Itinerary

• Day 1

  Nairobi - Shaba National Reserve

  Depart Nairobi to the dramatic semi-arid scrub land of the Northern Frontier District. This drive pass through Mwea rice growing country, farm lands of Embu and Meru Settlements, hills and valleys, panoramic views of Mount Kenya, and far horizon as far as eyes can see, to Shaba NR. Check in at Shaba Sarova Lodge. Late lunch, siesta, and late afternoon visit a Samburu Village or homestead, rich and colourful heritage, for a cultural experience.
  
  Shaba National Reserve, famous as the land of "BORN FREE" which stems from the heritage of Joy and George Adamson, who nurtured Elsa the lioness on the grounds of Shaba in the 50's before setting the lioness free on the plains beyond.

• Day 2

  Samburu and Bufalo Springs National Reserves

  Full day spent exploring the game reserves. Dinner and overnight stay at Shaba Sarova Lodge, Shaba NR
  
  The highlights of these game reserves is the spectacular scenic beauty, rivers and forests. The reserves have numerous permanent springs and a wealth of wildlife which includes leopard, hippo, elephant, lion, reticulated giraffe, grevy’s zebra, Beisa Oryx, Blue-necked Somali Ostrich that are rare elsewhere in the country and crocodile found in the Ewaso Nyiro River. Over 400 species of birds have been identified or recorded in this area.

• Day 3

  Shaba National Reserve - Lake Nakuru

  After breakfast and with packed lunch, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park along the Great Rift Valley. On arrival embark on a game drive where you will have the opportunity to spot leopards, black and white rhino and the famous pink flamingos as well as a variety of other wildlife found in this park. Dinner and overnight at Nakuru Lodge inside the park.

• Day 4

  Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara

  Pre-breakfast game drive, then return to the lodge for full breakfast, check out, and depart for Masai Mara with a packed lunch. Late afternoon game drive followed by dinner and overnight at Mara Sentrim Tented Lodge

• Day 5

  Masai Mara

  2 full days in Masai Mara Game Reserve with early morning and evening game drives. You will explore one of the most famous and beautiful Parks in the world, you will have the opportunity to spot the Big Five with their associated predators which include the Buffalo, Rhino, Hippopotamus, Oribi, Warthogs, Thompson’s Gazelles, Zebra, Hartebeest among many others. And an opportunity to experience an optional Air Balloon Safari which can be arranged locally and at an extra cost.

• Day 6

  Masai Mara

  The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see elephants, lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard and many kinds of antelopes. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna - lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and vultures.

• Day 7

  Masai Mara - Nairobi

  Breakfast at leisure, check out, game view en route and drive to Nairobi to arrive early afternoon and end of our services.