10 Days Samburu Aberdare Nakuru Mara Amboseli Tsavo West Safari

Day 1: Nairobi – Drive to Samburu Game Reserve
Day 2: Explore Samburu Game Reserve
Day 3: Samburu Game Reserve – Drive to Aberdare or Mount Kenya National Park (Forest Tree Lodge)
Day 4: Forest Tree Lodge – Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 5: Lake Nakuru National Park – Drive to Masai Mara Game Reserve
Day 6: Explore Masai Mara Game Reserve
Day 7: Masai Mara Game Reserve – Drive to Amboseli National Park
Day 8: Discover Amboseli National Park
Day 9: Amboseli National Park – Drive to Tsavo West National Park
Day 10: Tsavo West National Park – Drive to Nairobi

Day 1: Nairobi – Drive to Samburu Game Reserve

In the morning after breakfast, drive to the north rugged semi-desert region. Wild and rugged, Samburu is fiercely beautiful with its arid savannahs watered by the lovely Uaso Nyiro River.

It is also one of Kenya’s most protected areas and home to species only found north of the equator; the reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Somali Ostrich, Grevy’s zebras, and Beisa oryxes.

Overnight Accommodation: Larsens Tented Camp or Samburu Intrepids Camp
Meal Plan {Lunch & Dinner}

Day 2: Explore Samburu Game Reserve

This full day in the Samburu Game Reserve will be spent searching for the big five, the Samburu five, and observing the vast unspoiled scenery during morning and afternoon game viewing drives.

The name Samburu is of Maasai origin, a ‘samburr’ is a traditional leather bag the Masai use for carrying honey and milk.

This region is characterized by vast, open landscapes, dried riverbeds (depending on the season of the year), and its red volcanic soil.

The park is plentiful with crocodiles that bask on muddy riverbanks and velvet monkeys that frolic in the late afternoon sun.

Rock outcroppings contrast against the dense woodland vegetation along the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River, the river that gives life to the reserve.

The area is home to the Samburu tribe, who are ‘cousins’ to the Maasai people with their own distinct cultural traditions.

Overnight Accommodation: Larsens Tented Camp or Samburu Intrepids Camp
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 3: Samburu Game Reserve – Drive to Aberdare or Mount Kenya National Park (Forest Tree Lodge)

This morning after breakfast, depart Samburu and proceed south to The Ark Lodge or Serena Mountain Lodge.

Nestled in the foothills between Aberdare and Mount Kenya National Park, these Tree lodges are famous for high perches and balconies, overlooking a salt lick and waterhole.

Boasting a remarkable record of wildlife sightings from their floodlit waterholes and salt licks, here we will enjoy the finest in high-altitude game viewing.

Overnight Accommodation: The Ark Forest Lodge or Serena Mountain Lodge or Treetop Forest Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 4: Forest Tree Lodge – Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park

In the morning, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. There shall be a stop to view the scenic Thompson falls at Nyahururu. Then proceed to Lake Nakuru National park, arriving in time for lunch.

Enjoy an afternoon game drive and bird watching. The Park is home to stunning flocks of lesser and Greater Flamingos, which literally turn the lakeshores into a magnificent pink stretch.

The birdlife here is world renown and over 400 bird species exist here, White Pelicans, Plovers, Egrets, and Marabou Stork.

It is also one of the very few places in Africa to see the White Rhino and rare Rothschild Giraffe.

Overnight Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge or Sarova Lion Hill Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 5: Lake Nakuru National Park – Drive to Masai Mara Game Reserve

After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru National Park with an en-route game drive. Brief stops at scenic places along the Nakuru – Masai Mara route and arriving in Masai Mara in time for lunch.

After lunch explore the Reserve on a late evening ‘Spice’ game drive.

This enormous Reserve actually part of the vast Serengeti plains is famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest migration and is a true home of the big five-Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Rhino, and Cape Buffalo.

Overnight Accommodation: Sarova Tented Camp or Siana Tented Camp or Mara Simba Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 6: Explore Masai Mara Game Reserve

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 the diversity of wild game species make 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.

Optional hot Air Balloon rides are available on this day at an additional cost. On this final day in the Mara, you also have an opportunity to visit an authentic Masai village.

Overnight Accommodation: Sarova Tented Camp or Siana Tented Camp or Mara Simba Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 7: Masai Mara Game Reserve – Drive to Amboseli National Park

Depart early in the morning by road to Amboseli National Park, with en-route lunch in Nairobi. Amboseli is at the foot of the snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak.

Enjoy a late afternoon ‘Spice’ game drive en-route to the lodge/ camp.

Overnight Accommodation: Amboseli Serena or Amboseli Ol Tukai Lodge or Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 8: Discover Amboseli National Park

We awaken to the sights and sounds of big game country and, if we’re lucky, to a view of Kilimanjaro often unclouded in the early morning sky.

In addition to elephant, antelope, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, and the rare black rhino.

Amboseli is sought after by travelers in the know for its breathtaking scenery and easily approachable wildlife. There is also a host of Kenya birds, both large and small, to see if you keep your eyes open and stop at every sighting.

Just after daybreak, we venture into the crisp morning air in search of the great herds. Our game drives are sure to reveal great wonders.

Overnight Accommodation: Amboseli Serena or Amboseli Ol Tukai Lodge or Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 9: Amboseli National Park – Drive to Tsavo West National Park

After breakfast, depart via the Shetani lava flow for Tsavo West National Park to arrive in time for lunch at our lodge or Camp.

Tsavo West National Park has elephants, crocodiles, Vervet monkeys, antelope, baboons, giraffes, hippos and lions, etc. The park is a marvel in terms of geophysical character and plant diversity.

Mzima Springs, the source of Mombasa’s water, is located here. These springs are recharged daily with hundreds of millions of liters of crystal clear water by underground streams emanating from Chyulu Hills.

At Mzima, all sorts of animals gather for a drink, particularly in the dry season. You may also be able to view hippo and crocodiles from the underwater glass tank.

Overnight Accommodation: Finch Hattons Camp, Kilaguni Lodge Serena Lodge or Similar
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 10: Tsavo West National Park – Drive to Nairobi

Today we enjoy an early morning game drive. After breakfast, return by road to Nairobi arriving early afternoon.

Meal Plan {Breakfast}