Day 1: Nairobi – Mount Kenya (Aberdare/Serena Mountain Lodge/Nanyuki)
Pickup: Early morning from Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Drive to Mount Kenya region (~3.5–4 hours).
Destination Options:
Aberdare National Park (Ark Lodge or Treetops).
Mount Kenya Safari Club (luxury).
Serena Mountain Lodge (forest lodge with a waterhole view).
Highlights:
Scenic views of Mt. Kenya (Kenya’s highest peak).
Forest walks, birding, and game viewing (buffalos, forest elephants, bushbucks).
Optional: Relaxation or nature walks in the forested environment.
Accommodation: Lodge in the Mt. Kenya region.
Day 2: Mount Kenya – Samburu National Reserve
Breakfast then drive to Samburu (~3.5–4 hours).
Arrival & lunch at the lodge/camp.
Afternoon game drive in Samburu Reserve.
Highlights:
Unique wildlife species known as the Samburu Special Five: Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, beisa oryx, and gerenuk.
Scenic semi-arid landscapes with the Ewaso Ng’iro River.
Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp along the river or inside the reserve.
Day 3: Full Day in Samburu
Morning and afternoon game drives.
Optional visit to a Samburu village for a cultural experience.
Wildlife: Elephants, leopards, lions, crocodiles, birds of prey, baboons, impalas.
Accommodation: Same lodge or camp as Day 2.
Day 4: Samburu – Lake Nakuru National Park
Early breakfast and depart for Lake Nakuru (~6-7 hours).
Lunch en route or on arrival at the lodge.
Afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park.
Highlights:
Flamingos (seasonal), pelicans, and other water birds.
White and black rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffe, zebras, lions, leopards.
Accommodation: Lodge or camp near Lake Nakuru.
Day 5: Lake Nakuru – Nairobi
Optional early game drive before breakfast.
Drive back to Nairobi (~3–4 hours).
Stop for souvenirs or scenic viewpoints along the way.
Drop off at your hotel or airport in the afternoon.
