Day 1: Nairobi – Aberdare National Park
Your Kenya Safari Tours from Germany adventure begins with a scenic drive from Nairobi to Aberdare National Park, located in Kenya’s central highlands. Upon arrival, you will enjoy lunch before transferring to your unique tree lodge located within the forest.
From the lodge’s viewing decks, you can watch wildlife gathering at the waterhole below. Elephants, buffalo, bushbucks, and forest hogs frequently visit, while the elusive bongo antelope may occasionally be spotted in the dense forest. Spend the evening enjoying the peaceful surroundings before dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Accommodation: The Ark Lodge
Day 2: Aberdares – Shaba National Reserve
After breakfast, depart the cool highlands and travel north toward the semi-arid landscapes of Shaba National Reserve, part of Kenya’s northern safari circuit.
Arrive in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive. Shaba is known for its dramatic volcanic landscapes, rugged terrain, and rare wildlife species including Grevy’s zebra, gerenuk, and reticulated giraffe. The reserve offers an authentic safari experience away from the crowds.
Dinner and overnight at your lodge or tented camp.
Accommodation: Ashnil Samburu Camp
Day 3: Explore Samburu and Shaba National Reserves
Today you will explore Samburu National Reserve, located near Shaba and known for its exceptional wildlife diversity. This region is famous for the “Samburu Special Five”—Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, gerenuk, and Beisa oryx.
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives across the rugged landscapes along the Ewaso Nyiro River, where elephants and other wildlife gather to drink. Samburu is also home to lions, leopards, cheetahs, and more than 450 bird species, making it one of the highlights of many Kenya Safari Tours from Germany.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Accommodation: Ashnil Samburu Camp
Day 4: Samburu – Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Sweetwaters)
After breakfast, travel south toward Ol Pejeta Conservancy, one of Kenya’s leading wildlife conservation areas located on the Laikipia Plateau.
Ol Pejeta is home to the famous Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, the only place in Kenya where rescued chimpanzees can be seen. During your visit, you will learn about conservation efforts aimed at protecting endangered primates.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive within the conservancy, which also hosts one of the largest populations of black rhinos in East Africa. Other wildlife frequently spotted here includes lions, elephants, buffalo, and giraffes.
Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Day 5: Sweetwaters – Lake Nakuru National Park
Depart early after breakfast and drive toward the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park, one of Kenya’s most famous wildlife parks.
Arrive in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive around the lake. The park is internationally known for its large populations of flamingos, which often create a spectacular pink shoreline along the lake. Lake Nakuru is also an important rhino sanctuary, home to both black and white rhinos.
During your game drive, you may also spot Rothschild giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and possibly leopards resting in the acacia trees.
Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
Day 6: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru and travel to the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve, the highlight of many Kenya Safari Tours from Germany.
Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge before relaxing ahead of an afternoon game drive across the sweeping savannah plains. The Masai Mara is one of Africa’s premier wildlife destinations and is home to lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, and large herds of herbivores.
Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge or tented camp in the reserve.
Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Day 7: Full-Day Safari in Masai Mara
Spend a full day exploring the incredible wildlife of the Masai Mara National Reserve. Morning and afternoon game drives provide excellent opportunities to see the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino.
If traveling during migration season (July to October), you may witness the dramatic Great Wildebeest Migration, where millions of wildebeests and zebras cross the Mara River while predators wait nearby.
Optional activities include a hot air balloon safari at sunrise or a cultural visit to a Maasai village, where you can learn about traditional Maasai customs and lifestyle.
Meals and overnight stay at your lodge.
Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Day 8: Masai Mara – Nairobi
On the final morning of your Kenya Safari Tours from Germany adventure, enjoy breakfast while taking in the breathtaking views of the Masai Mara plains.
You may choose to take a short morning game drive or relax at the lodge before beginning your journey back to Nairobi. The drive passes through scenic countryside and local villages before arriving in the city in the afternoon.
Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at your hotel or transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, marking the end of your unforgettable Kenyan safari adventure.
