ABOUT 7-Day Off the Beaten Path - Luxury - Kenya safaris
A 7-day safari visiting Aberdare (1 night), Samburu (1 night), Lake Nakuru (1 night), and Maasai Mara (3 nights). Samburu and Aberdare are not as famous as Mara and Lake Nakuru but they are extraordinary as well. With this itinerary, we can show much more from Kenya wildlife and landscapes. All our tours are customizable and we can increase or decrease the number of days, mix accommodation levels, etc.
- Duration: 7 days
- Route: Wildlife Safari
- Starts at: USD 3400
Highlights for 7-Day Off the Beaten Path - Luxury - Kenya safaris
Day 1: Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 2: Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 3: Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 4: Aberdare National Park
Day 5: Samburu National Reserve
Day 6: Samburu National Reserve
Day 7: Samburu/Nairobi
Day 1: Masai Mara National Reserve
>> An early morning drive to Masai Mara National Reserve, it holds on as one of the few places left on earth where wildlife still lives comparatively undisturbed, in the numbers that once roamed the plains and forests of Africa. As the northern tip of the vast Serengeti ecosystem, the Mara hosts the spectacular seasonal migration of many thousands of Wildebeest, Zebras and attendant predators. Arrive in time for lunch then have an afternoon game drive. .
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2: Masai Mara National Reserve
>> After breakfast we have a full day dame drive, with packed lunch provided. The reserve is well known for its black-manned lion, as well as its abundant resident wildlife and its one of the few places where it's possible to see the big five during a morning's game drive. Many of the cheetahs are so tame they seek shelter from the hot sun under one's vehicle and several even climb onto the roof to get better view of prospective prey. For the bird enthusiast, almost 500 species have been recorded: among these 16 species of eagle, plus many hawks and falcons, 6 species of vultures, 8 species of storks 4 of bustard (including the Kori bustard, the world's heaviest flying bird), and 9 species of sun birds..
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3: Lake Nakuru National Park
>> After breakfast, we depart to Lake Nakuru National Park. Across the equator, southwards of Bogoria, lies the rift valleys most famous lake Nakuru. Known all over the world for its flamingoes, it's alkaline and is recognized as being one of the natural wonders of the world. Lake Nakuru is now a rhino sanctuary, harboring a population of over 40 black and over 60 white rhinos, but the flamingos, of course, have always been the main attraction. At times there may be almost 2 million flamingos in the residence, forming a stunningly beautiful deep pink band around the edge of the lake shore. Arrive in time for lunch then have an afternoon game drive. .
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4: Aberdare National Park
>> An early morning transfer to Aberdare National Park. The drive is scenic via the central Kenya highlands with stops to view tea and coffee plantations. There shall be a further stop to see and experience the largest open-air market in East Africa at Karatina. Aberdare National Park is home to elephants, black rhinos, leopards, spotted hyenas, olive baboons, black and white colobus monkeys, buffalos, warthogs and bushbucks among others. Rare sightings include those of the Giant Forest hog, bongo, golden cat, serval cat, African wild cat, African civet cat and the blue duiker. Dinner and overnight at campsite or lodge.
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5: Samburu National Reserve
>> An early morning drive to Samburu Game Reserve. Picnic lunch en-route and afternoon or evening game drive. Samburu Game Reserve stands as one of the most beautiful Kenya Parks in Northern Circuit. It holds the most indigenous wildlife as well as the home of African Elephants and beautiful species of Zebras and the Masai Giraffes. Dinner and overnight at campsite or lodge..
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6: Samburu National Reserve
>> The whole day will be spent exploring this amazing game reserve, it gives you the refreshment of your mind as the park is not populated and not many people visits here, we have concentration of the Its home to the big five, Elephant, Lion, Rhino, Leopard, Buffalo, Gerenuk, Reticulated Giraffe, Somali Ostrich, Gravy Zebra, Besia Oryx, Endangered Wild Dog as well as Pun cake Tortoise - Endangered. There are over 450 species of birds identified and aquatic species in the Waso Nyiro River including, vultures, kingfishers, marabous, bateleurs, guinea fowl, Somali ostriches and others. The whole day will be spent exploring the park for the whole day game drive.
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7: Samburu/Nairobi
>> Morning game drive in Samburu and depart late in the morning to Nairobi, arriving at about 5pm. Lunch en route.
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Accommodation:No accommodation (End of tour)
Inclusions
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water (On all days)
Exclusions
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees