AP 04: AFRICAN TIME EXPERIENCE (1)

  • Samburu Game Reserve
  • 0 booked
  • Duration: 12 Days/ 11 Nights
  • Language: English

Overview

What to prepare

  1. Passport
  2. Wallets and bank cards
  3. Suitable footwear
  4. Suitcases and luggage backpacks
  5. Medicine before traveling

 


 

What’s Included

  • VIP airport meet-and-greet
  • All transfers in 4×4 safari vehicles with professional guides
  • Accommodation and meals as specified
  • Private and shared game drives
  • Community-led cultural experiences and sanctuaries
  • Optional hot-air balloon safari, bush picnics, spa sessions
  • Bottled water and government taxes

 


Excluded

  • International flights
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Visa fees
  • Personal expenses, tips, laundry, beverages, souvenirs
  • Optional activities not explicitly listed

 


 

Additional Information

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Don’t forget to bring sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, comfortable clothes ands shoes.

 


 

Meal Plan Key

  • BB: Bed & Breakfast
  • FB: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

What To Expect

1

DAY 01: NAIROBI – ARRIVAL

Guests arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, greeted by a VIP transfer to Golden Tulip. Evening at leisure with welcome drinks and orientation briefing introducing the philosophy of African Time slowing down to experience life fully.
Overnight: Golden Tulip
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Highlights:

  • VIP airport reception and private transfer
  • Introduction to African Time philosophy
  • Evening at leisure to unwind and soak in Nairobi
2

DAY 02: NAIROBI – SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE

Morning scenic drive north into Samburu, watching the landscape shift from highlands to arid plains. Afternoon game drive introduces rare northern wildlife including Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, and gerenuk. Evening sundowners on the savannah.
Overnight: Samburu Simba Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Highlights:

  • Scenic drive through Kenya’s changing landscapes
  • Afternoon game drive spotting northern species
  • Sundowners with expansive savannah views
3

DAY 03: SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE

Morning safari under soft sunrise light to observe lions, antelope, and birds in quiet, unhurried rhythm. Afternoon optional bush walk or lodge relaxation including spa or private veranda reflection. Sunset paints the savannah in golden hues for intimate moments.
Overnight: Samburu Simba Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Highlights:

  • Morning wildlife game drive
  • Optional bush walk or spa experience
  • Sunset reflection over golden savannah
4

DAY 04: RETETI ELEPHANT SANCTUARY

Morning visit to the community-led Reteti Elephant Orphanage. Witness elephant calves playing, learn about conservation efforts, and optionally join behind-the-scenes sessions. Return to lodge for private sundowners or quiet reflection.
Overnight: Samburu Simba Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Highlights:

  • Community-led elephant sanctuary tour
  • Private behind-the-scenes experience (optional)
  • Afternoon reflection and sunset drinks
5

DAY 05: SAMBURU – OL PEJETA CONSERVANCY

Drive to Ol Pejeta. Afternoon guided visit to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary and museum showcasing conservation initiatives. Evening private game drive spotting rhinos, lions, and zebras, with options for bush picnic or champagne toast.  Enjoy a night safari after dinner.
Overnight: Sweetwaters Serena
Meal Plan: Full Board
Highlights:

  • Chimpanzee Sanctuary tour
  • Museum exploration and conservation insight
  • Private game drive with sunset champagne
6

DAY 06: OL PEJETA CONSERVANCY

Full day exploring Ol Pejeta at leisure. Optional lion tracking, horseback safari, or private lookout for wildlife observation. Visit the Rhino Graveyard for reflective connection to conservation. Sunset shared with quiet contemplation.
Overnight: Sweetwaters Serena
Meal Plan: Full Board
Highlights:

  • Lion tracking or horseback safari (optional)
  • Reflective visit to Rhino Graveyard
  • Secluded sunset moment over the plains
7

DAY 07: OL PEJETA – LAKE ELEMENTAITA

Morning drive to Lake Elementaita. Afternoon private boat ride among hippos, flamingos, and waterbirds. Guided walk on Crescent Island to encounter free-roaming wildlife. Evening options include stargazing, canoe ride, lakeside dinner, or couples’ massage.
Overnight: Lake Elementaita Sentrim
Meal Plan: Full Board
Highlights:

  • Private lake boat cruise
  • Crescent Island wildlife walk
  • Evening stargazing or romantic lakeside experiences
8

DAY 08: LAKE ELEMENTAITA – LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK

Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park. Morning and afternoon game drives to spot black and white rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, lions, and flamingos. Optional guided nature walks or private photography sessions. Evening relaxation at the lodge.
Overnight: Lake Elementaita Sentrim
Meal Plan: Full Board
Highlights:

  • Game drives spotting rhinos and flamingos
  • Nature walks and photography sessions (optional)
  • Sunset over the Rift Valley
9

DAY 09: LAKE NAIVASHA – MASAI MARA

Drive to Maasai Mara with stops to observe wildlife en route. Check-in at tented camp with sweeping views. Afternoon game drive in Mara Triangle to spot elephants, lions, and grazing herds.
Overnight: Mara Simba Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Highlights:

  • Scenic drive with wildlife spotting
  • Afternoon Mara Triangle game drive
  • Tented camp with panoramic views
10

DAY 10: MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Morning and afternoon safaris to discover Mara wildlife at leisure. Optional walking safari or photography session. Picnic lunch under acacia trees, with unhurried exploration of secluded corners of the reserve.
Overnight: Mara Simba Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Highlights:

  • Full-day leisurely game drives
  • Private walking safari or photography
  • Picnic lunch amid Mara plains
11

DAY 11: MASAI MARA FULL-DAY EXPERIENCE

Optional sunrise hot-air balloon safari with champagne breakfast. Day continues with game drives, wildlife observation, and reflective sundowner on a scenic kopje. Optional couples’ massage or candlelit dinner under stars.
Overnight: Mara Simba Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Highlights:

  • Sunrise balloon safari and bush breakfast (optional)
  • Afternoon game drives and wildlife photography
  • Sunset sundowner and optional intimate dinner
12

DAY 12: RETURN TO NAIROBI

Morning flight back to Nairobi. Farewell lunch at Karen Blixen Coffee Garden. Private airport transfer for departure.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Highlights:

    • Farewell lunch in serene gardens
    • Reflection on safari experiences
  • VIP transfer to Jomo Kenyatta Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions
  • Pack lightweight, neutral-colored clothing for comfort and to blend in with the environment. Don’t forget a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, sturdy shoes, insect repellent, and a camera or binoculars for wildlife spotting. Layered clothing is ideal for cool mornings and warm afternoons.

  • Yes! Safaris are generally safe when guided by professional drivers and rangers. Most lodges and camps are family-friendly and offer secure accommodations. Children should always follow guide instructions, especially during game drives and wildlife encounters.

  • Depending on the park or reserve, you can expect to see the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino) along with giraffes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, cheetahs, and a variety of bird species. Some reserves, like Ol Pejeta and Samburu, also have unique or endemic species you won’t see elsewhere.

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