6 Day Kenya Safari Samburu Aberdare & Amboseli | 6 Day Kenya Safari Amboseli, Aberdare & Samburu | 6 Days 5 Nights Kenya Samburu, Aberdare, Nakuru & Masai Mara Safari | 6 Days 5 Nights Samburu Tree Hotel Amboseli Kenya Safari | 6 Days 5 Nights Kenya Road Safari
This 6-day road safari visits Kenya’s prime game-viewing parks of Samburu, Aberdare and Amboseli, staying in intimate camps and lodges. After meeting your guide in Nairobi, you begin straight away at Samburu National Reserve in northern Kenya.
Samburu is home to all the big cats, it’s especially good for leopards as well as providing a haven for super-rare wild dogs and large numbers of elephants.
The 450 bird species will delight birders while it’s also the best destination for wildlife enthusiasts who want to see unusual animals that don’t occur in Kenya’s more well-known reserves. Top of the list are the ‘Samburu Big 5’ – Grevy’s zebra; the long-necked gerenuk; the reticulated giraffe; besia oryx; and the Somali ostrich.
Then it is on to the Aberdare National Park in Kenya’s Central Highlands. Aberdare is one of the more scenic and tropical parks, and home to the Big 5, as well as some rare forest-dwelling game like the shy bongo antelope that looks a little like a reddish kudu and lives in the bamboo forests.
Other animals include the Colobus monkey, golden cat, giant forest hog and leopard. The area also has a respectable birding list of over 250 species. Accommodation here is at the Ark Lodge or the Treetops lodge where you can watch the animals that frequently visit the lively waterhole beside the lodge, from a series of viewing decks and areas at different levels.
Spotting animals at the floodlit saltlick and watering hole into the night, with common visitors including elephants, buffalo, rhinos and even leopards.
Finally, we visit Amboseli National Park which not only offers great game viewing but is also the place to go for the best views of iconic Mount Kilimanjaro. The world’s tallest free-standing mountain actually rises just across the border in Tanzania.
The swamps in Amboseli support a rich diversity of wildlife and most of the classic big mammals are there. The species list includes lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, spotted hyena, giraffe and cheetah, and bird watchers will be happy with a list that tops 300 species.
An optional visit to a Masai village is available as this is also the home of the Masai people. Here you learn about their tribal social systems, customs, and the place of the Masai in today’s Africa.
After 2 nights in Amboseli, we drive back through rural Kenya to the capital city, Nairobi. Upon arrival in Nairobi, you can be transferred to the international airport or to your residence.
Summary Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi – Drive to Samburu National Reserve
Day 2: Samburu National Reserve
Day 3: Samburu – Drive to Aberdare National Park
Day 4: Aberdare – Drive to Amboseli National Park
Day 5: Explore Amboseli National Park
Day 6: Amboseli to Drive to Nairobi
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi – Drive to Samburu Game Reserve
Leaving Nairobi, we head north via the shoulder of Africa’s second-largest mountain, Mount Kenya, making our way to the Samburu Game Reserve. Arriving at our first lodge we have lunch and embark on our first wildlife adventure – an exciting afternoon game drive in Samburu.
This region of Kenya is home to the uncommon Grevy’s zebra with huge fury ears, gerenuk antelope standing on hind legs to feed, Somali ostriches with distinct blue legs and the shy Oryx.
Elephants and crocodiles are guaranteed sightings and lions, hippos and giraffes are also found in the reserve. The bird watching is excellent, with over 365 species, including numerous varieties of weaver birds and the martial eagle.
Leopard sightings are also a special feature here. The Samburu area is also home to interesting people with a rich heritage, making for a colourful cultural experience.
Overnight Accommodation: Larsens Tented Camp or Samburu Intrepids Camp
Meal Plan {Lunch & Dinner}
Day 2: Explore Samburu Game Reserve
Day two is set aside for game viewing in Samburu National Reserve exploring its open grasslands and diverse landscapes in search of the variety of wildlife found here.
Samburu hosts beautiful forests, springs and rivers, offering stunning scenery. The game park is part of a lava plain that includes varied habitats, from thorn scrub, red dirt and dried river beds, to broken volcanic rock, steep hills and rocky outcrops.
Overnight Accommodation: Larsens Tented Camp or Samburu Intrepids Camp
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 3: Samburu – Drive to Aberdare Kenya National Park
Rise and shine in the peaceful Samburu National Reserve after a good night’s sleep surrounded by nature. After breakfast at the lodge, we travel up into the cooler Aberdare Mountains, making our way to our next game-viewing destination in the 4×4 vehicle.
Arriving in the Aberdare Highlands we have lunch at the Aberdare Country Club or Outspan Hotel which looks out over the surrounding wilderness. Once we have had lunch we move on to our nearby accommodation, The Ark Tree Lodge or the Treetop lodge.
Watch the animals that frequently visit the lively waterhole beside the lodge, from a series of viewing decks and areas at different levels. Spotting animals at the floodlit saltlick and watering hole into the night, with common visitors including elephants, buffalo, rhinos and even leopards.
Wind down with dinner and drinks in the bar, overlooking the active waterhole.
Overnight Accommodation: The Ark Forest Lodge or Treetop Forest Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 4: Aberdare – Drive to Amboseli National Park
This morning we depart our tree lodge and drive through the scenic Athi Plains and into the bush country of Amboseli National Park, home to the legendary Masai tribesmen and famous for huge herds of elephants.
A spectacular game run en route is planned. Following a delicious lunch, we venture into this beautiful national park on an afternoon game drive, which usually offers close-up photographic opportunities of the wild animals.
Amboseli is famous for close encounters with big herds of elephants. The game park is a photographer’s paradise combining close-range wildlife sightings with scenic landscapes, featuring the towering Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest mountain.
The vegetation of the park varies seasonally with green swamps in rainy times and arid bush in dry periods, both well-suited to game viewing. Sightings include the big cats of Africa, as well as the Big Five of Africa.
Overnight Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Lodge or Similar
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 5: Explore Amboseli National Park
Day four is a full day of game viewing in our 4×4 vehicle, with lunch back at the lodge between morning and afternoon drives. Amboseli National Park, like Tsavo, covers open plains and features low vegetation which makes it easy to spot the animals.
In the evening we return for dinner at the lodge, offering lovely vistas of Amboseli’s open grasslands and marshes with Mount Kilimanjaro as the majestic backdrop. Amboseli is an excellent place to view a multitude of wildlife, including everything from Wildebeest to Giraffes to Baboons.
Overnight Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Lodge or Similar
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 6: Amboseli National Park – Drive to Nairobi
After an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge, we return by road to Nairobi to your hotel. Explore the shops or simply relax before your departure tonight.
Meal Plan {Breakfast}
6 Day Kenya Safari Samburu Aberdare & Amboseli Prices
6 Day Kenya Safari Samburu Aberdare & Amboseli Include;
Game drives + All meals included while on safari + All applicable Game Park entrance fees + Guaranteed window seating with an open-top + Safari vehicles carry cold drinks and mineral water + Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers booking this safari + accommodation in Samburu, Aberdare and Amboseli + professional Safari Driver Guide& Round-trip transport from Nairobi to Samburu, Aberdare and Amboseli
| Dates From | Dates To | Price Per Person | Children Aged 2 to 12 Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st January 2023 | 31st December 2023 | Request for rates | Request for rates |
Notes
* Minimum number of guests is one
6 Day Kenya Safari Samburu Aberdare & Amboseli Prices Exclude;
* International Airfare
* A visit to a Masai Village
* Accommodations in Nairobi
* Cost of obtaining passport and visas
* Gratuity for your professional driver-guide
* Sundowner bush cocktails and bush dinner
* Christmas, New Year, and Easter Supplement
* Gratuity for Porterage/ waiters at hotels, camps, and airports
* Membership in Flying Doctors Society – Emergency air rescue
* Personal expenses such travelling insurance, excess baggage fee, communication charges that include, laundry, emails, faxes, and phone calls beverages including luxury champagne, luxury spirits, beer, and wines during meals or meals not indicated in the itinerary