7 Days Best of Kenya Safari begins with Samburu National Reserve home to special five Beisa Oryx, Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy’s Zebra, Gerenuk and Somali ostrich then proceed to Ol Pejeta Conservancy East Africa’s largest black rhino sanctuary. Next visit Lake Nakuru National Park famous for Flamingos and over 400 species of birdlife also serving as a Rhino Sanctuary and home to few remaining Rhinos in Kenya. Finish with the renowned Masai Mara National Reserve where you will witness the great migration and encounter the Big Five.
| Destination | Accommodation | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Hotel | |
| Day 1 & 2: Samburu | Budget | Samburu Simba Lodge |
| Mid-Range | Samburu Sopa Lodge | |
| Luxury | Ashnil Samburu Camp | |
| Day 3: Ol Pejeta | Budget | Comfort Gardens Sweet Waters |
| Mid-Range | Maisha Sweetwaters Camp | |
| Luxury | Sweetwaters Serena Camp | |
| Day 4: Nakuru | Budget | Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort |
| Mid-Range | Lake Nakuru Lodge | |
| Luxury | Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge | |
| Day 5 & 6: Masai Mara | Budget | Flair Camp Experiences |
| Mid-Range | Sentrim Masai Mara Lodge | |
| Luxury | Sarova Mara Game Camp | |
| Day 7: Nairobi | End of Tour (No Accommodation) | |
| Dates | 2 People | 3 People | 4 People | 5 People | 6 People |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Room | 2 Rooms | 2 Rooms | 3 Rooms | 3 Rooms | |
| 3rd Jan – 31st Mar | $1,775 | $1,680 | $1,500 | $1,480 | $1,380 |
| 1st Apr – 31st May | $1,730 | $1,580 | $1,455 | $1,405 | $1,335 |
| 1st Jun – 30th Jun | $1,740 | $1,590 | $1,465 | $1,415 | $1,345 |
| 1st Jul – 30th Sep | $2,125 | $2,050 | $1,845 | $1,845 | $1,730 |
| 1st Oct – 31st Oct | $2,045 | $1,920 | $1,770 | $1,735 | $1,650 |
| 1st Nov – 20th Dec | $2,010 | $1,915 | $1,735 | $1,715 | $1,615 |
| 21st Dec – 2nd Jan | $2,155 | $2,070 | $1,880 | $1,870 | $1,765 |
| Dates | 2 People | 3 People | 4 People | 5 People | 6 People |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Room | 2 Rooms | 2 Rooms | 3 Rooms | 3 Rooms | |
| 3rd Jan – 31st Mar | $2,535 | $2,310 | $2,060 | $2,000 | $1,905 |
| 1st Apr – 31st May | $2,315 | $2,070 | $1,840 | $1,765 | $1,685 |
| 1st Jun – 30th Jun | $2,450 | $2,225 | $1,975 | $1,915 | $1,820 |
| 1st Jul – 30th Sep | $2,900 | $2,685 | $2,425 | $2,370 | $2,270 |
| 1st Oct – 31st Oct | $2,835 | $2,615 | $2,365 | $2,300 | $2,205 |
| 1st Nov – 20th Dec | $2,650 | $2,435 | $2,180 | $2,120 | $2,020 |
| 21st Dec – 2nd Jan | $2,920 | $2,710 | $2,450 | $2,395 | $2,290 |
| Dates | 2 People | 3 People | 4 People | 5 People | 6 People |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Room | 2 Rooms | 2 Rooms | 3 Rooms | 3 Rooms | |
| 3rd Jan – 31st Mar | $2,740 | $2,625 | $2,270 | $2,270 | $2,110 |
| 1st Apr – 31st May | $2,440 | $2,160 | $1,965 | $1,870 | $1,810 |
| 1st Jun – 30th Jun | $3,160 | $3,150 | $2,685 | $2,750 | $2,530 |
| 1st Jul – 30th Sep | $3,520 | $3,535 | $3,045 | $3,125 | $2,890 |
| 1st Oct – 31st Oct | $2,965 | $2,850 | $2,495 | $2,495 | $2,335 |
| 1st Nov – 20th Dec | $2,880 | $2,710 | $2,410 | $2,375 | $2,250 |
| 21st Dec – 2nd Jan | $3,530 | $3,540 | $3,055 | $3,135 | $2,900 |
Early morning drive to Samburu National Reserve arriving in the afternoon on time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive. Samburu National Reserve is one of East Africa’s popular destinations located on the banks of the Ewaso Ng’iro River. The area is gently low lying due to lava flow that resulted from volcanic activities. Acacia trees are dominant in the region while animals such as zebra, buffalo, lions, leopards and others are in large numbers.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy full day game drive with parked lunch in search of the Northern special 5. The rare species animals include the Grevy Zebra, Somali Ostrich, Gerenuk and the Besia Oryx. The rocky habitat makes it one of the most conducive environments for spotting a Leopard. Elephants are also in plenty along the Ewaso Nyiro River. The famous Kamunyak lioness that adapted a baby Oryx is a resident of the reserve. Due to aridity conditions in the region, animals find water from oases within the park. The climate here is hot and semi-arid.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Depart Samburu National Reserve for Ol Pejeta Conservancy arriving in time for lunch. Set out for an afternoon game drive with a visit to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary which aims to provide a refuge for chimpanzees rescued from the black market, and is the only place in Kenya where these fascinating animals can be seen. Proceed to Meet and closely interact with the famous blind Baraka Rhino who was born in the wild but lost sight in both eyes due to a fight and then a cataract. Baraka can be fed from the specially designed feeding platform that borders his enclosure. The Conservancy boasts an astounding variety of animals, including the Big Five (the endangered black and white rhino, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and lion), Grevy’s zebra, Jackson’s hartebeest, cheetah, and chimpanzee.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Proceed your journey further to Lake Nakuru National Park arriving in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive. Lake Nakuru National Park is a standpoint and harbor for watching more than 400 species of birds in rift valley with the main highlight being the flamingos forming a stunningly beautiful deep pink band around the edge of the lake shore. The park is also a rhino sanctuary harbouring a population of more than 100 black and white rhinos and also offers great sightseeing of larger predators like the lions and leopards.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast depart for Masai Mara National Reserve situated in the south west of Kenya arriving in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive. Masai Mara is popularly known for its breathtaking landscapes and plenty of wildlife making it one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations with high concentration of wildlife. The park’s open grasslands provide an ideal hunting grounds for the apex predators such as lions, leopards and cheetahs.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Full day of game viewing within the reserve with packed lunch in search of The Big Five animals (Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Rhinos and Buffalo) with an option of taking a Hot Air Balloon. What amazes tourists in this reserve is the annual migration of wildebeests. The animals shift on July and return on November and is among the seventh wonder of the world. The park has the largest concentration of African lions, including the black-maned lion. Bird life is in plenty as wildlife at the Mara, which boasts over 400 different bird species.
Optional Extra Activities: Hot Air Balloon Safari ($480 Per Person)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast depart for Nairobi arriving later in the afternoon with a transfer to the airport for home bound flight. Depending on what time you will arrive in Nairobi and if time permits, our driver guide will arrange a Bonus Nairobi city tour and shopping for those who could like to carry home some souvenirs.
Meals: Breakfast
End of Safari
Nairobi > Samburu > Ol Pejeta > Aberdares > Nakuru > Masai Mara > Naivasha > Amboseli > Tsavo West > Tsavo East
