Samburu Game Reserve - Olpejeta Wildlife Sanctuary
12-Day Grand Kenya Safari: From the North to the Coast, Exploring 9 Parks
Departs from / Returns to: Nairobi airport / Nairobi area hotels. We’ll pick you up from the airport or your hotel.
Enjoy this amazing safari in a customized pop-up roof Walk With Maa Tours 4×4 Safari Jeep that has: Portable fridge/Cooler Box, 4 Binoculars, long-range high-frequency radio, Sand bags, 4G/LTE broadband WIFI connectivity, Power Outlets AC 230V, First Aid Kit, Safari Guide Books, Baby Seats (on request), Side steps (on request), and above all, a professional multi-lingual safari guide that will ensure you have a memorable safari experience.
You will enjoy a seemingly endless display of wildlife on this 12-Day, 11-Night excursion throughout Kenya’s greatest parks. There will be plenty of big game viewing plus exotics like impala, dik-dik, and the black-backed jackal.
Here’s an opportunity to experience the culture of both the Samburu tribe and the Maasai people – plus, the upcountry forests and waterfalls of Aberdare National Park. Besides unlimited game drives, activities can include boat rides, hiking, bicycle riding, and a walking safari, offering diverse ways to connect with nature.
Your tour begins at the Samburu National Reserve in the shadow of snow-capped Mount Kenya. Here, in addition to experiencing the Samburu people and their culture, you’ll view special game such as oryx, gerenuk, Somali ostrich, and reticulated giraffe (the Samburu Special 5). Plus, hundreds of elephant, leopard, cheetah, and 450 species of birds.
Ol Pejeta Conservancy is next, and here’s where you’ll find hundreds of black rhinos in East Africa’s largest sanctuary, and the chance to view chimpanzees at the Sweetwaters Sanctuary. There are also many other species like the white-tailed mongoose, black-fronted duiker, and elands.
Ever stay in a tree hotel? You will at Aberdare National Park. This upcountry paradise features thick rainforests, moors, and high waterfalls. Here you can spot buffalo, black rhinos, spotted hyena, and sometimes the rare black leopard (though sightings are rare).
Lake Nakuru National Park is one of the few lakes where you’ll view extraordinary birdlife such as flamingos (seasonal concentrations vary). This beautiful park also features the rare Rothschild’s giraffe, and is a critical sanctuary for both black and white rhinos.
Up next is Kenya’s crown jewel – the Masai Mara. Here is the greatest concentration and variety of wildlife to be found in the region. The Mara, with its stunning savannahs and acacia trees, is by itself an unforgettable journey. At the Mara River, you’ll see scores of hippo and crocodile. During the Great Migration from July to October, prepare to be overwhelmed at the sight of vast hordes of wildebeest and zebra making their dramatic crossings.
Lake Naivasha and other area attractions offer many different safari activities. Take a boat safari to view hippo and the many exotic birds found here. A walking safari at nearby Crescent Island will get you up close to the gentle small game like giraffes, zebras, and impalas. And while Hell’s Gate National Park might sound scary, you can safely hike or bike ride here, passing grazing gazelle, impala, antelope, zebra, and giraffe amidst its dramatic landscapes.
Unlimited game drives await you at stunning Amboseli National Park. With Mount Kilimanjaro serving as your dramatic backdrop, there will be plenty of time to view vast herds of elephant, buffalo, hippo, and other big game.
Tsavo West National Park is the perfect finale to your expansive tour of Kenya. Tsavo is scenic and wild, with remnants of recent volcanos. You’ll visit Mzima Springs and view hippo, crocodile, and abundant exotic fish in its crystal-clear waters. Then, it’s back to Nairobi.
All-Inclusive & Personalized: Your 12-Day Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Aberdare, Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli & Tsavo West safari includes park entrance fees, comfortable accommodations, and delicious meals. Walk With Maa Tours always offers a wide choice of accommodations. Depending on your budget and style, choose from economy, comfort, or luxury safari lodges or tented camps.
However… please know that whatever level of accommodation you choose, your actual safari adventure with us will always be at our highest standards.
Expert Guide & Private Transport: For your entire 12-day trip, you’ll be guided, hosted, and cared for by your own experienced driver/guide. Your wish is his command (within reason!). Transportation between parks and game viewing will be in a private pop-up top 4×4 Land Cruiser Jeep.
If you’d like to customize your safari or have any special desires, please let us know. We’re here to make your safari wishes come true.
Tour Highlights
- - Rare species – Grevy’s Zebra, reticulated giraffe, orynx, gerenuk, Somali Ostrich
- - Visit with local Samburu tribes, view their homes & culture
- - Unique species viewing - tree hyrax, white tailed mongoose, black-fronted duiker & more
- - Stay at unique tree hotel – game viewing from your balcony
- - View the magnificent expanse of the Great Rift Valley
- - Iconic world-famous game park – unlimited game viewing drives
- - Discovery boat ride – view wildlife on the shore
- - Views of snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro – highest peak in Africa
