10-Day Aberdares, Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Nakuru, Naivasha & Masai Mara Safari
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Explore Aberdares, Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru, Naivasha & Masai Mara
Spot Big Five, Samburu Special Five, rhinos, giraffes, hippos & wildebeest (seasonal)
Scenic drives through Kenya’s highlands, Rift Valley & savannahs
Sunrise & sunset game drives, full-day safari adventures
Naivasha boat safari & optional Crescent Island walk
Optional Add-Ons: Sunrise hot air balloon safari over the Mara or cultural visits to Maasai villages.
Optional hot-air balloon safari with champagne breakfast in Masai Mara
Stay in handpicked lodges or camps (Budget, Midrange, Luxury)
Expert driver-guide & immersive wildlife experiences
Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi → Aberdares (Tree Lodge Stay)
Depart Nairobi and travel through Kenya’s lush highlands to the misty forests of the Aberdares. Enjoy lunch before transferring to your tree-lodge overlooking illuminated waterholes—perfect for elephant, buffalo, hyena, and bushbuck viewing throughout the evening.
A serene, elevated start to your classic Kenya wildlife safari.
Highlights:
- Scenic central highlands drive
- Wildlife viewing from a tree-lodge waterhole
Day 2: Aberdares → Samburu National Reserve
Cross the equator and enter Samburu’s semi-arid wilderness. Afternoon game drive introduces Samburu’s Special Five—Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Beisa oryx, and Somali ostrich.
Golden light over the Ewaso Ng’iro River makes for spectacular photography.
Highlights:
- Samburu Special Five sightings
- Sunset over the Ewaso Ng’iro River
Day 3: Full-Day Safari in Samburu
Explore Samburu’s rugged landscapes with a full-day game drive. Look for lions resting on granite outcrops, cheetahs scanning the plains, and elephants wading across the river.
Picnic lunch by the riverside completes a perfect classic safari day.
Highlights:
- Full-day Big Cat and Special Five sightings
- Scenic picnic lunch
Day 4: Samburu → Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Drive south to Ol Pejeta, home to the largest rhino population in East Africa and the last two Northern White Rhinos. Afternoon game drive reveals thriving wildlife, excellent predator sightings, and conservation-focused experiences.
Highlights:
- Visit to the world’s last northern white rhinos
- Rhino, lion, and hyena-rich conservancy
Day 5: Ol Pejeta → Lake Nakuru National Park
Descend into the Great Rift Valley and arrive in Lake Nakuru for an afternoon game drive. Spot both black and white rhinos, endangered Rothschild giraffes, buffaloes, and seasonal flamingos.
Highlights:
- Rift Valley descent
- Rhino and flamingo sightings
Day 6: Lake Nakuru → Lake Naivasha (Boat Safari & Crescent Island Walk)
Short drive to Lake Naivasha. Enjoy a boat safari among hippos and fish eagles, followed by an optional Crescent Island walking safari with giraffes, zebras, and antelopes.
Highlights:
- Naivasha boat safari
- Crescent Island walking safari
Day 7: Naivasha → Masai Mara National Reserve
Travel to the legendary Masai Mara. Afternoon game drive introduces lions, elephants, giraffes, and sweeping savannah landscapes as the sun sets over acacia-dotted plains.
Highlights:
- Scenic Rift Valley drive
- Sunset game drive in the Mara
Day 8: Full-Day Safari – Masai Mara
Spend a full day discovering the Mara’s incredible wildlife. Search for Big Five sightings, cheetahs on the hunt, and—when in season—the dramatic wildebeest migration.
Highlights:
- Big Five sightings
- Seasonal wildebeest migration (July–October)
- Scenic bush picnic
Day 9: Sunrise Safari – Masai Mara
Enjoy a sunrise game drive during peak predator activity. Optional hot-air balloon safari followed by champagne bush breakfast. Afternoon at leisure or additional game viewing.
Highlights:
- Sunrise wildlife viewing
- Optional balloon safari
Day 10: Masai Mara → Nairobi (Departure)
After breakfast, return to Nairobi via the Rift Valley escarpment. Drop-off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta Airport.
Inclusions
Transport in 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Professional English-speaking safari guide
All park & conservancy entrance fees
9 nights’ accommodation (Budget, Midrange, Luxury)
Daily game drives & wildlife viewing
Naivasha boat safari & optional Crescent Island walk
Optional Masai Mara hot-air balloon experience
Bottled water on game drives
Local taxes and government fees
Exclude
International flights to/from Nairobi
Travel insurance & medical evacuation
Kenya visas
Optional activities not listed above (e.g., Maasai village visits)
Beverages other than bottled water
Tips & gratuities for guides, drivers, or staff
Personal expenses, souvenirs, additional snacks
Minimum Age
3 years old
Includes
Water & Guide
Briefing
7:30 AM
Guaranteed Departures
2 Guests (MIN)
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