Private 12 Days Best Of Kenya Big Five Wildlife Safari

This is a 12 day Kenya safari covering some of the best known safari parks in Kenya with possibility of seeing all Big five. Transportation between the parks is by road using a customized safari van or Safari Jeep. The adventure safari visits Samburu Game Reserve, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Aberdare National park, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Hell’s Gate and and Masai Mara. Accommodation is in Standard Lodges and camps, located places where adventure activities like hiking, nature walks, village visits are permitted and possible then drop you off to the airport at the end of Safari.

Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi – Samburu Game reserve (320km – Approx. 6 hrs)

Stop At: Samburu National Reserve, Samburu National Reserve, Samburu District, Rift Valley Province
0730hrs: Pick up from your Nairobi hotel or Nairobi airport

Depart Nairobi and proceed to the Samburu game reserve.

Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner

Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch: Buffet lunch at the camp
• Dinner: Buffet dinner at the camp
Accommodation included: Ashnil Samburu Camp or Similar

Day 2: Samburu Game Reserve

Stop At: Samburu National Reserve, Samburu National Reserve, Samburu District, Rift Valley Province
Day shall be spent at the Samburu game reserve with game viewing drives.

Options of combining the Samburu, Buffalo springs and Shaba reserves on game viewing drives.

Game viewing concentrates along the Ewaso Nyiro River which is the lifeline of this semi desert environment.

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Buffet breakfast at the camp
• Lunch: Buffet lunch at the camp
• Dinner: Buffet dinner at the camp
Accommodation included: Ashnil Samburu Camp or Similar

Day 3: Samburu Game Reserve – Ol Pejeta (180 km – Approx. 3 Hrs)

Stop At: Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Nanyuki Private Bag, 10400 Kenya
Early game viewing drive at the Samburu Game Reserve .

Later depart for the cooler Mount Kenya and Laikipia region at the shadows of Olpejeta game sanctuary.

Afternoon game viewing drives including opportunities to see Rhino and Chimpanzee

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Buffet breakfast at the camp
• Lunch: Buffet lunch at the camp
• Dinner: Buffet dinner at the camp
Accommodation included: Serena Sweet Waters camp or similar

Day 4: Mount Kenya –Aberdare National park (80 km – Approx. 1 Hr)

Stop At: Aberdare National Park, Aberdare National Park, Central Province
Morning shall be spent with game viewing drives around the game sanctuary.

Later proceed to the Aberdares National park

Afternoon transfer to a tree hotel.

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Buffet breakfast at the lodge
• Lunch: Buffet lunch at the lodge
• Dinner: Buffet dinner at the lodge
Accommodation included: Treetop Lodge or The Ark or Similar

Day 5: Aberdare – Lake Nakuru National Park (190 km – Approx. 4 Hrs)

Stop At: Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Rift Valley Province
Later proceed to the lake Nakuru national park.

There shall be a stop to view the scenic Thompson falls at Nyahururu.

The drive via farming country and homesteads via the Great Rift Valley escarpment edge is scenic.

Afternoon bird watching and game viewing drive.

The lake Nakuru national park is home to hundreds of bird species including a few flamingoes and other bird species.

The lake also hosts the black and white rhino population in its sanctuary

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Buffet breakfast at the lodge
• Lunch: Buffet lunch at the lodge
• Dinner: Buffet dinner at the lodge
Accommodation included: Lake Nakuru Lodge or Similar

Day 6: Lake Nakuru National Park – Masai Mara Game Reserve (290 km – Approx. 6 Hrs)

Stop At: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rift Valley Province
Morning bird and game viewing drives

Proceed to the Masai Mara game reserves with stops at scenic points.

Afternoon game viewing drives

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Buffet breakfast at the lodge
• Lunch: Buffet lunch at the lodge
• Dinner: Buffet dinner at the lodge
Accommodation included: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge or Similar

Day 7: Masai Mara Game Reserve

Stop At: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rift Valley Province
Today shall be a game viewing extravaganza!

Masai Mara Game reserve remains the most exciting wildlife eco-system in the Natural world.

It is host to the highest and most varied concentration of wild animals than any other wildlife park in the region.

The scenic appeal of the tree studded savannah plains, the moderate climate and diversity of wild game species makes it a one stop shop for game viewing activities.

We shall traverse the Masai Mara reserve on a full day of unlimited game viewing encountering the big five and more of the lesser game.

We shall visit the Mara river as we watch hippos & crocodiles or maybe the great migration (July – October).

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Buffer breakfast at the lodge
• Lunch: Buffet lunch at the lodge
• Dinner: Buffet dinner at the lodge
Accommodation included: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge or Similar

Day 8: Masai Mara – Lake Naivasha (240 km – Approx. 4.5 Hrs)

Stop At: Lake Naivasha, Naivasha Road Nakuru County Kenya
Game viewing drives at the Masai Mara.

Later depart Masai Mara for lake Naivasha.

Afternoon visit the Hell’s gate national park (Bicycle ride and hike)

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Buffet breakfast at the lodge
• Lunch: Buffet lunch at the lodge
• Dinner: Buffet dinner at the lodge
Accommodation included: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort or Similar

Day 9: Lake Naivasha – Amboseli National Park (350 km – Approx. 6 hrs)

Stop At: Amboseli National Park, Kenya
Morning boat ride to explore Lake Naivasha while you view hippos,exotic birds and small game.

We shall also enjoy a guided walking safari at the Crescent Island.

Later proceed to the Amboseli national park.

Afternoon game viewing drive at the Amboseli.

Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Buffet breakfast at the camp
• Lunch: Buffet lunch at the camp
• Dinner: Buffet dinner at the camp
Accommodation included: Kibo Safari Luxury Camp or Similar

Day 10: Amboseli National park

Stop At: Amboseli National Park, Kenya
This will be a full day of game viewing drives. Plenty of time to soak up the wildlife and the magnificent scenery. And we’ve allowed time for relaxation as well.

There will be an early morning game drive. Then breakfast will be followed by a mid-morning drive. After a comfortable lunch we’ll set out on a later afternoon game drive.

Between the wildlife viewing sessions, relax at your Amboseli lodge or camp. They will provide meals and other activities.

As always, your safari vehicle and driver/ guide are at your disposal for even more game viewing drives.

Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Buffet breakfast at the camp
• Lunch: Buffet lunch at the camp
• Dinner: Buffet dinner at the camp
Accommodation included: Kibo Safari Luxury Camp or Similar

Day 11: Amboseli – Tsavo West National Park (100 km – Approx. 2 hrs)

Stop At: Tsavo National Park West, Tsavo National Park West, Coast Province
Morning game viewing drive at the Amboseli-weather permitting there shall be awesome views of the mountain peaks

Later proceed to the Tsavo West National Park.

Scenery and game viewing drives at the Tsavo west.

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Buffet breakfast at the lodge
• Lunch: Buffet lunch at the lodge
• Dinner: Buffet dinner at the lodge
Accommodation included: Kilaguni Serena lodge or Similar

Day 12: Tsavo West – Nairobi

Stop At: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Embakasi, Nairobi, Kenya
Game viewing drives at the Tsavo west.

Visit the Mzima springs to view hippos, crocodiles and exotic fish.

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Buffet breakfast at the lodge
• Lunch: Nicely packed lunch
No accommodation included on this day.