10 Days Taste of Kenya Safari: Big Five, Samburu Rare Species & Amboseli Adventure

• Pick-up from Nairobi Hotel at 07:00 Hrs by your safari guide

• Short safari briefing before departure

• Drive north through scenic landscapes, coffee and tea plantations, and mountain streams

• Stop at Nanyuki and continue via Isiolo, the gateway to northern Kenya

• Arrive at Samburu Lodge, check-in and enjoy lunch

• Afternoon game drive in Samburu National Reserve to spot rare wildlife: Reticulated Giraffes, Grevy’s Zebras, Oryx, Giraffe Gazelles, Somali Ostriches, and more

• Return to lodge at sunset

• Dinner and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge (4-Star)

• Approx. Distance: 330 km | Travel Time: 6 hours

• Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner

• Breakfast at the lodge at 07:30 Hrs

• Morning game drive in Samburu National Reserve; animals frequent the Ewasonyiro River due to hot temperatures

• Spot Samburu’s five unique species: Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy’s Zebra, Beisa Oryx, Vulturine Guineafowl, Somali Ostrich

• Return to lodge for lunch and leisure

• Afternoon game drive to explore more wildlife and scenic landscapes

• Return to lodge at sunset

• Dinner and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge (4-Star)

• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Breakfast at 07:00 Hrs at Samburu Lodge

• Depart Samburu for Lake Nakuru, with a brief stop at the Equator for photos and the water demonstration

• Visit Thomson’s Falls in Nyahururu (237 ft cascade) and capture scenic photos

• Lunch at Panari Resort, Nyahururu at 13:00 Hrs

• Continue to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving at 16:00 Hrs

• Afternoon game drive to spot wildlife including White Rhinos, Rothschild Giraffes, Buffaloes, Zebras, Gazelles, Waterbucks, Baboons, and a variety of birds: Pelicans, Cormorants, Marabou Storks, African Spoonbills, and Stilts; Flamingos may be present depending on season

• Return to lodge at sunset

• Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge (4-Star)

• Approx. Distance: 330 km | Travel Time: 6 hours

• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Breakfast at 07:30 Hrs at Lake Nakuru Lodge

• Depart for Masai Mara National Reserve via Narok town, passing Kenya’s fertile wheat and barley farmlands

• Arrive at the Mara Lodge/Sopa Camp for lunch and a short siesta

• Afternoon game drive in Masai Mara to spot wildlife including Lions, Elephants, Buffaloes, Zebras, Gazelles, Antelopes, Ostriches, Warthogs, Cheetahs, with a chance to see Leopards

• Return to lodge at sunset

• Dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge (4-Star)

• Approx. Distance: 230 km | Travel Time: 5 hours

• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Breakfast at 07:30 Hrs at the lodge

• Full-day game drive in Masai Mara National Reserve with picnic lunch boxes

• Explore the park, including a visit to the Mara River to spot Crocodiles and Hippos

• Opportunity to see Lions, Elephants, Zebras, Cheetahs, and if lucky, Leopards and Black Rhinos

• Enjoy picnic lunch under a tree in the savannah, surrounded by Zebras, Gazelles, and Wildebeests

• Afternoon game drive back to the lodge

• Dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge (4-Star)

• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Early breakfast at 07:30 Hrs

• Early Morning Game Drive (06:30 – 08:45 Hrs) to spot predators and enjoy the sunrise over the savannah

• Leisure time at the lodge after the morning drive

• Evening Game Drive (16:00 – 18:30 Hrs) to see wildlife emerging from the shade

• Opportunity to spot Lions, Cheetahs, Elephants, Zebras, and other savannah wildlife

• Dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge (4-Star)

• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Early breakfast at 07:30 Hrs

• Depart Masai Mara for Lake Naivasha via scenic Narok and Rift Valley farmlands (approx. 210 km, 5 hours)

• Check-in at Naivasha Sopa Resort and enjoy hot lunch

• Afternoon private boat safari (approx. 1 hour) on Lake Naivasha to see hippos, kingfishers, fish eagles, pelicans, cormorants, and other birdlife

• Return to the lodge by 17:00 Hrs

• Dinner and overnight at Naivasha Sopa Resort (4-Star)

• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Early breakfast at 07:00 Hrs

• Depart Lake Naivasha for Amboseli National Park (approx. 300 km, 6 hours) via Emali Township

• Check-in at Amboseli Sopa Lodge and enjoy hot lunch

• Leisure time to relax at the lodge

• Afternoon game drive at 16:00 Hrs to spot elephants, buffaloes, zebras, impalas, wildebeests, ostriches, and if lucky, view Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895 m / 19,000 ft)

• Return to lodge at sunset

• Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge (4-Star)

• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Early breakfast at 07:30 Hrs

• Full-day game drive in Amboseli National Park with picnic lunch boxes

• Spot elephants, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, ostriches, and other wildlife as they move between woodlands and swamps

• Optional visit to Amboseli Observation Hill for panoramic views of the park and Mount Kilimanjaro

• Enjoy lunch amidst the scenic backdrop of the park

• Afternoon game drive en route back to the lodge

• Return to Amboseli Sopa Lodge by 16:00 Hrs

• Dinner and overnight at the lodge (4-Star)

• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Breakfast at 07:30 Hrs and check out from Amboseli Sopa Lodge

• Scenic drive back to Nairobi, enjoying the diverse landscapes of southern Kenya

• Visit the Giraffe Centre to meet and feed the endangered Rothschild Giraffes; take memorable photos and interact closely with these gentle giants

• Proceed to the world-famous Carnivore Restaurant for a farewell lunch featuring a variety of meats including beef, goat, lamb, chicken, fish, turkey, crocodile, ostrich, camel, ox-balls, and desserts, along with tea/coffee

• After lunch, transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your outbound flight

• Distance: Approximately 250 km – Estimated drive time 4.5 hours

• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch

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