Experience a breathtaking journey through Kenya's most contrasting landscapes on this 8-Day Safari. From the foothills of Mount Kenya and the arid, rugged beauty of the northern frontier to the geyser-dotted shores of the Great Rift Valley lakes and the endless plains of the Maasai Mara, this itinerary offers an unparalleled wildlife adventure.

You will cross the equator, visit Kenya's only chimpanzee sanctuary, track the unique "Special Five" of Samburu, witness the therapeutic hot springs of Lake Bogoria, and end your journey searching for the Big Five in Kenya's premier game reserve.

🌟 Tour Highlights

• Ol Pejeta Conservancy: Visit the world's last remaining Northern White Rhinos, the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa, and the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary.

• Samburu National Reserve: Track endemic northern species like the Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy’s Zebra, and Gerenuk along the Ewaso Ny'iro River.

• Lake Nakuru & Lake Bogoria: Marvel at flocks of flamingos, endangered Rothschild's giraffes, and Bogoria's dramatic natural hot springs and geysers.

• The Maasai Mara: Spend two days tracking the Big Five and experiencing the awe-inspiring Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal).

• Premium Accommodations: Stay at luxurious properties including Serena Camps and Lodges, Sopa Lodges, and the Lake Bogoria Spa Resort.

📅 Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi to Ol Pejeta Conservancy

You will be picked up from your Nairobi hotel after breakfast at around 7:30 AM and depart for the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, situated on the equator between the foothills of the Aberdares and Mount Kenya. Arrive at Sweetwaters Serena Camp in time for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a game-viewing drive. The conservancy boasts the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa and houses the last remaining Northern White Rhinos in the world. You will also visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, a haven for rescued apes.

(Optional Activities: Guided night game drives, lion tracking, and bush walks can be arranged at an extra cost of US$100 per person).

• Overnight: Sweetwaters Serena Camp

• Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Ol Pejeta to Samburu National Reserve

Enjoy an early morning game drive in Ol Pejeta, returning to the lodge for breakfast. Afterward, depart for the Samburu National Reserve, arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon, proceed for a game drive. Samburu is fiercely beautiful, with its arid savannahs watered by the Ewaso Ny'iro River. It is home to species only found north of the equator, including the Beisa Oryx and Somali Ostrich, alongside elephants and lions.

• Overnight: Samburu Sopa Lodge

• Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 3: Full Day in Samburu National Reserve

After breakfast, proceed for a game drive in this lush northern region. The water of the Ewaso Ny'iro River attracts a profusion of game. On this day, you can choose to either have a full-day game drive from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM with a packed lunch served inside the park, or enjoy split morning and evening game drives with a hot lunch back at the lodge.

• Overnight: Samburu Sopa Lodge

• Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 4: Samburu to Lake Nakuru National Park

Depart Samburu after breakfast and drive south into the Great Rift Valley, arriving at Lake Nakuru National Park in time for lunch. In the afternoon, a game drive is planned. Besides the flamingos that the lake is famous for, there are approximately 400 other species of birds. You will also search for the introduced Rothschild's giraffe, black and white rhinos, lions, buffaloes, and leopards hiding in the acacia woodlands.

• Overnight: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

• Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 5: Lake Nakuru to Lake Bogoria

It's a day of lake exploration! Depart from Lake Nakuru after breakfast and head to Lake Bogoria. The lake is well known for its hot springs and geysers that gush boiling, sulfur-rich water from the ground—known to have therapeutic values. The park is also home to stunning flocks of Lesser and Greater Flamingos that turn the lake shores into a magnificent pink stretch. Enjoy an afternoon game drive to view the flamingos before retiring to your resort.

• Overnight: Lake Bogoria Spa Resort

• Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 6: Lake Bogoria to Maasai Mara National Reserve

Depart after breakfast and drive further along the floor of the Rift Valley to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, arriving at the prestigious Mara Serena Safari Lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon, head out for a game drive that introduces you to this vast, wildlife-filled reserve.

• Overnight: Mara Serena Safari Lodge

• Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 7: Full Day in Maasai Mara National Reserve

Spend a full day exploring the park in search of the Big Five. The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe. From late June to October, it hosts the spectacular annual migration of millions of wildebeests and zebras from the Serengeti.

(Optional Activities: A dawn Hot Air Balloon Safari can be arranged at an extra cost of US$500 per person, or a visit to a local Maasai village for US$30 per person).

• Overnight: Mara Serena Safari Lodge

• Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 8: Maasai Mara to Nairobi

Head out for an early morning game drive to catch the predators while they are most active. Return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast before departing the Maasai Mara with a final game drive en route to the main Narok road. You will have a chance for a brief stop in Narok before continuing to Nairobi, arriving at around 3:30 PM. You will be dropped off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your Nairobi hotel.

• Meal Plan: Breakfast Included

🏨 Accommodation Summary

• Ol Pejeta: Sweetwaters Serena Camp

• Samburu: Samburu Sopa Lodge

• Lake Nakuru: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

• Lake Bogoria: Lake Bogoria Spa Resort

• Maasai Mara: Mara Serena Safari Lodge

💰 2026/2027 Rates & Dates (USD)

Prices are quoted per person sharing based on the number of people in the private safari minibus.

✅ Inclusions

• Transportation: Private 4x4 Safari Minibus with a pop-up roof (unless an upgrade is requested).

• Accommodation: 7 Nights in premium lodges and luxury camps.

• Meals: As specified in the itinerary (Full Board while on safari).

• Fees: All park/conservancy entrance fees and government taxes/VAT.

• Guide: Services of a professional English-speaking driver/guide.

• Activities: Comprehensive game drives across all five wildlife destinations.

❌ Exclusions

• International flights and visa fees.

• Additional accommodation before or at the end of the tour.

• Tips and gratuities for the guide and lodge staff.

• Optional activities (e.g., Ol Pejeta Night Drives/Walks, Hot Air Balloon Safari, Maasai Village visit).

• Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, drinks, laundry, etc.).