Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi
Welcome to Nairobi, the vibrant capital of Kenya. Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you’ll be met by your professional safari representative and transferred to Sarova Panafric Hotel. Take the day to relax and prepare for the luxury journey ahead. This first evening sets the tone for your Kenya Safari Tours, offering comfort, warm hospitality, and the excitement of what lies ahead.
Accommodation: Sarova Panafric
Day 2: Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve
After breakfast, your Kenya Safari Tours officially begin as you travel north toward Samburu National Reserve, a unique park known for its rugged terrain and arid landscapes. The scenic drive offers glimpses of rural life and rolling hills.
Arrive at Samburu Sopa Lodge in time for lunch before setting out on your first game drive. Here, you’ll encounter Grevy’s zebras, Somali ostriches, reticulated giraffes, and possibly elephants moving across the reserve. In the evening, return to the lodge for a gourmet dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by the tranquility of Samburu.
Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge
Day 3: Exploring Samburu National Reserve
Spend a full day exploring Samburu National Reserve, a key highlight of your Kenya Safari Tours. With morning and afternoon game drives, you’ll have ample opportunities to spot the famous “Samburu Special Five”—the Beisa oryx, reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, and gerenuk.
Your guide will also help you spot elephants, lions, and perhaps elusive leopards. Between drives, return to the lodge for relaxation, a swim, or simply enjoying the sweeping views. As the sun sets, enjoy dinner at Samburu Sopa Lodge, reflecting on the incredible wildlife sightings of the day.
Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge
Day 4: Samburu to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
After breakfast, continue your Kenya Safari Tours as you journey to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a leading conservation area in East Africa. Known for its efforts in rhino protection, Ol Pejeta is home to the largest population of black rhinos in Kenya and the last two remaining northern white rhinos on the planet.
Upon arrival, check into Serena Sweetwaters Camp and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Chimpanzee Sanctuary, a haven for rescued primates. Continue with a game drive, where you may encounter elephants, wild dogs, lions, and cheetahs. Return to camp for dinner and an overnight stay under the starlit skies.
Accommodation: Serena Sweetwaters Camp
Day 5: Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru National Park
After an early breakfast, enjoy a game drive as you depart Ol Pejeta for Lake Nakuru National Park. This gem of your Kenya Safari Tours is famous for its flocks of flamingos that turn the lakeshore pink and its impressive rhino sanctuary.
Check into Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge for lunch before embarking on an afternoon game drive. Spot Rothschild’s giraffes, lions, leopards, buffaloes, and rhinos against the backdrop of the alkaline lake. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and luxury overnight stay.
Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
Day 6: Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara National Reserve
Your luxury safari continues as you travel from Lake Nakuru to the crown jewel of Kenya Safari Tours, the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Along the way, stop briefly at Narok town before arriving at Mara Sopa Lodge in time for lunch.
In the afternoon, set out on your first Maasai Mara game drive. The Mara is renowned worldwide for its spectacular wildlife, including the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino. After an exhilarating safari, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Maasai Mara Sopa Lodge
Day 7: Full-Day Safari in Maasai Mara
This day is dedicated to exploring the vast Maasai Mara, the pinnacle of your Kenya Safari Tours. With picnic lunches packed, you’ll spend the entire day on thrilling game drives. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebras cross the Mara River while predators wait in ambush.
Expect to see prides of lions, cheetahs hunting on the plains, elephants wandering through acacia woodlands, and an abundance of birdlife. In the evening, return to Mara Sopa Lodge for dinner and overnight in pure luxury.
Accommodation: Maasai Mara Sopa Lodge
Day 8: Maasai Mara to Nairobi
After breakfast, enjoy one last en-route game drive as you exit Maasai Mara. Relish your final moments of this unforgettable journey before heading back to Nairobi. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your departure flight or onward travel plans.
This marks the end of your 8-Day Kenya Safari Tours, leaving you with incredible memories of Samburu’s rare wildlife, Ol Pejeta’s conservation efforts, Lake Nakuru’s flamingos, and Maasai Mara’s breathtaking savannahs.
