Aberdare, Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Nakuru & Maasai Mara Safari
Safari Overview
An 8-day, 7-night Kenya safari for two travellers, linking five of the country's best-known wildlife areas: the misty forests of Aberdare National Park, Samburu National Reserve in the north, Ol Pejeta Conservancy on the Laikipia Plateau, Lake Nakuru National Park and the Maasai Mara. You travel with a professional driver-guide in a pop-up roof 4x4 and stay in mid-range lodges and luxury tented camps with all meals included. Ol Pejeta is known for its rhinos and its chimpanzee sanctuary.
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
Nairobi to Aberdare National Park
On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport you are met by our representative (or picked up from your Nairobi hotel), meet your driver-guide for a safari briefing and drive to Aberdare National Park. You arrive in time for lunch and check-in, then spend the afternoon at leisure with game viewing from your lodge deck until sunset, followed by dinner and an overnight stay.
Aberdare to Samburu National Reserve
After breakfast, check out and drive to Samburu National Reserve, arriving in time for lunch and some leisure. In the afternoon head out on a game drive until sunset, then return to camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Full day in Samburu National Reserve
Spend a full day in Samburu National Reserve with morning and afternoon game drives. Samburu boasts a diverse array of wildlife, including the rare northern species known as the Samburu Special Five: gerenuk, reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, Somali ostrich and Beisa oryx. Cheetahs, lions and leopards also live here, and around 450 bird species have been recorded, including the lesser kestrel and the Taita falcon. All meals are served at the camp.
Samburu to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
After breakfast, drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, arriving in time for lunch and leisure, followed by a private afternoon game drive in the conservancy until sunset. Optional activities at Ol Pejeta are available at extra cost.
Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, check out and stop at Thomson's Falls in Nyahururu, one of the highest-altitude major waterfalls near the Equator at over 2,360 metres. Continue to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for a late lunch, then enjoy a game drive in the park before returning to your lodge for dinner.
Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara
After breakfast, check out and depart for the famous Maasai Mara National Reserve, arriving in time for lunch and check-in at PrideInn Mara Camp. Spend the afternoon at leisure with a private afternoon game drive, then return to camp for dinner. You spend two nights here on a full-board basis.
Full day in the Maasai Mara
Spend a full day in the Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. Elephant and buffalo abound in the riverine forests, while out on the grasslands impala and Thomson's gazelle can be seen together with their attendant predators such as lion, cheetah, hyena and jackal. The Mara is the northern part of the Serengeti ecosystem and hosts vast herds of migratory wildebeest and zebra from July to October. Lesser-known species such as topi, hartebeest, waterbuck, eland and many small mammals complete a kaleidoscopic picture of wildlife. All meals and your overnight stay are at PrideInn Mara Camp.
Maasai Mara to Nairobi
After breakfast, check out and enjoy a game drive en route to a Maasai village, where you can experience the culture and traditions of the Maasai people, including traditional singing and dancing. Then depart for Nairobi, arriving in time for a farewell lunch. Your driver-guide drops you at your hotel in Nairobi or at the airport in time for your flight home.
Hotels & Camps Used
The Ark Lodge
Aberdare National Park
Ashnil Samburu Camp
Samburu National Reserve
Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Lake Nakuru National Park
PrideInn Mara Camp
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Included
- Park entry fees (for non-residents)
- All activities, unless marked as optional
- All accommodation as listed
- A professional driver-guide
- All transportation during the tour
- All taxes and VAT
- Meals as specified in the day-by-day itinerary
Not Included
- International flights (to and from your home country)
- Roundtrip airport transfer (available at extra cost)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (guideline US$10 per person per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees
- Drinks
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Aberdare, Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Nakuru & Maasai Mara Safari cost?+
The 8 Days / 7 Nights Aberdare, Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Nakuru & Maasai Mara Safari starts from $3,125. The final price depends on your travel dates, group size and room category, so please enquire for an exact quote.
What is the itinerary for the Aberdare, Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Nakuru & Maasai Mara Safari?+
Day 1: Nairobi to Aberdare National Park. Day 2: Aberdare to Samburu National Reserve. Day 3: Full day in Samburu National Reserve. Day 4: Samburu to Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Day 5: Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru National Park. Day 6: Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara. Day 7: Full day in the Maasai Mara. Day 8: Maasai Mara to Nairobi.
Where will we stay on this trip?+
The Ark Lodge (Aberdare National Park); Ashnil Samburu Camp (Samburu National Reserve); Sweetwaters Serena Camp (Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)); Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge (Lake Nakuru National Park); PrideInn Mara Camp (Maasai Mara National Reserve).
What is included in the price?+
Park entry fees (for non-residents); All activities, unless marked as optional; All accommodation as listed; A professional driver-guide; All transportation during the tour; All taxes and VAT; Meals as specified in the day-by-day itinerary.
What is not included?+
International flights (to and from your home country); Roundtrip airport transfer (available at extra cost); Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour; Tips (guideline US$10 per person per day); Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.); Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees; Drinks.
Good to Know
- Rates are per person, based on two travellers sharing, and vary with travel dates, group size and room category. Please enquire for an exact quote.
- This tour is available for two travellers only (not for solo travellers or larger groups). Children of all ages are welcome.
- If a listed property is fully booked, we will offer a comparable alternative. Rates may change if you request modifications to the tour.
- We recommend comprehensive travel insurance for the full duration of your trip.
- Errors and omissions are excluded.
