Itinerary:
Day 1: Nairobi – Samburu National Reserve
- Morning (7:30 AM – 12:30 PM):
Depart Nairobi for Samburu National Reserve, driving through the scenic central highlands.
- Afternoon (12:30 PM – 1:30 PM):
Arrive at the lodge in Samburu, check in, and have lunch.
- Afternoon (3:30 PM – 6:30 PM):
Enjoy an afternoon game drive, looking out for unique species like the Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, and reticulated giraffe.
- Evening (6:30 PM):
Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Day 2: Full Day in Samburu
- Morning (6:30 AM – 9:00 AM):
Early morning game drive to spot predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs.
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM:
Return to the lodge for breakfast.
- Mid-Morning (10:30 AM – 1:00 PM):
Relax at the lodge or take part in optional activities like a nature walk.
- Afternoon (1:00 PM – 3:30 PM):
Lunch at the lodge.
- Late Afternoon (3:30 PM – 6:30 PM):
Another game drive in search of Samburu's wildlife, such as elephants and crocodiles along the Ewaso Nyiro River.
- Evening (6:30 PM):
Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Day 3: Samburu – Aberdare National Park
- Morning (7:30 AM – 8:30 AM):
Breakfast at the lodge and check out.
- Morning (8:30 AM – 12:30 PM):
Drive to Aberdare National Park, arriving in time for lunch.
- Afternoon (1:30 PM – 3:30 PM):
Lunch at a lodge in the park followed by a relaxed afternoon.
- Late Afternoon (3:30 PM – 6:30 PM):
Enjoy an evening game drive in Aberdare's misty highlands and lush forests, where elephants, buffalo, and rare antelope can be spotted.
- Evening (6:30 PM):
Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Day 4: Aberdare – Lake Nakuru National Park
- Morning (7:30 AM – 8:30 AM):
Breakfast and check-out from the lodge.
- Morning (8:30 AM – 11:30 AM):
Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park.
- Late Morning (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM):
Arrive at Lake Nakuru, check-in, and have lunch at the lodge.
- Afternoon (3:30 PM – 6:30 PM):
Afternoon game drive to see rhinos, flamingos, and other wildlife in the park.
- Evening (6:30 PM):
Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Day 5: Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara Game Reserve
- Morning (7:30 AM – 8:30 AM):
Breakfast at the lodge, then check out.
- Morning (8:30 AM – 12:30 PM):
Drive to the renowned Maasai Mara Game Reserve, arriving in time for lunch.
- Afternoon (3:30 PM – 6:30 PM):
Embark on a game drive in the Mara to search for lions, elephants, buffalo, and other wildlife.
- Evening (6:30 PM):
Dinner and overnight stay at a tented camp.
Day 6: Full Day in Maasai Mara
- Morning (6:30 AM – 9:00 AM):
Early morning game drive to catch the wildlife at its most active.
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM:
Return to the camp for breakfast.
- Mid-Morning (10:30 AM – 1:00 PM):
Free time or optional activities like a Maasai village visit.
- Afternoon (1:00 PM – 3:30 PM):
Lunch at the camp.
- Late Afternoon (3:30 PM – 6:30 PM):
Evening game drive in the Maasai Mara.
- Evening (6:30 PM):
Dinner and overnight stay at the tented camp.
Day 7: Maasai Mara – Nairobi
- Morning (6:30 AM – 9:00 AM):
Optional early morning game drive.
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM:
Breakfast at the camp, followed by check-out.
- Morning (10:00 AM – 1:30 PM):
Drive back to Nairobi, with a stop for lunch en route.
- Afternoon (1:30 PM – 2:00 PM):
Drop-off at your hotel or the airport for your onward journey.