Activities

Day 1: Arrival Nairobi-Samburu

After an early arrival in Nairobi, you will be met at airport and briefed on your safari. After briefing, we will travel north to Samburu Game Reserve. Relax along the way and have lunch. After lunch continue with the journey arriving in Samburu in the late afternoon in time for a late game drive in search of the rarely found species of wild game like the rare reticulated giraffe, grevy's zebra, the long necked gerenuk antelopes. Beisa Oryx, blue flanked Somali ostrich, vulturine guinea fowl and also braving lions on the grass, leopards in the trees and plenty of other plains game.

Overnight: Samburu Sopa Lodge

Meals - Breakfast in Nairobi (pay directly); Lunch and Dinner in Samburu

Day 2: Full Day in­ Samburu Game Reserve

Enjoy a full day of African game viewing and bird watching.  The Samburu Game Reserve offers what is arguably Kenya’s greatest – and least changed – encounter with the wild Africa of yesteryear.  This harsh, savagely beautiful wilderness depends on the steady flow of the Uaso Nyiro River for its existence.  The river waters house a wide variety of animal species not found south of the Equator including the majestic Beisa Oryx, the reticulated giraffe, the thin-striped Gravy’s zebra, and the ‘giraffe-necked’ gerenuk antelope, which stands on its hind legs to feed.  Elephant, buffalo, lion and leopard can all be seen along the river. The 400-plus species of birds complete the perfect experience in Samburu. This is the home of the Samburu tribe, cousins of the Maasai, who share the same nomadic, cattle-herding existence, and an even stricter adherence to their age-old rites and customs.

In the evening have a Boma dinner in Samburu.

Optional Afternoon visit to a Samburu Cultural Village: This afternoon, we will also enjoy a visit to a Samburu Cultural Village before returning to the lodge for the evening. Join the Samburu dancers donning their African regalia and the jingling on their feet, flow by the rhythm of African beats and dance to their tunes that will leave you refreshed. Cost Per Person $35; Advise if interested

Overnight: Samburu Sopa Lodge

Meals - Breakfast Lunch and Dinner in Samburu

Day 3: Samburu Game Reserve - Lake Baringo

After an early morning breakfast we drive to lake Baringo renown for fresh waters having different types of fish, which are not found in the alkaline lakes, which draws close t itself a wide variety of water birds. The rocky island of Gibraltar, at the eastern land that skirts the lake, has got the biggest Goliath heron number in the whole of east Africa. Another area on enjoyment is the escarpment if the watcher is lucky, could find verreaux eagles, Hemprich’s hornbills and bristle-crowned starlings.

To add on the walks for looking at birds and boat trips with a professional omithlogist as the guide, the lake provides a variety of activities which involve fishing, camel rides.

Overnight: Lake Baringo Resort & Spa

Meals: Breakfast in Samburu, Lunch and Dinner in Baringo,

Day 4: Lake Baringo-Bogoria- Lake Nakuru National Park

After an early morning breakfast we drive to lake Bogoria which is the heart of an arid landscape, in the shadow of the dramatic walls of the Siracho Range. The 32 sq km lake is still volcanically active, and the Western shore is lined with spouting geysers, spurting steam and bubbling geothermal pools. Fresh water springs at the lake edge attract an abundance of birds and wildlife.
The shores are always lined with Gazelle, Zebra, Baboons and this is one of the best places to see Greater Kudu...Mid morning we depart for Nakuru which renowned for its Pink shade of the many flamingos , arriving in time for lunch and proceed for a game drive.

Overnight: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

Meals: Breakfast in Baringo, Lunch and Dinner in Nakuru

Day 5: Lake Nakuru National Park - Maasai Mara Game Reserve

This morning we shall drive to Maasai Mara Game Reserve.  Arrive and have lunch before embarking for an afternoon game drive.

The jewel in Africa’s crown, Maasai Mara, is host to the most spectacular array of wildlife such as Lions, elephant, Cheetah, leopard, Rhinos, giraffe, gazelle, and zebras among others.  Game viewing is never dull in the Mara and patience is often rewarded with unique sightings: a pride of lion stalking their prey; a solitary leopard retrieving its kill from the high branches of an acacia tree; a male wildebeest sparring to attract females into their harem; a herd of elephant protecting their young from opportunistic predators.

Overnight: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

Meals - Breakfast in Nakuru; Lunch and Dinner in Masai Mara

Day 6: Full Day in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve

A full day is spent game viewing and exploring this natural wonder with a visit to the Mara River where the wildebeest migration takes place. Here you can see both the hippos and the crocodiles that co exist in the same waters.

The Maasai Mara is Kenya’s most popular safari destination and for good reason. It is a vast reserve of endless flat grassland crossed by rivers which play host to wildlife’s most spectacular moments. Its biggest draw card is the Wildebeest Migration when vast hordes of Wildebeest roar through the park bringing in its trail a wake of mighty predators. In Maasai Mara during the migration pick a spot by the river and watch enraptured as crocs and lions compete to pick-off stragglers from the clattering herds of wildebeest.

Optional Afternoon Visit to a Masai Cultural Village: This afternoon, we have an option of joining the Maasai dancers donning their African regalia and the jingling on their feet, flow by the rhythm of African beats and dance to their tunes that will leave you refreshed. Cost Per Person: $35. Advance booking advised.

Overnight: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in Masai Mara

Day 7: Maasai Mara Game Reserve-Nairobi-Departure

After breakfast you will drive back to Nairobi. Arrive in Nairobi, Have lunch (pay direct) and after lunch, shop for souvenirs before being transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in time to check in for your return flight back home.

Meals – Breakfast in Maasai Mara

Tour Code: FTFH:113

Net Cost Breakdown per Person Sharing in USD – Operated using a Safari Mini-Van

Net Cost Breakdown per Person Sharing in USD – Operated using a Safari Land Cruiser

SEASONALITY DATES AND RATES VALIDITY

• Low Season-01st April to 15th June
• High Season-01st Jan-31st March,01st Nov-20th Dec
• Peak Season-16th June to 31st October

Activities/services included in the cost:

• Arrival and departure airport transfer in Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
• Accommodation as per the itinerary based on superior 4 star hotels/Lodges/ tented Camps
• Accommodation in the Game Reserves are booked on Full Board
• Road transportation in a custom made safari mini-van/4X4 Safari Land Cruiser
• Game drives as per the itinerary
• Park entrance fees in all the parks
• English driver-guides available for the safari
• Drinking water throughout the safari
• Our 24hours support throughout the safari

Activities/services excluded in the cost:

• All International Flights/local Flights + Taxes
• Visa fees, Travel & Personal accident insurance
• Meals in Nairobi on arrival and departure day
• Extra $100 park fee per person per day in Masai Mara (November & December 2024)
• Excursions, services and activities not mentioned in this program
• Personal expenses e.g. laundry, telephone calls, Drinks, Tips and gratuities