The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here, including the Big Five- lion, rhino, buffalo, leopard, and elephant. It is in the Mara where that most spectacular event of the natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti in search of water and pasture.

Samburu, in Kenya’s semiarid north is another wildlife haven. Here you will spot Africa’s big cats - lions, cheetahs and the elusive leopard. Some animals are unique to this northern Kenya park: Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, kudu and gerenuk. You will find the scenic semiarid landscape quite dramatic.

Day 1: NAIROBI – SAMBURU
0600 hrs – You will be picked from your Hotel and transferred to the Wilson Airport. Flight to Maasai Mara takes off at 0745 hrs. You arrive at Samburu airstrip 0845 hrs. You are met at the airstrip and enjoy a game drive en-route to Samburu Serena Lodge. After lunch at the lodge, you have an early afternoon free, before going for an afternoon game drive, from 1530 hrs till dusk.

Samburu National Reserve is a wildlife haven. Here you will spot Africa’s big cats - lions, cheetahs and the elusive leopard. Some animals are unique to this northern Kenya park: Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, kudu and gerenuk. The The Ewaso Nyiro River, the boundary with the neighboring Buffalo Springs National Reserve, is where the elephants, buffalo and other animal species gather for a drink. You will find the scenic semiarid landscape quite dramatic. The reserve is located within the lands of the colourful semi-nomadic Samburu tribesmen.

Dinner and overnight at Samburu Serena Lodge

Day 2: SAMBURU
After breakfast, take a morning game drive starting at 0900 hrs in 4WD lodge vehicles. Return to the lodge for lunch. You spend early afternoon at leisure, until 1530 hrs when you go for your afternoon game-drive till dusk.

Dinner and overnight at Samburu Serena Lodge

Day 3: SAMBURU – MAASAI MARA
After breakfast at 0730 hrs, prepare for transfer to airstrip from where you depart to Maasai Mara Game Reserve at 0915 hrs. You arrive at 1045 hrs and en-route to Mara Serena Lodge you enjoy a game drive. After lunch at the lodge you relax at leisure until 1530 hrs when you set off for a game drive till dusk.

The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes and elephant. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna- lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and vultures.

Dinner and overnight at Mara Serena Lodge

Day 4: MAASAI MARA
On this day, you will enjoy a morning game drive at 0930 hrs and an afternoon game drive at 1530 hrs in the Maasai Mara. The game viewing activity will be broken by lunch at the lodge at 1300 hrs.

Dinner and overnight at Mara Serena Lodge

Day 5: MAASAI MARA
0600 hrs - early morning game drive in 4WD lodge vehicles. Return to the lodge for breakfast.

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Take the opportunity to fly over the Mara in a Hot air Balloon provided at extra cost. The balloon package includes a champagne breakfast in the wild! If you can spare the money, viewing abundant game afloat a balloon is an unforgettable experience.

You will at 1015 hrs be transferred with a game drive en-route to the airstrip for your flight to Nairobi departing at 1100 hrs. You arrive at Wilson Airport Nairobi 1215 hrs. Here our driver guide will meet you ready to transfer you to the famous meat eatery, Carnivore Restaurant where you will enjoy lunch.