Overview
A 9-day Kenya photography safari that follows the light from the northern wilderness of Samburu to the Aberdare forests, Lake Naivasha and the Maasai Mara. With extra time at sightings and early-morning and late-afternoon game drives, it is built for travellers who want strong wildlife images, from Samburu's rare northern species to the Big Five in the Mara.
Activities
- Boat Ride
- Game Drive
Itinerary at a Glance
Day 1: Nairobi
- Arrive in Nairobi and check-in at your hotel.
- Rest and relax or explore the city.
- Dinner at the hotel.
Day 2: Nairobi - Samburu National Reserve
- Depart Nairobi and drive to Samburu.
- Check-in at Samburu Sopa Lodge and enjoy lunch.
- Afternoon game drive to explore the reserve.
- Dinner and overnight stay at Samburu Sopa Lodge.
Day 3: Full Day in Samburu National Reserve
- Early morning game drive to explore the reserve and photograph wildlife.
- Leisure time at the lodge.
- Afternoon game drive to explore the reserve and photograph wildlife.
- Dinner and overnight stay at Samburu Sopa Lodge.
Day 4: Samburu National Reserve - Aberdare National Park
- Check-out and drive to Aberdare National Park.
- Check-in at The Ark Tree Lodge and enjoy lunch.
- Afternoon game drive to explore the park and photograph wildlife.
- Dinner and overnight stay at The Ark Tree Lodge.
Day 5: Aberdare National Park - Lake Naivasha
- Check-out and drive to Lake Naivasha.
- Check-in at your Lake Naivasha lodge and enjoy lunch.
- Afternoon boat ride on Lake Naivasha.
- Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Day 6: Lake Naivasha - Maasai Mara National Reserve
- Check-out and drive to Maasai Mara.
- En-route stop at Narok town for lunch.
- Check-in at Mara Sopa Lodge and enjoy lunch.
- Afternoon game drive to explore the reserve.
- Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Sopa Lodge.
Day 7: Full Day in Maasai Mara
- Early morning game drive to explore the reserve and photograph wildlife.
- Picnic lunch in the reserve.
- Full-day game drive to explore the reserve and see wildlife.
- Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Sopa Lodge.
Day 8: Exploring Maasai Mara
- Early morning game drive to explore the reserve and photograph wildlife.
- Leisure time at the lodge or optional activities.
- Afternoon game drive to explore the reserve and photograph wildlife.
- Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Sopa Lodge.
Day 9: Return to Nairobi
- Breakfast and check-out.
- Drive back to Nairobi.
- Drop-off at your hotel/pick-up location/airport.
Nairobi, Kenya
What's included?
Included in Your Trip Cost
- Accommodation
- Meals as per itinerary
- National Park entrance fees
- Professional Tour guide
- Tour Van or Land cruiser
- Drinking water
Not Included in Your Trip Cost
- International Flights
- Tips
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Laundry
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