Best of Kenya Safari Tour Itinerary: 7 days Best Of Kenya lodge safari to Samburu, Mount Kenya, Lake Nakuru & Maasai Mara Game Reserve. This is a Private Safari in Kenya departing with a minimum of 2 persons – we do not mixed groups.
This 7 days safari starts with a drive through central Kenya as you enjoy the spectacular views of the Kikuyu settlements and coffee plantations, proceeding north across the equator to the rugged landscapes of Samburu National Reserve. After two days you drive to Serena Mountain Lodge, the tree hotel that is set on the slopes of snow-capped Mount Kenya., ringed by a dense rainforest that comes alive at dusk with the myriad sounds of creatures all sizes. Then proceed to the floor of the Great Rift Valley visiting Lake Nakuru National Park before heading further to Kenya’s most spectacular of all parks and reserves, Masai Mara Game Reserve where you will have the best opportunity of spotting the Big Five (lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant).
Day 1: Nairobi/Samburu
Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive through central Kenya and north across the equator to Samburu National Reserve arriving Samburu Sopa Lodge in time lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge.
Approx. Transit time: 6 hrs.
Meal plan: {L, D}
Day 2: Samburu
Full day in Samburu, with an early morning and late afternoon game drive. Samburu is a beautiful and game abundant park, home to rarely found species such as the Beisa Oryx, Gravy’s zebra, blue-necked Somali ostrich and reticulated giraffe. Optional activities include a visit to a local Samburu village, camel riding, and guided nature and bird walks. All meals and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge.
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 3: Mountain Lodge
Depart Samburu after breakfast and drive to the lower slopes of Mt. Kenya arriving Serena Mountain Lodge (tree hotel) in time for lunch. Relax the afternoon away as you watch the game from the balcony with an optional guided nature walk. Overnight floodlit game viewing – Mountain Lodge rightfully boasts of having the highest record of animal visits and sightings in the area. Dinner and overnight.
Approx. Transit time: 3½ hrs.
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 4: Lake Nakuru
Depart Mountain Lodge in the morning and drive to the floor of the Rift Valley – to Lake Nakuru National Park making a brief stop at Nyahururu Thomson Falls. Arrive Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive will follow. Besides the flamingos that the lake is famous for, there are approximately 400 other species of birds visiting the lake. Also, many species of game can be found in the park including the introduced Rothschild’s giraffe, black and white rhino, waterbuck, reedbuck, lion, buffalo, leopard, baboon and many species of plains game. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Approx. Transit time: 3 hrs
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 5: Lake Nakuru/Masai Mara
Depart Lake Nakuru after breakfast and drive further along the floor of the Rift Valley to Masai Mara Game Reserve arriving Mara Sopa Lodge in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Approx Transit time: 6 hrs
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 6: Masai Mara
Spend the day in Masai Mara, Kenya’s most popular game sanctuary where you will have the best opportunity of spotting the Big Five – lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant.
Game drives are flexible, with the option of going out with picnic lunch boxes to spend the entire day in the park, or you can choose to have early morning and late afternoon game drives. You will also have the option of visiting a local Maasai village. All meals and overnight Mara Sopa Lodge.
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 7: Masai Mara/Nairobi
Another early morning game drive in Masai Mara, then depart after breakfast and drive back to Nairobi arriving approx 13:00hrs. Drop at your hotel or transfer to the airport for onward flight home.
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Approx Transit time: 5½ hrs
Meal plan: {B}