10 Days Kenya Wilderness Explorer

10 Days Kenya Wilderness Explorer – Self Drive East Africa

Book our 10 Days Kenya Wilderness Explorer (Maasai Mara, Samburu, Ol Pejeta) and get a lifetime opportunity to explore and experience Kenya’s unrivalled beauty, landscapes, wildlife and culture on this distinct tour. Delve into the spectacular Maasai Mara National Reserve to enjoy sight of diverse wildlife including the wildebeest, elephants, cape buffaloes, zebras, Maasai giraffes, rhinos, leopards, lions, and plenty of birds.

Explore the diverse bird species at Samburu with a record of up to 450 species of birds. These include vulturine guinea fowls, William’s larks, Somali ostriches, Hunter’s sunbirds, African harrier hawks, Black-winged kite and more. Explore Samburu special 5 species; the gerenuk, Beisa Oryx, Somali ostriches, grevy’s zebras and reticulated giraffes.

Spend quality time at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a special place to find the world’s last 3 Northern white rhinos -Sudan and 2 females –Fatu and Najin. This conservancy plays a significant role in wildlife conservation, offering home to diverse wildlife including great apes. Lets plan your Trip: +256 704538374.

Detailed Itinerary – 10 Days Kenya Wilderness Explorer:

Day 1: Pick up at the airport, drive to the hotel

Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and you will be transferred up to your hotel after a short briefing from your Kenya safari leader. At leisure, enjoy your dinner and also use today’s evening to organize everything else that you will require while on a trip in your next destination the following day.

Accommodation

  • Radisson Blu Hotel Naiorbi/Sarova Stanley Nairobi/Nairobi Serena Hotel (Luxury)
  • The Boma Nairobi/The Tribe Hotel (Midrange)
  • Kenya Comfort Hotel/Kahama Hotel (Budget)

Day 2: Transfer by car to Ol Pejeta

After breakfast, begin your road trip from Nairobi city to Ol Pejeta Conservancy. This will be 3-4 hours’ drive and this conservancy area is found along the Equator West of Nanyuki, just between the foothills of the Aberdares and Mt. Kenya.

Ol Pejeta

Arrive early and check in at your accommodation, have lunch break and later, proceed with an afternoon visit to Baraka –the black rhino –one of the rhinos that was born in the wild in Ol Pejeta.

Accommodation

  • Sweetwater’s Serena Camp/Kicheche Laikipia Camp

Day 3: Lion Tracking & Visit the Boma

Set off for a memorable lion tracking in Ol Pejeta, a remarkable way that you will support conservation project and also get a chance to uncover more about lions. You will be led by Ol Pejeta Ecological Monitoring Department and the morning session runs from 6:30am to 9:30am. Take a break and you will be served lunch at the pre-booked accommodation.

In the afternoon (2:45pm), return to enjoy the best Boma’s endangered species. Boma experience includes exploring the Northern white rhinos, and this 2- hour excursion also allows you to encounter other species like black rhinos, Jackson’s hartebeest and grevy’s zebras.

Accommodation

  • Sweetwater’s Serena Camp/Kicheche Laikipia Camp

Day 4: Transfer to Samburu

Start your road trip from Ol Pejeta to Samburu National Reserve, 2-3 hours’ drive in a comfortable 4×4 safari vehicle. Get to Samburu early; settle for lunch meal at the pre-booked lodge. In the afternoon, embark on a specialized night game drive with chance to look out for the reserve’s diverse nocturnal species.

Accommodation

  • Saruni Samburu/Larsen’s Tented Camp (Luxury)
  • Ashnil Samburu Camp/Samburu Elephant Lodge (Midrange)
  • Samburu Riverside Camp/Samburu Game Lodge (Budget)

Day 5: Full day in Samburu & cultural visit

Embark on a full day wildlife encounter and photography experience in Samburu National Reserve. Today, you will have sight of Samburu’s special five species; Grevy’s zebras, Beisa Oryx, Somali Ostriches, Reticulated giraffe and Gerenuk.

Samburu National Reserve

Several of Samburu bird species will also be spotted on this full-day wildlife encounter. Later in the evening, connect to the nearby Maasai village to enjoy authentic African cultural experience.

Accommodation

  • Saruni Samburu/Larsen’s Tented Camp (Luxury)
  • Ashnil Samburu Camp/Samburu Elephant Lodge (Midrange)
  • Samburu Riverside Camp/Samburu Game Lodge (Budget)

Day 6: Samburu –Lake Nakuru Park

Enjoy a hefty breakfast and after, set off on a scenic drive via the Great Rift Valley floor to a spectacular Lake Nakuru National Park where millions of pink flamingos live. Get to Nakuru NP early, check in at Lake Nakuru Lodge for lunch break.

In the afternoon, join others on a memorable Kenya game drive through Lake Nakuru Park navigating towards the shores of Lake Nakuru where you will come across millions of pink flamingos.

Day 7: Lake Nakuru-Maasai Mara trip

Early in the morning, have a hot cup of tea or coffee and set off on exiting game drive to Masai Mara. Arrive early and have lunch and later, set off for afternoon game drive through Maasai Mara or use this time to chill at the camp/lodge.

Accommodation

  • Porini Lion Camp/Mara Intrepids Tented Camp (Luxury)
  • Mara Serena Safari Lodge/Mara Sopa Lodge (Midrange)
  • Fig Tree Camp (Budget)

Day 8: Masai Mara wildlife exploration (Full-day)

After breakfast, embark on a memorable full day game drive (combining morning & afternoon session). At Masai Mara, expect to see diversity of wildlife including leopards, lions, hyenas, elephants, wildebeest, silverback jackals, black rhinos, Thompson’s gazelles, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and many bird species.

Accommodation

  • Porini Lion Camp/Mara Intrepids Tented Camp (Luxury)
  • Mara Serena Safari Lodge/Mara Sopa Lodge (Midrange)
  • Fig Tree Camp (Budget)

Day 9: Balloon excursion through Masai Mara & visit the Maasai Village

Today, you will experience Maasai Mara and its wonders differently and instead of taking 4×4 safari vehicle, you will set off on a hot air balloon. Watch myriad of Maasai Mara wildlife in a hot air balloon, a unique experience that also comes with bush breakfast and champagne.

Maasai Mara National Reserve

Retreat and you will enjoy lunch; relax till late afternoon when you will be visiting Maasai village, meet and interact with the Maasai warriors.

Accommodation

  • Porini Lion Camp/Mara Intrepids Tented Camp (Luxury)
  • Mara Serena Safari Lodge/Mara Sopa Lodge (Midrange)
  • Fig Tree Camp (Budget)

Day 10: Depart

After a delicious breakfast, you will leave Maasai Mara for Nairobi city, 5 to 6 hours’ drive. At Nairobi, your Kenya safari guide will drop you off at the airport or hotel and today brings to an end the 10-day tour.

End of safari

Inclusions on 10 Days Kenya Wilderness Explorer:

  • Game drives
  • Park entrance
  • Services of a driver/guide in Kenya
  • Accommodation for 9 nights
  • Meals
  • Ground transportation
  • Bottled water

Exclusions on 10 Days Kenya Wilderness Explorer:

  • Tips
  • Expenses on telephone
  • Travel Insurance
  • Cigarettes
  • Laundry services
  • Optional experiences/activities

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