12 Days Kenyan Explorer Safari – Private

The Masai Mara Game Reserve for its endless plains and the Big Cats that inhabit the reserve.
Lake Naivasha for its rich birdlife and the chance to observe the hippos in their natural habitat.
The Amboseli National Park for Mount Kilimanjaro, the Lion King and large herds of elephants that can be observed at a close distance Tsavo West and Tsavo East parks for their wild habitats.
Samburu home to Unique Special five animals

The Masai Mara Game Reserve for its endless plains and the Big Cats that inhabit the reserve.
Lake Naivasha for its rich birdlife and the chance to observe the hippos in their natural habitat.
The Amboseli National Park for Mount Kilimanjaro, the Lion King and large herds of elephants that can be observed at a close distance Tsavo West and Tsavo East parks for their wild habitats.
Samburu home to Unique Special five animals

Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve

Stop At: Samburu National Reserve, Nairobi Kenya
You will be picked at the airport or your hotel and depart from Nairobi at 7:00 AM. We will proceed north across the equator to Samburu National Reserve which is rich in wildlife. It is famous for its abundance in rare northern species such as the Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk and the Beisa oryx (also referred to as Samburu special).

We will arrive in time for lunch. In the afternoon, our game drive begins at 4:00 PM till dusk. We’ll then return to the camp for dinner and overnight rest.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Ashnil Samburu Camp

Day 2: Morning game drives and afternoon gamedrives

Stop At: Samburu National Reserve, Nairobi Kenya
You’ll spend a full day in the Samburu National Reserve. After breakfast at 7:00 AM, you’ll go for a morning game drive where you’ll get a chance to spot Beisa oryx, Grevy’s zebra, blue-necked Somali ostrich and reticulated giraffe. Afterward, we will return to the camp for lunch and enjoy the lodge’s facilities. Later on, we’ll proceed for another game drive in the afternoon till dusk. Then you will return to the camp for dinner and overnight rest.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Ashnil Samburu Camp

Day 3: Samburu to Olpejeta Conservancy

Stop At: Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Nanyuki Private Bag, 10400 Kenya
After breakfast at 7:00 AM, we’ll depart and proceed to Ol Pejeta Conservancy arriving in time for lunch at the camp. After lunch, you’ll relax as you wait for an afternoon game drive at 3:30 PM. We will also visit the Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Morani Rhino Sanctuary and return to the camp before dusk. Our dinner and overnight stay will be at the tented camp.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Sweetwaters Serena Luxury Camp

Day 4: Ol pejeta- Lake Nakuru National Park

Stop At: Lake Nakuru National Park Kenya
After breakfast at 07:00 AM, we will depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, which is on the floor of the Great Rift Valley. The park is surrounded by wooded and bushy grassland. It is famous for millions of seasonal pink flamingos and other aquatic birds.

We’ll arrive in time for lunch at the lodge. Afterward, we’ll proceed for an afternoon game drive around the lake. You’ll be able to closely spot rhinos, zebras, gazelles, buffaloes, leopards, and waterbucks.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Sarova Lionhill Lodge

Day 5: Lake Nakuru- Masai Mara National Reserve

Stop At: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Narok 00100 Kenya
After breakfast you will drive south west to the unrivaled plains of the Masai Mara National Reserve across the Masai land through the Suswa plains with a brief stopover at the Masai town of Narok. Continue towards the interior plains of the Mara arriving in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive. The Mara is Kenya’s most renowned game reserve with an extra ordinary highest density of animals including the Big five and other varieties of plains game. The 270 kms long Mara River cuts through the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem offering the spectacle during the annual migration and life to the two game reserves as it meanders through the savanna into Lake Victoria. The highlight of this safari is the instinct-led migration of wildebeests and zebras from the Serengeti to the Masai Mara. After checking in at your accommodation in good time for lunch you will later embark on afternoon game drive starting 1600 hrs until 1830hrs for dinner and overnight.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Ashnil Mara Camp

Day 6: Full Day Game viewing

Stop At: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Narok 00100 Kenya
Today will have a game viewing extravaganza! We will traverse the Masai Mara National Reserve for a full day of unlimited game viewing encountering the Big Five and more of the lesser game. Picnic lunch will be served in the open savannah. The scenic appeal of the tree-studded savannah plains, moderate climate, and diversity of wild game species makes it a one-stop shop for game viewing activities. We will, later on, return to the camp for dinner and overnight rest.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Ashnil Mara Camp

Day 7: Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha

Stop At: Lake Naivasha, Naivasha Kenya
After breakfast at 7:00 AM, we will depart for Lake Naivasha and arrive in time for lunch and check in. You will relax and settle in after lunch before joining your driver guide for a boat ride at 3:00 PM. You’ll return to the lodge or camp before dusk where you’ll have dinner and overnight rest.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Lake naivasha simba lodge

Day 8: Lake Naivasha to Amboseli

Stop At: Amboseli National Park, Kenya
After breakfast, we will depart at 7:00 AM to Amboseli National Park via Nairobi. We will arrive in time for a late lunch. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a game drive as you watch the majestic Kilimanjaro Mountain, great herds of elephants, plain game and predators. You’ll later return to the camp for dinner and overnight rest.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Kibo Safari Camp

Day 9: Full Day in Amboseli National Park

Stop At: Amboseli National Park, Kenya
After breakfast at 7:00 AM, a full day is spent game viewing in the Amboseli National Park. On a clear day, Mount Kilimanjaro provides a dramatic background for wildlife photography. Picnic lunch will be served in the park. Later in the afternoon, you will proceed for more game drives. Afterward, you will return to the camp for your overnight stay.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Kibo Safari Camp

Day 10: Amboseli to Taita wildlife Santuary

Stop At: Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, Tsavo West Off Voi Taveta Highway, Tsavo National Park West Kenya
After breakfast at the camp at 7:00 AM, you will depart for Taita Salt Lick Sanctuary. You’ll arrive in time for lunch and check in. After lunch, relax and settle in before joining your safari guide for the afternoon game drive at 4:00 PM and return to the camp before dusk for your dinner and overnight stay will be at the lodge.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Salt Lick Safari lodge

Day 11: Taita wildlife Santuary to Tsavo East National Park

Stop At: Tsavo East, Voi Mageso Chember, Tsavo National Park East 00200 Kenya
After breakfast at 07.00hours. Exit Taita wildlife Santuary and drive to Tsavo East National Park. Arrive for lunch and check in at the Camp. Depart early in the afternoon on game drive in search for animals along the seasonal river Voi to Aruba waterhole. Return to the camp for dinner and overnight.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Ashnil Aruba Lodge

Day 12: Nairobi/Diani/Mombasa

Pass By: Nairobi, Nairobi
After breakfast at 7.00am, you’ll depart for game viewing drives at Tsavo East National Park. Later on, you can depart for Nairobi at the airport for your further travel or proceed to Mombasa/Diani coast beach hotels.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.