12 Days Aberdare, Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Bogoria, Amboseli & Naivasha Safari

Upon arrival at the airport, you will be welcomed by a representative from Vicfalls Trips. After a brief pre-safari orientation, you will proceed to the scenic Aberdare National Park. Arrive at Treetops Lodge in time for lunch. Spend your afternoon at leisure, enjoying the tranquil forested environment and wildlife viewing from the lodge’s elevated decks.

Main Destination: Aberdare National Park
Accommodation: Treetops Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, drinking water
Website: aberdaresafarihotels.co.ke/treetops/

After breakfast, drive north across the equator into the rugged landscapes of the northern frontier. Arrive at Samburu Sopa Lodge for lunch. After settling in, embark on an afternoon game drive in the Samburu National Reserve, home to unique wildlife such as the Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, and Somali ostrich. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination: Samburu National Reserve
Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, drinking water
Website: sopalodges.com/samburu-sopa-lodge/overview

Enjoy an early morning game drive when wildlife activity is at its peak. Look out for lions, cheetahs, leopards, and the distinctive Samburu species. Return for lunch (either at the lodge or with packed lunch). Afterward, continue exploring the reserve before returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, drinking water

After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive en route to the reserve’s exit. Stop briefly at the equator for a water demonstration and optional equator certificate. Proceed to Thompson’s Falls for photos before descending into the Great Rift Valley. Enjoy lunch en route. Arrive at Lake Nakuru in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination: Lake Nakuru National Park
Accommodation: Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, drinking water
Website: burahazenoni.com

After breakfast, drive to Lake Bogoria, famous for its steaming hot springs, geysers, and dramatic landscapes along the Rift Valley wall. Millions of flamingos often grace the lake’s shoreline. Explore the area before settling in for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination: Lake Bogoria
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, drinking water
Website: lakenakurulodge.com

After a full breakfast, depart via Narok to the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve. The Mara is the land of the Maasai warrior-nomads and home to spectacular wildlife. Arrive for lunch at Explore Nature Mara Lodge. After settling in, enjoy your first afternoon game drive before returning for dinner and overnight at Giraffe Hills Mara Camp.

Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation: Giraffe Hills Mara Camp
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, drinking water
Website: giraffehillsmaracamp.com

Optional Balloon Safari (extra cost):
Take to the skies at dawn for an unforgettable hot air balloon ride over the Mara, followed by a champagne breakfast upon landing and a game drive back to camp.

Alternatively:
Enjoy a full-day game drive across the rolling plains, with packed lunch. Search for lions, elephants, cheetahs, zebras, hippos, and crocodiles—especially near the famous Mara River.

Accommodation: Giraffe Hills Mara Camp
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, drinking water

After breakfast, check out and drive to Lake Naivasha with lunch en route. Upon arrival, unwind at Naivasha West Beach Camp. Optional activities include a relaxing boat ride to see hippos and birdlife.

Main Destination: Lake Naivasha
Accommodation: Naivasha West Beach Camp
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, drinking water
Website: naivashawestbeachcamp.com

Visit Crescent Island, Naivasha’s “best-kept secret.” Enjoy a guided walking safari among giraffes, antelopes, and abundant birdlife. The sanctuary offers some of Kenya’s most spectacular lakeside scenery.

Main Destination: Lake Naivasha
Accommodation: Naivasha West Beach Camp
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, drinking water

After breakfast, travel south to Amboseli National Park, located near the Kenya–Tanzania border. No visa is required since your safari remains within Kenya. Arrive in the evening with a game drive en route to Sentrim Amboseli Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination: Amboseli National Park
Accommodation: Sentrim Amboseli Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, drinking water
Website: sentrimhotels.net/sentrim-amboseli

Spend the full day exploring Amboseli, known for its massive elephant herds and panoramic views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives. You may also visit a Maasai village (optional, extra cost) to learn about their culture. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Sentrim Amboseli Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, drinking water

After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive as you exit Amboseli. Arrive in Nairobi by late lunchtime. After lunch, you will be transferred to the airport or your Nairobi hotel, marking the end of your safari adventure.