Safari overview
Discover Aberdare National Park, Samburu National Reserve, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Nakuru National Park on this 8-day journey starting from Nairobi. This guide outlines a suggested travel sequence, experiences and planning considerations. Activities, lodge choices, transfers and fees are subject to your confirmed booking.
Safari highlights
- ✓ Explore Aberdare National Park and its distinctive landscapes.
- ✓ Explore Samburu National Reserve and its distinctive landscapes.
- ✓ Explore Ol Pejeta Conservancy and its distinctive landscapes.
- ✓ Explore Lake Nakuru National Park and its distinctive landscapes.
- ✓ Explore Maasai Mara National Reserve and its distinctive landscapes.
- ✓ Travel with an itinerary planned around your departure point and interests.
- ✓ Enjoy opportunities for nature, photography and local discovery where available.
Day-by-day safari itinerary
The following is a suggested day-by-day programme, not a confirmed schedule. The final route and daily activities are agreed when you book.
Day 1: Depart Nairobi and explore Aberdare National Park
Begin your journey in Nairobi and travel towards Aberdare National Park. Your guide can arrange suitable comfort stops and scenic viewpoints along the way. On arrival, settle in and, where permitted and included in your confirmed package, enjoy an introductory game drive or guided experience. Dinner and overnight arrangements depend on your chosen accommodation plan.
Day 2: Journey to Aberdare National Park and afternoon exploration
After breakfast, continue from the previous safari area towards Aberdare National Park. Travel through changing landscapes with planned rest stops. Depending on arrival time and park regulations, an afternoon wildlife drive or scenic visit may be possible. Spend the evening at your selected lodge or camp, subject to the confirmed itinerary.
Day 3: Journey to Samburu National Reserve and afternoon exploration
After breakfast, continue from the previous safari area towards Samburu National Reserve. Travel through changing landscapes with planned rest stops. Depending on arrival time and park regulations, an afternoon wildlife drive or scenic visit may be possible. Spend the evening at your selected lodge or camp, subject to the confirmed itinerary.
Day 4: Journey to Ol Pejeta Conservancy and afternoon exploration
After breakfast, continue from the previous safari area towards Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Travel through changing landscapes with planned rest stops. Depending on arrival time and park regulations, an afternoon wildlife drive or scenic visit may be possible. Spend the evening at your selected lodge or camp, subject to the confirmed itinerary.
Day 5: Journey to Ol Pejeta Conservancy and afternoon exploration
After breakfast, continue from the previous safari area towards Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Travel through changing landscapes with planned rest stops. Depending on arrival time and park regulations, an afternoon wildlife drive or scenic visit may be possible. Spend the evening at your selected lodge or camp, subject to the confirmed itinerary.
Day 6: Journey to Lake Nakuru National Park and afternoon exploration
After breakfast, continue from the previous safari area towards Lake Nakuru National Park. Travel through changing landscapes with planned rest stops. Depending on arrival time and park regulations, an afternoon wildlife drive or scenic visit may be possible. Spend the evening at your selected lodge or camp, subject to the confirmed itinerary.
Day 7: Journey to Maasai Mara National Reserve and afternoon exploration
After breakfast, continue from the previous safari area towards Maasai Mara National Reserve. Travel through changing landscapes with planned rest stops. Depending on arrival time and park regulations, an afternoon wildlife drive or scenic visit may be possible. Spend the evening at your selected lodge or camp, subject to the confirmed itinerary.
Day 8: Final safari activities and onward travel
Enjoy breakfast and, if your schedule permits, a final opportunity to experience Maasai Mara National Reserve. Check out of your accommodation and continue to the agreed drop-off point or onward destination. Your guide will coordinate the departure around road conditions, flight times where applicable, and the services included in your final quotation.
What is included & excluded
Commonly arranged / confirm with us
- Safari transport and driver-guide
- Planned destination visits and game drives where applicable
- Accommodation and meals according to the selected package
- Transfers and entry fees only where listed in your quotation
Typically excluded unless specified
- International flights and travel documents
- Travel insurance and personal expenses
- Optional excursions and activities
- Tips, beverages and services not itemised in the quotation
These are planning categories, not a guarantee of what is included or excluded. The written quotation takes precedence.
Camps & lodges
Accommodation can be arranged in lodges, tented camps or hotels around Aberdare National Park, Samburu National Reserve, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Nakuru National Park depending on your budget, preferred comfort level and availability. Specific property names, room categories and meal plans are to be confirmed before payment.
Parks & destinations visited
Safari route map & park-to-park journey
Illustrative park-to-park order based on the safari title. Actual driving routes, transfer points and overnight stops will be confirmed with your guide.
Animated dotted line shows the order of stops (schematic); Google Maps below shows its available road directions.
The animated dashed line shows the sequence of parks, not the exact driving road. Select Open in Google Maps for road directions.
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