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Kenya, Kenya 2, Kenya Safari

9 DAYS ABERDARE/ SAMBURU/ LAIKIPIA/ LAKE NAKURU/ MASAI MARA SAFARI

Experience the very best of Kenya on this unforgettable 9-day wildlife safari through some of the country’s most iconic national parks and private conservancies. From the mist-covered forests of Aberdare National Park to the unique wildlife of Samburu Game Reserve, the scenic plains of Laikipia, the birdlife-rich shores of Lake Nakuru National Park, and the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, this safari offers exceptional game viewing, breathtaking landscapes, and authentic African experiences.

Begin your journey in the lush highlands of Aberdare, where you’ll spend the night at the famous Ark Lodge overlooking a floodlit waterhole frequented by elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, and other wildlife. Continue north to Samburu, home to rare northern species known as the “Samburu Special Five,” before exploring the exclusive wilderness of Laikipia, renowned for its conservation efforts and abundant wildlife.

Travel onward to Lake Nakuru National Park, celebrated for its spectacular birdlife, endangered white and black rhinos, and Rothschild’s giraffes. Your adventure concludes in the legendary Masai Mara, Kenya’s premier safari destination, where you’ll enjoy thrilling game drives in search of the Big Five and, during migration season, witness the spectacular wildebeest migration across the Mara River.

This safari combines luxury, adventure, nature, and culture, making it ideal for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, honeymooners, families, and first-time visitors to Kenya.

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Safari Includes

  • Meet and greet services upon arrival.
  • Transport in a customized 4×4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof.
  • Services of a professional English-speaking safari driver/guide.
  • Accommodation for 8 nights as per the itinerary.
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
  • All scheduled game drives.
  • Park entrance fees for:
    • Aberdare National Park
    • Samburu National Reserve
    • Laikipia Conservancy
    • Lake Nakuru National Park
    • Masai Mara National Reserve
  • Transfer to and from The Ark Lodge.
  • Bottled drinking water during safari.
  • Government taxes and VAT where applicable.
  • Emergency evacuation assistance (where applicable).

Safari Excludes

  • International and domestic flights.
  • Kenya visa fees (where applicable).
  • Travel insurance.
  • Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, beverages, tips, souvenirs, etc.).
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks unless specified.
  • Optional Maasai Village cultural visit (USD 20 per person).
  • Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari in Masai Mara (USD 465 per person).
  • Tips and gratuities for driver/guide and lodge staff.
  • Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Items of a personal nature.
  • Additional accommodation before or after the safari.
  • Any increase in park fees, government taxes, or fuel surcharges beyond our control.

Details

Experience the very best of Kenya on this unforgettable 9-day wildlife safari through some of the country's most iconic national parks and private conservancies. From the mist-covered forests of Aberdare National Park to the unique wildlife of Samburu Game Reserve, the scenic plains of Laikipia, the birdlife-rich shores of Lake Nakuru National Park, and the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, this safari offers exceptional game viewing, breathtaking landscapes, and authentic African experiences.

Nairobi – Aberdare. https://kws.go.ke/content/aberdare-national-park Depart Nairobi at 7.30 AM and drive to the Aberdare Country Club in time for a country-style lunch - https://aberdarecountryclub.com After lunch, transfer to the Aberdare National Park to the ARK lodge for an evening and night of game watching from the comfort of your lodge. Your simple but comfortable room overlooks a water hole, which attracts wildlife throughout the afternoon and night. Quietly observe the procession of wildlife that comes to drink: buffalo, rhino, leopard, hyena, and antelope. Meal plan: {L, D} https://thearkkenya.com
Aberdare - Samburu Game Reserve. After breakfast, drive back to the Samburu Game Reserve. Lunch is served on arrival, followed by afternoon game viewing drives. Meal plan: {B, L, D} http://www.simbalodges.com/samburu-simba-lodge
Samburu Game Reserve. Full day spent in Samburu with early morning and afternoon game drives in Samburu Game Reserve, which covers 40 square miles (104 square kilometers). This is also our best chance to see the blue-legged Somali Ostrich, the long-necked Gerenuk gazelle, and the straight-horned Beisa Oryx antelope. Meal plan: {B, L, D} http://www.simbalodges.com/samburu-simba-lodge
Samburu - Laikipia. After breakfast, drive to Laikipia - https://www.olgaboli.com/ Afternoon game drives. Meal plan: {B, L, D} https://www.olgaboli.com/lodge
Laikipia. https://www.olgaboli.com/ Morning and afternoon game drives. Meal plan: {B, L, D} https://www.olgaboli.com/lodge
Laikipia - Lake Nakuru. https://kws.go.ke/lake-nakuru-national-park After breakfast, drive to Lake Nakuru National Park for an afternoon game viewing drive, a truly remarkable game drive that includes Flamingos as well as the rare white rhino in this world-famous ornithological paradise with over 450 species of bird life. Here is one of the few places where we can also see the endangered Rothschild's Giraffes. Meal plan: {B, L, D} https://www.sarovahotels.com/woodlands-nakuru/
Lake Nakuru National Park - Masai Mara. After breakfast, depart for the Masai Mara game reserve, the northern part of the Serengeti - Mara ecosystem, and one of Kenya's most favored game viewing areas. Lunch is served on arrival, followed by afternoon game viewing drives. Meal plan: {B, L, D} https://orngatunymarakingcamp.com/
Masai Mara. Full-day game-viewing drives at the Masai Mara with picnic lunch provided in the park. Game drives from sunrise to sundown provide the greatest moments for game viewing in these mystic plains, a time when the soft red hues of the sun will give your photographs the clarity of the actual African savannah. Morning game viewing with a drive to the Mara River for a chance to see the Wildebeest migration as well as the resident hippos and crocodiles. Meal plan: {B, L, D} https://orngatunymarakingcamp.com/ An optional visit to the Masai Village for a cultural tour can be arranged – USD20 per person. Also, an optional Hot air balloon ride can be arranged this morning, then proceed with your game drive - US$465 per person.
Masai Mara – Nairobi. After breakfast, drive back to Nairobi. Meal plan: {B}

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