8 Days Epic Kenya Safari Tour

Day 1: Nairobi

On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), you shall be transferred to the hotel where you shall check-in be served with dinner, and be briefed about your tour on various destinations to visit as well as they do and don’ts at each destination.

🏚️ Accommodation Options: Nairobi Serena Hotel, Hilton Hotel, Norfolk Hotel.

Day 2: Samburu National Reserve (B, L, D)

At the hotel, you shall be served breakfast at 0625hrs and later check out of the hotel at 0700hrs and depart for Samburu National Reserve. In transit you shall enjoy the scenic view of Kenya highlands, changing gradually to a semi-desert region as you cross the equator. The temperatures changes from cool to hot.

1300hrs. Expected arrival time at Samburu National Reserve where you shall be transferred and checked in at the lodge for lunch and relaxation.

1600hrs. You shall check out of the camp and kick off for an evening game drive. You might spot wild animals such as Grevy Zebra, Lions, Leopard, Elephants, Buffaloes among others. Bird species likely to be spotted include; Staling, Rollers, Secretary bird, Hornbill among others.

1800hrs. You shall be transferred back to the camp for dinner and accommodation, later prepare for tomorrow’s tour in the same reserve at 0700hrs.

🏚️ Accommodation Options: Elephant Bedroom, Ashnil Samburu, Saruni.

Day 3: Samburu National Reserve (B, L, D)

At the Camp, you shall be served breakfast at 0625hrs. At 0700hrs you shall go for a game drive and Samburu cultural visit.

Animals likely to be spotted include; Gerenuk, Grevy zebra, Oryx, reticulated giraffe, Elephants, Buffaloes, Hippopotamus, Olive baboon among others. Bird species likely to be spotted include; Guinea fowl, roller, Secretary bird, Tawny eagle, Sunbirds among others.

Later you shall be transferred to Samburu village for cultural taste where you shall participate in dances and art crafts. At 1200hrs. You shall get back to the camp for lunch and relaxation.

1600hrs. You shall enjoy the evening game drive where you might spot animals such as; Lions, Leopard, Cheetah, Hyenas, warthogs, Gran’s gazelle, Impala, Dikdik, Rhinocerous, Hippopotamus among others. Birds species likely to be spotted include; Kingfisher, Verreaux’s eagle, Sunbirds, Bateleur, Hornbill, Marabou stork among others.

1800hrs. You shall get back to the camp for dinner and accommodation.

🏚️ Accommodation Options: Elephant Bedroom, Ashnil Samburu, Saruni.

Day 4: Aberdares National Park (B, L, D)

At the Camp, you shall be served breakfast at 0625hrs and later check out of the hotel at 0700hrs and depart for Aberdares National park. In transit, you shall enjoy the rising terrain from semi-desert to highlands as the temperatures cool down.

1230hrs Expected arrival time at Aberdares National park where you shall check-in and be served with lunch.

1600hrs. You will have an evening game drive at the park, animals likely to spot are; Bushbabies, Moon goes and porcupine, you might see birds species such as common Bulbul, Shrikes, Weaver, Sparrows, Lapwings among others.

1800hrs You shall be transferred back to your hotel for accommodation and dinner.

🏚️ Accommodation Options: The Ark Lodge, Rhino Watch Lodge.

Day 5: Lake Bogoria (B, L, D)

At the hotel, you shall be served breakfast at 0625hrs and later check out of the hotel at 0700hrs and depart for Lake Bogoria. In transit, you shall enjoy the scenic view of the Great Rift Valley.

0915hrs Expected arrival time at  Lake Bogoria where you shall have a game drive and you might see animals such as Leopard, Tortoise, Impala, Dikdik, Zebras, Grant gazelle, Warthog among others. At 1230hrs. You shall check-in at Lake Bogoria spa and resort where you will be served lunch.

At 1600hrs. You shall enjoy an evening game drive at the lake where you shall have a chance to walk a few meters to the hot springs and have a breathtaking view of the Great Rift Valley. You might see bird species such as African fish eagle, greater and lesser flamingos, Grey-crowned crane, Hamerkop among others.

At 1800hrs you shall get back to Lake Bogoria spa and resort for accommodation and dinner.

🏚️ Accommodation Options: Lake Bogoria Spa Resort.

Day 6: Lake Naivasha (B, L, D)

At Lake Bogoria Spa and Resort you shall be served breakfast at 0625hrs. And later check out of the hotel at 0700hrs. and depart for Lake Naivasha. In transit you shall enjoy the scenic view of the Great Rift Valley. . After checking in at Lake Naivasha Park you will have a game drive where you might see animals such as Leopards, Zebras, Giraffes, Gazelles, and Colobus monkeys.

At 1230 hrs. You shall check in to the hotel for lunch.

At 1600hrs  You shall enjoy an evening game drive at the lake, where you shall have a chance to view the lake and you might see different species of birds such as Spoonbills, Grebes, Pelican, Raven, and Pied crow. Boat riding is also available and allowed at a cost.

At 1800hrs. You shall get back to the hotel for accommodation and dinner.

🏚️ Accommodation Options: Enashipai Resort, Crescent Camp.

Day 7-8: Maasai Mara National Reserve (B, L, D)

At the hotel, you shall be served breakfast at 0625hrs and later check out of the hotel at 0700hrs and depart for Maasai Mara National Reserve. In transit, you shall enjoy the scenic view of the Great Rift Valley.

1100hrs Expected arrival time Maasai Mara National Reserve. You shall enjoy a 2-day game drive. Lunch will always be served from 1230hrs at the camp and accommodation offered.  In the 2 days, you might have a chance to see a variety of wild animals such as Lions, Leopards, Cheetah, Elephants, Buffaloes, Masai giraffe, Spotted Hyenas, Dwaft mongoose, Hippos in the pool, Baboons, Impalas, Topis among others. Bird species that you might encounter include; Oxypecker, Marabustock, Martial eagle, Woodpecker, Grebes, Hornbills, Wagtails, tropical boubou among others. You will also have a chance to see the famous Mara River where thousands of Wildebeests cross every year accompanied by plain zebras.

 You will also have a chance to visit Maasai Manyatta and have a taste of their culture this includes participation dances, milk mixed with blood, making of fire from hardwood, and softwood. You shall also have a chance to buy their art crafts. Later at 1800hrs. You shall be transferred back to the Camp for accommodation and dinner. Afterward, you will then prepare for tomorrow’s trip to Nairobi where you shall enjoy a morning game drive as you transit and board your international flight.

🏚️ Accommodation Options: Mara Serena, Entim Camp, Sekenani Camp.

Day 8: Depart Mara (B)

Bid farewell to Maasai Mara with a morning game drive as you transit back to Nairobi for your departing flight.