Overview
Nairobi/ Aberdare/ Samburu/ Ol Pajeta/ Lake Nakuru/ Masai Mara/ Nairobi
Embark on an extraordinary 8-day adventure through Kenya’s diverse landscapes with our Aberdares, Samburu, Olpejeta, Nakuru &Masai MaraSafari Serenity program.
This is more than an ordinary journey; it is an immersive odyssey where every moment promises a new discovery; this great expedition showcase Kenya’s untouched natural wonders of diverse landscapes, countless wildlife and warm hospitality.
Begin the adventure in the ancient Aberdare forestan alluring mountain range standing at 4,100M,home to a variety of unique wildlife notably the bushbuck and the Mountain Bongo,a variety of birdlife and exotic floraand fauna.Aberdares is also renowed for its several torrential water falls that create a source for several Rivers. Stay at the magnificentArk lodge, a beautiful tree hotel with a huge balcony set infront of a massive water hole where you observe animals as they come for a drink and a bath. Enjoy delightful meals and a great ambience at the lodge and it’s surroundings.
Descend Mount Kenya’s lush slopes as you head to the Samburu Game Reserve, a fiercely beautiful semiarid wilderness of rugged hills and rocky escarpments dotted with acacia woodland and a riverine forest of doum palms.Traverse the vast landscapes on guided game drives, encountering the Samburu Special Five and an array of vibrant birdlife along the main Ewaso Ng’iro River. Engage with friendly local Samburu people, unlocking the secrets behind their brilliant cultural heritage.
Explore the Sweetwaters Olpejeta private game sanctuary, a haven for nature and wildlife enthusiasts. Get into your carefully selected accommodation, where the tranquil surroundings of the conservancy await you. Visit the renowned Chimpanzee Sanctuary for an opportunity to connect with remarkable primates. Explore the diverse ecosystems and witness an endless spectacle of amazing wildlife roaming free; visit the largest Rhino sanctuary and appreciate the conservation efforts put in place. Experience the magic of a night game drive andunveil the mysteries of olpejeta’s nocturnal wilderness.
Discover Nakuru’s vibrant birdlife andventure into diverse habitats of accacia woodland and euphobia cactus forests where the elusive Leopard and tree climbing lions dwell. Witness a good number of other mammalian species including Rhinos, buffalos, Eland, Zebras, antelopesthe rare Rothschild Giraffe.
As your adventure unfolds, we head for the famous Masai Mara Game reserve, the ultimate and undisputed wildlife arena in Kenya, here coming face to face with the “Big 5 of Africa” is an almost sure guarantee, you will have longer and interesting game drives, witnessing big predator activities as they pursue their prey and if the season is right, you shall follow the greatest yet phenomenal show on earth, “ the annual wildebeest migration”.
Throughout the safari you will enjoy restful nights complimented by pleasant meals in enchanting and carefully selected camps and lodges surrounded by ambient sounds of the African wilderness.
GOOD TO KNOW.
- Private tour based on full board accommodation.
- The tour is organized specifically for you. You will not share the safari vehicle with others who are not part of your family or group.
- Features transportation in a 4×4 safari Landcruiser or a safari minivan.
- Accommodation is in carefully selected safari camps and lodges.
- Featured lodges and camps on the itinerary could change as per availability, in such a case, a similar category accommodation will be substituted.
- Some hotels, camps and lodges will need to see and make photocopies of your passports.
- Bring warm and comfortable clothing, a flash light and personal meds.
- Breakfast is the only meal included on the last day of safari.
- Optional and extra activities not included on the cost will be paid directly to the service providers. Our guide will offer a no obligation guideline on this options.
- This itinerary can be adjusted or fine-tuned to meet your requirements and preferences.
Day 1: Nairobi - Aberdare National Park
0800 hrs- From Nairobi, we embark on a drive north to the Aberdares Country Club. We shall pass through the industrial town of Thika and past intensely cultivated farms of the central Kikuyu highlands dotted with coffee, tea and a variety of food crops.
We take a scheduled break for bathroom and refreshments before proceeding on to the Aberdares Country club, a majestic haven on the hills, formerly the home of an English couple half a century ago and now serving as the base hotel for the Ark.
Relax at the Club before lunch is served at 1300 hrs. Shortly afterwards at 1500 hrs you are transferred with other guests in a lodge shuttle to The Ark, a famous tree hotel in the Aberdares resembling the Noah’s Ark. Spend your afternoon, evening and part of the night watching wildlife from the comfort of your deck overlooking a large floodlit waterhole where animals take turns for a drink and a saltlick. Overnight at the Ark.v
Day 2:
Aberdare - Samburu National Reseve
After a sumptuous breakfast at the Ark, you are transferred back to base hotel; the Aberdare Country Club to connect with your guide and proceed to the Samburu game reserve. We shall be passing through a scenic countryside enjoying superb views of Mount Kenya. A short stop is scheduled at the Equator line for a brief gravitational experiment conducted by local folks. Later proceed on to Samburu arriving in good time for Lunch.
Samburu reserve is a beautiful expanse comprising a semi- arid countryside of dry grasslands, thorn trees, acacia bushes and a riverine forest vegetation. It has its own special Big 5;- this includes the Grevys Zebra, Somali Ostrich, Reticulated Giraffe, Gerenuk and the Beisa Oryx, they are also referred to as the “Samburu Special”. In a nutshell Samburu hosts 75 diverse animal and 450 bird species. We embark on an afternoon game drive until sunset when we return to our Lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 3:
Samburu National Reserve Full Day Exploration
Full day in Samburu Reserve with the option of morning and an afternoon game drives. Your guide could also recommend an early departure with picnic breakfast, returning to the lodge by mid-morning to avoid the noon scorching sun when most animals seek shelter in the shade.This day will enable you to track some of the animals that are onlyadapted to this region, you will be thrilled at the sight of the “special 5” in a fiercely beautiful habitatof stunning landscapes dotted with semi-arid bush shrubs, dry savannah woodland and tall African wild palms lining the Ewaso Ngiro riverine. This is the rugged paradise off thebeaten track. Sample 3 of Africa’s big Cats, countless herbivores and watch an array of birdlife while witnessing the best magical sunsets on the horizons.
During the midmorning, opt to visit the colourfulsamburu nomadic people for a presentation of their rich culture and history. Dinner and overnight in a Samburu camp or lodge.
Day 4:
Samburu National Reserve - Ol Pajeta Conservancy
Embark on the next chapter of your safari as you depart Samburu for Ol Pejeta private Conservancy, a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. Upon your arrival, seamlessly check into your selected accommodation, where the tranquil surroundings of the conservancy await you. The adventure continues with a visit to the renowned Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, providing an opportunity to connect with these remarkable primates. You have 2 expertly guided and uninterrupted game viewing drives, visiting the Rhino sanctuary and other numerous wildlife rich spots of this remarkable park. As the day transforms into night, experience the magic of a night game drive,{optional extra activity} offering glimpses into the secretive nocturnal world of Ol Pejeta. Conclude your day with a delightful dinner and settle in for an overnight stay, surrounded by the ambient sounds of the conservancy.
Day 5:
Ol Pajeta Conservancy - Lake Nakuru National Park
Wake up to the sounds of nature, its yet another day in the wilderness, we have an early morning sunrise game drive exploring Olpejeta while capturing clear views of Mount Kenya, we return to camp by 8:00am for breakfast and shortly depart for the Lake Nakuru National Park set strategically on the floor of the great rift valley.
Enjoy a scenic drive that captures diverse landscapes. We have scheduled stops forbathrooms and refreshments and to get a good view of the great escarpment along the Subukia Gorge.
Check-in at the lodge or camp in good time for lunch.
In the afternoon, embark on a game drive around the lake, which is famous for its large population of flamingos, as well as other 450 bird species. Watch out for the lions, Leopard, Hyenas, Buffalo, Zebra, water buck, Impalas and a wide variety of other grazing herbivores.
Lake Nakuru is also home to a large population of white rhinos and a few black rhinos. Look out for the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe, and see a good population of primates including Babboons, Vervet monkeys and the colobus monkey. We return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 6 :
Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara National Reserve
You have a full day in Masai Mara opting for early morning and afternoon game drives or an entire day exploring the Mara reserve. This day will allow you to penetrate the reserve further going as far as to the famous Mara River to see hippos and crocodiles. More rewarding wildlife sighting opportunities will present themselves enabling an almost 100% guarantee of seeing all of the big 5 of Africa. Enjoy a picnic Lunch by the shade of a convenient acacia tree overlooking the Mara plains. We return back camp with an option of visiting a Masai traditional village for an exciting cultural experience that includes brilliant performance of Songs and dances conducted by colorfully decorated Masai women and brave warriors {morani}, we then return to camp for dinner and overnight.
An optional hot air Balloon safari over the Mara plains is another worthwhile adventure which can be undertaken while in Masai Mara, Let us know and we can help to facilitate this thrilling adventure.
Day 8:
Masai Mara - Nairobi Hotel Drop Off/ Airport for departure
Breakfast in Masai mara is served from 6:30am, followed by our 9:00am departure for Nairobi,We shall be having an exciting drive passing through the great Rift valley while enjoying great scenery and beautiful landmarks including Mt.Suswa and Mt.Longonot, A brief stop for an lunch and bathrooms is scheduled in Narok town or Mai Mahiu. we shall then proceed on to our Nairobi hotel or straight to the Airport arriving by sunset.
This marks the end of our 8 days Safari serenity classical bush exploration full of sheer excitement and cherished memories
Included
✔ Transport in a Land Cruiser or a customized tour van with pop-up roof for easy game viewing & photography {Each option depends on cost}.
✔ All night’s accommodation in your reserved lodge or camp on full board basis.
✔ All meals as indicated on the itinerary.
✔ Non-resident entry fees to wilderness parks.
✔ Comprehensive game drives as per the itinerary.
✔ Services of a dedicated professional tour driver guide.
✔ Arrival and departure transfers.
✔ Entry fees of the driver/guide and the vehicle.
✔ Bottled mineral water whilst on safari.
Excluded
✖ International flights to and from Nairobi
✖ Items of Personal Nature
✖ Drinks
✖ Tips and gratuities.
✖ Extra and optional activities
✖ Travel Insurance
Good to know
- Private tour based on full board accommodation.
- The tour is organized specifically for you. You will not share the safari vehicle with others who are not part of your family or group.
- Features transportation in a 4×4 safari Landcruiser or a safari minivan.
- Accommodation is in carefully selected safari camps and lodges.
- Featured lodges and camps on the itinerary could change as per availability, in such a case, a similar category accommodation will be substituted.
- Some hotels, camps and lodges will need to see and make photocopies of your passports.
- Bring warm and comfortable clothing, a flash light and personal meds.
- Breakfast is the only meal included on the last day of safari.
- Optional and extra activities not included on the cost will be paid directly to the service providers. Our guide will offer a no obligation guideline on this options.
- This itinerary can be adjusted or fine-tuned to meet your requirements and preferences.
Ready for an Exciting Adventure?
You’re welcome to inquire about our available safari options or customize your own unique experience. Start planning your tailor-made African adventure with us today.
