11 Days - Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha and Amboseli

11 Days - Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha and Amboseli

In this tour we will cover the 6 most popular destinations in Kenya, combining the northern and southern parks - Samburu Reserve (2 nights), Ol Pejeta Conservancy (1 night), Lake Nakuru National Park (1 night), Masai Mara National Reserve (3 nights), Lake Naivasha (1 night) & Amboseli National Park (2 nights). Tour starts and ends at Nairobi. With our experienced driver guides, it will be a trip of a lifetime!

Day 1 - Nairobi to Samburu

Your tour starts with pick up at 7:00 AM from your Nairobi hotel or Airport and drive to Samburu. This drive will take about 6 to 7 hours with diverse views ranging from the raw country side, the central highlands of Kenya, the equator line and views of Mt Kenya. Arrive in Samburu by lunch time and check into your lodge/camp, have a hot lunch and then depart for an afternoon game drive. After the game drive, we head back to lodge/camp to reach by around 5:30 or 6:00 PM, freshen up and enjoy a freshly prepared Dinner. Overnight at your lodge.

Note: Samburu ecosystem consists of 3 national reserves: Samburu National Reserve, Buffalo Springs National Reserve, and Shaba National Reserve. Entry fees are common for Buffalo Springs and Shaba but different for Samburu. If your accommodation is in Samburu, your game drives are included in Samburu. If your accommodation is in Buffalo Springs or Shaba, your game drives are included in Buffalo Springs + Shaba. If your accommodation is in Buffalo Springs or Shaba and you wish to enter Samburu Reserve, park fees of USD 80 per adult and USD 45 per child apply.

Day 2 - Samburu

We depart at 6:30 AM after breakfast on an early morning game drive (this is the best time to see the animals and a good chance to witness a hunt/kill). Later around 10:30 AM, return to accommodation for a break and relax for a bit and after lunch, depart on an afternoon game drive around 3:00 PM till around 6:00 PM. Return to lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3 – Samburu to Ol Pejeta

After breakfast, check out from camp and proceed to Ol Pejeta which is about 2 to 2.5 hours drive passing through scenic landscapes of central Kenya. Arrive at Ol Pejeta Conservancy shortly before noon and check into your lodge or camp, have hot lunch and then depart for an afternoon game drive. Ol Pejeta is renowned for its diverse wildlife, including the Big Five. You can focus on spotting elephants, rhinos, and buffaloes while enjoying the varied landscapes. After the game drive, we head back to lodge/camp, freshen up and enjoy a freshly prepared Dinner. Overnight at your lodge.

Day 4 - Ol Pejeta to Nakuru

After breakfast, check out from camp and proceed to Lake Nakuru which is about 3.5 hours drive from Ol Pejeta. Upon reaching Nakuru lodge check in have lunch and depart for afternoon game drives till around 6:00 PM. We proceed to camp/lodge for a freshly prepared dinner and later on overnight stay.

Day 5 - Nakuru to Masai Mara

After breakfast, check out and depart to Masai Mara which is about 5 hours drive from Lake Nakuru. Check into your lodge/camp at Masai Mara, have lunch and depart for afternoon game drives. After the game drive, we head back to lodge/camp to reach by around 5:30 or 6:00 PM, freshen up and enjoy a freshly prepared Dinner. Overnight at your lodge.

Day 6 & Day 7 - Masai Mara

Today's itinerary is flexible and you can discuss with your guide on the previous evening and plan for today's schedule. You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for full day game drives around 9:00 AM with packed lunch and return back to lodge late afternoon around 6:00 PM. Or you can depart at 6:00 AM on an early morning game drive (this is the best time to see the animals and a good chance to witness hunt/kill). Later return to accommodation for breakfast and relax for a bit and depart on an afternoon game drive with packed lunch. You will stop at a picnic spot for having packed lunch and later depart on a game drive till the park is closed. Around 6:00 PM return to lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 8 - Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, check out and depart to Lake Naivasha which is about 5 hours drive. Check-in to your camp/lodge and then proceed for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 9 - Lake Naivasha to Amboseli

Start your day with a Boat Ride to Crescent Island where you will be doing a nature walk next to zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, waterbucks, antelopes, and many types of birds. Return back to your camp/lodges in Naivasha and check out. Start your drive to Amboseli with en route lunch. Upon reaching Amboseli, you can check in to the camp/lodge and relax and unwind for the day.

Day 10 - Amboseli

Today's itinerary is flexible and you can discuss with your guide on the previous evening and plan for today's schedule. You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for full day game drives around 9:00 AM with packed lunch and return back to lodge late afternoon around 6:00 PM. Or you can depart at 6:00 AM on an early morning game drive (this is the best time to see the animals and a good chance to witness hunt/kill). Later return to accommodation for breakfast and relax for a bit and depart on an afternoon game drive with packed lunch. You will stop at a picnic spot for having packed lunch and later depart on a game drive till the park is closed. Around 6:00 PM return to lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Note: Since Amboseli is relatively hot, game drives around noon are not usually recommended but can be arranged if you are interested.

Day 11 - Amboseli to Nairobi

Wake up early in the morning and proceed to Amboseli for game drives around 6:15 AM. Continue with game drives till around 9:00 AM and then head back to camp for breakfast. After breakfast, check out from camp and proceed to Nairobi to reach by around 3:00 PM.