7 Days Amazing Kenya Wildlife Safari

7 DAY KENYA WILDLIFE SAFARI

TO NAIROBI, SAMBURU NATIONAL PARK, OL PAJETA, LAKE NAKURU

Day One: Nairobi to Samburu National Park

Arrive at Jomo-Kenyatta International Airport and meet your Kompass Safari representative. You will then be driven to Samburu National Park, arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon you can explore the Park with a game drive where you can see large groups of elephants and the big five mammals as well as some wildlife that only lives in the dry north of Kenya, such as a gerenuk which stands on its rear legs to feed.

Day Two: Samburu National Park

Today you will have the opportunity to explore the extensive wildlife of Samburu. Animals present in the park include lion, leopard, hyena and elephant. There are also large numbers of buffalo, reticulated giraffe, hippo, several species of antelopes and  zebra, the vervet monkey and olive baboon. Apart from the usual birdlife which is in abundance, some of the notable species are Somali ostrich, vulturine guineafowl, Abyssinian ground hornbill, Egyptian vulture and the giant kingfisher. The river banks provide good opportunities to see both water based and woodland birds including Fish eagle, storks and spoonbills.

Day Three: Samburu National Park to Ol Pejeta Conservancy

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive before heading to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a 90,000 acre not for profit wildlife conservancy well known for being a sanctuary for species as diverse as great apes, black rhino, chimpanzees as well as hosting the ‘Big Five’ and other favourite African species.

Day Four: Ol Pejeta Conservancy to Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. We arrive in time for lunch which will be followed by game drives to explore. The park is home to warthogs, waterbuck, buffaloes, reed bucks, and the occasional leopard, celebrated white and black rhinos which were introduced to the park some years ago. The park has also retained its reputation as an ornithologists’ delight with more than 400 species of bird found here .

Day Five: Lake Nakuru National Park to Masai Mara National Park

After early breakfast, head to Masai Mara National Reserve which is probably Kenya’s most famous, well known and most popular wildlife destination. Mara is almost certainly the best place to see the Big Five. It is home to all the iconic African wildlife of your safari daydreams. The millions of migratory herbivores are dominated by wildebeest, zebra, impala and gazelles. Elephant and buffalo are very common, in addition to eland, waterbuck, reed buck, several species of gazelle, Masai Giraffe, Topi, hartebeest, and some black rhino. The predators are dominated by lions with some exceptionally large prides and some of the highest densities in the world.  Also present are leopard, cheetah, spotted hyena, wild dog, jackal, serval, caracal, bat eared fox and hyrax. The Mara River is home to large populations of hippo and crocodiles. Birdlife is also abundant with nearly 500 species recorded.

Day Six: Masai Mara National Park

After an early breakfast you can take an early morning game drive and continue exploring Masai Mara. The Reserve is one of the world’s largest wildlife sanctuaries and it will leave you awestruck with its unequalled beautiful vistas and wildlife. You will also have to opportunity to visit a village and meet with the Masai people.

Optional activity

A hot air balloon ride over the Masai Mara National Reserve is available at (supplementary cost by pre-arrangement). This is a stunning once in a lifetime experience to soar and drift above these African plains, spotting wildlife and enjoying the amazing aerial view of the rivers, villages and wildlife below you.

Day Seven: Masai Mara National Park to Nairobi

Following breakfast we return to Nairobi, arriving in the city center around midday you will be taken to the airport to continue with your onward travel.

TOUR INCLUDES

• Entrance Fees for all activities on the itinerary
• All excursions on the itinerary
• Accommodation from Day One until drop off on the last day of the tour
• All transport during the tour itinerary
• Meals – dependent on Half Board or Full Board arrangements made at the time of booking
• English speaking guide
• Game Drive
• Any Camping Equipment
• Permits for wildlife activities

TOUR EXCLUDES

• Any optional activities arranged separately
• Accommodation prior to Day One or after drop off on the last day of the tour
• Visa
• Travel Insurance
• Personal spending money
• Alcoholic drinks
• Laundry
• Any medical costs
• Tips
• Any fines incurred for improper behavior or breach of National Park rules.

Accommodation prior to Day One or after drop off on the last day of the tour

• Visa
• Travel Insurance
• Personal spending money
• Alcoholic drinks
• Laundry
• Any medical costs
• Tips

Any fines incurred for improper behavior or breach of National Park rules