8-day Wildlife Odyssey safari in Samburu and Masai Mara
Overview
Embark on a 6-day Kenyan wildlife tour visiting Samburu and Masai Mara. In Samburu, spot unique species like the reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra and Beisa oryx on game drives and guided walks. Explore local communities and learn about their culture. In Masai Mara, see large herds of wildebeest and zebras, lions, elephants, buffalo, and more. Take a hot air balloon ride for a unique view of the wildlife and landscape. Return to Nairobi on day 6.
Day 1: Sambura national park and game drive.
Explore African wilderness on a game drive, encountering diverse wildlife and appreciating the park’s grandeur. Visit Kalama Conservancy, home to Ethiopia’s and northern Kenya’s Grevy’s zebras. Learn about their survival strategies, feeding habits from a tour guide. Capture beautiful photos. Take a lunch break then return to the lodge, admiring the scenic journey. Spend the night in a designated lodge for the next day’s adventure.
Day 2: more of the Sambura national park.
Rise early to witness beautiful sun rays illuminating your accommodation. Enjoy breakfast while listening to African birds, then go on a morning game drive in Samburu Park. Search for the “big five” and other wildlife species while admiring the lush wilderness. Samburu warrior guides will accompany you, sharing their knowledge and culture. Have lunch before a guided bush walk to explore rock art and mountain caves, including the Samburu’s “white rock art.” Return to the lodge and end the night with a campfire and dinner.
Day 3: transfer to Masai Mara national park.
Embark on a morning drive to the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, famous for its diverse wildlife and stunning savannah plains. On this journey, witness the hunting and protective behaviors of lions and cheetahs, as well as a variety of other wildlife and bird species. Take a picnic lunch in the park and go for another game drive in the afternoon. See the annual wildebeest migration and explore the rolling hills, grassy plains, and river crossings of the reserve. The surrounding area also features Maasai villages.
Day 4: Hot air Balloon
Rise early and take a hot air balloon ride over the park for breathtaking views of herds of elephants, giraffes, and the diverse landscape of riverine forests, savannahs, escarpments, and rivers. Enjoy a peaceful flight before embarking on a game drive back to the hotel to explore the area and its fresh air and stunning scenery. This unforgettable experience will leave a lasting impression.
Day 5: more of Mara and Cultural encounters
Visit Masai Mara National Park for a diverse wildlife experience, including lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, and hippos. See the wildebeest migration, visit nearby Maasai villages and immerse in their culture. Enjoy breakfast, game drive, Maasai village tour and overnight stay at the lodge.
Day 6: horseback riding and departure.
Experience a unique African safari on horseback in locations like the Masai Mara Game Reserve. Explore the raw wilderness and get up close to magnificent animals. Hear the sounds of the bush and feel the silence of the earth. Let your horse connect you to the rare beauty of the wilderness and encounter migrants and residents. Take a lunch break, then continue your journey, capturing memories of sightings of rhinos and chimps and the sunset over the Masai Mara’s plains. This unforgettable experience will keep drawing you back to Kenya and Africa.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Park fees
- All activities as stated in the day by day
- All accommodation
- A professional driver/guide
- All Transportations
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals
- Drinking water
- Flight from Uganda to Kenya and back
- Horse riding permits
Excluded
- International Fligths (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Anything not mentioned in the itinerary
- Anything said to be optional in the itinerary
- Entrance fees for any additional sites or activities not included in the itinerary
- Anything not talked about or said to be optional in the itinerary.