Safaris from Nairobi
8
Days Nairobi Safari to Samburu, Aberdare, Lake Nakuru, Lake
Naivasha and Masai Mara
Safari to the semi-arid area of Samburu, Aberdare Range, rift valley lakes
of Lake Nakuru with flamingoes, hippos at Lake Naivasha, and
Masai Mara, with the highest concentration of game in Africa.
8 days Samburu,
Aberdare, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and Masai Mara
Safari from Nairobi at a glance
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Safari departures |
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This Samburu, Aberdare, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha
and Masai Mara Road Safari departs and terminates in
Nairobi, Kenya |
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Safari Description and Duration |
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8 days Samburu, Aberdare, Lake Nakuru, Lake
Naivasha and Masai Mara (ex Nairobi road) safari -
a Nairobi, Kenya road safari |
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Safari transport mode |
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Transport is in a customized 8 seater safari minibus
with pop up roof. Option of a 4x4 jeep, at
supplementary cost. |
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Accommodation options for the
8 days Safari from Nairobi |
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Safari accommodation options: Luxury lodges, luxury
tented camps, Economy lodges, economy camps. |
8
days Samburu, Aberdare, Lake Nakuru, Lake
Naivasha and Masai Mara (ex Nairobi road) safari Itinerary:
Day 1: Nairobi - Samburu
Depart Nairobi early in the morning by road to Samburu
National Reserve arriving at the Samburu Sopa Safari Lodge in
time for lunch. After lunch, proceed for afternoon game drive
until sunset in the reserve where the large stock of antelopes
has attracted many lions and leopards. The Reticulated Giraffe
and Grevy Zebra, rather rare in other parks, are here quite
common, as well as the long necked Gerenuk. Dinner and overnight
at Samburu Sopa Lodge.
Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Samburu Safari - lion
resting |
The rare Beisa Oryx in Samburu Reserve |
Samburu Doum palm-line Ewaso Nyiro river |
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Waterfalls in Aberdares National Park |
Day 2: Samburu
Morning game drive with breakfast at the Lodge in search of
wildlife and birds in wild beauty of Samburu land. After lunch
at the lodge game drive until sunset in Samburu, Buffalo Springs
and Shaba. Dinner and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge.
Day 3: Samburu - Aberdares National Park
After breakfast checkout and head to Aberdares National Park.
On arrival, you will have lunch at Outspan hotel and later in
the afternoon transfer to Treetops Lodge. Aberdares National
Park has a diverse topography that includes icy rivers,
spectacular waterfalls and rain forests. The flora and fauna is
quite unique and is not found elsewhere in the country, expect
on Mount Kenya. Leopard, elephant, Serval, waterbuck, reedbuck,
dik dik, rhino and the rare bongo can all be found here. You are
sure to see elephants, buffalos and some other animals at the
floodlit waterholes of Treetops Lodge. Dinner and Overnight at
Treetops Lodge.
Day 4: Aberdares - Lake Nakuru
After breakfast depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. Lake
Nakuru is world famous for its stunning flocks of lesser
flamingoes which turns its shores pink. Its birdlife is world
renowned. On arrival in the park, have a game drive en-route to
Lake Nakuru Lodge, which is situated in the southeast ecological
niche of the Lake Nakuru National Park. The lodge blends well
with its surrounding and the animals often browse peacefully
close to the gardens. After lunch at the lodge proceed for the
afternoon game drive around the lake until sunset. Dinner and
overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge.
Day 5: Lake Nakuru - Lake Naivasha
Have an early morning game drive in search of leopard and
rhino returning to the lodge for breakfast. Check-out after
breakfast and continue to Lake Naivasha Bird Sanctuary arriving
at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge at midday for lunch. Lake Naivasha
is one of the Great Rift Valley's jewels, reflecting the
tranquil beauty of an African sky and the surrounding mountains
is temporarily distorted as flocks of graceful flamingos and
pink-backed pelicans settle on the water. Relax after lunch at
the hotel and have chance to enjoy the hotel facilities and
optional activities on offer. Dinner and overnight at Lake
Naivasha Sopa Lodge.
Day 6: Lake Naivasha - Masai Mara
Depart after early breakfast and continue to Masai Mara Game
Reserve arriving at Mara Sopa lodge in time for lunch. Later
proceed for the afternoon game drive until sunset in search of
the Big Five. Dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge
Day 7: Masai Mara
Full day in the Mara with morning and afternoon game drives
across the plains and close encounter with elephants, lion,
cheetah, buffalo, giraffe, African birds, hippo, crocodile,
vultures, African birds of prey, wildebeest, hyena. Fullboard at
Mara Sopa Lodge.
Day 8: Masai Mara - Nairobi
Have an early morning game drive returning for breakfast at
the lodge. After breakfast, check-out and depart by road back to
Nairobi.
The package includes:
Fullboard accommodation and park entrance fees, Safari transport
and game drives.
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