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Overview
This 8-day luxury safari is a grand tour of Kenya's diverse wildlife havens, including Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Aberdare National Park, Samburu National Reserve, Lake Nakuru, and the Masai Mara. It is meticulously designed for discerning travelers seeking encounters with unique northern species, rhinos, chimpanzees, the Big Five, and the Great Migration, all while enjoying stays in premier lodges and camps with expert local guiding in a private 4x4 vehicle.
Tour Suitability:
- Traveler Profile: Ideal for experienced safari enthusiasts, photographers, families, and couples desiring an extensive and luxurious Kenyan wildlife adventure covering a wide array of ecosystems and iconic parks.
- Pace of Travel: Moderate to Action-Packed, covering five major wildlife areas, which involves significant travel but ensures a rich diversity of experiences.
- Interests: Unique species of Samburu, conservation success at Ol Pejeta (rhinos, chimpanzees), tree-lodge experience in Aberdares, birdlife and rhinos at Lake Nakuru, and the classic Big Five and migration spectacle in Masai Mara.
- Comfort Level: Luxury/Upper Mid-Range, featuring stays at Sweetwaters Serena, The Ark, Ashnil Samburu, Flamingo Hill, and Ilkeliani Camp.
- Focus: An all-encompassing luxury Kenyan safari combining unique northern wilderness with the iconic southern circuit, emphasizing top-tier accommodations, conservation, and diverse wildlife encounters.
Key Tour Highlights
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy: Visit East Africa's largest black rhino sanctuary and the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary.
- Aberdare National Park: Experience a unique tree-lodge stay (The Ark), offering game viewing from the lodge itself, often overlooking a waterhole.
- Samburu's Special Five: Explore Samburu National Reserve, home to the Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, gerenuk, and Beisa oryx.
- Lake Nakuru's Avian & Rhino Haven: Discover Lake Nakuru, famous for its (seasonal) flamingos and as a key rhino breeding ground.
- Masai Mara's Legendary Plains: Immerse yourself in the Masai Mara, renowned for its abundant predators, the Big Five, and the Great Wildebeest Migration.
- Premier Luxury Accommodations: Indulge in exceptional comfort at Sweetwaters Serena Camp, The Ark, Ashnil Samburu Camp, Flamingo Hill Tented Camp, and Ilkeliani Camp, or similar.
Accommodation Style
Experience the pinnacle of safari luxury and authentic charm. Stays include the renowned Sweetwaters Serena Camp in Ol Pejeta, the unique tree-lodge The Ark in Aberdares, Ashnil Samburu Camp, Flamingo Hill Tented Camp by Lake Nakuru, and the well-regarded Ilkeliani Camp in Masai Mara. These properties offer exquisite rooms or tents, gourmet dining, personalized service, and prime locations.
Featured Destinations & Attractions
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau): A leading conservation area for rhinos, chimpanzee sanctuary, and Big Five viewing.
- Aberdare National Park: Montane forest ecosystem with unique wildlife and tree-lodge viewing.
- Samburu National Reserve: Famous for its unique northern species along the Ewaso Nyiro River.
- Lake Nakuru National Park: Soda lake renowned for flamingos, pelicans, and rhino sanctuary.
- Masai Mara National Reserve: Kenya’s most famous reserve for exceptional wildlife density and the Great Migration.
Itinerary
Enjoy an early morning pick-up from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Depart for Nanyuki with a brief stop at the Equator line. Proceed to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, arriving at your luxury camp with an en-route game drive. After lunch, visit the Chimpanzee Sanctuary and enjoy an afternoon game drive. (Meals: Lunch & Dinner, Drinks not included)
Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Camp or similar luxury tented camp.
After morning breakfast at the camp, depart for Aberdare National Park. Upon arrival, check in at Aberdare Country Club (or similar base hotel) for lunch. Later, enjoy a joint transfer/game drive to The Ark lodge (or similar tree-lodge) for dinner and overnight, enjoying game viewing from the lodge deck overlooking a waterhole. (Meals: All meals included, Drinks not included)
Accommodation: The Ark or similar tree-lodge.
After breakfast, you'll be transferred from your tree-lodge back to meet your driver. Depart north across the equator to Samburu National Reserve, arriving at your luxury camp in time for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive in Samburu, looking for its unique wildlife like the reticulated giraffe and Grevy’s zebra. (Meals: All meals included, Drinks not included)
Accommodation: Ashnil Samburu Camp or similar luxury tented camp.
Enjoy a full day in Samburu with early morning and late afternoon game drives. This beautiful and game-abundant park is home to rarely found species such as the Beisa oryx and Somali ostrich. Optional activities include a visit to a local Samburu village (extra cost). (Meals: All meals included, Drinks not included)
Accommodation: Ashnil Samburu Camp or similar luxury tented camp.
Depart Samburu Lodge in the morning and drive to the floor of the Rift Valley, to Lake Nakuru National Park, making a brief stop at Nyahururu Thomson Falls. Arrive at your camp in time for lunch, then have an afternoon game drive. Besides flamingos, the park hosts rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, and various plains game. (Meals: All meals included, Drinks not included)
Accommodation: Flamingo Hill Tented Camp or similar mid-range tented camp.
Depart Lake Nakuru after breakfast and drive further along the Rift Valley floor to Masai Mara National Reserve, arriving at your camp in time for lunch. In the afternoon, have your first game drive in this renowned reserve, home to an incredible density of wildlife and the annual Great Migration. (Meals: All meals included, Drinks not included)
Accommodation: Ilkeliani Camp or similar mid-range to luxury tented camp.
Spend the day in Masai Mara with flexible game drive options. You can opt for a full-day game drive with picnic lunch boxes to explore extensively, or choose early morning and late afternoon drives. This offers the best opportunity for spotting the Big Five and witnessing the dramatic Mara landscapes. An optional Maasai village visit is available (USD 30 pp). (Meals: All meals included, Drinks not included)
Accommodation: Ilkeliani Camp or similar mid-range to luxury tented camp.
Check out after breakfast and drive back to Nairobi, arriving approximately at 1:00 PM. You can have lunch at the Carnivore Restaurant or another local restaurant (extra cost unless specified). Later, be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) for your onward flight home. (Meals: Breakfast, Drinks not included)
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour).
Inclusions and Exclusions
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Activities (as written in the itinerary)
- Entry fee
- Taxes
- A bottle of drinking water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas