Your guide will pick you up early from the airport or hotel in Nairobi. Journey north, crossing the equator into the semi-arid terrain of Samburu National Reserve. Arrive at your luxury tented camp in time for lunch and rest before heading out for an afternoon game drive. The Ewaso Nyiro River sustains diverse wildlife including elephants, lions, and the Samburu “Special Five”—Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, gerenuk, and Somali ostrich.
Accommodation: Ashnil Surana Buffalo Springs Camp

Set out for a full-day game drive with packed lunch. The unique Samburu ecosystem reveals rare species not found in southern Kenya. Spot crocodiles along the riverbanks and predators hunting on the open plains. Return to your camp for a fireside dinner.
Accommodation: Ashnil Surana Buffalo Springs Camp

After breakfast, travel south with views of Mount Kenya en route to Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Check in and enjoy lunch before visiting the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, home to 35 rescued chimpanzees. Enjoy a short evening game drive as you return to camp.
Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Camp

Explore Ol Pejeta’s unique blend of luxury, conservation, and wildlife. Spot the Big Five, endangered Grevy’s zebras, and rhinos. You may also encounter the last two northern white rhinos under armed guard. Enjoy uninterrupted views of Mount Kenya.
Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Camp

After breakfast, travel to the Great Rift Valley and Lake Nakuru, a haven for flamingos and endangered rhinos. Check into your lodge inside the park and head out on an afternoon game drive. Spot Rothschild’s giraffe, lions, leopards, and a dazzling variety of birds.
Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

Enjoy a morning drive as you exit Nakuru en route to Lake Naivasha. Arrive at your lodge for lunch. Optional afternoon activities (extra cost) include a boat safari to Crescent Island or exploring Hell’s Gate National Park. Expect hippos, giraffes, buffalo, and prolific birdlife.
Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

Head into the rolling hills of Masai Mara, part of the greater Serengeti ecosystem. Check into your luxury tented camp, rest, and enjoy a late afternoon game drive. Witness herds of elephants, big cats, and possibly early migratory wildlife depending on season.
Accommodation: Ashnil Mara Camp

After breakfast, set out with a picnic lunch for a full-day game drive through the vast Mara plains. Visit the Mara River, home to hippos, crocodiles, and the site of the famous Great Migration (July–October). Expect unforgettable wildlife scenes.
Accommodation: Ashnil Mara Camp

Another full day in the reserve gives you the best chance to encounter the Big Five and more. Optional activities (additional cost) include:

Visit to a Maasai village for cultural interaction
Enjoy a final night beneath the stars of the African savannah.
Accommodation: Ashnil Mara Camp

Hot Air Balloon Safari at dawn

After breakfast, check out and enjoy a final game drive as you exit the park. Return to Nairobi, where you’ll be dropped off at the airport or your city hotel—bringing your East African adventure to a close.