SAMBURU TO MASAI MARA SAFARI
Nairobi – Buffalo Springs National Reserve – Lake Nakuru National Park – Masai Mara
7 Days / 6 Nights
Introduction
| Start | Accommodation | Destination | Basis | Duration |
| Day 1 | Trademark Hotel | Nairobi | B&B | 1 Night |
| Day 2 | Ashnil Samburu Camp | Buffalo Springs National Reserve | FB | 2 Nights |
| Day 4 | Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge | Lake Nakuru National Park | FB | 1 Night |
| Day 5 | Mara Fig Tree Camp | Masai Mara | FB | 2 Nights |
Key
B&B: Bed and Breakfast
FB: Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Nairobi
Nairobi is Africa’s 4th largest city and is a vibrant and exciting place and although it has developed a reputation which keeps tourist visits brief there are some fascinating attractions: its café culture, unbridled nightlife, the National Museum, the Karen Blixen Museum and most notably just 20 minutes from the city centre wild lions and buffalo roam in the world’s only urban game reserve.
Buffalo Springs National Reserve  Â
Situated in northern Kenya, Buffalo Springs National Reserve is a protected area in the Isiolo County. Buffalo Springs, along with Samburu and Shaba make up a trio of adjoining reserves. Buffalo Springs National Reserve features wildlife viewing, and is renowned for its magnificent leopard sightings. This is a remote, hot and arid landscape boasting rugged hills and undulating plains. Forming the boundary with Samburu National Park, the Ewaso Ngiro River runs through the terrain flanked by riverine forests. Visitors can look forward to spotting reticulated giraffe, the long necked gerenuk, Somali ostrich and Grevy’s Zebra.
Lake Nakuru National Park  Â
Lake Nakuru National Park was created to protect the Lake and its flocks of Lesser Flamingo which are drawn to the algae that flourish in the saline waters of the soda lake. The national park is home to hippos, black and white rhino, Rothschild giraffe, buffalo and eland.
Masai Mara
The Masai Mara together with Tanzania’s Serengeti form Africa’s most famous wildlife park. The image of acacia trees on an endless grass plain epitomises Africa for many, and then add a Maasai warrior and some cattle to the picture and the conversation need go no further. The annual wildebeest migration through the Serengeti and the Masai Mara is the largest mass movement of land mammals on the planet – with more than a million animals following the rains. But that is not where the game viewing ends; large prides of lions, elephants and giraffes in grasslands, gazelles and eland to mention but a few. Aside from traditional vehicle safaris, hot-air ballooning over the Mara plains has become almost essential and you can even do a horseback safari.
Day 1
Day Itinerary
Upon Arrival at the airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check in. Afternoon and evening at your leisure.
Overnight at Trademark Hotel on Bed and Breakfast basis.
A member of Design Hotels, The 215-room urban business hotel is inspired by the cultural and creative renaissance in Nairobi, reflecting the city’s industrious and innovative nature in its design. All spaces are designed with the sensible business traveller in mind. Each soundproof room offers a workstation, air conditioning, complimentary wifi, black-out curtains and a large flat screen television with international TV channels. Inspired by a Kenyan’s true love for meat, Harvest, the open grill Brasserie focuses on farm fresh ingredients carefully paired together with exquisite wines from the restaurants walk-in wine room to take you on a true culinary journey.
Day 2
Day Itinerary
After breakfast you will have a short safari briefing with your driver guide. Your African adventure begins here… you pass near Thika and continue north through some breath-taking scenery dotted with rushing mountain streams and fields of tea and coffee. After Nanyuki town, continue north, eventually reaching a dusty outpost known as Isiolo, the last major stop on the journey into the remote northern frontier district. From here it’s a fairly short hop to Samburu, arrival at the lodge for check in and lunch.
Overnight at Ashnil Samburu Camp on full board basis.
Ashnil Samburu Camp sits in Buffalo Springs Game Reserve which takes its name from an oasis of crystal clear water at the western end of the reserve. It is separated from Samburu National Reserve by Ewaso Nyiro River.
Day 3
Day Itinerary
Early morning game drive followed by breakfast. Then for the remainder of the morning, one is able to relax overlooking the river. After lunch there will be another game drive returning to the lodge as the sun sets.
Overnight at Ashnil Samburu Camp on full board basis.
Day 4
Day Itinerary
An early morning start first takes you in a southerly direction to your next destination, the spectacular Lake Nakuru. Once in the park, view game en route to the lodge. Following lunch and a siesta, there is an afternoon game drive returning to the lodge as the sunsets. The national park, known for its birdlife, offers a possibility to view flamingoes. It is also home to Black and White rhinos as well as the endangered Rothschild Giraffe.
Overnight stay at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge on full board basis.
Located on a range of hills that form the western limits of Africa’s Great Rift Valley, the lodge offers spectacular views over the vastness of Africa. The lodge also overlooks Lake Nakuru and its surrounding National Park, one that is a paradise for bird watchers and wildlife lovers alike. Lake Nakuru National Park is mainly a wooded and bushy grassland with a wide ecological diversity and characteristic habitats that range from the lake waters to the escarpment and ridges.
Day 5
Day Itinerary
After an early morning breakfast, drive to Narok town via Mai-Mahiu with a brief a rest stop and heading due south, travel towards Narok, the gateway to the Maasai Mara and district headquarters of this part of Maasailand. Travel across the “breadbasket” of Kenya, covered with acres of wheat and barley, before you reach the Mara in time for lunch. Following lunch and a siesta, there is an afternoon game drive returning to the camp as the sun sets.
Overnight at Fig Tree Camp on full board basis.
Fig Tree Camp is in the Masai Mara, Africa’s most famous game reserve. Fig Tree Camp is located on the banks of the Talek River and offers both luxury tents and chalet accommodation.
Day 6
Day Itinerary
Following an early breakfast, depart on a morning game drive, returning to the camp mid-morning. After lunch, and perhaps a siesta, set off on another game drive into the reserve, returning to the camp as the sunsets. You can choose to do a full day game drive today with picnic lunches. (It is possible to pre-book an optional early morning Balloon Safari at a supplementary cost)
Overnight at Fig Tree Camp on full board basis.
Day 7
End of Itinerary
After breakfast depart the Masai Mara and head across acres of rolling wheat and barley farms to Narok, the district headquarters of this part of Maasailand. From here cross the vast plains on the floor of the Rift Valley whilst keeping an eye out for herds of giraffe and gazelle before heading up the rift escarpment. Arrive into Kenya’s bustling capital in the early afternoon and transfer to the Jomo Kenyatta Airport for your onward travel plans.
Included
- Meet and greet services.
- Airport Arrival Transfer on Private basis.
- All transport and game drives on safari sector will be in a 4×4 Toyota Land cruiser with a pop-up roof (maximum 7 passengers) with a bilingual speaking driver-guide on Private basis.
- Meals and accommodation as specified.
- All park fees and government taxes.
- Filtered water will be provided in our safari vehicles
Excluded
- Visas and international flights.
- Airport taxes (clients pay direct).
- Driver-guide gratuities.
- Drinks, dining rooms tips, porterage.
- Personal travel, baggage and medical insurance.
- Telephone bill, laundry and any items of a personal nature.
- Hot Air Balloon Safari in Masai Mara
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