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6 Day Private Kenyan Safari in the Best of Samburu, Nakuru, and Maasai Mara
Camel Gate Lodge, Kenya
Safari in Kenya
Join Drones Africa Safari for this exciting adventure to three of the best national parks in Kenya. Samburu National Reserve is a rugged and semi-desert park located in the Samburu district in the Rift Valley Province of Kenya. Lake Nakuru Park is known for its prolific bird-life including flamingos, while Mara's enormous reserve is famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest’s migration.
Key information
- Private safari
- Children from the age of three years old can join under the supervision of a parent or guardian
- Maximum group size of eight participants
- English-speaking driver / guide
- All applicable game park entrance fees included
Meet the guides
Ambrose & Solomon
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Highlights
- Full-day, early morning, afternoon, and evening game drives
- See rarely found species such as the reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, and Beisa oryx
- Drive through the dramatic Great Rift Valley then see Maasai Mara National Reserve
- Experience private safari in beautiful African national parks
- Safari van with hatch
- 5 nights accommodation
- Airport transfers and all meals included
- All applicable game park entrance fees included
Styles
6 activity days
Group size: Maximum of 8 participants
Airport transfer included:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Accommodation
Camel Gate Lodge (2 nights)
Camel’s Gate Lodge can be found in Samburu county, in central Kenya. Located in Archer’s Post, just 10 minutes to Samburu National Park, it is situated in a quiet area a few 100 meters from the Great North Road that connects Kenya and Ethiopia.
One can reach the lodge by road transport, which takes approximately a five to six-hour drive. From Nairobi to the park via air transport, it will take an hour of flying from Nairobi to the close Kalama or Oryx airstrip, then a 30-minute drive to be transferred to the lodge.
The camp is convenient and affordable to guests visiting the area, with its spectacular views stretching across the wilderness and the wildlife, especially elephants, visiting the camp.
Facilities
- Mosquito nets
- Flat screen televisions
- Satellites
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryers
- Private balconies
- Sitting areas and verandas
Hotel Citymax (1 night)
Hotel Citymax offers comfortable single, double, and deluxe rooms designed for convenience and efficiency. They also have an in-house restaurant, bar, a gym, and an outdoor swimming pool set in lush gardens.
Each air-conditioned room is equipped with a flat screen television with satellite connection, plug-and-play panels, direct dial international telephone, complementary high-speed Internet access, mini bar, electronic personal safety deposit box, and complementary tea and coffee making facilities. Hair dryers are available on request.
- Accommodation level: Budget
Miti Mingi Eco Camp (2 nights)
The camp is situated within the Masai Mara eco-system and on the banks of Ololaimutia River, which is a watering point for most of the wild animals, especially elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, etc. This small and exclusive campsite comprises 25 tents.
The tents are furnished with all the amenities required by the modern traveler. Decorated in calming safari tones, natural woods, wrought iron, and crisp cotton, each tent has been meticulously planned to maximize comfort. All tents have four-poster beds and mosquito nets, ensuite with shower, water closet, flush toilets, hot and cold running water, and electricity with a voltage of 240 volts.
- Accommodation level: Budget
Facilities
- Dining area
Program
Day 1: Nairobi - Samburu National Reserve
The safari will start with pick up from your Nairobi hotel or airport, followed by departure north to Samburu Game Reserve. Arrive in time for lunch before taking an afternoon game drive to Samburu Game Reserve.
This beautiful park is home to rarely found species such as the reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Beisa oryx, and beautiful blue-necked Somali ostrich. Then, have dinner and stay overnight at Camel Lodge.
Day 2: Samburu National Reserve
You will spend a full day exploring the Samburu Reserve and its diverse species of game. The reserve is rich in wildlife, with fame for abundance in rare northern specialist species such as the Grevy zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, and the Beisa oryx (Also referred to as the Samburu special).
The reserve is also popular because of its minimum of 900 elephants. Large predators such as the lion, leopard, and cheetah are an important attraction as well. You'll have dinner at the Camel Lodge.
Day 3: Samburu - Lake Nakuru
After breakfast, depart Samburu National Reserve via the Great Rift Valley for Lake Nakuru National Park, one of the world’s most well-known bird sanctuaries for birdwatching lovers. You will arrive at your lodge in time for lunch.
Enjoy your lunch freely as you refresh waiting for a wonderful afternoon game drive. At 15:30, depart for the game drive, a wonderful game viewing and birdwatching until late evening. Then, have dinner at the budget hotel.
Day 4: Lake Nakuru - Maasai Mara
Depart Lake Nakuru National Park for Maasai Mara with lunch enroute. You'll drive through the dramatic Great Rift Valley with a brief stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, wherein you will have the chance to take photos with a great view of the valley.
Then, proceed to the Maasai Mara National Reserve and have lunch at Narok town. This enormous reserve is actually part of the vast Serengeti plains, famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest’s migration. It is also home of the Big Five: lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, and rhino.
On arrival proceed for an evening game drive, tracking various animal species and birds with your driver / guide. Then, have dinner and stay overnight at Miti Mingi Eco Camp.
Day 5: Maasai Mara (full day)
After breakfast, you will depart with picnic lunchboxes for a full day game viewing in the Masai Mara Game Reserve. A Masai Mara safari is an unmissable highlight of any holiday in Kenya. It has breathtaking panoramas in every direction, a vast range of wildlife including the Big Five, and a rich cultural heritage to explore.
Kenya’s Masai Mara is, without doubt, one of the greatest safari destinations in Africa. Between July and October, things get busy in the Great Migration. Millions of zebras and wildebeests make the perilous crossing across the Masai Mara in search of new grazing territory, and in their wake comes a veritable horde of predators including lion and leopard.
Drones Africa Safaris's guide will make sure that you get the best photographic opportunities as well as enrich you with the different amazing cultural practices of the local communities of Maasai people. You'll then have dinner and stay overnight at Miti Mingi Eco Camp.
Day 6: Maasai Mara - Nairobi
In the early morning, you will have a short game drive in the park. Then, depart the Masai Mara region for Nairobi with lunch enroute. You will arrive in the evening and be dropped off at the airport for your journey back home. Bid farewell to your guide, with a promise to join Drones Africa Safaris on another adventure.
Guides
Ambrose
Drones Africa Safaris' guides are committed to giving you the best of the safari experiences across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. They have day trips and long trips, from game parks and reserves to cross-country safari trips.
Solomon Gitahi
Solomon Gitahi will be your guide during the program. A Kenya-born adventure guide, Solomon is a great guide who does his job with passion. He is always ready to make his services available with a clean and open heart to all clients. He has a great deal of knowledge of cultural activities, animals, birds, and the Kenyan topography. His office workers are proud of him as per the services he offers to clients and the great role he plays in the organization. The company chose him from his work with many tour operators and because of his good records.
Location
Samburu National Reserve derives its name from the Samburu, the people of Kenya who have lived in the area for many years. You will also go to Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara.
Food
This safari package includes all meals and can cater to different diets or any other special meal.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Hallal
- Other dietary requirements on request
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
If visiting Maasai village, you will pay extra charges.
What's included
- Extensive game drives as detailed in the program
- Professional safari guide / driver
- Transport in a safari van with hatch
- Complimentary airport transfer in Nairobi
- 5 nights accommodation as per itinerary
- Full board basis (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) while on safari·
- All applicable game park entrance fees
What's not included
- Personal insurance
- Items of personal use
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Cultural visit to Maasai village
- Hot air balloon safari in Maasai Mara
- Hotel accommodation in Nairobi before and after the safari
- Tipping
How to get there
Recommended Airports
NBO
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
232 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Transfers from and to this airport are included in the price.
Kindly share with Drones Africa Safaris your flight details for easy pickup upon arrival. They can also pick you up from your hotel in Nairobi if staying there before the safari.
Airport: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Airport transfer included: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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