Day 1: Nairobi – Samburu National Reserve.
Penfam pick you from your Nairobi hotel or at JKI Airport upon arrival early morning. Starting with the safari briefing for the 6 days Samburu, Aberdares, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara Kenya Safari. After, depart to start with the Samburu safari, a 5 hours scenic drive with brief stopovers to samburu. Most importantly, the Equator crossing is an experience to behold on your way in the Samburu safari too.
Arriving at the Samburu lodge/similar in time for lunch and check in.
After lunch is an afternoon Samburu Safari game drive across the Samburu game Reserve in search of the big five namely Lion, Elephant, Lion and Cheetah, with the except the Rhino and other unique wildlife species which are not found any where else. This include namely the reticulated Giraffe, Grevy’s Zebra, Beisa Oryx and the Blue legged Somali Ostrich.
Later to return to the Samburu lodge /similar for Dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner.
Day 2: Samburu National Reserve – Aberdare National Park
Starting with an early morning samburu safari game drive, thereafter return to the lodge for breakfast.
There after depart from Samburu for Aberdares National Park a 3 hours scenic drive for the Aberdare safari. Arriving in good time for lunch at Aberdare Country Club Hotel and a nature walk within the Club as you wait for the Ark Captain to transfer to the Aberdares National Park for overnight stay at The Ark lodge.
Moreover the lodge which overlooks a floodlit waterhole and salt lick attracting huge herds of Elephants, Buffalos and other wildlife throughout. The lodge has four viewing decks with balconies and lounges. This provide superb game viewing from the comfort of the lodge during the Aberdare tour.
There after Dinner and overnight at the Ark.
Meal Plan: Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner.
Day 3: Aberdare National Park – Lake Nakuru National Park.
You are halfway on the 6 days Samburu, Aberdares, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara Kenya Safari. After the early morning breakfast, depart from Aberdares for Lake Nakuru Safari which is a 4 hours scenic drive. With a brief stop at the spectacular Thompson Falls and the Equator crossing. There after proceed through the Great Rift Valley escarpment, arrive in time for lunch and check in at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge.
Afterwards in afternoon game scenic Lake Nakuru Safari drive within the shores of the Pink Lake often referred so due to it’s great masses of Flamingos. Currently due to climate change and high water level only few flamingos and the famous White and Black Rhino are the main attraction. These can easily be spotted along the shores of the lake.
Return to the Sarova Lion Hill for dinner and over night stay too.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 4: Lake Nakuru National Park – Maasai Mara National Reserve
Early morning breakfast depart from Lake Nakuru for Masai Mara safari, which is a 5 hour scenic drive. After proceeding to arrive in good time for lunch and check in at the Sarova Mara Game camp.
Thereafter the afternoon game drive, look for the Big Five Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Black Rhino, Buffalo and other rich game include Cheetah, Wildbeest, Zebra, amongst many.
Drive back to the Sarova Mara Game Camp for dinner and overnight too.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 5: Masai Mara National Reserve.
Starting the day with an early breakfast and leave for a full day Masai Mara Safari game drive with picnic lunch box to explore the magic Mara for the Masai Mara Safari. The Masai Mara plains are full of wildebeest during migration season early July to end September. The zebras accompany the wildebeests in the migration and other wild animals to within easy sight include the impala, topi, giraffe, Thomson’s gazelle, hyenas, cheetah, Jackal and bat-eared foxes are regularly seen.
Next searching for the Big Five namely Lion, Elephants, Buffalo, Leopard and the Black Rhino is a fulfilling expedition while on the Masai Mara safari.
Additionally an extended safari drive to the Mara River where schools of Hippos and Nile crocodiles which are abundant in river lay in wait for a meal as the wildebeest cross over on their annual quest to find new pastures in the Serengeti plains.
After the Masai Mara safari, returning to Sarova Mara game camp for dinner and overnight stay too.
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner.
Day 6: Masai Mara National Reserve – Nairobi
This is your last day of the 6 days Samburu, Aberdares, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara Kenya Safari. Starting with an early Morning game drive, followed with breakfast at Sarova Mara camp and check out. Soon after is depart for Nairobi. This is a 5 hours drive to Nairobi and with enroute lunch too.
Drop off at your hotel or at the airport for your flight out to your next destination.
| HIGH SEASON | MID SEASON | LOW SEASON | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Period on Calendar | 1st Jul – 31st Oct 2020, 23rd Dec 2020 – 1st Jan 2021 | 2nd Jan – 31st March 2020, 1st Nov – 22nd Dec 2020 | 1st Apr – 31st June 2020 |
| Cost per person for Safari in 4×4 Pop up Land Cruiser | USD-$2,160 | USD-$1,720 | USD-$1,540 |
Prices based on:
- Prices based on Per Person in a group of 2 sharing in a double/twin. Request for individual traveler or groups.
- Children between 12 to 18 years: 75% of adult price
- Kids between 3 to 11: 50% sharing with parents
- Toddles below 3yrs free.
Similar itinerary staying at standard accommodation
Day-1: Nairobi to Samburu overnight at Samburu lodge
Day-2: Samburu to Aberdares overnight at the Ark Lodge
Day-3: Aberdares to Lake Nakuru overnight at Flamingo Tented Camp
Day-4: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara overnight at at Mara Leisure Camp /Azure Tented Camp
Day-5: Masai Mara full day overnight at Mara Leisure Camp /Azure Tented Camp
Day-6: Masai Mara to Nairobi.
| HIGH SEASON | MID SEASON | LOW SEASON | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Period on Calendar | 1st Jul – 31st Oct 2020, 23rd Dec 2019 – 1st Jan 2021 | 2nd Jan – 31st March 2020, 1st Nov – 22nd Dec 2020, | 1st Apr – 31st June 2020 |
| Cost per person for Safari in 4×4 Pop up Land Cruiser | USD-$1,950 | USD-$1,680 | USD-$1,530 |
TOUR COST INCLUDES
- Pick up/drop off at the airport/Nairobi hotel.
- Safari in a private pop up customized safari minivan or Safari Land cruiser 4×4.
- Accommodation as per itinerary or kindly choose from the option or your other choice
- Meals on full board: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
- Services of an English speaking driver/guide, request for other language speaking specialist
- All National park and Game Reserves entry fees
- Drinking bottled water while on safari
- Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover
- All Government taxes and hotel levies.
EXCULDED IN THE TOUR COST
- International flights
- Visas cost, Personal insurance cover-commendable
- Christmas, New Year and Easter Supplements
- Soft/heavy/spirit drinks, tips or gratuities, laundry, telephone calls and other items of a personal nature
- Optional activities like Hot air Balloon $450 per person,Masai Village fee $20 Per Person.
Where to stay
Safari accommodation options for each location
Kenya Lodges / Samburu National Reserve
Luxury level lodge / tented camp
Samburu Game Lodge Samburu Simba Lodge Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
Comfort level lodge / tented camp
Economy level lodge / tented camp
Kenya Lodges / Aberdares National Park
Luxury level lodge / tented camp
Comfort level lodge / tented camp
Economy level lodge / tented camp
Kenya Lodges / Camps (Masai mara Game Reserve)
Luxury level lodge / tented camp
Mara Sarova Game Camp Ashnil Mara Camp Keekorok Lodge Tipilikwani Mara Camp
Loyk Mara Camp Mara Simba Lodge Ilkeliani Camp Base Camp Explorer Fig Tree Camp
Comfort level lodge / tented camp
Mara Sopa Lodge Mara Leisure Lodge AA camp Osero Camp Azure Mara Haven
Economy level lodge / tented camp
Enkorok Elangata Olerai Olmoran Tented Camp Mara Chui Camp Jambo Mara Camp
Kenya Lodges / Camps (Lake Nakuru National Park)
Luxury level lodge / tented camp
Sarova Lion Hill Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge Flamingo Hill Camp
Comfort level lodge / tented camp
Lake Nakuru Lodge Sarova woodLands The Pelican Lodge Sentrim elementaita
Economy level lodge / tented camp
