8 Day Samburu, Meru, Lake Nakuru and Mara

Visit four of Kenya's most scenic and wildlife-rich national parks to see nature at its best, including the rugged wilderness of Samburu and Meru, where you can also see the northern special big five animals; Lake Nakuru, which has abundant bird life; and Masai Mara, where you can see Africa's special big five animals as well as the Masai people's unique and unspoiled culture. Observe the annual wildebeest migration, which takes place between late June and October.

Tour Summary

Wildlife

  •   Occasional
  •   Common
  •   Very Rare
  •   Rare
  •   None
  • Giraffe

      Common
  • Elephant

      Common
  • Zebra

      Common
  • Hippo

      Occasional
  • Leopard

      Rare
  • Buffalo

      Common
  • Hyena

      Occasional
  • Lion

      Occasional
  • Cheetah

      Occasional
  • White Rhino

      Common
  • Black Rhino

      Common
  • Wildebeest

      Common
  • Wild Dog

      Very Rare

Day by Day

Nairobi - Samburu National Reserve

Depart Nairobi as early as 0800 hours for Samburu Reserve arriving in time for lunch. Take a swim in the pool or have a short rest before your afternoon game drive starts. Explore the park and see elephants, as well as other game animals like zebras, giraffes, and with a bit of luck also lions and leopards.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Accommodation:

Ashnil Samburu

Meals & Drinks:

Full Board basis: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Full Day Samburu National Reserve

This day will be spent touring this amazing game reserve, with game drives in the morning and afternoon. You can also choose to go on cultural excursions in the surrounding area. Samburu Game Reserve has a variety of attractions. The Samburu tribe, who are also pastoralists, live there. The Ewaso Nyiro River, which flows along the southern boundary, is home to crocodiles and hippo, as well as a variety of other species that come to drink during the day. Buffalo, leopard, lion, cheetah, Grevy's zebra, Beisa Oryx, reticulated giraffe, and other plains wildlife are common in Samburu.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Accommodation:

Ashnil Samburu

Meals & Drinks:

Full Board basis: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Samburu - Meru National Park

After breakfast, you will check out of the camp and exit from the park for a morning drive to Meru National Park through scenic landscapes, farmed lands, and winding highways you will arrive at your camp in good time for check-in and lunch followed by an afternoon game drive in the scenic Meru Park.

Main Destination:

Meru National Park

Accommodation:

iKweta Safari Camp

Meals & Drinks:

Full Board basis: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Full Day Meru National Parks

After breakfast, leave for a full day game drive: wild animals to be spotted in Meru National Park include; large herds of Buffalo, Bushbuck, Eland, Duiker, Elephant, Gazelle, Giraffe, Genet, Hartebeest, Kudu, Impala, Waterbuck and Gravy Zebra. You will also spot the Baboons, Jackal, Hyena, Kudu, Lion, Oryx, Mongoose, Oribi, Vervet Monkeys, and Warthogs. In addition, you may see Wild dog, Caracal, Bush baby, Cheetah, Dikdik, Civet, Leopard, Bush pig, Otter, Porcupine, Black, and White Rhino. Along the rivers, you will see abundant Hippo and Crocodiles. Birdlife includes Peter’s fin foot which inhabits the Murera and Ura Rivers, the Pel’s Fishing Owl, Rollers, Bee-eaters, Kingfishers, Starlings, and numerous Weavers. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Main Destination:

Meru National Parks

Accommodation:

iKweta Safari Camp

Meals & Drinks:

Full Board basis: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Meru - Lake Nakuru National Parks

Breakfast is followed by a check-out from camp and departure to Lake Nakuru, arriving in time for lunch and check-in at your Lodge. After relaxing during the early afternoon you will leave on another game drive to see one of the largest gatherings of flamingos anywhere, in addition to famous white and black rhinos

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Parks

Accommodation:

Lake Nakuru Lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Full Board basis: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Lake Nakuru National Parks - Masai Mara Game Reserve

After breakfast at the camp, at 0700hrs join your safari guide and depart to Masai Mara Game Reserve arriving for lunch and check-in as well, before joining your safari guide for the afternoon game drive at 1600hrs and returning to the camp before dusk for dinner and overnight at the camp.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara Game Reserve

Accommodation:

Oldarpoi Wageni Camp

Meals & Drinks:

Full Board basis: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Full Day Masai Mara Game Reserve

Early breakfast is recommended then carry picnic lunch and spend the rest of the day exploring the Masai Mara Ecosystem on an early morning game drive which can start off at 0630hrs for an opportunity to see the park as the sun rises and also take memorable photographs, also giving you an opportunity to see the big cats which are easily spotted in the morning hours. The driver will drive you at a leisurely pace as you stop often to enable you to watch animals, take pictures, and enjoy bird watching. You will also see the large Nile crocodile at Mara River as well as the wildebeest crossing (late June to October), which happens along with one of the many crossing points, and also large pods of hippo at the hippo pool during your picnic lunch.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara Game Reserve

Accommodation:

Oldarpoi Wageni Camp

Meals & Drinks:

Full Board basis: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Masai Mara - Nairobi

After early breakfast, you will check out of camp with a picnic lunch for a final morning game drive to see the park when most active. After the game drives, you will exit from the park and drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the evening for transfer to Jomo Kenyatta Airport or alternatively to your most preferred hotel in the city

Main Destination:

Nairobi (Departure)

Accommodation:

No Accommodation

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast

Getting There

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

International flights to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta international airport

No domestic flights for this tour

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Inclusions

  • A Professional Driver Guide
  • All Transportations in a 4x4wD Vehicle
  • All Accommodations
  • All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
  • All Park Fees
  • All Game Drives
  • All Taxes and VAT
  • All Bottled Water

Exclusions

  • Visa entry to Kenya
  • Optional Activities
  • Personal Items of Nature
  • International Flights
  • Accommodation before and after the end of the Tour
  • Drinks
  • Tips (Tipping at 10$ per day)

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