8 Day Samburu & Masai Mara Safari

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This 8-day tour combines three major tourist destinations in Kenya and exclusive accommodations, resulting in one great adventure safari.

Your journey in East Africa begins with an overnight stay in the capital city of Nairobi, known for top tourist attractions such as Nairobi National Park, the Giraffe Centre, and the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant and Rhino Orphanage. It is also the gateway city to the premier game reserves you are about to encounter with the convenient location of Ole-Sereni Airport Hotel ensuring seamless travel.

Your safari adventure begins in the unfenced Samburu National Reserve - a pristine 200 000 acre open savannah wilderness located in the Rift Valley of Kenya. Over the course of three days, you will discover the wildlife that is unique to this lesser-visited region, including Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, and the long-necked gerenuk. Offering an exclusive safari experience is the intimate Saruni Samburu Safari Lodge with only six luxurious private villas and the unique opportunity to interact with Samburu warriors who happily teach you about their fascinating way of life.

Your adventure continues as you enter the Mara North Conservancy - a private concession that borders the world-renowned Masai Mara National Park. The Masai Mara is considered to be one of the "Seven Wonders of the World", presenting an opportunity to experience the very best of the African bush with the Great Mammal Migration attracting the attention of travelers around the world each year. The Masai Mara teems with wildlife all year round and has over 550 bird species, making it the ideal safari destination. Saruni Masai Mara Safari Lodge is home for the next three days, providing an elegant and secluded space for you to enjoy.

Promising luxury accommodation at its best and spectacular game viewing opportunities, this tour is the ideal choice for families, couples, and even solo explorers.

Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi

Accommodation: Ole-Sereni Airport Hotel

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Today you arrive into Nairobi Kenyatta International Airport where you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in.

Depending on your time of arrival you may wish to explore the vibrant city of Nairobi and visit popular attractions such as the Daphne Sheldrick Orphanage or the Nairobi National Park for a great introduction to an African safari.

Should you be feeling tired from your travel, it may be best to relax in your comfortable room, indulge in a spa treatment, or just relax and enjoy a refreshing beverage or meal in the hotel's Big Five Restaurant which overlooks the Nairobi National Park.

Day 2 - 4: Samburu

Accommodation: Saruni Samburu

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After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, your safari adventure begins as you transfer by road to Wilson Airport for your scheduled flight to either Kalama airstrip or the Oryx Samburu Airstrip. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to the lodge for check-in.

During your stay at Saruni Samburu, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a number of unique activities which include game drives in the Kalama Conservancy, Buffalo Springs National Park and Samburu National Park; night drives on the Kalama Conservancy, guided bush walks, birdwatching, cultural village visits, visits to local caves, trekking excursions up Mount Ololokwe, helicopter and bi-plane excursions from Mount Kenya to Turkana.

You will also have the opportunity to indulge in bush dining which includes breakfast along the Ewaso Niro River and starlit dinners in a dry river bed.

Day 5 - 7: Masai Mara

Accommodation: Saruni Mara

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After an incredible experience in Samburu, your safari journey continues as you transfer back to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Mara North Airstrip. On arrival, you will experience a 40-minute game drive to the lodge.

During your stay at Saruni Masai Mara, you will not only enjoy world-class accommodation but also have the opportunity to experience game drives in the Mara North Conservancy, Masai Mara National Reserve and surrounding conservancies; night drives on the Mara North Conservancy, guided bush walks through the forest and valleys around the lodge, birdwatching, spa treatments, a warrior academy for the kids, hiking up Kilelioni mountain, cultural visits with the remarkable Masai people, and incredible hot air balloon rides over the plains of the Mara.

Day 8: End of Journey

After a sumptuous breakfast, you gather your belongings and bid farewell to the African bush as you transfer back to Mara North airstrip for your scheduled flight to Wilson Airport. On arrival, you will connect with your onward travel arrangements.

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