Safari Journal
Day 1: Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve
Pick up from the airport or Hotel at 07:00hrs EAT
Drive through the Central part of Kenya rich with cultural activities located in the semi-arid land in the Northern Frontier District.
The land is characterized by rugged terrains dominated by dramatic hills with acacia and doum palm trees along the Ewaso Nyiro River, the lifeline of this beautiful land and home to fantastic wildlife with rare species of animals such as Beisa Oryx, Gerenuk, Gravy Zebra, Reticulated giraffe, and greater Kudu.
Arrival in time for lunch after which go for an afternoon game drive.
Dinner and overnight at Lodge.
Destination: Samburu National Reserve
Day 2 Samburu National Reserve (Full Day)
After breakfast, we will depart for another morning game drive and return to the lodge for lunch followed by swimming, games, and relaxation. Late afternoon, we will set off this time, for an evening game drive until sunset to witness the serenity of this reserve.
Destination: Samburu National Reserve
Day 3: Samburu National Reserve – Lake Nakuru National Park
Enjoy breakfast at the lodge and then head out for an early morning game drive on your journey (approximately 4-5 hours) to Nakuru town.
Stop Over at Thompsons Falls / Lunch at Nyahururu
Stop off at Nyahururu for lunch, enjoy the Thompsons Falls scenery along the way.
After Lunch Proceed a lodge at Lake Nakuru National Park
Check-in at lodge followed by swimming and relaxation. Over night at lodge
Stopover: Thompsons Falls
Destination: Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 4 Lake Nakuru National Park ( Full Day )
Lake Nakuru Nation Park which was created to protect huge flocks of lesser and greater flamingos that breed and nest at the edge of the lake giving it the characteristics of a pink rim.
Lunch at Lodge
Enjoy an afternoon game drive where you have a chance to see an endangered white rhino. Other wildlife includes leopard, gazelle, and eland among others.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Destination: Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 5 Lake Nakuru National Park – Masai Mara National Reserve
Breakfast in Lodge.
Checkout and drive to Masai Mara National Reserve, in time for Lunch. Followed by swimming and relaxation.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 6: Masai Mara National Reserve – Full Day
Breakfast at the Lodge,
Head for a morning Game drive . Have lunch at the lodge.
Afternoon game drive, returning back to the lodge for dinner and overnight
Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 7: Masai Mara National Reserve – Hot Air Balloon Safari
Leave your lodge between 0400-0530AM and drive you to the launch site. You will arrive at the launch site by 6AM, and depending on weather conditions, you can enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while you watch the balloons being prepared for take-off.
You will then be loaded into your balloon basket for take-off just before sunrise, at about 6:30AM. The flight will last approximately one hour, depending on wind conditions, and the balloon will land between 7:30 and 7:45AM.
Upon landing, you can observe the complete deflation of the balloon envelope. Our vehicles will then transport you a short distance to breakfast.
Our breakfast is set up on the picturesque savannah plains of the Mara, typically under the shade of a single balanite tree. You will sit down to a full bush breakfast in the Kenyan style, complete with eggs-to-order, fresh juices, fruits, cereals & of course sparkling wine
During breakfast, you can also peruse the photos your pilot has taken during the flight, and decide whether you would like to purchase the photos,
After breakfast, at about 9AM, you will have a brief game drive back to your camp /lodge
. Have lunch at the lodge.
Afternoon game drive, returning back to the lodge for dinner and overnight
Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 8 Masai Mara – Nairobi
Breakfast in Lodge. Checkout and drive to Nairobi,
Lunch at Canivore Restaurant,
Later Drop off at JKIA Airport for your flight Back Home
Destination: Canivore Restaurant
