Day 1
day 1 Arrival in Nairobi and Drive to Aberdares National Park
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, your driver-guide will greet you. After a safari briefing, begin your journey to Aberdares National Park. Enjoy a delightful lunch at the hotel, then spend the afternoon and evening at your leisure.
Dinner & Overnight stay in Aberdares
Day 2
day 2 Aberdares National Park to Samburu Game Reserve
Situated on the banks of the Ewaso Ngiro River in the arid northern region of Kenya, the Samburu National Reserve borders the traditional dwellings of the Samburu tribe. Known for their secluded culture and nomadic, pastoral way of life, the Samburu people call this area home. Start your day with breakfast before heading out on a drive to the Samburu Game Reserve, arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy game drives within the reserve. Notably, the Samburu National Reserve is historically significant as one of the locations where conservationists George and Joy Adamson raised Elsa the Lioness.
Dinner & Overnight stay in Samburu
Day 3
day 3 Samburu Game Reserve
Begin your day with a hotel breakfast before heading out for a full day of game drives, complete with picnic lunch boxes. Alternatively, enjoy game drives within the mesmerizing Samburu Game Reserve, with a lunch break between sessions. The Samburu Game Reserve offers a genuinely authentic and unspoiled glimpse into Africa's wild beauty of bygone days. It is home to the Samburu tribe, relatives of the Maasai, who maintain their nomadic, cattle-herding lifestyle, deeply rooted in ancient traditions and customs.
Dinner & Overnight stay in Samburu
Day 4
day 4 Samburu Game Reserve to Lake Nakuru National Park
Start your day by enjoying breakfast before setting off on a game drive through Lake Nakuru National Park. Established as a National Park in 1961 and officially designated in 1968, this park is renowned for harboring Kenya's largest rhinoceros population. It features Lion Hills, the breathtaking Makalia waterfalls, unique vegetation, picturesque scenery, yellow acacia woodlands, and a rich variety of bird life, with Flamingos and Pelicans standing out as particularly famous inhabitants.
Dinner & Overnight stay in Lake Nakuru
Day 5
day 5 Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara Game Reserve
After a satisfying breakfast, set off on a journey to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Enjoy a relaxed lunch at your accommodation before immersing yourself in an afternoon safari drive across the reserve's expansive terrain. A trip to Kenya wouldn't be complete without experiencing the renowned Maasai Mara Game Reserve, a spectacle showcased in acclaimed documentaries such as Big Cat Diary and Disney's African Cats. This reserve is a must-see for both newcomers and seasoned travelers alike, renowned for its rich array of wildlife and bird species. Renowned as the ultimate destination for encountering the Big Five—elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, and buffaloes—the Maasai Mara ensures an unforgettable adventure.
Dinner & Overnight stay in Maasai Mara
Day 6
day 6 Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Start your day with breakfast at the hotel, then embark on a full day of game drives in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Alternatively, you can opt for morning and afternoon game drives, with a break for lunch in between sessions.
For a unique experience, consider the optional Maasai Mara Balloon Ride. If you choose this adventure, the Balloon Company will pick you up from the hotel at 5:30 am and transport you to the balloon launch site. There, you'll gather for takeoff and enjoy a captivating early morning balloon ride over the plains, witnessing the wildlife from a bird's-eye perspective as the sun rises. After approximately one hour in the air, the balloon will land, and a delightful breakfast will be prepared for you nearby.
Dinner & Overnight stay in Maasai Mara
Day 7
day 7 Departure
Indulge in breakfast at the hotel before beginning your journey to Nairobi. You may choose to have lunch at a restaurant in the city (arrangements and payment on your own). Afterwards, transfer to the airport for your flight back home.
End of Tour