The 8 Days Best Kenya Wildlife Safaris takes you to best touristic destination in the heart of Africa, to enjoy a diverse natural landscape, Game viewing, Community culture, Birding in different astonishing Kenya Safari destination. The trip starts with visit to Samburu Game Reserve, Mount Kenya National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park and end with a visit to Masai Mara National Reserve. This safari trip starts and end in Nairobi.
Safari Highlight of 8 Days Best Kenya Wildlife Safaris
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi
Day 2: Transfer to Samburu Game Reserve
Day 3: Full Day in the Samburu Game Reserve
Day4: Mount Kenya National Park
Day 5: Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 6: Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 7: Full Day in the Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 8: Depart back to Nairobi
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi
Arrival in Nairobi: Upon your arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport our company representative will be waiting for you to welcomes you into a beautiful country, arrive in traditional African style -wet towels and bubbly. It is a tradition here in Africa as a sign of a gift as an expression of our joy and happiness – truly what a special gift than an authentic safari hat and other Kenya safari essentials.Therefore, transfer to your hotel in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital city to check into your city hotel. Have your lunch and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Meals; LBB
Day2: Samburu Game Reserve
After breakfast and transfer to north via Nanyuki for the Samburu Game Reserve set in the rugged, semi-arid northern region of Kenya, with beautiful and impressive landscape. Arrive in time for lunch, a short siesta then headout for an afternoon game viewing drive.
The water of the great Ewaso Nyiro River, dotted with doum palms meanders through the reserve offering an Oasis setting and draws wildlife in wide rangeto its banks. The verdant riverine forest is a stark contrast to the arid thorn studded plains. Samburu is attracted by large herds of Elephants, drawn by the promise of water.
In the dry season, the elephants use their tusks to dig deep into the dry river beds, as well as unearthing clean water. These waterholes then become a focal point for other game. Samburu region sound a great place to find several endemic Northern species such as; Gerenuk, the Beisa Oryx, Reticulated giraffe, Somali Ostrich and Grevy’s Zebra among others. It is also home paradise of birds including -local species such as the Palm Nut Vulture and the Vinaceous Dove. Leopards are often seen at dusk. You will enjoy Samburu culture which is truly awesome, sharing a great ideal of ancestral and linguistic ties to the Maasai. Have dinner and Overnight at your camp.
Meal plan: LDBB
Day 3: Full Days in the Samburu Game Reserve
After your early morning breakfast, go for game viewing in both Samburu and Buffalo Springs game reserves. You will expect to see animals such as herds of Elephant, Giraffes, Hippo, Buffalo, Zebra among others. The whole Samburu region is a place of break taking and remarkable beauty, a place where the vision of deep red sunset silhouetting the doum palms along the river as a leopard emerges to hunt thus bringing a great memorable end to a day on safari. Enjoy meals and overnight.
Optional Activity; Visit to a Samburu Manyatta to discover the beautiful tribe that lives around in the region.
Meals: LDBB
Day 4: Mount Kenya National Park
After breakfast, you will set off to Mount Kenya National Park. Arrive in time for lunch. You will go for game viewing opportunity whilst combining spectacular panorama of mountain vistas with the primordial impression of an ancient rainforest. You will be able to float high on the flanks of Kenya’s highest mountain and secreted deep within her wide forest reserve, if you to sleep at tree lodge expect to enjoy champagne -clarity of mountain air, the tranquility of the forest and fantastic cavalcade of wildlife but also have chance of scaling the icy peaks of Africa’s second- highest mountain. You will be able to land to the trumpeting of elephant, fall asleep on the symphony of the African night and watch the amazing interplay of the animals as they arrive to drink, bath, spar and forage around the water hole.
You will also enjoy fantastic experience some of the most massive beasts on earth in the water’s edge – the savannah elephant.
Meal Plan: LDBB
Day 5: Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park
Wake up have an early delicious breakfast and then after transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park with a brief stop at the Thompson’s Falls For a breath -taking view of the scenic scenery. Arrive at the lodge in the park time for lunch.
After go for a game viewing drive around the lake Nakuru. In fact, the Lake lies in the heart of the Rift Valley and is one of Kenya’s most famous soda lakes, that attracts thousands of beautiful flamingo species. You will be able to visit other stunning place including the baboon cliff , the lion hill and the Mau escarpment.The park also home to endangered Rothschild giraffe ,black and white rhino and the elusive leopard. More so, the lake catchment is bounded by Menengei crater to the north, the Bahati hills to the north east, the lion hill ranges to its east, Eburu crater to the south and the Mau escarpment to the west. Enjoy dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Meal plans; LDBB
Day 6: Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast then drive to the Masai Mara National Reserve a home to wonderful scenery and diversity of game and above all, a best touristic destination to go for a great wildebeest migration event which tend to happen from July to October each year. Upon your arrival, drive direct to the park for afternoon game viewing and expect to explore black -manned lion, the savannah elephant, the Cape buffalo, Wildebeest, the elusive leopard, Cheetah buffalo, wildebeest, the elusive leopard, cheetah, spotted and stripped hyena, topi, rhino, Burchell’s zebra and the Maasai giraffe among others, drive back to the lodge, check in. Have Dinner and Overnight.
Meal Plan: LDBB
Day 7: Full Day in the Masai Mara National Reserve
After your breakfast, depart for a full day adventure – where you will be able to spot out for the big five that Masai Mara famous for. On your lucky day you will be able to witness a leopard or a cheetah sprint and makes a kill. Dinner and overnight.
Optional activities; Ballon Safari or visit to an off the beaten track Masai Manyatta.
Day8: Depart Back to Nairobi
Wake up enjoy your breakfast then check out and drive to Nairobi city at Carnivore Restaurant for lunch or be dropped at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight. End of 8 Days Best Kenya Wildlife Safaris.
Meals: L
Safari includes;
Pick up and drops
Ground transportation
Fuel
Water bottle on safari
Full board accommodation
Park entry fees
Knowledgeable English-speaking guide-driver
Unlimited game viewing drive
Use of a custom deigned pop -up roof safari Land Cruiser while on safari
Safari Excludes;
All personal expenses – laundry, telephones, soft drinks, tips to Camp staff
Travel insurance cover
International flight, passport & Visa fees
Any optional services listed as optional in the safari
