8 Days Kenya Safari – Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Samburu & Sweetwaters

Overview

8 Days Kenya Safari Maasai Mara Lake Nakuru Samburu & Sweetwaters

This eight-day safari takes you through some of Kenya’s most diverse wildlife destinations
including Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, Samburu National
Reserve, and Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Sweetwaters).
The safari offers excellent opportunities to see the Big Five, rare northern species, and
breathtaking landscapes across Kenya’s savannahs and highlands.

ITINERARY
INCLUDES & EXCLUDES

ITINERARY

Day 1: Nairobi – Maasai Mara

Depart from Nairobi in the morning and travel toward Maasai Mara National Reserve with stops at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint and Narok town.Arrive in time for lunch followed by an evening game drive. Dinner and overnight stay at the
lodge.

Day 2: Full Day in Maasai Mara

Spend the day exploring the wildlife-rich plains of the Maasai Mara with extensive game drives and a picnic lunch near the Mara River.
Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3: Maasai Mara – Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, depart the Maasai Mara and drive toward Lake Nakuru National Park. Along the journey, enjoy scenic views of Mount Longonot and Lake Naivasha. Arrive in Nakuru for dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

Day 4: Lake Nakuru – Samburu

After breakfast, enjoy a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park where you may see
flamingos, rhinos, and giraffes.Later depart for Samburu National Reserve via Thomson’s Falls and Nanyuki. Arrive inSamburu in time for lunch followed by a game drive.
Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

Day 5: Full Day in Samburu
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in Samburu National Reserve. The reserve is home to rare northern species such as Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, and gerenuk.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 6: Samburu – Sweetwaters

After breakfast, depart for Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Sweetwaters). Arrive in time for lunch
followed by an afternoon game drive.You may also visit the chimpanzee sanctuary located within the conservancy.
Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

Day 7: Sweetwaters – Tree Hotel

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive before transferring to a unique tree lodge
experience where wildlife frequently gathers at nearby waterholes.
Dinner and overnight stay at the tree hotel.

Day 8: Return to Nairobi

After breakfast, depart for Nairobi while enjoying scenic views of the countryside and, on cleardays, the peak of Mount Kenya.
Arrive around lunchtime and transfer to your hotel.

Cost of Safari

The cost of this safari will vary depending on date of travel, type of accommodation, transport mode and number of people on the safari.

Please contact us on email info@mellsafaristours.com or phone +254 702 674 516 and we shall get back to you within the shortest time possible.

INCLUDES & EXCLUDES

Included in the Safari Cost

Transport in a customized 7-seater safari van with specially modified suspension
Comfortable seats with seat belts and guaranteed window seats for all guests
All applicable national park entrance fees
Camping fees where applicable
Accommodation in a safari tent or lodge as specified in the itinerary
Three meals per day while on safari
Airport pick-up upon arrival in Nairobi
Services of a professional safari driver-guide
Guaranteed safari departure for two or more passengers
Return transport from Nairobi to the designated national park
Pre-tour safari itinerary documentation
Extensive game drives in the reserve

Excluded in the Safari Cost

Personal expenses such as emails, phone calls, and other communication charges
Drinks including soft drinks, bottled water, beer, and wine
Tips or gratuities for the driver-guide and hotel staff
Laundry services
Visa application fees
Pre-tour accommodation in Nairobi (can be arranged upon request