9 days 8 Nights Aberdare, Samburu, Ol-Pajeta Conservancy, Lake Naivasha, and Masai Mara Reserve
Safari Overview
- Fixed Departure – Join-in safari.
- Safari start & Departure point – At Karen Blixen Coffee Garden & Cottages (Karen Road, Gate 336)
- Private pick-up from within Nairobi can be arranged at a cost (refer below under optional extras).
- Duration – 8 nights/ 9 days.
- Covers The Mount Kenya region, northern Kenya, The Lakes of the Rift Valley & The greater Masai Mara ecosystem.
- Can operate as a private safari / Customizable only if booked as a private tour.
Departures (Departs daily on request)
- Pick-up point: Safari starts & Departs at Karen Blixen Coffee Garden & Cottages (Karen Road, Gate 336).
Safari details
Total Duration: 9 days
Group Type: Join in
Day 1: Nairobi – Aberdare
Itinerary: Depart Nairobi at 08.00hrs (pick up is at Karen Blixen Coffee Garden & Cottages) transfer by road to the Aberdare Country Club, and arrive in time for lunch. After lunch drive to the Ark Lodge. Afternoon at leisure.
Set in the heart of the Aberdare National Park, is iconic and quirky. The Ark overlooks a floodlit waterhole and salt lick, which attracts a host of awesome wildlife. Modeled after Noah’s Ark, The Ark has four viewing decks with balconies and lounges to provide superb game viewing from the comfort of the lodge. The animals come to you.
Meals included: lunch and dinner.
Overnight at Ark Lodge
Day 2: Drive Aberdare to Samburu
Itinerary: After breakfast, enjoy a fascinating drive North through constantly changing landscapes to Samburu, arriving in time for lunch. The Uaso Nyiro river, Samburu’s life support system, attracts plenty of wildlife as it meanders slowly through Acacia trees and Doum palms. Evening game drive at Buffalo Springs Reserve.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation : Ashnil Samburu Camp.
Located north of Kenya, approximately 350 kilometers from Nairobi is the Samburu Ecosystem comprising of Samburu National Reserve, Buffalo springs reserve, and Shaba National Reserve. The attitude here ranges from800 m to 1230 m above sea level. Several large game species unique to the Northern part of Kenya are found here. This includes an oryx, gerenuk, Reticulated Giraffe, and Grevy’s Zebra. Over 350 bird species have been recorded here
Day 03: Samburu
Morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. After lunch proceeds on a late afternoon game drive.
Meals included: lunch and dinner.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Ashnil Samburu Camp.
Day 04: Ol Pejeta Conservancy
After breakfast at Ashnil Samburu Camp, depart to Sweetwater’s Serena Camp, Arrival in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive with a visit to the Chimpanzee sanctuary. Dinner and overnight at Serena Sweet waters Camp.
Meals included: lunch, dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Serena Sweet waters Camp
With 90,000 acres of wilderness, Olpejeta Conservancy is home to one of Kenya’s largest populations of Black Rhino. Others include elephant, cheetah, lion, leopard, African wild dog, and plentiful plains game. There are also a number of the rarer Northern species such as Grevy’s Zebra, Jackson’s Hartebeest, and Beisa Oryx. The Conservancy lies on the Equator and is only a 30 minutes drive from Nanyuki airstrip. The Conservancy affords wonderful views of Mt Kenya. Here you can also get a chance to visit the Chimpanzee Sanctuary
Day 05: Ol Pejeta Conservancy
An early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. After lunch proceeds on a late afternoon game drive.
Meals included: lunch and dinner.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Serena Sweet waters Camp
Day 06: Lake Naivasha
After breakfast drive to Lake Naivasha, arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon, go for a one-hour boat ride at Lake
Naivasha
Meals included: lunch and dinner.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Serena Sweet waters Camp
Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake on the floor of the Rift Valley, 90 kilometers North West of Nairobi. It is a haven of birds with over 450 species recorded, and hippos are best viewed while on a boat ride. Other attractions nearby include Hells’ Gate National Park and Crescent Island. Day excursions can be arranged to Lake Nakuru National park, Lake Elementaita, and hiking to Mt. Longonot National park. Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge is located on the shores of the lake with zebra, Giraffe, and Colobus Monkeys all roaming the resort’s grounds
Day 07: Masai Mara
After an early breakfast, carry picnic lunch boxes and drive to the world-famous Masai Mara Game reserve/Mara North Conservancy, enjoy a game drive en route. Dinner and overnight at the Ashnil Mara Camp.
Meals included: lunch and dinner.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Serena Sweet waters Camp
Day 08: Masai Mara
An early morning balloon safari over the Mara (optional extra) or take an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. After lunch proceeds on a late afternoon game drive.
Meals included: lunch and dinner.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Ashnil Mara Camp
Day 09: Depart
After breakfast return to Nairobi, with a picnic lunch en route. Thereafter proceed with your chosen extension or return home.
Meals included: breakfast.
Accommodation not included.
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Net Rate in USD: 2023
| Rate per person | 02 adults sharing a double room | 03 adults sharing a triple room | 01adult in a single room | Child sharing with 02 adults (child is 3-11 years old) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01.Aug - 30 Sep | 3,550 | 3,023 | 5,432 | 1,265 |
| 01 Oct-31 Oct | 3,057 | 2,560 | 4,745 | 1,020 |
| 01 Nov-22 Dec | 2,950 | 2,460 | 4,610 | 966 |
NB: Child rate applies to children 3 – 11 years sharing with parents.
Includes:
Full board accommodation i.e., breakfast, lunch & dinner, Mineral water, Game drives in a safari Land-cruiser,
Services of a professional English-speaking driver guide, all Park entrance fees
Excludes:
International flights, visa fees, Nairobi airport transfers, Nairobi Hotel Accommodation, laundry, tips, extra meals,
drinks, & any other item not mentioned under ‘includes’ above.
Optional Extras.
- Nairobi Accommodation – Karen Blixen Coffee Gardens & Cottages at USD 131 per adult sharing on Bed & Breakfast basis.
- Nairobi Accommodation – Tamarind Tree Hotel at USD 85 per adult sharing on Bed & Breakfast basis.
- Nairobi airport / Hotel transfers – USD 30 per person, One way.
- Extra lunch/dinner in Nairobi – USD 35 per person.
- Entry to Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage – USD 20 per person.
- Entry to Giraffe Center – USD 20 per person
- Half-day use of safari L-cruiser in Nairobi – USD 150 per vehicle
- Full-day use of Land cruiser in Nairobi – USD 200 per vehicle.
- Post safari PRC test for Covid-19 – on request & at own cost.
Terms & conditions.
- Daily departure. No minimum requirement.
- Safari is subject to all Covid-19 protocols/restrictions observed
- Safari must be booked directly with Africa Tours, Kenya.
- Flexible Booking & Cancellation policy – contact us for details.