10 Day The Northern Exploits Safari in Kenya
Wildlife Safari in Kenya
At Rosolo Safaris, you will be provided with an experience that you will remember for years to come. Create your next great memory with tailor-made safaris in Kenya. Each and every encounter will be different and unique in its own way. You will soon experience something new, something better than you had previously experienced, and something that you will forever hold close to your heart.
Key information
- Starting and ending point: Nairobi
- Spoken language: English
- Park fees are included
Highlights
- Guided game drives
- Services of an English-speaking guide
- Sightings of wildlife and various species of birds
- Explore Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Aberdare, and Maasai Mara
- Transports in a comfortable safari Land Cruiser
- 9 nights accommodation + healthy, delicious meals daily
- Airport transfers
Styles
Accommodation
1 Night Accommodation in Nairobi.
Sarova Shaba Game Lodge, Samburu (2 nights)
Sarova Shaba Game Lodge is located in a natural oasis in the heart of the Shaba Game Reserve. It is set along the bank of the Ewaso Nyiro River laid out around the natural springs that flow into the river. The lodge has a virtual mini forest of indigenous trees, a fish pond, and a large free form swimming pool.
Serena Sweet Waters Tented Camp (1 night)
Serena Sweet Waters Tented Camp is located in a private conservancy with a higher wildlife-to-area ratio than any of Kenya's national parks. This makes Sweetwaters Serena Camp one of the most exclusive tented safari camps in Kenya.
A sheltered oasis, clustered around a water hole and set in the pristine calm of the private Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Sweetwaters Serena Camp offers a charming blend of under-canvas ambiance and Kenyan safari luxury.
Located on the plains of Mount Kenya, the camp features thirty nine luxury tents, each with its own private veranda overlooking the water hole. Also within the house is the Kashoggi Bar and lounge, which centers on a blazing log fire. The Waterhole Bar, built in the style of a game viewing hide, overlooks the waterhole and offers unrivaled wildlife-watching.
The Ark (1 night)
The Ark overlooks a floodlit waterhole and salt lick, which attracts a host of awesome wildlife. Resembling and named after Noah’s Ark, The Ark comprises of three decks from wherein numerous balconies and lounges provide a superb location for wildlife to be seen. So that you don’t miss any animal sightings, the night guard will buzz your room when special animals come to the waterhole. The Ark has four viewing areas for observing the ever-present animal activity.
There is also a ground level bunker, the perfect hideout for the discerning photographer. This is a circular pillbox-like structure, and it is from this vantage point that pictures of animals on the salt lick only yards away may be taken through the view holes in complete safety.
1 Night Accommodation in Elementaita
Ashnil Mara Safari Camp (2 nights)
Ashnil Mara Camp has a beautiful setting in the middle of the Maasai Mara National Reserve. It is nestled amongst a small forest overlooking the Mara River approximately 45 minutes from Keekorok and 30 minutes from Olkiombo airstrip. The camp offers 40 luxury tents and is best known for its stunning location, comfortable accommodation, excellent food, and good services.
Program
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi
Upon your arrival at the airport, you will be met and greeted by a representative, followed by a transfer to your hotel in Nairobi. Depending on what time you arrive, there will be scheduled activities for you to engage in during the day. Have an overnight stay at Nairobi.
Day 2: Nairobi to Samburu
After breakfast, you will depart for a five-hour journey to Samburu, then check in to Sarova Shaba Game Lodge. There, you will pass through various towns in the area and experience the climate change from the highlands to the lowlands.
Arrival at the lodge in time for lunch. Freshen up and enjoy the hotel facilities as you wait to take an evening game drive to enjoy the wildlife and birdlife at Shaba.
Return to the hotel for sundowners followed by dinner. Overnight stay at the lodge.
Day 3: Samburu
Full day in Samburu with morning and afternoon game drives. You may see elephants, cheetah, leopard, eland, oryx, impala, dik dik, waterbuck and a variety of birds. This lava plain includes a varied landscape of red dirt, thorn scrub, broken volcanic rock, dried riverbeds, steep hills, and rocky outcroppings.
Following the river’s curves, a forest of doum palms, acacia and tamarind is a magical contrast of cool green. Other areas of the reserve include the Ewaso Nyiro River where crocodiles sunbathe themselves on the banks. It also provides an oasis for a variety of game.
Birds are abundant in the area with 365 species recorded, one for every day of the year. In between the game drives, there is an opportunity to visit a Samburu village and get to embrace the Samburu culture.
Day 4: Samburu to Ol Pejeta
After breakfast, depart from Samburu as you head to Ol Pejeta Conservancy. This is a private conservancy that has been dedicated for the preservation of rhinos among other game. There is also a chimpanzee sanctuary in the area.
Arrival in time for lunch and relaxation afterwards. Depart for an evening game drive to enjoy the game as the sun sets over the horizon. Return back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 5: Ol Pejeta to Aberdare
After breakfast, head to Aberdare National Park. After a two-hour journey, you will arrive at the lodge in time for lunch and then check in to the hotel. You will then have an afternoon game drive at the park, where you will get to visit the Chania Falls and also the moorland inside the park for some sightings of game and birdlife. Later, be transferred to the lodge in time for dinner where you will observe the elephants from the view point of the lodge. Overnight stay at the lodge.
Day 6: Aberdare to Elementaita
Depart for the shores of Lake Elementaita on a two-hour trip. Arrive in time of check in and lunch. You have the option of indulging in the lodge's activities at the area before a sundowner in the evening. Dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 7: Elementaita
Today is your chance to experience the stunning variety and beauty of the lake’s birdlife which features 450 species. This walk includes the services of a professional safari guide and provision of accurate bird list naturalist after which you will get to enjoy bush breakfast. Later on return back to the lodge for a day of relaxation. Dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 8: Elementaita to Maasai Mara
After breakfast, commence with the five-hour journey to the Maasai Mara. Masaai Mara is one of the world’s top safari destinations, known for its abundance of big cats, including cheetahs, leopards, and lions, as well as the two million wildebeest, Thomson’s gazelles and zebra that migrate annually across the vast grasslands in search of water.
Set off on safari with the driver and guide and keep your eyes and ears peeled for movement and memories. Watch elephants and giraffe grazing, photograph zebras and wildebeest, and with a little luck, you will even spot animals feasting on a recent kill. Arrive at the lodge, check in and freshen up before joining the welcome sundowner. Later, enjoy dinner at the restaurant and an overnight stay.
Day 9: Maasai Mara
On this day, after a hearty breakfast, depart for a game drive to enjoy the variety of game present in the reserve. Enjoy the numerous game and birdlife present. Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy the day at leisure where you can decide to indulge in a spa session (cost not inclusive) or the various activities at the hotel. Visit a Maasai village and learn about the local culture and customs. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 10: Maasai Mara to Nairobi (departure day)
On this final day, you will be transferred on a five-hour trip to the airport for your onward flight to Nairobi and depending on your departure time, you may indulge in a Karen Blixen Museum tour, a national museum tour, and a Bomas of Kenya cultural tour. Transfer back to the airport for your onward flight back home.
Included excursions
- Journey to the Maasai Mara and visit to Maasai Village
- Sightseeing with the breathtaking views of Lake Elementaita
- Visit to Aberdare National Park and the Chania Falls
- Visit Samburu National Reserve
Location
This safari will take place in various places, national parks, and natural reserves in Kenya, namely Nairobi, Samburu, Ewaso Ng'iro River, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Aberdare National Park, Chania Falls, Lake Elementaita, and Maasai Mara.
Food
Throughout the safari, you will be served three daily meals as specified.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
Things to do (optional)
- Enjoy a balloon safari
- Enjoy a bush walk on some days
- Indulge in a spa session
- Visit a Samburu village
What's included
- 9 Nights Accommodation
- Meals on Full Board
- Pak Entry Fees
- All Entry Fees
- Transport in a Safari Land Cruiser
- Services of a Professional Tour Guide
- AMREF Air Evacuation Cover
What's not included
- Travel Insurance
- Extra Activities
- Any Personal Expenses
- Anything Not Mentioned Above
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
13 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Transfer from and to the airport is included. Rosolo Safaris will pick you up from the airport.
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 30 days before arrival.
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