8 Days Aberdares Samburu Sweet Waters Nakuru Masai Mara

  • Kenya

Tour Overview

Experience the best of Kenya on this 8 Days Aberdares, Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Nakuru, Masai Mara. This well-planned Kenya safari package combines mountain scenery, lush highlands, lakes teeming with birdlife, and the famous Masai Mara plains. It’s the perfect itinerary for first-time visitors who want to see Kenya’s natural beauty and diverse wildlife.

 

Day 1: Nairobi – Aberdare National Park

Pick up from your hotel or the airport in the morning and proceed to Aberdare National Park, which is located about 150km (93 miles) east of Nairobi. Arrive in time for lunch at the hotel and later proceed for an afternoon game drive in search of the rare black rhino, leopards, baboons, and Colubus monkey. Enjoy this beautiful scenic region which is much cooler than the savannahs and offers a completely different perspective on the country. The national park lies mainly above the tree line. The scenery is spectacular with its mountainous terrain covered in thick tropical forests swathed in mist. Dinner and overnight at Lodge.

Day 2: Aberdare National Park – Head to Samburu National Park

Early breakfast at your lodge, short game en-route and Leave Aberdares for Samburu a 4 Hrs drive and you will have a stop at the Equator line at Nanyuki town near Mt. Kenya. you will arrive Samburu with a short game drive proceeding to your camp for lunch and check in at Ashnil Samburu camp relax. Afternoon game drive across the park which is a unique resident wildlife species like the Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy’s Zebra, Beisa Oryx and the Blue legged Somali Ostrich . Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.

Day 3: Full Day Samburu National Reserve

After breakfast, head out for a full day of game viewing drive in this dry semi-arid park with its striking background view of the Mathew’s Range. The surrounding terrain is renowned for rare game, -long necked gerenuk, Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, and the Beisa Oryx. Leopard is the frequent passer-by. Drive through the gently flowing Uaso Nyiro river which traverses this Park
provides evergreen vegetation for the wildlife found in this park. Game drives and bird watching safaris are the ideal way to experience the native wildlife in its natural splendor. Dinner and overnight at you Lodge.

Samburu Kenya

Day 4: Samburu National Reserve – Olpajeta conservancy

After breakfast depart, Samburu National Reserve and drive towards Nanyuki, for OL Pajeta, a private game ranch and set on a 22,000-acre rhino and chimpanzee sanctuary. Lunch at your lodge. A late afternoon game drive where you may be able to see a variety of animals like rhino, buffalo, giraffe, and zebra and plains game. You will visit the chimpanzee sanctuary this afternoon.

Optional: A night game drive is done before dinner and overnight at Sweetwaters Tented Camp.

Day 5: Ol Pajeta – Lake Nakuru National Park

Early morning breakfast, deopart for Lake Nakuru a 5 Hrs drive arriving in time for lunch and check at your Lodge. Afternoon game drive across the Pink Lake often referred so due to it’s Great masses of Flamingos not forgetting the famous white Rhino and black rhino found in this park. Dinner and overnight at your lodge..

Day 6: Lake Nakuru National Park – Masai Mara Game Reserve

Early morning breakfast. After breakfast leave Lake Nakuru for Masai Mara a 5 Hrs drive, you will pass through Narok town the famous Masai town. you arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive through the park in search of the Lion, Cheetah, Elephant, Buffalo and a visit to Mara River. Dinner and overnight at your chosen lodge.

samburu Kenya Wildlife Safari in Samburu national park Kenya

 

Day 7: Full Day Masai Mara Game Reserve

After breakfast proceed on a full day of game viewing within the reserve. The landscape here is scenic savannah grassland on rolling hills. The reserve is the best park for game in Kenya as it has an extensive road and track network which allows for close range viewing and photography. Break for your picnic lunch at the hippo pool, looking out for hippos and crocodile. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 8: Masai Mara Game Reserve – Nairobi

Early morning game drive later return to your lodge for Breakfast. After breakfast check out with a short game drive en-route off Masai Mara Game Reseve and drive to Nairobi. you will arrive Nairobi late afternoon. Drop off at your respective hotel or Airport.


Safari Highlights

  • Scenic boat ride on Lake Naivasha
  • Big Five game drives in Masai Mara & Ol Pejeta
  • Flamingos and rhinos in Lake Nakuru
  • Unique wildlife species in Samburu
  • Tree lodge experience in Aberdares
  • Experienced English-speaking safari guide
  • Private 4×4 Land Cruiser transport

Included:

  • All park entrance fees
  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • Game drives in a private 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Services of a professional driver-guide
  • Bottled water during safari
  • Meals as indicated
  • Airport transfers

 Excluded:

  • International flights
  • Visas & travel insurance
  • Optional activities (balloon ride, cultural visits)
  • Personal expenses and tips

Best Time to Visit Kenya

  • July – October: Great Wildebeest Migration in Masai Mara
  • January – March: Clear skies, great photography season
  • April – June: Lush green scenery and best value rates

 Why Choose This Safari

  • Covers Kenya’s most iconic destinations in one route
  • Ideal for first-time travelers seeking variety and adventure
  • Mix of lakes, mountains, savannahs, and semi-arid wilderness
  • Flexible itinerary — can start or end in Nairobi or Nanyuki
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