Kenya Camping Safari
9 days
From
$ 2389
Duration9 days
From dramatic savannahs to the Great Rift Valley, experience Kenya in all its glory. Travel the vast open plains and rolling hills of the Masai Mara and scour the wilderness for Africa’s "big five." Full-service camping under the big African sky will bring you closer to the region’s wildlife and gets you off the beaten path so you can really experience this land's unique culture. Our small safari vans minimize drive times and improve your chances of snapping that perfect shot of some of the most amazing animals on the planet.
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Duration: 9 daysService level: Camping
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Physical Grading: Light
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Ages: 12+
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Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
Arrive at any time.
Day 2: Nairobi/Samburu National Reserve
Depart Nairobi and drive north through the farmlands of the Kikuyu people, passing Mt Kenya, Africa's second highest mountain (5199m/17,060ft).
Just outside the national reserve, visit a local Samburu village. Similar in appearance to the Masai but less known, the Samburu are a proud warrior tribe. Watch traditional Samburu dancing, and learn about Samburu tribal life and customs. The walk within the village is run by Samburu tribesmen for the benefit of the community.
Continue to Samburu National Reserve, a wildlife haven to many species rarely found elsewhere.
Enjoy an afternoon wildlife safari drive in search of large elephant and big cat populations living within this wild part of Kenya.
Just outside the national reserve, visit a local Samburu village. Similar in appearance to the Masai but less known, the Samburu are a proud warrior tribe. Watch traditional Samburu dancing, and learn about Samburu tribal life and customs. The walk within the village is run by Samburu tribesmen for the benefit of the community.
Continue to Samburu National Reserve, a wildlife haven to many species rarely found elsewhere.
Enjoy an afternoon wildlife safari drive in search of large elephant and big cat populations living within this wild part of Kenya.
Travel to Samburu National Reserve in time for an afternoon wildlife safari drive. Visit a Samburu village en route.
End place: Samburu Game Reserve
Meals: B, L, D
Day 3: Samburu National Reserve
Start place: Samburu Game Reserve
A full day wildlife safari drive to spot a group of animals only seen north of the equator, such as the beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, Grevy's zebra, the majestic reticulated giraffe, and the long-necked gerenuk, a graceful antelope that stands upright on its hind legs to feed on tall bushes.
Spend a full day on safari in search of Samburu's special five.
End place: Samburu Game Reserve
Meals: B, L, D
Day 4: Samburu National Reserve/Lake Nakuru National Park
Start place: Samburu Game Reserve
Nakuru, meaning “dusty place” in the Maasai language, is a cheerful and vibrant agricultural town with a variety of colourful local markets.
Camp outside the town at the edge of Lake Nakuru National Park, the area’s principal highlight and best natural attraction. Time and weather permitting, there may be an opportunity to visit a local tea farm and see how the tea is grown, picked and produced.
Camp outside the town at the edge of Lake Nakuru National Park, the area’s principal highlight and best natural attraction. Time and weather permitting, there may be an opportunity to visit a local tea farm and see how the tea is grown, picked and produced.
Descend into the Great Rift Valley enjoying stunning views of the escarpment on the way.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 5: Lake Nakuru National Park
Embark on a safari within Lake Nakuru National Park, in search of the resident black rhino, buffalo, impala, and the elusive leopard.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 6: Lake Nakuru National Park/Masai Mara
Depart for the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. With its vast open plains and distinctive flat-topped acacia trees, no visit to Kenya would be complete without a visit to this reserve.
Arrive in the afternoon and get settled at the permanent tented camp, the base for exploring the Mara.
Head into the reserve for an afternoon wildlife safari drive.
Arrive in the afternoon and get settled at the permanent tented camp, the base for exploring the Mara.
Head into the reserve for an afternoon wildlife safari drive.
Travel to the Masai Mara National Reserve. Search for the "big five" on an afternoon wildlife safari drive.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 7: Masai Mara
Rise early for a wildlife safari drive during the best time to spot animals and criss-cross the rolling hills of the African savannah. With a full day to explore the area, we can cover a lot of ground. If time allows, visit the Mara River area.
Opt to go for a balloon safari for a new perspective over the beautiful landscape.
Opt to go for a balloon safari for a new perspective over the beautiful landscape.
Enjoy a day on safari. Opt to take to the skies on a balloon safari.
If you have pre-booked a Masai Mara Balloon Safari, your flight will be in the morning. You will miss the morning wildlife safari drive with the group, but you will have spectacular views from above.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 8: Masai Mara/Nairobi
Enjoy one last opportunity to spot the "big five".
Visit the G for Good supported Ubuntu Cafe for lunch, before heading back to Nairobi.
In Nairobi there's some time to buy local handicrafts or check out a bit of the city.
Visit the G for Good supported Ubuntu Cafe for lunch, before heading back to Nairobi.
In Nairobi there's some time to buy local handicrafts or check out a bit of the city.
Enjoy a final wildlife safari drive before the journey back to Nairobi.
Meals: B, L
Day 9: Nairobi
Depart at any time.
Meals: B
Inclusions
Included
- Your G for Good Moment: Café Ubuntu , Maai Mahiu Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Samburu village visit and wildlife safari drives
- Safari in Lake Nakuru National Park
- Wildlife safari drives in Masai Mara National Reserve
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
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Transport
7-seat 4x4 safari van -
Accommodation
Simple hotels (2 nts), Full-service camping (4 nts), Permanent tented camps (2 nts)