5 Days Samburu|L. Nakuru|Masai Mara

• Early morning departure from Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve (approximately a 5–6-hour drive) across the equator.
• Arrive at the lodge/camp for check-in and a delicious lunch.
• Embark on a thrilling afternoon game drive in Samburu National Reserve known for its unique wildlife including the Reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, and the Somali ostrich.
• Return to camp/lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

• This day begins with an early morning game drive to catch wildlife at its most active, focusing on the unique species of Samburu.
• Return to the lodge/camp for hot breakfast and relaxation.
• Optional activities such as guided nature walks or visits to a Samburu village.
• Return for lunch at your lodge.
• Embark on a thrilling afternoon game drive tracking specific animals.
• Return to your camp/lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

• Depart from Samburu after breakfast for Aberdares National Park (approximately 4-5 hours’ drive). Aberdares National Park is famous in that it’s where Princess Elizabeth discovered that she was to be a queen upon her father’s death. The park is well renowned for its rugged mountainous landscape and wildlife such as the African elephant, lion, leopards, antelope, and the second-biggest herd of black rhinos.
• Arrive at the Aberdare County club at the base of the ranges. This is the base hotel for the Ark Lodge. A tour guide from the Ark Lodge will pick the guests and drop them off back the following morning after breakfast.

The Ark Lodge is a world-famous and one of Kenya’s must-do experiences, built to resemble Noah’s Ark. It floats amid the forests of the Aberdare National Park, joined to the world by its own wooden drawbridge. The Yasabara Waterhole, meanwhile, attracts animals from all over the park, notably large herds of elephants.

• Depart from Aberdares for Lake Nakuru National Park (approximately a 3-4 hours’ drive) stopping to view the towering majesty of Thompson’s Falls along the way at Nyahururu.
• Arrive at Lake Nakuru in time for lunch and check-in at the hotel/Lodge. There are various options available, including lodges and budget hotels, catering to different budgets and preferences.
• Enjoy an afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park famous for its bright pink flamingos and rhino sanctuary. There are about 350 different species of birds; e.g. the Ornithological Paradise.
• Explore the mysteries of black and white rhinos till evening.
• Explore the park’s different habitats, which include the lake, woodlands, and open grasslands, providing opportunities to spot a variety of wildlife such as rhinos, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and antelopes.
• As the sun begins to set, capture the beautiful scenery and wildlife against the backdrop of Lake Nakuru.
• Return to the hotel/lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

• Wake up early to catch the sunrise and embark on a morning game drive. Early mornings are a great time to spot wildlife, as animals are often more active during this time and the park is less crowded.
• Enjoy a picnic breakfast at a scenic spot within the park, surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature.
• Proceed for a game drive in the Rhino sanctuary, home to a colony of about 25 white and black Rhinos. Predators are also resident in the park.
• Bid farewell to Lake Nakuru National Park and begin your journey back to Nairobi.
• Hot lunch is served on your way back arriving in Nairobi in the afternoon. Drop off at your hotel or airport.