Meal Plan Key
Welcome to Kenya. Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where our VIP representative assists you through fast-track immigration and transfers. Check in at The Sarova Stanley Hotel, a comfortable and contemporary base conveniently located in the CBD. Enjoy a relaxing evening unwind by the pool, savor a refreshing drink, or explore Nairobi’s dining scene. Dinner at Fogo Gaucho restaurant.
Overnight: Sarova Stanley Hotel
Alternative: Golden Tulip
Basis: Bed & Breakfast
After breakfast, take a flight to Samburu Game Reserve arriving at Samburu Kalama Airstrip, a striking semi-arid landscape shaped by volcanic mountains and the Ewaso Nyiro River. Transfer and check in at Samburu Sopa Lodge, known for its elevated views and wildlife that passes close to camp. Embark on an afternoon game drive in search of Samburu’s endemic species, including the reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx, and the graceful gerenuk.
Overnight: Samburu Sopa Lodge.
Alternative: Samburu Simba
Basis: Full Board
Activity Highlights:
• Afternoon game drive
• Encounter Samburu’s unique wildlife
Spend the day discovering Samburu’s rugged beauty during morning and afternoon game drives, observing predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs, as well as elephants, oryx, and the reserve’s diverse birdlife.
As night falls, prepare for an exceptional experience, guided stargazing under Samburu’s unpolluted desert skies. The region’s remoteness makes it one of Kenya’s premier astronomical sites, where the Milky Way appears bright and structured, planets are clearly visible, and constellations are easy to trace. Using telescopes and expert interpretation, you will explore deep-sky objects, star clusters, and cosmic phenomena rarely visible in urban areas. A profound and immersive cosmic encounter.
Overnight: Samburu Sopa Lodge
Alternative: Samburu Simba
Basis: Full Board
Activity Highlights:
• Morning and afternoon game drives
• Stargazing and astronomy experience
Enjoy a morning game drive along Samburu’s riverbanks before visiting Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, the first community-owned elephant orphanage in East Africa. Learn about the sanctuary’s rescue, rehabilitation, and release programs, and understand how local communities are directly involved in wildlife conservation. Return for lunch, followed by a guided nature walk focusing on bird species, desert vegetation, geological formations, and traditional ecological knowledge.
Overnight: Samburu Sopa Lodge
Alternative: Samburu Simba
Basis: Full Board
Activity Highlights:
• Reteti Elephant Sanctuary visit
• Guided nature walks
Drive south to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a leading wildlife reserve renowned for its black rhino population, anti-poaching initiatives, and the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Check in at Maisha Sweetwaters Camp. After lunch, join a guided game drive across open plains and riverine forests, observing the Big Five, giraffes, antelopes, and the conservancy’s thriving predator populations. Dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight: Maisha Sweetwaters Camp
Alternative: Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Basis: Full Board
Activity Highlights:
• Afternoon game drive
• Visit to Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary
Enjoy a full day exploring Ol Pejeta. Morning drives reveal predators returning from nocturnal hunts, while afternoon drives highlight grazing species and birdlife. Optional experiences include a rhino sanctuary visit, a guided bush walk focusing on tracking and ecological interpretation, or a night drive to seek nocturnal species such as aardwolves, servals, and bat-eared foxes.
Overnight: Maisha Sweetwaters Camp
Alternative: Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Basis: Full Board
Activity Highlights:
• Morning and afternoon game drives
• Rhino sanctuary visit
• Optional bush walk or night drive
Depart by road to Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake in the Great Rift Valley known for its rich birdlife, lush vegetation, and dramatic escarpment views. Check in at The Great Rift Valley Golf Resort. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon boat ride among hippos and cormorants followed by a guided nature walk on Crescent Island.
Overnight: Enashipai Resort & Spa
Basis: Full Board
Activity Highlights:
• Scenic drive into the Rift Valley
• Optional Lake Naivasha boat ride
After breakfast, drive to the Masai Mara, Kenya’s premier wildlife ecosystem. Check in at Mara Maisha Camp, set in a prime game-viewing area. In the afternoon, head out for your first Mara game drive across sweeping grasslands home to elephants, lions, buffaloes, and expansive plains wildlife. Dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight: Mara Maisha Camp
Basis: Full Board
Activity Highlights:
• Afternoon game drive in the Mara
Experience a full day in the Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. Track big cats in their natural territories, observe elephant families, and enjoy photographic moments across vast open savannahs. Optional visits to a Maasai village or hot-air balloon safari can be arranged.
Overnight: Mara Maisha Camp
Basis: Full Board
Activity Highlights:
• Full-day safari activities
Continue your exploration of the Masai Mara, focusing on areas rich in predators, herbivore herds, and bird species. Guides will interpret animal behavior, territorial patterns, and seasonal changes across the reserve. A final sunset drive offers unforgettable views of the Mara landscape.
Overnight: Mara Maisha Camp
Basis: Full Board
Activity Highlights:
• Morning and afternoon game drives
After breakfast, fly from the Masai Mara to Wilson Airport. Enjoy a farewell lunch at the iconic Carnivore Restaurant before your private transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your international departure.
Basis: Breakfast & Lunch
Activity Highlights:
• Scenic flight from the Mara
• Lunch at Carnivore
Pack lightweight, neutral-colored clothing for comfort and to blend in with the environment. Don’t forget a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, sturdy shoes, insect repellent, and a camera or binoculars for wildlife spotting. Layered clothing is ideal for cool mornings and warm afternoons.
Yes! Safaris are generally safe when guided by professional drivers and rangers. Most lodges and camps are family-friendly and offer secure accommodations. Children should always follow guide instructions, especially during game drives and wildlife encounters.
Depending on the park or reserve, you can expect to see the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino) along with giraffes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, cheetahs, and a variety of bird species. Some reserves, like Ol Pejeta and Samburu, also have unique or endemic species you won’t see elsewhere.
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