Tour Overview – Kenya’s Immersive Samburu & Mara (8 Days)

8 Days Luxury Kenya Samburu and Masai Mara Safari – Upon your arrival at the Samburu airstrip, following a hospitable night in Nairobi, you are enveloped by the rich wildlife surrounding you. Saruni Samburu is situated in the rugged hills of northern Kenya and is the sole lodge within Kalama Conservancy, adjacent to Samburu National Reserve, including 200,000 acres of pristine wilderness for exploration. Situated on a precipice, Saruni Samburu lodge offers breathtaking vistas of the Northern Frontier District and Mount Kenya from its terraces and two infinity pools. Additionally, the serene Wellbeing Space provides massages with a view, allowing guests to observe the renowned Samburu elephant, leopard, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, and Grevy’s zebra as they congregate at the adjacent waterholes.

Your playgrounds for eight days span from the Samburu to the Masai Mara. The expansive purity of the Samburu landscape serves as a captivating contrast to the verdant foliage around the Saruni Mara lodge, with each possessing its own appeal. Saruni Mara is situated in a remote valley within the Mara North Conservancy, a 74,000-acre concession adjacent to the Mara. In this secluded area of the reserve, you can observe a vast array of wildlife, largely undisturbed by other vehicles amidst the profound tranquility and desolation.

This eight-day African Safari is suited for those seeking to explore an exclusive region of Africa, accessible to just a select few. Kenya’s Immersive Samburu & Mara

Tour Highlights

8 Days Luxury Kenya Samburu and Masai Mara Safari

Day 1: An Evening in Nairobi | 1 Night

Outside the lodge’s amenities, Ololo provides exhilarating safari experiences that enable guests to observe Kenya’s renowned animals intimately. Engage in thrilling game drives throughout Nairobi National Park, where you will observe magnificent lions, elegant giraffes, and groups of elephants. Expert guides lead you on nature excursions, imparting their expertise of local flora and wildlife while offering unique insights into the region’s environment.

Nairobi National Park, Kenya
Accommodation:  Ololo Safari Lodge

Days 2-4: Departing for Saruni Samburu| 3 Nights

Your subsequent destination is Saruni Samburu. During your exploration, you will partake in game drives within Samburu National Reserve to observe the endemic ‘Special 5’ of Samburu: reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, and the distinctive long-necked gerenuk, all uncommon species exclusive to this region. The Samburu warriors serve as your guides. They exhibit fervor for their territory and heritage, imparting knowledge about their intriguing rituals and traditions, as well as their ancestral understanding of fauna.

Seek the larger fauna, including elephants, lions, and leopards, and enjoy a picnic lunch before to returning to the lodge for afternoon relaxation. There are swimming pools, a spa, or even a sleep in the shade of your deck. Embark on a stroll to the caverns, whose walls are embellished with rock paintings, or to Ololokwe, the sacred mountain of the Samburu. Sundowners and dinner conclude a day of creating memories. An nighttime game drive in Kalama Conservancy concludes with a dinner beneath the stars in the bush, followed by a nocturnal return to the resort. The Samburu warriors will perform a dance on your final evening, illuminated by a primordial fire and candles.

Samburu, Kenya
Accommodation: Saruni Samburu

Days 5 to 8: Opportunity to Discover Saruni Mara

In the early morning, it is time to bid a heartfelt adieu to Samburu before your flight to Saruni Mara, situated in a quiet valley inside the Mara North Conservancy of the Masai Mara. Immediately upon disembarking from the airline, you board a game-viewing vehicle, this time accompanied by a Maasai warrior who possesses a profound enthusiasm and extensive knowledge of his ancestral territory. Under his tutelage, you will observe not only prominent figures but also subtle narratives: avian courtship displays, families of spirited warthogs, and cunning hyenas.

Accommodation: Saruni Mara
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Getting There

The trip will start from Nairobi, Kenya and End in Seychelles . Therefore book flights landing in Nairobi on day one and departing from Seychelles on day 9.

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