overview

On this Jeep Tour, unlock the rare &unique safari of Samburu, with its vivacious herds of Grevy’s Zebra, Beisa Oryx, Reticulated Giraffe, Somali Ostrich, Elephant, Lion, and Cheetah. 350 bird species including Kingfisher, Sunbird, Bee-eater, Marabou Stork, and Palm-nut Vulture will together sing soothing songs for you as well as spook you up. Masai Mara’s world-known wildlife of prey and predators and the serenading flow of Mara river are the perfect ingredient to complete this relaxing holiday.

included

• Park fees (For non-residents)
• All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
• All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
• A professional driver/guide
• All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
• All Taxes/VAT
• Roundtrip airport transfer
• Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
• Drinking water (On all days)

excluded

• International flights (From/to home)
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
• Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
• Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

tour plan

Day 1 Nairobi – Samburu National Reserve

Departure to Samburu National Park. Due to its remote nature, Samburu has become the preferred game reserve for tourists looking for a quieter safari with fewer game vehicles; however, it receives the second-highest number of visitors after the Masai Mara.
The Samburu people live on the outskirts of the reserve in rural villages that survive primarily off the land. There is a lot of cultural interest at these villages and guests are given the opportunity to visit as a part of day-trip activities.
This is one of 2 reserves where researchers and conservationists, Joy and George Adamson, became famous for raising lioness, Elsa. Their story was portrayed in the well-known book, Born Free.

Main Destination:Samburu National Reserve
Accommodation:Samburu Sopa Lodge
Mid-range lodge located inside Samburu NR
Meals & Drinks:Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2 Samburu National Reserve

Early morning breakfast by 5.50am thereafter you will set out for a full day game drive in the reserve.
Samburu offers great wildlife viewing, and good densities mean that most safari animals can be seen within a couple of days. There are several habituated leopards, and sightings are not unusual. Elephants are plentiful, and there is a variety of antelope, including both the greater and lesser kudu, with their impressive horns. Only rhino is absent from the Big Five.

Main Destination:Samburu National Reserve
Accommodation:Samburu Sopa Lodge
Mid-range lodge located inside Samburu NR
Meals & Drinks:All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3 Samburu – Lake Naivasha

On this last day you will have a wakeup call at 0500 am for breakfast. There after leave for Lake Naivasha with a stop over in Nanyuki for lunch. Arrive in Naivsha in the evening where you will be dropped at your guest house to freshen up and go for an optional boat ride.

Main Destination:Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Accommodation:Sawela Lodges
Mid-range hotel located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Meals & Drinks:All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4 Lake Naivasha – Maasai Mara

After breakfast, you we drive to Hellsgate National Park. The next destination is a 4-hour outstanding journey from Lake Naivasha to the Masai Mara game reserve the new Seven Wonders of the World. Depending on your luck, you can observe the spectacular cross-border wildebeest’s migration event and an exclusive world heritage. Masai Mara is the most significant game sanctuary getting populated with wildlife enthusiasts and also millions of wildebeests during high season between July to March.

Main Destination:Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:Simba Oryx Nature Camp
Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5 Maasai Mara Game Drive

A full day to explore the historic Masai Mara National Reserve. A full day spent game viewing across the rich, tree studded grassland and rolling hills. The famous Mara is renowned for its great herds, plains, game, black manned lion, leopard and cheetah. It also has numerous elephants and virtually every type of wildlife to be found in Kenya.

Main Destination:Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:Simba Oryx Nature Camp
Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6 Maasai Mara – Nairobi

You will enjoy the early morning game drive in search animals killing and eating – This is a life time experience for any tourist visiting the park. You will go back to the lodge, freshen up and take breakfast before leaving for Nairobi with picnic lunch. You will arrive in Nairobi.

Main Destination:Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)