You will visit Kenya’s top locations for wildlife viewing on this 8 Days Exploring Kenya Wildlife Safari. The Grevy Zebra, Somali Ostrich, Reticulated Giraffe, Gerenuk, and Beisa Oryx are among the unique wildlife species found in Samburu Game Reserve, where the safari begins. Because these creatures are unique to Samburu, they cannot be found in other large parks. Enquire Now At the Equator, you will travel to Olpejeta Conservancy! The two Northern White Rhinos that remain are housed here, giving visitors the opportunity to witness chimpanzees and these critically endangered species. Lake Nakuru is well-known for its flamingo population, but it is also home to endangered Rothschild giraffes and black and white rhinos. Your Kenya Classic Safari comes to a suitable conclusion as you conclude it in the Masai Mara National Reserve, where wildlife roams freely over the savannah.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi
Upon arrival at the Airport in Nairobi, you will be met by our company representative who will brief you on the 8 day Kenya tour and transfer you from the airport to your Nairobi hotel.
Accommodation: Hilton Garden Inn.
Meals: (Lunch, Dinner).
Day 2: Transfer to Samburu National Park.
After a leisurely breakfast, pick up at 7:00 AM and travel via Isiolo to the Samburu National Reserve in the Northern Frontier District. Get to the Lodge in time for lunch. Drives to see wildlife in the late afternoon. The reserve is well-known for its profusion of uncommon northern specialised species, including the Somali Ostrich, Gerenuk, Grevy Zebra, Reticulated Giraffe, and Beisa Oryx (also known as Samburu Special). The reserve is well-liked and home to at least 900 elephants. Big predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs are major draws.
Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 3: Full Day in Samburu National Park.
You will go on an early morning and afternoon game drive through a serene Samburu reserve that is home to a variety of wildlife, including reticulated giraffe, Gerenuk, and Oryx. You may also get a glimpse of Kamunyak, the lioness that gained notoriety for adopting Oryx calves. Take note that leaving with packed breaks at 6:30 AM and continuing the game drive until 11:00 AM is the ideal approach to enjoy Samburu’s game drives. Return to the lodge for a swim in the pool and some rest when the heat becomes too hot. Lunch should be had before leaving for a 3:30– 6:30 PM game drive in the afternoon.
Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 4: Transfer to Olpejeta Conservancy.
Drive past Mt. Kenya and towards Nanyuki after breakfast. Arrive at Sweetwaters Camp in time for lunch after entering Ol Pejeta Conservancy and going on a game drive. The conservancy goes well beyond chimpanzees and black rhinos to protect endangered animals. The following species are also found here and are considered vulnerable or endangered: Grevy’s zebra, African wild dogs, cheetahs, lions, leopards, hippopotamuses, and the locally threatened Jackson’s hartebeest. Drive through the afternoon wilderness and stop beside the Chimpanzee Sanctuary.
Accommodation: Serena Sweetwaters Camp.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 5: Olpejeta Conservancy – Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park.
Enjoy a game drive en way to the departure gate after an early breakfast. Make your way to Lake Nakuru National Park, stopping along the way to admire the sheer drop at the Great Rift Valley View Point. Continue driving, stopping optionally at Thompson Falls (entry charge not included), arriving in time for lunch, and then continue on a game drive later in the afternoon. The lake is home to some notable species, such as clawless otters and hippos. Zebra, Bohor’s Reedbuck, and waterbuck inhabit the coastlines. Both black and white rhinos can currently be found in the forests and forest. rhinos, lions, buffalo, and Rothschild’s giraffes. Thousands of lesser flamingos inhabit the lake during low water, giving the lakeshore a pink hue. Return for dinner and an overnight stay later in the evening.
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 6: Transfer to Maasai Mara Game Reserve.
After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru National Park for a morning game drive. Make your way to Maasai Mara, stopping at Narok Town for a potty break, and arrive at the camp in time for lunch. Proceed with the game drives later in the afternoon. The Maa language refers to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve as the “spotted plains.” This is acknowledged as Africa’s premier wildlife reserve and is home to the highest concentration of huge species. The park, which is home to the largest variety of animals left in the world, never-ending grasslands, stunning scenery, and the yearly migration of wildebeest, is the northern extension of the huge Serengeti-Mara ecosystem. The terrain is made up of undulating savannahs with clumps of bushes and shrubs.
Accommodation: Ashnil Mara Camp.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 7: Full Day in Maasai Mara Game Reserve.
Take a picnic lunchbox with you and head out for a full-day game drive after breakfast. The Reserve is home to a wide variety of wildlife, and its mild grasslands guarantee that you can always see them. There are many birds, including foreign ones. There are currently about 450 species of birds known, including 57 predatory birds. The Great Wildebeest Migration from the Serengeti, the greatest natural sight on Earth, takes place every year in the Mara.
Accommodation: Ashnil Mara Camp.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 8: Return to Nairobi – Departure.
Take a game drive early in the morning and eat a late breakfast. After checking out, depart in the late afternoon and return by car to Nairobi. Proceed to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in preparation for your planned nighttime international flight back home or to your next location.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch).
End of the 8 Days Exploring Kenya Wildlife Safari.
The 8 Days Exploring Kenya Wildlife Safari includes;
- Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary.
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari car.
- Park entrance fees.
- Services of an English-speaking tour guide.
- Tour guide allowances.
- Wildlife Game Drive.
- Bottled water in the car.
- Government taxes.
However, the tour cost excludes; Visa fees, International Air fare, personal travel insurance, tips to local guides, souvenirs, personal shopping bills, items of personal nature such as; laundry, cigarettes, telephone bills etc.