Package Detail

With this Safari you will spot Africa's big cats - lions, cheetahs and the elusive leopard. Some animals are unique to this northern Kenya park: Gravy's zebra, reticulated giraffe and gerenuk. The The Ewaso Nyiro River, the boundary with the neighboring Buffalo Springs National Reserve, is where the elephants, buffalo and other animal species gather for a drink. You will find the scenic semiarid landscape quite dramatic. The reserve is located within the lands of the colorful semi-nomadic Samburu tribesmen.

Day 1: Arrive Nairobi

Following your flight Destinations Africa Kenya Safari staff will greet you at the airport and load your bags for transport to the hotel. Once you are settled in you may select an optional activity or simply relax at the camp for the trip ahead. Some of the possible optional activities include: Bomas of Kenya, Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Karen Blixen Museum, Tour of Downtown Nairobi, National Museum, or Langata Giraffe Center.
Dinner and overnight at Panafric Hotel Luxury Hotel, Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

Day 2: Nairobi - Samburu National Reserve

This morning we travel by road to Kenya’s northern frontier. Wild and rugged, Samburu is fiercely beautiful with its arid savannahs watered by the lovely Uaso Nyiro River. It is also one of Kenya’s most protected areas and home to species only found north of the equator, from the reticulated giraffe to Grevy’s zebras and Beisa Oryxes. Enjoy Ashnil Tented Camp, our hostelry set beneath a canopy of acacia trees along the banks of the river: 4hrs – 5hrs.
Dinner and overnight at Ashnil Tented Camp

Day 3: Samburu National Reserve

Dawn breaks in golden bands as we start our day in the bush by scanning the river from our tent’s veranda with a cup of steaming coffee in hand. Before the dew is off the grass, we’re off in pursuit of the elephants, lions, leopards, and cheetahs that thrive in the reserve’s grasslands and acacia woodlands. And so the day is spent in alternating pursuits of exploration in the bush and relaxation in our cozy camp.
Morning game drive – 6.15 a.m. to 9.00 a.m.
Mid day game drive – 11.00am to 1.00 p.m. or optional visit Samburu cultural village
Evening game drive – 4.00 p.m. to 6.45 p.m. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Dinner and overnight at Ashnil Tented Camp

Day 4: Samburu National Reserve - Ol Pejeta & Sweetwaters Conservancies

Today we travel to the exotic Sweetwaters Tented Camp in the secluded heart of Ol Pejeta Ranch and Rhino Reserve. Here, these magnificent beasts are given sanctuary from those who would take their lives to sell their horns. Here too, the Jane Goodall Institute operates a remarkable Chimpanzee Sanctuary where we meet the primates face to- face. Our camp also overlooks one of the busiest waterholes in the area and offers elephant, giraffe and myriad plains game. This is Africa as Teddy Roosevelt saw it years ago when he led one of the first safaris to tour Africa in comfort and splendor; our tents at Sweetwaters Camp will remind us of this bygone era.
Drive time: 2 1/2 hrs Evening game drive – 3.00 p.m. to 6.45 p.m.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Dinner and overnight at Sweetwaters Tented Camp.

Day 5: Ol Pejeta & Sweetwaters - Lake Nakuru National Park

Today we travel to the exotic Lake Nakuru National Park located in the Great Rift Valley. After lunch an exciting game run is planned for the afternoon. The game in this park is plentiful and the magnificent bird watching will make a devotee out of even the most reluctant. The Park is a home to stunning flocks of lesser and Greater Flamingos, which literally turn the lakeshores in to a magnificent pink stretch. The bird life here is world renown and over 400 bird species exist here, White Pelicans, Plovers, Egrets and Marabou Stork. It is also one of the very few places in Africa to see the white Rhino and rare Rothschild Giraffe.
Evening game drive – 3.00 p.m. to 6.15 p.m.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Dinner and overnight at Sarova Lionhill.

Day 6: Lake Nakuru National Park - Masai Mara National Reserve

This morning we drive through the dramatic Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara National Reserve. This enormous reserve is actually part of the vast Serengeti plains famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest’s migration and is home of the Big Five: Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo and Rhino. Lunch at our Lodge and relax before departing for the afternoon game run. The Mara Game Reserve- one of the greatest wildernesses of the world. Large mammals are varied, and easy to see. Residents among the Park's are: Masai Giraffe, Buffalo, Eland and thousand of plain game including Impala, Zebra, Topi, both Thomson's and grants Gazelles.
Evening game drive – 3.30 p.m. to 6.45 p.m.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Dinner and overnight at Ashnil Tented Camp.

Day 7: Masai Mara National Reserve

The search for great predators and perhaps even cubs continues today during extensive game drives. On the plains are enormous herds of grazing animals plus the elusive cheetah and leopard hiding among the acacia boughs.
Full day game drive: 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Picnic, Lunch & Dinner.
Dinner and overnight at Ashnil Tented Camp.

Day 8: Masai Mara National Reserve - Nairobi

Enjoy early Breakfast at the Camp. Checkout of the Camp and conduct a game drive en-route with an optional opportunity to visit a village of the Maasai people to witness the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience. Drive to Nairobi and thereafter to the airport for outbound flight.