8 days (7 nights) Another Opportunity to observe within the shortest period possible some flora and fauna in the Samburu Natural Reserve, the Nakuru National Park, and the reputable Maasai Mara, While in the hands of professionals you will get to observe Some of the Big Cats like the Lions, Leopards Cheetahs, etc in either of these three destinations
Samburu
Located 345 kilometers north of Nairobi, at 967 meters above sea level, and covering an area of 165 square kilometers, the Samburu Natural Park is in an ecological zone V classified as an arid and semi-arid zone. Crossing a river, Samburu (and Buffalo Springs) exudes a special atmosphere that makes this reserve as exceptional as it is unforgettable.
The temperature varies between 18 ° and 30 ° for a humidity of 42 to 57. The days can be very hot and the particularly cool nights. It is usually warm and sunny in Samburu where rains are still possible all year round. It is during the months of April and November that we observe the highest rainfall which can reach 354mm. The mild dry season begins at the end of May, it extends until October.
The Ewaso-Ngiro River marks the border between the Samburu and Buffalo Springs Reserves now in place. It is at the edge of his bed that most of the fauna & nbsp; which benefits from the generous and soft vegetation offered by this only source of water in the region.
The two parks (Samburu and Buffalo Springs) enjoy exceptional animal wealth. Alongside the elephants and other reticulated giraffes, On your safari, you will find rare species such as the elegant Grevy zebras, the distinguished ostriches of Somalia, the graceful gèrènouks (or Gazelles giraffes), and the proud oryx beïsa. You guessed it, predators are not lacking. Lions, leopards, cheetahs, and other striped hyenas share the hunting territory. And, if you are lucky, you may come across a few rare wild dogs.
In Samburu, you will be accommodated at Samburu Game Lodge
Nakuru
It would be a mistake to neglect the Nakuru reserve just because it is located near this big Kenyan city. This national park is home to a few species that are worth visiting, not to mention the lake, which brings a very special atmosphere.
You will find in Nakuru a varied fauna with in particular many birds and rare species of mammals. At favorable times, the concentration of flamingos can be so dense that the edges of the lake are colored with an intense pink for hundreds of meters. Many other species frequent the riverbanks and forests bordering the lake like the white and pink pelicans. These wooded areas are also home to several varieties of kingfishers, fish eagles, crested eagles, and other augurates. The rare Rothschild giraffes share the space with zebras, buffaloes, and impalas that feed lions, leopards, and hyenas under the indifferent gaze of white and black rhinos.
In Nakuru, you will stay at Sopa Lodge Nakuru
Mara
Who has not dreamt of Mara which remains undoubtedly the most famous reserve of Kenya and perhaps even of Africa. Located between 1200 and 1600 meters above sea level, it covers an area of 1500 km² where it hosts an exceptional density and variety of animals.
Many antelopes and other warthogs live permanently in the reserve. They bring, in all seasons, the multiple predators installed their regular ration also ensuring tourists, photographers, or observers, a permanent show in Mara where only the rainy season can push back the traveler.
However, the most impressive that offers Mara undoubtedly remains the migration of wildebeest. By a herd of several thousand, they cross the river which they cross at the risk of their life. Driven by the group, in a hodgepodge of bellows and splashes, some rush dangerously from the banks while others swim within reach of the jaws of monstrous crocodiles patiently settled, waiting for their time. A spectacle as grandiose as cruel.
In Mara, you will stay at Zebra Plains Camp
Your Planning
Arrival at Nairobi Airport
Our services start when you pick up at the exit of the airport.
If you arrive in the evening our team will drive you to your hotel in Nairobi to spend the night. The next day, after breakfast, depart at the first hour with your guide for your safari.
