Hakuna Matata is Swahili word which means “No Worries”.
This safari is specially designed to give you a unique experience in the wilderness. It is recommended for all travelers including honeymooners, families, and even small groups.
It includes visits to Kenya’s top wildlife parks, game reserves and conservancy including the Maasai Mara, Samburu, Lake Naivasha and Ol Pejeta. Highlights include a visit to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary, exciting boat ride and game drives in search of the Big 5.
Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Kenya
On arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be warmly met and transferred to the Eka Hotel. The rest of the day is for you to spend at leisure, rest up and prepare for an exciting safari.
Overnight at Eka Hotel. Meal plan is Bed and breakfast.
Day 2: Samburu Game Reserve
This morning your guide will pick you up at 7am from your hotel. Drive towards Mt. Kenya and onto Samburu Game Reserve arriving in time for lunch at the camp. After lunch there’s a chance to relax or take before the 4pm game drive. Return to the camp in time to freshen up for dinner.
Dinner and Overnight at Elephant Bedroom Camp.
Day 3: Samburu Game Reserve
Start the day with an early morning game drive in the reserve before returning to the camp for breakfast. Spend the morning relaxing and game viewing from your Tent Verandah or plunge into. You will have a leisurely afternoon before embarking on yet another game drive starting at 16h00.
All meals and overnight at Elephant Bedroom Camp
Day 4: Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Depart after breakfast and drive southwards towards the Nanyuki equator point arriving at Sweet Waters Camp in time for lunch. Relax before embarking on an afternoon game drive and a visit to the chimp sanctuary.
Dinner and overnight at Sweetwaters Serena Tented Camp.
Day 5: Lake Naivasha
Depart after breakfast for Lake Naivasha and check in at the magnificent Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge.
A boat ride in the lake will occupy your afternoon. Here you will spy on hippopotamus and a wide variety of birdlife. Thereafter you will explore the beautiful Crescent Island on a guided walking tour. This is where a part of the Out of Africa movie was shot. Giraffe, wildebeest, Impala, Gazelle, and Buffalo call this island home.
Dinner and overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge
Day 6: Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Depart after breakfast for the famous Maasai Mara arriving there in time for your lunch and check in.
Take a late afternoon game viewing tour of the reserve looking for the big game.
Dinner and Overnight at Mara Serena Safari Lodge.
Day 7 and 8: Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Enjoy full day game drive with packed lunches giving you a longer and quieter time within the reserve returning to the lodge in the late afternoon.
Dinner and overnight at Mara Serena Safari Lodge.
Day 9: Nairobi
Depart after breakfast with game drive en-route and drive back to Nairobi to catch your flight home.