Extended Kenya Trails safari

Safari Reference Id  k5
  • 14-days
    Safari
  • Easy
    Access
  • Adapted
    Vehicles
  • Pool (*)
     
  • Free
    Wi-Fi (*)

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Extended Kenya Trails Safari (k5)

A 14-days safari through Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli

Safari highlights

During Extended Kenya Trails Safari (k5) you will driven to explore these superb african spots:

Programme

Day 1 - Arrival Day
Arrival at JKIA (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) Welcome and pick up by our driver/guide and transfer to one of the airport hotels for Overnight.

Days 2/3 - Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve
After breakfast you start your safari with a visit to the northern part of Kenya, a drive of about 5 hours – (make a brief stop at the equator) to Samburu National Reserve. Samburu is a game-reserve on the banks of the Ewaso Ng’iro river. It is here where George and Joy Adamson raised Elsa the Lioness, made famous in the bestselling book and award-winning movie Born Free! A Park with not so many visitors, here you will find the Gravy Zebra Gerenuk, Somali Ostrich, Reticulated Giraffe and the Beisa Oryx amongst predators like lion, leopard, and cheetah. Arrival on time for lunch – check in at the camp – afternoon game-drive – Dinner & Overnight Samburu National Reserve

Days 4/5 – Samburu – Ol Pejeta Conservancy
After breakfast depart for the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, located between the foothills of the Aberdares and Mount Kenya. The Conservancy hosts the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa. A visit to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary is also a great experience. Very good chance to spot the Big 5 here too! – You will also visit the Rhino Sanctuary, Najin and Fatu, the last northern white rhinos in the world were moved to Kenya from the Czech Republic in 2009 and live in a 700-acre northern white rhino enclosure. You will visit with a ranger and learn more about their history, what it takes to protect them and what Ol Pejeta is doing to try and save this subspecies. Dinner & Overnight Sweetwaters tented Camp/Morani wing

Days 6/7 – Ol Pejeta – Lake Nakuru
Today the safari proceeds to Lake Nakuru. Enroute, you will drive along the Eastern edge of the Great Rift Valley and have stunning views of the extinct volcanoes and the lakes that dot the floor of the valley. Lunch at one of the lodges. Dinner & Overnight Lake Nakuru National Park

Days 8/9/10 – Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara
After breakfast depart for the Masai Mara (long drive of about 6 hours to the entrance of the park) , one of the most famous game reserves! Lunch at one of the camps at the entrance (depends on which camp you will choose) – afternoon game-drive. Spend three full days in the Masai Mara with early morning and afternoon game-drives and lunch at the camp/lodge – alternatively spend most of the day on game-drive with a packed lunch Enjoy the endless plains and breathtaking views, a fantastic place to see sunrise and sunsets. The Mara has an exceptional population of cheetah, leopard, and lions, you can spot them the whole year around Dinner and Overnight at the Masai Mara Game Reserve

Day 11 - Masai Mara Game Reserve – Lake Naivasha
Today the safari proceeds to Lake Naivasha – one of the freshwater lakes at the Great Rift Valley. Check in at one of the lodges along the lake shore and enjoy lunch. Afternoon relax and enjoy the beautiful gardens where antelope, giraffe, zebra come and graze. Boat ride in the afternoon. Dinner & overnight at one of the lodges along the lake

Days 12/13 – Lake Naivasha – Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, proceed to Amboseli National Park, famous for its large herds of elephants and stunning views of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Part of the park is a lake where one can see lots of birdlife. A big variety of wildlife can be spotted on the plains and in the swamps, giraffe, zebra, cheetah, lions, buffalo and many more. Arrive at the Lodge for lunch. Spend two days at Amboseli with game-drives according to your wishes. Apart from large elephant families, the park also has a substantial population of wildebeest and zebra, gazelles, warthog, Masai giraffe, impala, waterbuck and dik-dik. Carnivores are also present, lions, spotted hyenas, wild cats, jackals, and cheetah can be spotted. An abundance of birdlife makes it a great destination for birdwatchers! Your driver-guide will discuss and explain the different options daily. Dinner & Overnight Amboseli National Park

Day 14 – Amboseli – Nairobi
Departure from Amboseli mid-morning – drive back to Nairobi and arrival late in the afternoon. Option: Dinner at one the airport hotels – Transfer to JKIA for your international flight in the evening depending on your flight details

Some spots along the way

Following are some spots along the way of the "Extended Kenya Trails" 14-days safari.
Here are also shown lodges, hotels and tented camps that you can choose from,
according to your preferences and your budget.