PRIVATE SAFARI: Combining Kenya's rugged north, the beautiful Rift Valley, Samburu National Park, Lake Nakuru and the legendary Masai Mara, go in search of where the wild things are on a comfortable safari that packs in culture and excitement in one fell swoop.
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Itinerary
Nairobi
Welcome to Kenya! Morning arrival into Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. After check in you will be taken on an excursion to visit the Karen Blixen museum and the Giraffe Centre. After which you will enjoy lunch at Karen Blixen Coffee Garden. Karen Blixen was famous for writing several books but arguably her most well known piece of work is 'Out of Africa', her memoirs of living in Africa.
Overnight: Nairobi | Lunch
Samburu Reserve
Nairobi - Samburu National Park. After breakfast drive north to Samburu National Reserve. As you enter the reserve, two beautiful mountains, Koitogor and Ololokwe present themselves forming the perfect background to your safari. Large herds of elephants, plentiful big cats, reticulated giraffes, buffalo and gerenuks also form part of the reserve’s large and diverse wildlife population. Ewaso Nyiro River is the main attraction for wildlife, but many animals are also found in the various habitats such as acacia, river forest, thorn trees and grasslands. You will arrive at your lodge for lunch, and in the afternoon, go on your first safari drive in Samburu.
Overnight: Samburu National Park | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Samburu Reserve
Sleep in or rise early, but we recommend getting out into bush first thing to experience prime wildlife activity. As you continue with your game drive through this scenically and wildlife dramatic reserve, watch out for the unique Grevy’s zebra or Beisa Oryx, both species only found north of the equator. Find relief from the hot African sun back at the lodge as you chill-out in the afternoon. As the day cools, you shall return to the reserve for one last game drive.
Overnight: Samburu National Park | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lake Nakuru
Samburu National Park - Lake Nakuru/Elementaita. This morning after breakfast you depart for Lake Nakuru National Park with a stop for lunch and to admire the views at Thompson's Falls. Arriving at Lake Nakuru National Park late afternoon, enjoy a game drive before checking into your accommodation. The following day enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in the park. The park was established as a sanctuary for black and white rhino, which are often seen.
Overnight: Lake Nakuru | Breakfast x 2, Lunch x 2, Dinner x 2
Masai Mara
Lake Nakuru/Elementaita - Masai Mara. This morning, after breakfast you will set off for what is possibly Africa's and the world's most famous game park, the Masai Mara. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge after which you will take an afternoon game drive. Then return to your lodge in the late afternoon, in time to enjoy a relaxing sun downer.
Overnight: Masai Mara National Park | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Masai Mara
Rise early if you'd like to enjoy the option of a balloon safari across the Masai Mara. Take off in the crisp morning air, only to experience a game-viewing adventure with an entirely different perspective. As you silently float across the plains, forest and rivers for approximately an hour, your journey comes to end back on land but accompanied with a fully cooked champagne breakfast.
Today enjoy more game viewing in the morning and late afternoon. The Masai Mara is most famous for its large population of big cats. All members of the big five are also present in the Masai Mara and other species from hippos, zebra, antelope, gazelle, giraffe, impala, hyena and more.
Overnight: Masai Mara National Park | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Masai Mara
Masai Mara - Nairobi. After breakfast game drive through the Masai Mark en route back to Nairobi and transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport where tour arrangements end.
Breakfast
Prices & Dates
The 'Twin/Double' price is per person when there are 2 persons sharing a room. The 'Single' price is applicable when a single room is required, based on a travelling party of at least 2 adults. Please note: prices are indicative and final pricing may therefore vary, depending on hotel availability and time of travel.
Hotels
The hotels listed below are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard.
Eka Hotel, Nairobi
Modern and bright, the Eka Hotel is a great base for further exploring Kenya. Boasting spacious rooms, a refreshing outdoor pool and complimentary Wi-Fi - it's the perfect place to stay whilst avoiding having to navigate central Nairobi madness. Enjoying a meal at the internationally acclaimed Spur restaurant and sipping on a Tusker beer in the Galaxy bar are a great way to spend an evening. The Eka Hotel is perfectly located close to Nairobi International Airport on the Mombasa Road.
Flamingo Hill Camp, Lake Nakuru
Flamingo Hill Camp is an eco-friendly lodge set in attractive grounds with a portion of earnings invested in local environmental restoration and endangered species. The cozy tents are furnished with understated luxury and decorated in calming safari tones, natural woods, wrought iron and crisp cottons. The four poster beds are protected by mosquito nets and come with en suite showers and flush toilets. Overlooking the plains, the private verandahs are a superb spot to relax at the end of the day. The bar is well stocked with a range of local and imported beverages while the restaurant caters for all tastes. The camp also features a swimming pool and boutique craft shop.
Mara Leisure Camp, Masai Mara
The Mara Leisure Camp is made up of three cottages and 24 comfortable permanent tents along the Talek River, overlooking the plains of the Masai Mara. The Nyati Tents feature a canvas exterior with wooden floors and safari-style furniture with tiled en suite bathrooms, while the Jamii Cottages are solid buildings with two bedrooms, perfect for families. The attractive outdoor swimming pool is closely surrounded by vegetation with sun loungers on which to relax. In the evenings, the bar is a great spot to enjoy a drink besides a roaring camp fire. The cozy restaurant offers buffet or set menu options with a selection of wines available from the cellar.
At a Glance
