Day 1: Arrival- Nairobi

Upon arrival at the Nairobi airport, you will be transferred to the Nairobi serena (or similar) to rest for the next day’s departure.

Day 2: Nairobi – Samburu national reserve

Our tour guide will pick you up from your Nairobi hotel lobby at 0700 hrs. Depart for the dramatic semi-arid scrub land of the Northern Frontier. Arrival in Samburu will be by lunch time. After lunch embark on a game drive to sight resident wildlife species like the Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy’s Zebra, Beisa Oryx and the Blue-necked Somali Ostrich that are rare elsewhere in the country. Dinner and overnight will be at the spectacular Samburu Sopa Lodge Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

 Day 3: Samburu National Reserve

On day 3 of our Kenya lodge safari you will spend a full day in Samburu with morning and afternoon game drive. (Optional visit to Samburu villages). Meals and overnight Samburu Sopa Lodge. Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

The highlights of Samburu game reserve is the spectacular scenic beauty, rivers and forests. It is an area where the local people have a rich and colourful heritage. The reserves have numerous permanent springs and a wealth of wildlife which includes leopard, hippo, elephant, lion, reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra and crocodile in the Ewaso Nyiro River. Over 365 species of birds have been identified in the sanctuaries.

Day 4: Nairobi –OL Pejeta Conservancy

Breakfast then view the game as we exit the park and drive to Ol Pejeta conservancy. Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the largest black rhino sanctuary in all East Africa.
After lunch, embark on your first game drive in search of the “Big 5”—lion, leopard, Elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo. After lunch enjoy a game drive in the conservancy. Including a stopover at the Sweetwaters Chimp Sanctuary  Sweetwater’s is the only sanctuary for rehabilitation in Kenya of these widely abused chimpanzees with two groups living in an environment as close to their natural habitat as possible. The site is also a dedicated black rhino breeding area. (Travel distance – approx. 4 hrs drive (on good tarmac road.Dinner and over night at SERENA SWEETWATERS  Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5: Ol Pejeta – Lake Nakuru National park

Breakfast at the camp then depart the lodge for Lake Nakuru National park arriving in good time for lunch at a Lodge. Afternoon game drives followed by dinner and overnight stay at a lodge inside the park. Lake Nakuru has also earned a reputation as an important haven for endangered species- particularly the Rothschild Giraffe and the black and white rhino. Lions, waterbuck, buffalo and baboons are all residents here. Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Nakuru Lodge Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 6: Lake Nakuru -Maasai Mara National Reserve

Breakfast then drive to Masai Mara- Kenya’s famous game reserve to arrive the camp in good time for Lunch. Afternoon game drive is taken. Dinner and overnight at Keekorok Lodge or similar Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner 

Day 7: Full Day Masai Mara Wildlife and Culture

Departing early, guests will have the opportunity to observe, photograph and video more animal sightings along the way to the Maasai Village. Our local Kenya guides will communicate over the radio for the best sightings of lions, leopards, cheetahs and more! At the village, the Maasai Tribe will show us their traditional dances, songs and give a tour of their huts. On the way back to the lodge, we will have the opportunity for more wildlife sightings. Dinner and overnight stay at Keekorok Lodge or similar. Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 8: Morning and Evening Game Drives in the Masai Mara

Have your cameras ready as we depart for sunrise game viewing! Guests may have opportunities to see predators on the hunt or massive herds of wildebeest moving across the beautiful landscapes. We often see big cats and other Big 5 species such as Cape buffalo, elephants and sometimes rhinoceros. Thomson’s gazelle, topi, hartebeest, hippopotamus and many species of birds may also be seen. Dinner and overnight stay at Keekorok Lodge or similar. Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 9: Masai Mara – Nairobi City

After breakfast have optional cultural tour to masai village at usd 30 per then drive to Nairobi to arrive by 1500 hrs where our Kenya budget safari ends – drop off at your city hotel or JKIA to board your flight to the next destination .End of a 8 days kenya safari. Meal Plan: Breakfast.

What’s Included?

• Transport on custom made land cruiser for game viewing and photography
• Full board accommodation whilst on safari
• Accommodation in double/twin room share
• All park entrance fees to include government taxes
• Service of an English speaking professional driver/guide
• All game drives as detailed in the itinerary
• Nairobi return airport transfers
• Mineral water in the vehicle whilst on safari
• Start and end in Nairobi.
• Personalized service
• Hotel accommodation in Nairobi before

What’s not included?

• Drinks, tips
• Cultural visits to Masai villages
• Personal effects
• Bicycle hire at Hells gate national park- $ 10
• Kenya Visas
• Hotel accommodation in Nairobi after the safari
• Christmas, New year, Easter supplements not included in the price above