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  • 8 Days / 7 Nights
  • Min People : 2
  • Maasai Mara - Kenya

Explore the Samburu and Masai Mara in this 8 Days Kenya safari. No beauty matches of the reticulated giraffe at Samburu. Ol Pejeta doubles up as the pristine calm sanctuary for the Black Rhino species. Drive along the fringes of the Aberdare Ranges to the shores of Lake Naivasha. End with the Wildebeest and Big Cats at Masai Mara.

The Maasai Mara ecosystem spices up your photography adventure with the big 5, scenic landscapes and its vast array of plain game. Kenya has an outstanding variety of natural habitats, from tropical forests and shimmering deserts to dazzling beaches and endless savannas teeming with wildlife. Kenya hosts a spectacular biodiversity that is a great draw for the African safari seeker.

  • DestinationMasai Mara - Kenya
  • Departure/Return LocationNairobi International Airport
  • Departure TimePlease arrive by 9:15 AM for a departure at 9:30 AM
  • Return TimeApproximately 10:30 PM
  • Package Included
    • Accomodation
    • Airport Transfers
    • Park Entrance Fees
    • Lunch Box & Dinner
    • Drinking Water.
    • 4 x 4 Safari Vehicle.
    • Evacuation insurance
    • Driver-guide
    • Itinerary activities
  • Package Excludes
    • Additional Services
    • Personal insurancee
    • Tipping
    • Visa
    • Any Private Expenses
    • Hot air balloon safari
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Tour Plan

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Day 01 : Nairobi - Samburu

Today you will be picked up from your hotel in Nairobi by one of our safari representatives, who will give you a short introduction and briefing on your upcoming safari. After your safari briefing you will head north through an agricultural region that is rich with coffee, wheat and various other crops. You will cross the equator at Nanyuki and continue north before descending from the cool highlands into the wildlife rich savanna woodlands. Arrive at Samburu National Reserve in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive. The Samburu is one of the lesser-known Kenyan national parks, but is nevertheless teeming with wildlife. Situated alongside the Ewaso Nyiro River, there is plenty here to attract animals from the surrounding savanna plains. The reserve is home to an abundance of rare northern species such as the Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk and the beisa oryx (also referred to as the “Samburu Special Five").

Full Board Accommodation: Ashnil Samburu Camp

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Day 02 : Samburu

Enjoy an early morning game drive in Samburu. The morning is the most ideal time for game viewing, and your guide will make certain to search for the elusive leopards and lions along the way. Return to your lodge for breakfast and then spend the remainder of the day at your leisure. In the evening, you will go on another game drive early evening in search of the abundant wildlife at Samburu. You will encounter and learn more about the wildlife species roaming this reserve. On a typical game drive you are bound to come across Leopards, Elephants, Lions, Giraffe, among other wild species. After your evening game drive, you will return to your lodge for evening rest and dinner.

Full Board Accommodation: Ashnil Samburu Camp

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Day 03 : Samburu - Ol Pejeta

After breakfast, depart from Samburu with a game drive en route driving into the scenic Aberdare Ranges. Arrive at the Sweet waters in time for lunch and afternoon rest. Ol Pejeta is East Africa’s Largest Black Rhino Sanctuary, the only place in Kenya to see chimpanzees. Overnight will be at the Sweetwaters Serena Tented Camp. A sheltered oasis, clustered around a water hole and set in the pristine calm of the private Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Sweetwaters Tented Camp offers a charming blend of under-canvas ambiance and safari luxury. You will have an early evening game drive around the Ol Pejeta Conservancy returning to your camp in time for dinner. Meal Plan: Full Board Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Camp.

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Day 04 : Ol Pejeta - Lake Naivasha

After breakfast you will depart form the foot of Mt Kenya and trace your way along the fringes of the Aberdare Ranges towards the Rift Valley. You will drive into the rift valley arriving on the shores of Lake Naivasha in time for lunch. The Lake Naivasha ecosystem is comprised of the saltwater lake, savannah grasslands and acacia forest. The lake supports a wide variety of water birds and different species of mammals including the giraffe, hippo, antelopes and others. You will enjoy a boat ride in the afternoon before returning to your lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

Full Board Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge

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Day 05 : Lake Naivasha - Masai Mara

After an early breakfast you will leave the camp and make your way to the Masai Mara National Reserve. You will drive into Masai land, tracing the Rift Valley escarpment and wild open plains before stopping at the Masai town of Narok. From here you will make your way into the park, arriving in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive. This is one of Kenya’s most visited reserves due to its extraordinary wildlife density, including the “big five” and many other varieties of plains game. The Mara River cuts through the Mara and Serengeti ecosystems, giving life to the both reserves before finally pouring out into the Lake Victoria. Impressive and most notable are the wildebeest, zebra and gazelle that migrate by instinct from the Serengeti in Tanzania to the Masai Mara in Kenya. This journey is coupled by numerous obstacles, which makes it even more magnificent.

Full Board Accommodation: Ashnil Samburu Camp

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Day 06 - 07: Masai Mara

Today you will be treated to a full day game drive within this expansive Reserve teeming with wildlife. The area we will visit today is one of the richest predator areas of the Mara and will be our focus. You can also expect to see lots of elephants, hippos, Masai giraffe, common zebra, wildebeest, impala, Thompson’s and Grant’s gazelles, topi, black-backed jackal, spotted hyena and more. You will be treated to a bush picnic lunch and then return to the camp (continuing your game drive en route).

Full Board Accommodation: Ashnil Samburu Camp

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Day 08: Masai Mara - Nairobi

Early morning game drive in the Mara returning to your camp for breakfast. After breakfast, check out and bid the camp goodbye as you enjoy extra game viewing en route to Nairobi as you drive through the plains of the Mara and wildlife dispersal areas. Once you arrive in Nairobi in the early afternoon, you will be transferred to the airport, your residence or your hotel of choice.

Location Map

The Maasai Mara, often referred to simply as the Mara, is one of Kenya's most famous and iconic wildlife reserves. It is located in the southwestern part of Kenya, adjacent to the Tanzanian border and forms a continuous ecosystem with the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Here are some key points about the Maasai Mara:

Key Features:

Abundant Wildlife: The Maasai Mara is renowned for its exceptional wildlife population. It's a prime location for viewing Africa's "Big Five" - lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinoceros. The reserve is also home to a wide variety of other animals, such as cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, and numerous species of antelopes.

The Great Migration: One of the most remarkable events that occur in the Mara is the Great Migration. Every year, millions of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles make a perilous journey from the Serengeti in Tanzania to the Maasai Mara in search of fresh grazing land. This spectacle, often dubbed the "Greatest Wildlife Show on Earth," is a major draw for tourists.

Landscape: The Maasai Mara features a diverse landscape, from vast grassy plains to rolling hills and riverine forests. The Mara River, which runs through the reserve, is a focal point for wildlife, especially during the Great Migration when animals must cross its crocodile-infested waters.

Cultural Heritage: The Maasai people, a semi-nomadic ethnic group, inhabit the region and have a strong cultural presence. Many visitors to the Maasai Mara also take the opportunity to learn about and experience Maasai culture.

Conservation: The Maasai Mara is protected as a national reserve and forms part of the larger Mara-Serengeti ecosystem, which is essential for the conservation of wildlife in the region.

Tourism: The Maasai Mara is a premier safari destination and welcomes tourists from around the world. Visitors can enjoy game drives, hot air balloon safaris, and guided walks to observe and appreciate the remarkable wildlife and landscapes.

The Maasai Mara is a must-visit destination for wildlife enthusiasts and is particularly famous for its spectacular wildlife viewing opportunities, natural beauty, and the cultural experiences it offers. It's one of the top safari destinations in Africa and provides a chance to witness the incredible biodiversity of the African savannah.

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