Depart Nairobi for Aberdare National Park (approx. 3.5 hours), a misty mountain range with waterfalls, lichen-covered trees, and sweeping views of Mount Kenya. The park is home to elephants, leopards, rhinos, colobus monkeys, and the elusive mountain bongo. Stop for lunch at Aberdare Country Club, then transfer to The Ark Lodge, a unique game-viewing lodge perched above a floodlit waterhole.

The Ark offers four viewing decks and an underground hide, providing an unparalleled wildlife experience from the comfort of the lodge. Before dinner, enjoy an interactive talk about the local fauna, followed by dinner served from 7:30–9:00 pm. After dinner, continue observing wildlife at the waterhole, with the lodge ranger ready to alert guests if an animal approaches during the night. Overnight stay at The Ark Lodge.

After breakfast at The Ark Lodge, depart the Aberdares and drive north to Samburu National Reserve (approx. 3.5 hours), a rugged and scenic park famed for its rare northern wildlife. Spot unique species such as gerenuk, Beisa oryx, and Somali ostrich, along with elephants, lions, leopards, and cheetahs. The reserve lies along the Ewaso Nyiro River, which attracts wildlife from the surrounding semi-arid savannahs.

Arrive in time for lunch and check in at Samburu Sopa Lodge, where you will spend two nights. The lodge is designed to reflect traditional Samburu villages, with 15 cottages surrounding a watering hole, a large lounge area, and a swimming pool. Dine while observing wildlife amble in for an evening drink, and enjoy the comfort and prime game-viewing opportunities within the park.

Spend a full day exploring the wild and scenic Samburu National Reserve with morning and late afternoon game drives. The semi-arid savannah is home to unique northern species including Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, gerenuk, and Somali ostrich, as well as elephants, lions, leopards, and cheetahs. All meals are served at Samburu Sopa Lodge, where you can relax between drives and enjoy wildlife viewing from the lodge’s watering hole.

After breakfast at Samburu Sopa Lodge, depart for Laikipia and the Ol Pejeta Conservancy (approx. 3.5 hours), a vast plateau renowned for its high density of large mammals and rare northern species, including reticulated giraffes, Grevy’s zebras, and Lelwel hartebeests. The conservancy is also home to seven rhino sanctuaries, offering a chance to spot the critically endangered black rhino.

Check in at the luxurious Sweetwaters Tented Camp, nestled at the foothills of Mount Kenya, with stunning views and prime wildlife access. Spend your stay on game drives, visit the rhino sanctuaries (optional), or enjoy wildlife observation from the camp’s watering hole. Two nights are spent at this scenic and wildlife-rich lodge.

Spend half a day exploring Ol Pejeta Conservancy with a morning game drive, spotting elephants, lions, Grevy’s zebras, reticulated giraffes, and the critically endangered black rhino. Return to Sweetwaters Tented Camp for a relaxing afternoon and evening, enjoying the lodge’s stunning views, wildlife at the watering hole, and leisure facilities. All meals are served at the camp, making it a perfect combination of wildlife adventure and tranquil relaxation.

After breakfast at Sweetwaters Tented Camp, enjoy a short morning game drive through Ol Pejeta Conservancy before departing for Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley. Arrive in time for lunch at Sopa Resort, a lakeside lodge set amidst acacia trees and lush gardens, where wildlife such as colobus monkeys, bushbuck, zebras, and giraffes often roam the grounds.

In the afternoon, take a boat safari on Lake Naivasha, spotting hippos, fish eagles, pelicans, and sometimes flamingoes. Visit Crescent Island for a guided bush walk before returning to the lodge. Spend the evening relaxing, swimming, dining, and observing hippos grazing along the lake’s edge from the comfort of the lodge. Overnight at Sopa Resort, Lake Naivasha.

After an early breakfast at Sopa Resort, depart Lake Naivasha and drive to the Masai Mara National Reserve (approx. 4.5 hours), one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations. The Mara’s open grasslands are teeming with wildlife and a wide variety of bird species, offering excellent opportunities for game viewing and birdwatching.

Arrive in time for lunch at Mara Sopa Lodge, a premium lodge within the reserve featuring well-appointed rooms with stunning views of the surrounding savannah. In the late afternoon, embark on your first Masai Mara game drive, spotting lions, elephants, leopards, zebras, giraffes, and more. Overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge, where you can relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of the African wilderness.

Spend a full day exploring the savannah grasslands of the Masai Mara, one of Africa’s premier wildlife destinations. Track the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino—along with zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, and a wide variety of birds and reptiles. You can take short game drives at your leisure, enjoy the lodge’s amenities, or embark on a full-day excursion with a picnic lunch to maximize wildlife sightings. Return to Mara Sopa Lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

On this Day you can choose to take short game drives at their leisure, embark on a full-day excursion with a picnic lunch, or visit a traditional Maasai village for a cultural experience. Return to Mara Sopa Lodge in the afternoon or evening to relax, enjoy the lodge’s amenities, and watch the wildlife around the camp. Overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge.

After breakfast at Mara Sopa Lodge, enjoy a morning game drive through the Maasai Mara before departing for Nairobi (approx. 5.5 hours), with a picnic lunch en route. Alternatively, guests can opt to stay for lunch and take a mid-afternoon domestic flight back to Nairobi. Upon arrival, you will be met by a driver and transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for your onward international flight, marking the conclusion of your unforgettable Kenya safari adventure.