the grevy zebra, Reticulated Giraffe, gerenuk, beisa oryx and Somali ostrich. Accommodation: at Samburu Sopa lodge or similar.
Day 03. Samburu national park.
Enjoy early morning and afternoon game drives exploring this arid wilderness while photographing its main inhabitants. The uniqueness of Samburu is that it is located in a semi arid region of Kenya where game viewing of unique species and Samburu culture is experienced.
Day 04. Samburu –Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Morning game viewing. After breakfast drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy Lunch followed by afternoon game viewing.
Accommodation: at Serena Sweetwaters tented camp.
Day 05. Ol Pejeta - Lake Naivasha.
After breakfast proceed for game viewing enroute Lake Naivasha, with a brief stopover at the Equator. Descend down the Aberdare ranges to Thompson falls hotel in Nyahururu with breath taking views of waterfalls. After lunch, proceed east into the Great Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha, cradled within the Valley. The lake is frequented by a wide variety of bird life and you have the rest of the day to spend at own leisure.
Accommodation: at Fish Eagle Inn or lodge.
Day 06. Lake Naivasha - Masai Mara game reserve.
Early breakfast then depart for the Masai Mara, through the Great Rift Valley, and arriving in time for lunch. Enjoy an afternoon game drive to view the "Big Five" and other wildlife in the magnificent scenery of the Mara. The Mara is famous for the wildebeest and zebra migration, as well as an abundance of resident wildlife.
Day 07. Masai Mara game reserve.
Full day of game drives with a picnic lunch in the wild, superb photographic opportunities to capture the black-maned lion, elephant and various plains game. Overnight at Azure or lodge.
Day 08. Masai Mara - Nairobi.
Morning game drive before breakfast. After breakfast drive back to Nairobi.