9 DAYS SAMBURU-NAKURU-BARINGO-BOGORIA-MAASAI MARA-AMBOSELI – minimum 2 pax,PRIVATE SAFARI

Overview

Okay, here’s an overview of the Kenyan wildlife destinations you’ve listed, keeping in mind our location here in Nairobi:

Samburu National Reserve: Located in the arid northern region of Kenya, about a 5-hour drive from Nairobi. Samburu offers a unique landscape with dramatic hills and the Ewaso Nyiro River. It’s famous for its “Samburu Special Five”: the gerenuk, Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, and Beisa oryx, as well as healthy populations of elephants and other wildlife.
Lake Nakuru National Park: Situated in the Rift Valley, a few hours’ drive northwest of Nairobi. Lake Nakuru is renowned for its stunning (though fluctuating) flocks of lesser flamingos that often turn the lake pink. It’s also a crucial sanctuary for both black and white rhinoceros and boasts diverse birdlife and Rothschild’s giraffes.
Lake Baringo: A freshwater lake north of Lake Nakuru in the Rift Valley (another couple of hours’ drive). Lake Baringo is known for its scenic beauty, diverse birdlife (over 470 species), and populations of hippos and crocodiles. It’s also culturally significant, being home to several local communities. Boat trips on the lake are a popular activity.
Lake Bogoria National Reserve: Located further north of Lake Baringo, also in the Rift Valley (another hour or so drive). Lake Bogoria is a dramatic alkaline lake famous for its numerous hot springs and geysers along its shores, as well as large flocks of flamingos. The landscape here is quite unique and geologically active.
Masai Mara National Reserve: Kenya’s flagship wildlife reserve, located southwest of Nairobi (around a 4-5 hour drive or a short flight). The Mara is world-renowned for its vast savannah plains, incredible concentrations of wildlife (including the “Big Five”), and the spectacular annual Great Wildebeest Migration.
Amboseli National Park: Situated in southern Kenya, at the foot of majestic Mount Kilimanjaro (about a 4-5 hour drive from Nairobi). Amboseli offers breathtaking views of the snow-capped peak and is famous for its large herds of elephants, often seen against this dramatic backdrop. It also provides excellent opportunities for viewing other plains game and diverse birdlife.

This itinerary offers a fantastic exploration of some of Kenya’s most diverse landscapes and wildlife, taking you from the arid north to the Rift Valley lakes and the iconic plains of the Mara, before heading south towards Kilimanjaro. It provides a great mix of unique species, stunning scenery, and classic safari experiences, all within relatively accessible distances from Nairobi.

Itinerary

DAY 1: NAIROBI-SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE

Have breakfast then drive to Samburu Reserve crossing the equator and enjoy the beautifully changing landscape of the areas across the routes. Arrive in time for lunch. Have an afternoon game drive in the Samburu Reserve as you familiarize with the inhabitants of the area and spot some of the animals. Dinner and overnight at the Samburu campsite.

DAY 2: SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE FULL DAY.

Have a morning full game drive in Samburu National Reserve after having your breakfast. Samburu has it its special 5 which are found in this region in total and if lucky you will view all these. The special five given will be at least two then find out about the three: the Gerenuk antelope, the Beisa Oryx……the three remaining remains a wonder world. Get to river Ewaso Nyiro which is the animal’s water point and if lucky enough you will view elephant’s drinking water and how they play around with water. In the evening get to visit the Samburu village which is optional at an extra cost of 10$. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

DAY 3: SAMBURU-LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK.

Have breakfast then afterwards depart from Samburu to Lake Nakuru National Park and arrive in time for lunch. Have an afternoon game drive in Nakuru Park and enjoy the magnificent site of Lake Nakuru and the buffaloes, crocodiles and hippos and how they intermingle. It doesn’t get any better if there’s the site of the flamingoes. Dinner and overnight at the Nakuru Guest House.

DAY 4: NAKURU-BARINGO-BOGORIA.

Leave Nakuru as you enjoy the scenic drive to the west and pass by Lerochi plateau and arrive in Baringo just in time for lunch. Have an afternoon trip to Lake Baringo and if it’s on a good day enjoy the view of the Greater Kudu, Antelopes and even the zebras. The beautiful flamingoes at the Lake shore makes the Lake appear even more beautiful. Afterward get to Lake Bogoria and there’s an optional activity of boat riding at the Lake. Dinner and overnight at the Lake Budget Hotel.

DAY 5: BARINGO-MAASAI MARA

After breakfast depart from Lake Baringo and head for Maasai Mara National Reserve which is famous for its great variety of wild life. All animals found in Kenya among the “big five” are found here. Arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon game drives. Dinner and overnight at the camp

DAY 6: MARA FULL DAY.

Have early breakfast and proceed to have the game drive in the park which is a landscape of the savannah grassland on rolling hills. It is famously known for its range of wildlife and the good network that allows for better game viewing and nice shots of photos. Take selfies with the Man eaters and enjoy the beautiful view of all the wildlife in the park and the variety species of birds for the bird lovers. Have your picnic lunch at the hippo pool enjoying the epic experience of dining with the hippos and crocs. In the evening there’s an optional visit to the Maasai village at an extra cost of 10$ per person.

DAY 7: MASAI MARA-AMBOSELI.

Have breakfast and for an optional activity of visit to Masai village. At the village you will have an opportunity to interact with the local Masai people as well as learning their way of life. Here you will only pay $10 per person paid direct at the village. Later leave Masai Mara to proceed to Amboseli, lunch will be enroute to the Park. Upon arrival at the Park have a game enroute to the Lodge, Amboseli is at the Slope or Foot of the snow capped Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Camp.

DAY 8: AMBOSELI FULL DAY.

Have breakfast at the camp then start off with the morning drive in this magnificent second best park in Kenya. Enjoy the huge number of elephants in the park and how they wallow in mad. The site is amazing when hippos join in. Enjoy the view of birds and their sound of singing and other wildlife here. This will be a full day activity therefore there’ll be a picnic lunch then visit to the community village will be optional. Dinner and over night at the camp.

DAY 9: AMBOSELI-NAIROBI

Depart for Nairobi after breakfast with enroute game drive, arriving late afternoon in Nairobi, Optional Dinner at Carnivore Restaurant at rate of 35 USD Per Person. Dinner will be at 1900Hrs, later transfer to JKIA to board you flight back home.