Day 1: Nairobi – Samburu National Reserve
You will have an early morning drive to Samburu National Reserve as your Kenya Safari Tour begins. The journey takes you through scenic landscapes of central Kenya before reaching the northern wilderness of Samburu.
You will enjoy a picnic lunch en route followed by an afternoon or evening game drive in the reserve.
Samburu National Reserve is one of the most beautiful parks in Kenya’s northern circuit and a highlight of many Kenya Safari Tour itineraries. The reserve is home to elephants, Masai giraffes, Grevy’s zebras, and many other unique wildlife species.
Dinner and overnight stay will be at the lodge.
Accommodation: Ashnil Samburu Camp
Day 2: Samburu National Reserve
Today you will spend a full day exploring Samburu National Reserve on this remarkable Kenya Safari Tour.
The reserve is less crowded compared to other parks, offering a peaceful safari experience with spectacular wildlife viewing.
Samburu is home to the Big Five as well as rare northern species including the gerenuk, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, Grevy’s zebra, Beisa oryx, and the endangered African wild dog.
The Waso Nyiro River flowing through the reserve attracts many animals, making it a perfect place for wildlife viewing during this Kenya Safari Tour.
With more than 450 bird species recorded here, Samburu is also a paradise for bird lovers.
Dinner and overnight stay will be at the lodge.
Accommodation: Ashnil Samburu Camp
Day 3: Samburu – Aberdare National Park
After breakfast, your Kenya Safari Tour continues as you depart for Aberdare National Park.
The scenic drive passes through the fertile central Kenya highlands with views of tea and coffee plantations. Along the way, you will stop at Karatina Market, one of the largest open-air markets in East Africa.
Aberdare National Park is known for its cool forests and rich wildlife including elephants, black rhinos, leopards, buffalos, spotted hyenas, olive baboons, and colobus monkeys.
Rare animals found here include the giant forest hog, bongo antelope, golden cat, serval cat, African wild cat, civet cat, and blue duiker.
Dinner and overnight stay will be at the lodge.
Accommodation: Aberdare Country Club
Day 4: Aberdares – Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, depart Aberdares for Lake Nakuru National Park as your Kenya Safari Tour continues across the Great Rift Valley.
Lake Nakuru is one of Kenya’s most famous lakes and is known worldwide for its large flocks of flamingos and beautiful landscapes.
The park is also an important rhino sanctuary, protecting both black and white rhinos.
At times there may be nearly two million flamingos along the lake shore forming a spectacular pink band around the water.
You will arrive in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive.
Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
Day 5: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru and drive to the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve, one of the highlights of any Kenya Safari Tour.
The Masai Mara forms the northern extension of Tanzania’s Serengeti ecosystem and is famous for its incredible wildlife populations.
During the migration season, thousands of wildebeests and zebras move across the plains followed by predators.
You will arrive in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive.
Accommodation: Emayian Luxury Camp
Day 6: Masai Mara National Reserve
Today you will enjoy a full-day safari in the Masai Mara, one of the most exciting experiences of this Kenya Safari Tour.
Packed lunch will be provided as you explore the reserve searching for the Big Five and other wildlife.
The Masai Mara is particularly famous for its large population of lions and the spectacular annual wildebeest migration.
For bird enthusiasts, nearly 500 species have been recorded including eagles, falcons, vultures, storks, bustards, and sunbirds.
Dinner and overnight stay will be at the camp.
Accommodation: Emayian Luxury Camp
Day 7: Masai Mara – Nairobi
Wake up to the sights and sounds of the African bush on your final morning of this incredible Kenya Safari Tour.
After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive before departing for Nairobi.
You will travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley landscapes before arriving in Nairobi around 5:00 pm.
Lunch will be taken en route.
