You visit Kenya’s top locations for wildlife viewing on this safari. The Grevy Zebra, Somali Ostrich, Reticulated Giraffe, Gerenuk, and Beisa Oryx are among the unique wildlife species found in Samburu Game Reserve, where the safari begins. Because these creatures are unique to Samburu, they cannot be found in other large parks. At the Equator, you will travel to Ol Pejeta Conservancy! The two Northern White Rhinos that remain are housed here, giving visitors the opportunity to witness chimpanzees and these critically endangered species. Proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya’s pink lake. Lake Nakuru is well-known for its flamingo population, but it is also home to endangered Rothschild giraffes and black and white rhinos. Your Kenya Classic Safari comes to a suitable conclusion as you conclude it in the Masai Mara National Reserve, where wildlife roams freely over the savannah.
Detailed Itinerary.
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met by an Explorer Kenya guide who will transfer you from the airport to your Nairobi hotel.
Meals: (Dinner).
Accommodation: Hilton Garden Inn.
Day 2: Transfer to Samburu National Park.
After a leisurely breakfast, pick up at 7:00 AM and travel via Isiolo to the Samburu National Reserve in the Northern Frontier District. Get to the Lodge in time for lunch. Drives to see wildlife in the late afternoon. The reserve is well-known for its profusion of uncommon northern specialised species, including the Somali Ostrich, Gerenuk, Grevy Zebra, Reticulated Giraffe, and Beisa Oryx (also known as Samburu Special). The reserve is well-liked and home to at least 900 elephants. Big predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs are major draws.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge.
Day 3: Full Day in Samburu National Park.
Game watching is available in the early morning and late afternoon in a tranquil Samburu reserve. There is a variety of species to be seen, including Gerenuk, Oryx, and reticulated giraffes. The renowned lioness Kamunyak, who is well-known for adopting Oryx newborns, can also be seen. A full-day game drive that includes lunch may be arranged. Take note that leaving with packed breaks at 6:30 AM and continuing the game drive until 11:00 AM is the ideal approach to enjoy Samburu’s game drives. Return to the lodge for a swim in the pool and some rest when the heat becomes too hot. Lunch should be had before leaving for a 3:30– 6:30 PM game drive in the afternoon.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge
Day 4: Samburu National Reserve – Olpejeta Conservancy
Drive past Mt. Kenya and towards Nanyuki after breakfast. Arrive at Sweetwaters Camp in time for lunch after entering Ol Pejeta Conservancy and going on a game drive. The conservancy goes well beyond chimpanzees and black rhinos to protect endangered animals. The following species are also found here and are considered vulnerable or endangered: Grevy’s zebra, African wild dogs, cheetahs, lions, leopards, hippopotamuses, and the locally threatened Jackson’s hartebeest. Drive through the afternoon wilderness and stop beside the Chimpanzee Sanctuary.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Accommodation: Serena Sweetwaters Camp.
Day 5: Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park
Enjoy a game drive as you head to the exit gate after an early breakfast. Make your way to Lake Nakuru National Park, stopping along the way to admire the sheer drop at the Great Rift Valley View Point. Continue driving, stopping optionally at Thompson Falls (entry charge not included), arriving in time for lunch, and then continue on a game drive later in the afternoon. The lake is home to some notable species, such as clawless otters and hippos.
The shorelines are home to waterbuck, zebra, and Bohor’s Reedbuck. There are currently both black and white rhinos in the forests. Rothschild’s giraffes, buffalo, lions, and rhinos. At low tide, the lake is home to thousands of lesser flamingos, which give the surrounding area a pink tint. Later on in the evening, head back to Lake Nakuru Lodge to have dinner and spend the night.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge.
Day 6: Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara Game Reserve
After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru National Park for a morning game drive. Make your way to Maasai Mara, stopping at Narok Town for a potty break, and arrive at the camp in time for lunch. Proceed with the game drives later in the afternoon. The Maa language refers to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve as the “spotted plains.” This is acknowledged as Africa’s premier wildlife reserve and is home to the highest concentration of huge species. The park, which is home to the largest variety of animals left in the world, never-ending grasslands, stunning scenery, and the yearly migration of wildebeest, is the northern extension of the huge Serengeti-Mara ecosystem. The terrain is made up of undulating savannahs with clumps of bushes and shrubs.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Accommodation: Ashnil Mara Camp.
Day 7: Full Day Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Take a picnic lunchbox with you and head out for a full-day game drive after breakfast. The Reserve is home to a wide variety of wildlife, and its mild grasslands guarantee that you can always see them. There are many birds, including foreign ones. There are currently about 450 species of birds known, including 57 predatory birds.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Accommodation: Ashnil Mara Camp.
Day 8: Return to Nairobi – Departure
Take a game drive early in the morning and eat a late breakfast. After checking out, depart in the late afternoon and return by car to Nairobi. Proceed to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in preparation for your planned nighttime international flight back home or to your next destination.
Meals: (Breakfast).
End of the 8 Days Classic Kenya Wildlife Safari.
The 8 Days Classic Kenya Wildlife Safari includes;
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle.
- Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary.
- Bottled water in the car.
- Park entrance fees.
- Game drives
- Maasai Cultural Experience.
- Services of an English-speaking tour guide
- Government Taxes.
However, the tour excludes; International Air fare, Visa fees, Travel Insurance, personal shopping bills, laundry services, tips to local guides, items of personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cigarettes, souvenirs etc.