Day 1: Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve
Your Kenya Safari Tours from UK adventure begins upon arrival in Nairobi where you will be warmly welcomed by your professional driver-guide. After a short briefing about the safari, you will begin the scenic drive north toward Samburu National Reserve, a journey that takes approximately five hours through Kenya’s central highlands and rural landscapes. Along the way, you will witness changing scenery from fertile farmlands to the semi-arid landscapes of northern Kenya.
Upon arrival at Samburu Simba Lodge, check in and enjoy a relaxing lunch while taking in views of the surrounding wilderness. The lodge offers a peaceful environment where you can unwind before beginning your first wildlife adventure in the reserve. After a short rest, prepare for your afternoon game drive.
During the afternoon game drive, you will begin exploring Samburu’s rugged terrain in search of elephants, lions, and the unique wildlife species found in this region. As the sun begins to set, the golden light creates perfect conditions for wildlife photography. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Samburu Simba Lodge
Day 2: Full Day in Samburu National Reserve
The second day of your Kenya Safari Tours journey is dedicated entirely to exploring Samburu National Reserve. After breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive with a packed picnic lunch, allowing you to explore deeper areas of the reserve where wildlife thrives along the Ewaso Nyiro River.
Samburu is renowned for its rare wildlife species collectively known as the Samburu Special Five. These include Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, gerenuk, and the Somali ostrich. Alongside these unique animals, you may also encounter elephants, lions, leopards, and numerous bird species that inhabit the riverbanks and surrounding savannah.
Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your game viewing adventure in the afternoon. Your experienced guide will help track wildlife while sharing insights about the region’s ecosystem and local culture. In the evening, return to the lodge for dinner and relaxation.
Accommodation: Samburu Simba Lodge
Day 3: Samburu to Aberdare National Park
After breakfast, depart Samburu as your Kenya Safari Tours from UK adventure continues toward the lush highlands of Aberdare National Park. The journey takes you through scenic countryside, small towns, and forested landscapes before reaching the cool mountain environment of the Aberdare Range.
Upon arrival at The Ark Lodge, enjoy lunch while taking in views of the surrounding forest. The lodge overlooks a waterhole that frequently attracts wildlife, providing unique viewing opportunities directly from the lodge’s observation decks.
Later in the afternoon, enjoy a game drive through the misty forests and moorlands of Aberdare National Park. Wildlife sightings may include elephants, buffaloes, leopards, giant forest hogs, and several species of monkeys. The park is also famous for its beautiful waterfalls and rich birdlife. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: The Ark Lodge
Day 4: Aberdare to Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, located in the Great Rift Valley and known for its incredible birdlife and rhino population. The scenic drive offers stunning views of the Rift Valley escarpment before arriving at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge around lunchtime.
After checking in and enjoying lunch at the lodge, prepare for an afternoon game drive inside the park. Lake Nakuru is one of Kenya’s most famous wildlife sanctuaries and is home to both black and white rhinos.
During the game drive, you may also spot flamingos along the lakeshore, Rothschild giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and possibly lions or leopards. The park’s diverse habitats including woodlands and grasslands provide excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Day 5: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, continue your Kenya Safari Tours journey toward the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. The drive takes approximately five hours through the scenic landscapes of the Rift Valley and rural Kenya before reaching the vast savannah plains of the Mara.
Upon arrival at Enkorok Mara Camp, check in and enjoy lunch before relaxing for a short while. The camp offers comfortable accommodation and a peaceful setting surrounded by nature.
Later in the afternoon, depart for your first game drive in Masai Mara. The reserve is known for its incredible concentration of wildlife including lions, elephants, cheetahs, buffaloes, and numerous antelope species. As the sun sets over the savannah, return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Enkorok Mara Camp
Day 6: Full Day in Masai Mara
The sixth day of your Kenya Safari Tours experience is dedicated to exploring Masai Mara in depth. After breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive with a packed picnic lunch allowing you to explore the reserve’s vast plains and wildlife hotspots.
Masai Mara is home to the legendary Big Five and offers some of the best wildlife viewing in Africa. During your safari, you may encounter lions resting in the grasslands, cheetahs scanning the plains for prey, elephants roaming in herds, and giraffes feeding on acacia trees.
During the Great Migration season, millions of wildebeest and zebras cross into the reserve creating dramatic wildlife spectacles along the Mara River. After enjoying your picnic lunch in the park, continue exploring before returning to camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Enkorok Mara Camp
Day 7: Masai Mara to Nairobi
On the final day of your Kenya Safari Tours, enjoy breakfast at the camp while soaking in the last views of the African savannah. The early morning atmosphere often brings beautiful wildlife sightings around the camp before departure.
After breakfast, begin the journey back to Nairobi with scenic views along the way. The drive passes through small towns and countryside landscapes, giving you a final glimpse of rural Kenya.
Upon arrival in Nairobi, enjoy a brief city sightseeing tour and an opportunity for souvenir shopping before being transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your hotel. This marks the end of your memorable Kenya Safari Tours adventure across Kenya’s northern and southern wildlife circuits.
