7 Days Safari Samburu, Aberdares, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara.

7 Days Safari Samburu, Aberdares, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara

Day 1: Nairobi – Samburu.
Pick up from your hotel in Nairobi, drive North across the equator to the Samburu National Reserve (360km) and check in to your lodge for lunch. After lunch relax then make evening game drive . Dinner and overnight at Samburu Serena/ Elephant bedroom camp.

Day 2: Samburu
Morning and afternoon game drives in the open savannah which is transversed by Uaso Nyiro River. The river is populated by hippos and crocodiles, the park is a home to a host of animals including several species which are rarely seen in numbers elsewhere including Gravy’s Zebra, reticulated giraffes and long necked generuks.

Day 3: Samburu – Aberdares
From Samburu drive South to the Aberdares (220km) and have lunch at Outspan Hotel. During lunch enjoy views of Mt Kenya framed by the white water of the Chania River. After lunch transfer to treetops the most famous game viewing lodge in the world, overlooking a water hole and saltlick high in the Aberdare National Park.

Day 4: Aberdares – Lake Nakuru
An early morning transfer to Outspan hotel for breakfast. Descend into the Great Rift Valley and continue on to Lake Nakuru. Have lunch at Lake Nakuru Lodge. After lunch drive in Lake Nakuru National park for an evening game drive. Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge, Mbweha Camp or similar.

Day 5: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara
Drive to the Masai Mara National Reserve (320km). Have lunch at Keekorok Lodge built in a prime position to enjoy wildebeest migration. After lunch make game drive. Dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp.

Day 6: Maasai Mara
Enjoy an early morning balloon flight over the Mara, followed by a bubbly bush breakfast (optional extra) or an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. Relax by the pool overlooking the endless panorama stretched out before you. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Keekorok lodge or similar camp.

Day 7: Masai Mara – Nairobi
Have breakfast and make last game drive while exiting the park. Drive to Nairobi and drop off at your respective hotel/airport .

Each season offers unique experiences, and the best time to visit depends on individual preferences regarding weather, wildlife activity, and budget.

Wildebeest Migration

One of the main attractions during this period is the Great Migration in the Maasai Mara, where millions of wildebeest, zebras, and other animals migrate from the Serengeti in Tanzania to the Maasai Mara in Kenya.

Weather

This period coincides with the dry season, making it ideal for wildlife viewing as animals gather around water sources.

Tourist Influx:

he influx of tourists is highest during this time

Weather

The weather is generally dry from January to March, making it another good time for wildlife viewing. November and December are short rainy seasons, but the rains are typically less intense and shorter in duration.

Wildlife Viewing

Wildlife is still abundant, and many animals can be seen with fewer crowds compared to the high season

Tourist Influx

There is a moderate influx of tourists, and prices for accommodation and tours are slightly lower than in the high season.

Weather

This period coincides with the long rainy season, which can make travel more challenging due to muddy roads and higher chances of rain during the day

Wildlife Viewing

While wildlife is still present, viewing can be more difficult due to thick vegetation and fewer animals congregating around water sources

Tourist Influx

The number of tourists is at its lowest, leading to significantly lower prices for accommodation and tours.