5 Nights 6 Days Intrepid Safari

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi

   Arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport where our safari manager will meet and assist you to your private vehicle. You will be transferred to your city hotel and assisted with check in formalities followed by pre-safari briefing for your 5 Nights 6 Days Intrepid Safari. Rest of the day at leisure with dinner on own account. Overnight stay Accommodation option • Luxury: Villa Rosa Kempinski Day 2Fly from Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve Early buffet breakfast at your hotel. Check out and transferred to Wilson airport for your scheduled flight to Samburu National Reserve departing at 0830 hrs/ 0915 hrs. Arrival at the local airstrip at around 0920 hrs / 1005 hrs where you will be met by guide with a customized 4 x 4 safari vehicle and transferred to your tented camp for check in with game drive en route. Lunch will be served from 1230 hrs. Enjoy an afternoon game drive as per your camp’s schedule on a shared basis. Return to your camp by 1800 hrs Accommodation options • Luxury: Elephant Bedroom Camp

2. Day 3: Full game drive in Samburu National Reserve

   Morning and afternoon game drives and activities as per the camp’s schedule. The location of this reserve that covers about 165 square kilometers is on the banks of river EwasoNgi’ro, which is the source of life for both human and wildlife in the dry and arid area. Everything is unique in this reserve, from the beautiful landscape, the rare bird and animal species unique to this reserve and the culture of the local Samburu people. You have a great chance of spotting not only all the Big 5, but also the special 5; Grevy’s Zebra, Beisa Oryx, Somali Ostrich, the long-necked Gerenuk gazelle and the reticulated Giraffe. It is also one of the best places to try your luck in spotting the endangered wild dogs that roam the savannas in packs. Mid-morning and early afternoon sent at leisure in the lodge, or enjoying a swim at the camp’s pool Accommodation options • Luxury: Elephant Bedroom Camp

3. Day 4: Fly from Samburu to Maasai Mara National Reserve

   Breakfast will be served at your camp from 0630 hrs. Check out and enjoy a game drive en route to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Maasai Mara departing at around 0930 hrs. Arrival in Maasai Mara at around 1120 hrs. Met at the airstrip by guide from the camp in a customized 4 x 4 safari vehicle and transferred for check in with game viewing en route. Lunch will be served from 1230 hrs. You will enjoy afternoon game viewing activities as per the camp’s schedule; begin your exploration of the vast Maasai Mara National Reserve and its BIG GAME. Return to your camp by 1800 hrs. Dinner and overnight Accommodation option • Luxury: Entim Mara Camp

4. Day 5: Full day game drive in Maasai Mara

   You will have the entire day to explore the stunning Maasai Mara savannah, following the lodge’s game-viewing activity schedule. Your professional guide will focus on helping you spot the wildlife you’re most interested in. The reserve’s vast open plains are renowned for their incredible wildlife density, abundant birdlife, and the spectacular annual wildebeest migration. The Maasai Mara is home to the iconic “Big Five”, lions, leopards, buffalos, rhinos, and elephants, along with many other fascinating animal species. Bird enthusiasts will also be delighted, as the reserve hosts over 400 recorded bird species. For a unique perspective, you can choose to experience the breathtaking scenery and wildlife from above with an unforgettable hot air balloon safari Accommodation option • Luxury: Entim Mara Camp

5. Day 6: Transfer to the airport for departure

   Breakfast will be served from 0630 hrs. Check out and enjoy a game drive en route to the airstrip for your scheduled morning flight back to Nairobi. Arrive at Wilson Airport at around 1200 hrs, Met and proceed for Farewell lunch to be served at the Carnivore Restaurant. Later transfer you to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your evening / night onward flight.Nights 6 Days Intrepid Safari