10 days Great Wildebeest Migration & wilderness Family Safari

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to a city hotel. Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya is East Africa’s most cosmopolitan city. It serves as an excellent starting point for your African safari trips around Kenya. Nairobi is Africa’s 4th largest city and is a vibrant and exciting place to be. There are some fascinating attractions that you can visit depending on your flight arrival time- its cafe culture, unbridled nightlife, the National Museum, the Karen Blixen Museum and the world’s only urban game reserve. If time allows make sure you pay a visit to the Sheldrick elephant orphanage center operated by the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust for a once in a lifetime experience. This is a pre booked visit. Kindly let us know when we are arranging your safari to ensure you don’t miss out!

Overnight Stay in Nairobi

Your safari starts now! You will be transferred by road to Samburu (5h- 6h). Set on the banks of the Ewaso Ng’iro River and neighbouring the Buffalo Springs National Park, Samburu National Reserve is characterized by a spectacular landscape of rugged hills, undulating plains and riverine forests. The park is home to abundant wildlife including a variety of rare species such as the reticulated giraffe, the long-necked gerenuk, Somali ostrich, Grevy’s Zebra, and Beisa Oryx. You can also spot herds of elephants, a variety of predators, and over 450 bird species. The ancient culture of the Samburu people is still alive here, and it is possible to see two unique customs firsthand: watch as herds of cattle respond to each man’s individual voice as they call and see the tribesmen perform incredible dances that go back hundreds of years as part of their culture and heritage.  After lunch and relaxation – go for an afternoon game drive. Dinner and Overnight stay in Samburu.

Have an early breakfast, get ready to explore Samburu with morning and afternoon game drives.  Later in the evening be on the lookout for huge herds of elephant, prides of lions or the solitary leopard amongst other game that are regular visitors around the camps with spectacular scenic background of rugged rolling hills.

Dinner and Overnight stay in Samburu.

After an early breakfast we shall depart by road to Nakuru arriving in your hotel in time for a late afternoon lunch.  After lunch relax and cool off in your camp/hotel and if possible take an evening game drive.

Dinner and overnight in Nakuru

After breakfast start the morning game drive in the Nakuru National park. Go back to the hotel for hot lunch and some rest later on in the afternoon embark on the evening game drive.  Lake Nakuru is home to flocks of sensational flamingos and many other bird species including pelicans, cormorants, black-winged stilts, avocets and migrant European birds. Besides its magnificent bird life, it is also one of the best places in Kenya to see both black and white rhino. Watch these magnificent mammals grazing the shoreline of the lake or wallowing in the mud.

Dinner & overnight in Nakuru

After breakfast, we shall depart to Lake Naivasha for a boat ride and a visit of Crescent Island. Lake Naivasha is a vast freshwater lake that supports a great diversity of game as well as more than 400 species of bird. Cruise through pods of hippos and listen to the shrill cry of the fish eagle. The boat ride provides an excellent opportunity to watch the birds up close in a stunning and tranquil environment. On the island, the terrain is flat, making it easy to walk.

After lunch, in the afternoon head to Hells gate national park. Everything about Hell’s Gate National Park is different. You can take a guided walking safari here. Where else can you do a bicycle safari   in Kenya, riding past grazing zebras, giraffes, impalas, buffalos and baboons? The opportunities for climbing are plentiful, accessible and not too challenging on the park’s volcanic spires. The land form here is striking as well, greeting visitors with dramatic gorges, great towers, looming cliffs and steaming columns of geothermal clouds escaping from the rocks.

Dinner & overnight in Naivasha.

After breakfast check out and drive to Maasai mara -one of Kenya’s undisputed natural highlights is the Masai Mara National Reserve, which sprawls across more than 1500 square kilometers of the country’s southwest. The park protects a phenomenal array of game, including elephant, lion, leopard and buffalo, as well as crocodile and hippopotamus in the Mara River. The birdlife is no less impressive, with over 450 species. However, the true highlight here is the Great Migration, recognized as one of the seven New Wonders of the world.  Arrive in time for lunch and relaxation. In the evening enjoy a game drive with an experienced guide. Exit the park gate by 6 PM.

Dinner & Overnight in Maasai mara

The Maasai Mara Game Reserve, which is arguably Kenya’s most popular game sanctuary. However, the true highlight here is the Great Migration, recognized as one of the seven New Wonders of the world.  While July-September is the peak crossing time at the Mara River, timing your trip can be tricky because there’s no guarantee that a herd will decide to cross at a particular time. Not even the wildebeest know when they’re going to cross! This is a natural happening and sometimes the herds stay put for two weeks, other times they could cross four times in one day! Some arrive at the water and swim over immediately; some arrive and spend days hanging around grazing; some arrive and turn back to where they came from.

As your Maasai Mara safari is private, your game drive timings will be flexible, useful if you are travelling with children, or are on a honeymoon. Your days spent at the Mara are shaped by your own wishes. You can take breaks, spending time as you please, relaxing at your lodge. Your driver/guide is only too happy to help plan the details of your stay. For the next two days, get ready to explore the rich terrain and animal life of the Mara.

You may choose to have:

[Option 1] A full day game drive [ one for the whole day] with a packed picnic lunch at no extra cost. Return in the evening for dinner and overnight at the lodge.

 [Option 2] Proceed for an early morning pre-breakfast game drive, return to the camp for breakfast, then after breakfast relax in the hotel enjoying the facilities, have lunch at lodge and later in the afternoon, you can opt for an optional visit a local Maasai village to learn about the nomadic lifestyle. The Maasai people are famous for their bravery, as they have co-existed with the region’s wild animals for centuries. Or go for an afternoon game drive returning to the camp for dinner and overnight stay.  [Option 3] You could also do a very early morning Hot Air Balloon safari flight with some champagne breakfast then proceed for a full day game drive with packed lunch. Exit the park gate by 6 PM and return to your lodge by 6.30pm for dinner and overnight stay.

Meals & Overnight Stays in Maasai mara

This is our last safari day. After breakfast, check out and transfer to Nairobi by road (5h). Depending on your further travel plans, take some time to relax in Nairobi. Although the city can be quite hectic, there are charming hidden places, surrounded by tall lush trees and blooming exotic flowers. Dining and shopping are very good here. Today enjoy a relaxing time at the hotel or head out to one of the good local restaurant for a dining or clubbing experience.

• Accommodation as specified in the itinerary on Full board basis in the lodge/camp
• The accommodation often gets full during the peak season and is only confirmed upon making a deposit. Kindly book early to ensure you don’t miss your preferred accommodation.
• Exclusive transport in a Safari Tour vehicle with a Game viewing roof hatch and UHF radio
• Private Safari game drives for the tour
• Services of a certified Professional, English-speaking Driver Guide including all his expenses & allowances
• Fuel, driver and car park fees, driver’s allowance
• All Park entry fees for clients, driver guide and vehicle
• 24-hour Back Up support if required
• Bicycles at Hell’s Gate

• International flight tickets and visa costs.
• Tips, drinks, laundry, calls, and all such costs of a personal nature.
• Personal Insurance cover
• Attractions, and events not included in your itinerary
• Credit Card Surcharge of 5 to 7% will apply or Bank Transfer Fees of USD 50.