13 Days Masai Mara/ Lake Nakuru/ Aberdare/ Samburu & Sweetwaters (Ol Pejeta)

Arrive in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, where you will be picked up at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy a relaxing evening before your safari adventure begins.

Overnight at Ole Sereni Nairobi or hotel of your choice
Meal plan: {Dinner}

Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive or fly to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive through the Mara’s vast savannah plains, home to the Big Five and an array of wildlife, including cheetahs and zebras.

Dinner and Overnight at Ashnil Mara Camp or lodge of your choice
Meal plan: {Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner}

Spend three full days in the Masai Mara, with morning and afternoon game drives. The Mara is one of the best places in Africa to spot lions, leopards, and elephants. If you visit between July and October, you may witness the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebras cross the Mara River. Consider an optional hot air balloon safari for an extraordinary view of the Mara at sunrise.

Dinner and Overnight at Ashnil Mara Camp or lodge of your choice
Meal plan: {Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner}

After breakfast, depart the Masai Mara and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive around the lake, famous for its flamingos, rhinos, and Rothschild giraffes. Keep an eye out for leopards and lions as you explore the park’s lush surroundings.

Dinner and Overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge or lodge of your choice
Meal plan: {Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner}

Spend the day exploring Lake Nakuru National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. The park is one of the best places to spot rhinos in Kenya, and its birdlife is extraordinary. Visit Baboon Cliff for stunning views of the lake and surrounding landscapes, and enjoy a picnic lunch before heading out for an afternoon safari.

Dinner and Overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge or lodge of your choice
Meal plan: {Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner}

After breakfast, drive to the scenic highlands of Aberdare National Park, arriving for lunch at your lodge. In the afternoon, transfer to a tree lodge such as The Ark or Treetops, where you can relax and watch wildlife gather at the waterhole. Animals like elephants, buffaloes, and sometimes leopards are known to frequent the area.

Dinner and Overnight at The Ark or Treetops Lodge
Meal plan: {Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner}

Drive north to the remote and beautiful Samburu National Reserve, arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive along the Ewaso Ng’iro River, where you can spot the unique Samburu Special Five: Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, and Beisa oryx.

Dinner and Overnight at Samburu Ashnil Camp or lodge of your choice
Meal plan: {Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner}

Spend two full days exploring Samburu National Reserve, with morning and afternoon game drives. Samburu is known for its rugged beauty and rich wildlife, including predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Visit a local Samburu village to experience their culture and learn about their traditional way of life.

Dinner and Overnight at Samburu Ashnil Camp or lodge of your choice
Meal plan: {Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner}

After breakfast, drive to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Sweetwaters), arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Rhino Sanctuary, home to the last two northern white rhinos on Earth. Enjoy a game drive to spot the Big Five and other wildlife.

Dinner and Overnight at Sweetwaters Serena Camp or lodge of your choice
Meal plan: {Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner}

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Ol Pejeta before heading back to Nairobi. Depending on your flight schedule, you will be dropped off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight or at your Nairobi hotel.

Meal plan: {Breakfast}