8 DAYS SAMBURU, LAKE NAKURU, AMBOSELI & NAIROBI SAFARI
8 days Samburu, Lake Nakuru & Amboseli safari: This 8 days Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli & Nairobi safari is indeed a true adventure while on a Kenya wildlife safari taking to the most visited destinations including Samburu National Reserve in Northern part of Kenya, Lake Nakuru national park in the Rift valley region of Kenya, Amboseli national park a home to several free grazing elephants and drop back of Mount Kilimanjaro and finally Nairobi.
Highlights of 8 days Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli & Nairobi safari
- Day 1: Transfer from Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve
- Day 2: Full day in Samburu National Reserve
- Day 3: Transfer to Lake Nakuru national park
- Day 4: Transfer to Amboseli national park
- Day 5: Full day in Amboseli national park
- Day 6: Return to Nairobi and city tour
- Day 7: Nairobi National park Tour
- Day 8: Departures
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Transfer from Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve
Lake Nakuru national park to Samburu National Reserve: On the very 1st day of your 8 days Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli & Nairobi safari, you will be met by our company representative in Kenya who will introduce himself to you and brief you about this 6 days Kenya adventure as you set off on your journey to Samburu National Reserve where you will arrive at lunch time. Have your meal, relax abit and embark on an afternoon game drive in this stunning Reserve in the Northern part of Kenya. You will later on return to your lodge for dinner and overnight sleep at Samburu Sopa lodge.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Driving time: 6-7 hours
Day 2: Full day in Samburu National Reserve
Full day excursion in Samburu: Arise and shine in this stunning reserve in Northern part of Kenya. Well on day 2 of 8 days Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli & Nairobi safari, you will have breakfast served at your lodge after which you will meet your Kenya safari driver/ guide for a full day game drive in this beautiful Reserve spotting plenty of wildlife including the Big 5 game with exception of the Rhinos. Amongst the animals to look out for in Samburu Reserve include Oryx, Zebras, Elephants, Buffaloes, Lions, Cheetahs, Gerenuk, Leopards and many more. After spending an entire day over here you will retire to your lodge for dinner and overnight sleep as above.
Note: There is an optional activity of visiting the Samburu homesteads for a cultural tour/ experience.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Transfer to Lake Nakuru national park
Samburu to Lake Nakuru national park: You will have breakfast at your lodge in Masai Mara national reserve on day 3 of 8 days Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli & Nairobi safari, then check out of the lodge as you continue your journey to Lake Nakuru national park across the rift valley escarpment as you enjoy the beautiful scenery around you since this park is known as the haven of wildlife. Lake Nakuru National park is such stunning destinations in Kenya that thrill in the Great Rift Valley region of Kenya where you will experience fascinating wildlife viewing safari in Lake Nakuru national park Kenya with plenty of tourist attractions ranging from flora species, fauna species and the water bodies among others. Lake Nakuru national park is situated in the north of Nairobi city, the capital city of Kenya. Upon park arrival, you will have be welcomed on an en-route game drive during which you will see wildlife species such as giraffes, rhinos, gazelles, buffalos, antelopes, reedbucks, elands, impalas among others as you head to your lodge for lunch.
Game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park: After lunch, you will have another game drive in Lake Nakuru national park and you will visit the flamingo filled Lake Nakuru which is a good birding spot to see flocks of flamingos along the lake shores as well as other bird species and wildlife species grazing in the nearby plains. You will be driven back to your lodge after your evening game drive to have your dinner and overnight at Nakuru Sopa Lodge/ Lake Nakuru flamingo lodge/ Sentrim Elementaita camp.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Driving distance: 6 hours
Day 4: Transfer to Amboseli national park
Lake Nakuru National park to Amboseli national park: On day 4 of 8 days Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli & Nairobi safari, Breakfast will be served early at your lodge in Lake Nakuru national park before checking out of your lodge and continuing your transfer to Amboseli national park.
Amboseli national park is situated at the base of Kilimanjaro Mountain and the best destination to sight a huge population of elephants in their natural habitats in Loitoktok district. Upon park arrival, you will check in your lodge for lunch after which you will spend your afternoon on a game drive. During game drive in Amboseli, you will enjoy views of Mt Kilimanjaro in the backdrop of Amboseli national park and you will also see many wildlife species such as elephants in large numbers which this national park is known for. Dinner and overnight will be at Sentrim Amboseli lodge/Amboseli Sopa Lodge/ Zebra plains lodge.
Estimated driving time: About 6 hours
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Transfer to Nairobi & city tour
Amboseli national park to Nairobi: You will have breakfast on day 6 of your 8 days Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli & Nairobi safari, then continue for your morning game drive in Amboseli national park where you will see different wildlife and bird species. Your guide will drive you to Nairobi where you will be arrive in time for lunch. Enjoy your meal at a hotel in Nairobi then spend your afternoon on a city tour. You will visit the National museum of Kenya, Giraffe Centre, Daphine Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Bomas of Kenya, and many more if time allows. Dinner and overnight will be at a hotel in Nairobi.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 7: Nairobi National Park tour
Explore Nairobi National Park: After morning breakfast at your hotel in Nairobi on day 7 of 8 days Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli & Nairobi safari, you will be transferred to Nairobi National park where you will enjoy a full day adventure in this stunning National park that lies in the capital city of Nairobi. Look out for lots of park dwellers like Zebras, Lions, Cheetahs, Buffaloes and many more.
Later in the evening hours, head back to your hotel for a relaxed dinner and grab a night rest or visit the remaining attractions in Kigali city.
Meal plan: Lunch and dinner
END OF 8 DAYS SAMBURU, LAKE NAKURU, AMBOSELI & NAIROBI SAFARI
Safari inclusions
- Park entrance fees
- A 4×4 safari vehicle for ground transportation
- All meals and accommodations as per itinerary
- All mentioned safari activities
- An English safari driver / guide
- Pick up and drop off
Safari exclusions
- International travel Visa and flight air ticket
- Domestic flights if any
- Additional accommodations before and after the safari
- Tips and gratuity
- Laundry fees
- Optional activities
- Items of personal nature
- International and local airfares
- Entry visas
- Life insurance while on safari
