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Overview
This 8-day luxury safari provides an exceptional exploration of Kenya's diverse northern and southern circuits, including Samburu, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Nakuru, and the Masai Mara. It's designed for discerning travelers seeking unique wildlife like the 'Samburu Special Five', rhino and chimpanzee encounters at Ol Pejeta, birdlife at Lake Nakuru, and the Big Five in Masai Mara, all while enjoying top-tier accommodations and expert local guiding in a private 4x4 vehicle.
Tour Suitability:
- Traveler Profile: Ideal for experienced safari enthusiasts, photographers, families, and couples desiring an in-depth and luxurious Kenyan wildlife adventure covering varied ecosystems.
- Pace of Travel: Moderate, allowing for comprehensive exploration of each distinct park and conservancy.
- Interests: Seeing Samburu's unique arid-adapted species, conservation efforts at Ol Pejeta (rhinos, chimpanzees), birdwatching and rhino sightings at Lake Nakuru, and the classic Big Five and migration spectacle in Masai Mara.
- Comfort Level: Luxury to Luxury+, featuring stays at premier camps like Elephant Bedroom, Sweetwaters Serena, Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, and Elewana Sand River Masai Mara.
- Focus: An extensive and high-quality Kenyan safari that combines unique northern species with the iconic southern circuit, emphasizing luxury, conservation, and diverse wildlife.
Key Tour Highlights
- Samburu's Unique Wildlife: Explore Samburu National Reserve, home to the 'Samburu Special Five' (Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, gerenuk, Beisa oryx).
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy: Visit East Africa's largest black rhino sanctuary and the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary.
- 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 and service at Elephant Bedroom Camp, Sweetwaters Serena Camp, Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, and Elewana Sand River Masai Mara, or similar.
Accommodation Style
Experience the pinnacle of safari luxury and authentic charm. Stays include the Elephant Bedroom Camp in Samburu, Sweetwaters Serena Camp in Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, and the exclusive Elewana Sand River Masai Mara. These properties offer exquisite tented suites or rooms, gourmet dining, personalized service, and prime locations for wildlife viewing.
Featured Destinations & Attractions
- Samburu National Reserve: Famous for its unique northern species along the Ewaso Nyiro River.
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau): A leading conservation area for rhinos, home to a chimpanzee sanctuary, and offering Big Five viewing against Mount Kenya.
- Lake Nakuru National Park: A soda lake renowned for its flamingos, pelicans, and as a sanctuary for rhinos and Rothschild's giraffes.
- Masai Mara National Reserve: Kenya’s most famous reserve, for its exceptional wildlife density and the annual Great Migration.
Itinerary
After breakfast at your city hotel, your private local driver-guide will pick you up. Depart for a scenic drive to Samburu National Reserve via Kenya's Central Highlands, with views of coffee and tea plantations. Arrive at your luxury camp in time for lunch. After lunch, proceed for an afternoon game drive in Samburu, seeking out its unique arid-adapted wildlife. (Meals: Lunch & Dinner, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Elephant Bedroom Camp or similar luxury tented camp.
Enjoy a full day exploring Samburu National Reserve along the Ewaso Nyiro River. This reserve is famous for the 'Samburu Special Five' (gerenuk, reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich) and also hosts lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and buffalos. Morning and afternoon game drives offer ample photography opportunities. (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Elephant Bedroom Camp or similar luxury tented camp.
Enjoy an early morning game drive and breakfast before exiting Samburu. Proceed to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, home to East Africa's largest black rhino sanctuary and the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Arrive for lunch at your luxury camp. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive in the conservancy and visit the chimpanzees. (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Camp or similar luxury tented camp.
Start with an early morning game drive in Ol Pejeta, located at the foot of Mount Kenya. This conservancy is home to the Big Five and offers incredible wildlife sightings, including the last two remaining Northern white rhinos (in a protected enclosure). Spend the day exploring its diverse landscapes. An optional night game drive may be available (extra cost). (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Camp or similar luxury tented camp.
After breakfast, check out and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, a birdlife haven on the floor of the Great Rift Valley. Stop at Nyahururu Thomson Falls en route. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a game drive. Lake Nakuru is famous for flamingos (seasonal), rhinos, and Rothschild's giraffes. (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge or similar mid-range to luxury lodge.
Depart Lake Nakuru after breakfast and drive further along the Rift Valley floor to the Masai Mara National Reserve, arriving at your luxury camp in time for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive in this world-renowned reserve. The Mara is home to an incredible array of wildlife, including an estimated 2.5 million herbivores during the migration. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch, Dinner not included as per original data, but typically luxury camps are full board - please verify. Drinking water)
Accommodation: Elewana Sand River Masai Mara or similar luxury+ tented camp.
Enjoy a full day of unlimited game drives in the phenomenal Masai Mara. You’ll have excellent opportunities to spot Africa's most notable species. An early start is recommended for the best viewing and light for photography. An optional hot-air balloon safari can be arranged (extra cost). (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Elewana Sand River Masai Mara or similar luxury+ tented camp.
Enjoy an early morning game drive and return for breakfast. After breakfast, check out and proceed to Nairobi. 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 homebound flight. (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