9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS NAIROBI, SAMBURU, LAKE NAIVASHA, LAKE NAKURU & MAASAI MARA SAFARI PACKAGE

Morning / Afternoon: Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi).

• VIP airport pick-up and transfer to your hotel.

• Relax after your flight, settle in, and enjoy hotel amenities.

Optional Activities:

• Visit Nairobi National Museum – explore Kenya’s cultural and natural history.

• Visit Giraffe Centre – feed endangered Rothschild giraffes.

• Visit David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust – see baby elephants and learn conservation efforts.

Accommodation: Tamarind Tree or similar.

Meals: Dinner at hotel.

Wildlife / Experience Highlights: First glimpse of Kenyan wildlife at Nairobi’s conservation centers; luxury city stay.

Morning: Breakfast at the hotel.

• Transfer by road (~6–7 hours) or by domestic flight to Samburu National Reserve.

• Scenic drive through northern Kenya, seeing the transition from highlands to semi-arid landscapes.

Afternoon: Check-in at your lodge or luxury tented camp.

• Afternoon game drive along Ewaso Nyiro River. Spot unique species such as:

  • Grevy’s zebra

  • Gerenuk (long-necked antelope)

  • Somali ostrich

  • Reticulated giraffe

Evening: Sundowner in the bush followed by dinner at camp.

Accommodation: Samburu Camp or Lodge.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Highlights: Samburu’s unique northern Kenya wildlife, scenic river landscapes, first real safari experience.

Early Morning: Sunrise game drive when wildlife is most active.

• Chance to see predators (lions, leopards, cheetahs) hunting near water sources.

• Observe elephants and buffalo herds.

Late Morning: Return to camp for breakfast and some relaxation.

Midday: Optional visit to a Samburu village:

• Learn about traditional customs, dress, and daily life of the Samburu people.

Afternoon: Game drive along dry riverbeds and savannah plains.

• Spot crocodiles and hippos in river pools, colorful bird species including lilac-breasted rollers and kingfishers.

Evening: Dinner and night at camp.

Accommodation: Samburu Camp or Lodge.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Highlights: Northern wildlife encounters, cultural immersion, photography opportunities at river edges.

Morning: Breakfast and check-out.

• Drive south through the Great Rift Valley, stopping for scenic viewpoints.

Afternoon: Arrive at Lake Naivasha, check-in at lakefront lodge or tented camp.

• Walking safari after your boat ride.

• Late afternoon boat ride on Lake Naivasha to see:

  • Hippos lounging in water

  • African fish eagles

  • Pelicans, cormorants, and other waterbirds

• Scenic views of papyrus swamps and surrounding hills.

Evening: Sundowner by the lake, followed by dinner.

Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge / Enashipai Resort.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Highlights: Rift Valley scenery, boat safari, birdwatching, hippo sightings.

Morning: Breakfast and check-out.

• Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park (~2–3 hours).

Afternoon: Game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. Spot:

• Thousands of flamingos along the lake (seasonal)

• White and black rhinos

• Buffalo, giraffes, lions, and leopards

• Rich birdlife including pelicans, storks, and kingfishers

Evening: Return to lodge for dinner.

Accommodation: Nakuru Lodge.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Highlights: Birdwatching paradise, rhino conservation, stunning lake views, photography opportunities.

Morning: Early breakfast, check-out, and scenic drive to Maasai Mara (~4 hours).

• Stop at Rift Valley viewpoints for panoramic photos.

• Optional visit to a local Maasai market.

Afternoon: Arrival at Maasai Mara. Check-in at lodge or luxury tented camp.

• Afternoon game drive in the Mara Triangle. Spot:

  • Lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, giraffes

  • Zebra and wildebeest herds

Evening: Bush sundowner and dinner at the camp.

Accommodation: Mara Lodge or Camp 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Highlights: Big Five sightings, savannah photography, Maasai Mara wildlife.

Early Morning: Sunrise game drive; predators are most active at dawn.

Morning: Return to camp for breakfast.

Daytime: Full-day safari with morning and afternoon game drives.

• Optional hot air balloon safari (extra cost) for aerial wildlife views, followed by bush breakfast.

• Optional visit to a Maasai village to interact with the Maasai people and learn traditional dances, crafts, and rituals.

Evening: Sundowner in the savannah, dinner at the camp.

Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge / Ashnil Mara Camp / Luxury tented camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Highlights: Big Five, cheetah and lion sightings, Maasai cultural immersion, optional balloon safari.

Early Morning: Optional early morning game drive for wildlife photography.

Daytime: Relax at the lodge or enjoy additional game drives.

• Optional bush lunch with Maasai Mara scenery.

• Look out for leopards in trees, hyenas, and giraffes.

Evening: Last sundowner in the Mara, final dinner at the lodge.

Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge / Ashnil Mara Camp / Luxury tented camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Highlights: Wildlife spotting, immersive safari experience, perfect photo opportunities.

Morning: Breakfast and check-out.

• Transfer to Nairobi via road or domestic flight.

• Optional stop at Maasai market for souvenirs and crafts.

Afternoon: Drop-off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for departure flight.

Meals: Breakfast only.

Highlights: Farewell to Kenya’s wildlife and landscapes, last scenic views along the Rift Valley.