7 Days Samburu, Lake Naivasha & Masai Mara National Reserve

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Nairobi - Samburu National Reserve⌄

   Our driver will pick you at 7:00 AM and you will proceed to Samburu National Reserve. On arrival, you will check in then later head for a game drive on the park you will get a chance to see the animals. You will then head back to the lodge and have a relaxing time. Later dinner and overnight at the lodge.

   Meals: Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Sentrim Samburu National Reserve or similar

2. 2Full day Samburu National Reserve⌄

   Enjoy a full day game drive at the reserve and get to see many animals such as elephant, Zebra, Lion, Cheetah, Buffalo, Oryx, endangered Grevy’s Zebra, the Reticulated Giraffe and many other. After that you will head back to the lodge and have a relaxing time and swimming at the lodge. Later dinner and overnight at the lodge.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Sentrim Samburu Lodge or similar

3. 3Samburu - Ol Pejeta Conservancy⌄

   After breakfast, you will proceed to Ol Pejeta conservancy which is known for its beautiful black Rhinos and a few white Rhinos. In arrival you will check inn and then proceed for a game drive after lunch. You will also get to visit the Chimpanzee Sanctuary where the orphaned chimpanzee are rescued and get to know how they live. Later you will have a visit at the Sweetwaters and get to see animals like giraffes, zebras and many more. Later dinner and overnight at the lodge.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Sweetwaters Serena Lodge or similar

4. 4Ol Pejeta - Lake Naivasha - Hells Gate National park⌄

   After breakfast, you will proceed to Hell's Gate National Park. Once at the Park, you have the option of a game drive in a Safari vehicle or take bikes into the Park. Cycling in the Park is a great adventure as you get to ride the bikes for 7 Kilometers before resting at a ranger's post. After a brief stop at the rangers post you leave the bike and start a walking safari. Enjoy the spectacular views of the gorge. Continue on foot into the park’s distinctive gorges, where narrow passageways and caves are sunk into sedimentary rock. After a 1-hour walk, stop by a local Maasai community to learn about traditional life and customs in the Great Rift Valley, then head to Naivasha Fisherman’s camp for lunch (own expense). Explore Lake Naivasha wildlife on a 1-hour boat tour (not included in price). Spot the hippos that linger just at the surface of the water, and see some of the diverse birdlife; African fish eagles, lesser flamingos, African spoonbill, and little grebe are all common here.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Lake Naivasha Sopa resort or similar

5. 5Lake Naivasha - Masai Mara National Reserve⌄

   Breakfast at the lodge, depart for the famous Maasai Mara game reserve driving through the picturesque Great Rift valley. Arrive in time for lunch at Mara Sopa Lodge which is located at the heart of the Maasai Mara National Park, where game viewing and bird watching is guaranteed at any time. In the afternoon game drive at the park where you will have a chance of seeing “the big five”, many varieties of birds and one of the best Savannah vegetations in the world.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Masai Mara Sopa lodge/Enkorok mara Camp or similar

6. 6Full day Masai Mara National Reserve⌄

   Enjoy a full day game viewing extravaganza! Masai Mara Game reserve remains the most exciting wildlife ecosystem in the Natural world. It is host to the highest and most varied concentration of wild animals than any other wildlife park in the region. We shall traverse the Masai Mara reserve on a full day of unlimited game viewing encountering the big five and more of the lesser game. Picnic lunch shall be by the Mara river as we watch hippos & crocodiles or maybe the great migration (July – October).

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge/Enkorok mara Camp or similar

7. 7Masai Mara - Nairobi⌄

   A morning game viewing drive at the Masai mara. An extra game drive as you depart the reserve. Proceed to Nairobi. Arrive Nairobi in the late afternoon. Drop off at your Nairobi hotel / Nairobi airport

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch