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Best Kenya Lodge Safari

Best Kenya Lodge Safari

Overview

Explore the best Kenya lodge safari, specifically tailored for adventurous travelers who are looking for an exciting game viewing experience within the stunning wilderness. The itinerary spans over eight days, allowing for a comprehensive exploration of Samburu, Sweetwaters, Aberdare, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara. Our safari package is well-suited for families, friends or colleagues, as it is thoughtfully crafted to accommodate the requirements of diverse groups, offering versatility for various types of travelers.

Kenya Lodge Accommodation

We offer an extensive selection of lodges tailored to suit various budgets and preferences for comfort. The importance of tranquility is emphasized, with options available in both secluded settings and those near local communities. Our sales team is available to provide assistance, ensuring you make an informed decision.

The lodges are equipped with a variety of amenities, including swimming pools, conference centers, Wi-Fi, satellite television, gift shops, saunas and spa services. Luxury tented camps are also included in this selection.

Dining options feature an à la carte menu, five-course meals, and buffet services. While you relax, you can indulge in a diverse selection of wines, spirits, both local and international beer brands.

Transport Logistics

Kenya epic safaris facilitates travel and game drives with our customized 4×4 safari vehicles. Typically, our vans/jeeps are accessorized with pop up roofs ideal for game viewing, as well as communication gadgets and comfortable seats. After all our aim is to enhance the overall safariing experience for our clients.

Kenya Lodge Safariing

When you embark on the best lodge safari in Kenya, you will have the opportunity to benefit from the expertise of our highly skilled driver guides. It is equally important to note that these guides possess extensive knowledge of the wildlife and various landscapes that you will encounter during your safari.

Experiencing the excitement of exploring wildlife but also sceneries is an adventure that every traveler should include in their bucket list. Moreover, our Kenya luxury lodge safari offers you the chance to engage directly with the rich cultural diversity of the region. At the same time enjoy remarkable game viewing opportunities in this premium parks and reserves.

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Initiate your ideal safari experience by contacting our team. We are here to provide you with essential information, outline what to expect and offer guidance. Reach out to us today to begin your journey with the best lodge safari package in Kenya. We aim to help you realize your travel aspirations.

Safaris

Eight Days Samburu / Sweetwaters / Aberdare / Lake Nakuru / Masai Mara Luxury Lodge Safari. [Itinerary]

Day One: Nairobi – Samburu

First, a representative from Kenya epic safaris will meet you at your hotel or pick you up from the airport. Secondly, the rep will brief and hand you over to your assigned driver guide, who will facilitate the best Kenya lodge safari. Your driver guide will drive to the northern frontier of Kenya. This region is characterized as a semi-desert, resulting in arid conditions for the major part of the year. The guide will also provide both entertainment and information regarding the various landscapes encountered en route; to arrive Samburu in time for delicious hot lunch.

Upon your arrival, the lodge concierge will guide you to your designated rooms. You are encouraged to spend your afternoon making use of the lodge’s amenities, which include spas, saunas and a swimming pool. Alternatively, you may take a leisure stroll on the beautifully manicured lawns while socializing. Subsequently, you will embark on an evening game drive.

Game to view includes the Big five, antelopes, gazelles, baisa oryx, grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, gerenuk and abundant bird life. Dinner and overnight accommodations will be provided at Elephant bedroom camp.

Day Two: Samburu

Rise up to the tunes of birds as the sun sets and enjoy a scrumptious breakfast before you head out in search of wildlife. On this day, you will partake in both morning and evening game drives. A visit to the Ewaso Nyiro River proves to be particularly rewarding with game sightings. The river serves as the sole water source that supports the wildlife within this reserve.

Wild animals gather at the river to hydrate. Additionally, the Samburu people and their rich culture present another point of interest. Upon request, the driver-guide can escort you to a Samburu village for an immersive cultural experience at an extra fee. All meals and overnight accommodations will be provided at Elephant bedroom camp.

Day Three: Samburu – Sweetwaters

Start your day with an early breakfast before setting off for a game drive as you exit Samburu Game Reserve. Continue your journey to Sweetwaters, where you will arrive in time for lunch. Upon checking in, take some time to relax at the lodge and make use of its facilities. Later in the evening, embark on a game drive that includes a visit to the chimpanzee sanctuary, the only one of its kind in Kenya.

Sweetwaters is home to the endangered Black Rhinos, which can be easily spotted and accessed here. The Conservancy is proud to have the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa. You are also bound to encounter the big five on your evening game drive. Conclude your day with dinner and spend the night at Sweetwaters Game Lodge.

Day Four: Sweetwaters – Aberdare

Begin your day with an early breakfast before departing. Enjoy a game drive as you exit the Ol Pejeta conservancy. Proceed on to Aberdare National Park, to arrive at Aberdare Country Club in time for a hot lunch. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the Ark Lodge.

The Ark offers a view of a floodlit waterhole and salt lick, which draws various wildlife. Named after and designed to resemble Noah’s Ark, The Ark features three decks with balconies and lounges, providing an excellent vantage point for observing wildlife. You may request a wake-up call should a rare species be spotted during the night. Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at The Ark Lodge.

Day Five: Aberdare – Lake Nakuru

In the morning, you will be offered tea or coffee while you enjoy the game viewing experience from the balconies of the tree hotel. Following this, you will be transported to the base hotel, where a comprehensive breakfast will be provided. After your meal, you will depart for Lake Nakuru, arriving in time for lunch. Upon checking in, you may unwind at the lodge and take advantage of its amenities before embarking on an evening game drive. Often described as a birdwatcher’s haven, Lake Nakuru is renowned for the millions of pink flamingos that inhabit its shores.

The view of the lake from the baboon cliff reveals a stunning pink hue, attributed to the vibrant plumage of the flamingos, which has led to its nickname, “Pink Lake.” The park is home to approximately 450 species of birds, encompassing both migratory and resident varieties.

Designated as a World Heritage Site, the park is acknowledged as a wetland of global significance. Lake Nakuru not only boasts over 50 species of mammals but also serves as a sanctuary for both black and white rhinos.

It is notable for having the highest population of black rhinos in Kenya, alongside white rhinos that have been introduced from South Africa. Due to the park’s limited size, elephants are absent, as they require expansive areas rich in vegetation for sustenance. Dinner and overnight accommodations will be provided at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge.

Day Six: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara

Wake up bright and early; breakfast will be served followed by a short morning game drive as you exit the park. Depart, your guide will drive you to Masai Mara as you enjoy different sceneries on your journey to arrive in time for lunch. Spend your afternoon at leisure and subsequently, embark in the evening game drive.

Experience an exhilarating game drive as you navigate through the renowned wildlife reserve. The globally celebrated Masai Mara is distinguished by the millions of wildebeest, gazelles, and zebras that traverse the Mara River, creating the spectacular event known as the wildebeest migration. Dinner and overnight accommodations will be provided at Mara Sarova Lodge.

Day Seven: Masai Mara

Experience a day of wildlife observation at this remarkable reserve teeming with diverse fauna. You may choose between a morning and evening game drive or a full-day game drive. After enjoying breakfast, embark on a quest to observe wildlife.

The Masai Mara is renowned for its impressive population of big cats, as well as herds of elephants, zebras, resident wildebeest, antelopes and gazelles, among other species. The avian life is also abundant. The Masai Mara game reserve presents an excellent opportunity to encounter all of the Big Five. After your morning activities, return to the lodge for lunch and some leisure time.

The evening game drive is particularly rewarding, featuring a visit to the Mara River, where crocodiles can often be seen basking in the sun. Additionally, there is an option to visit a Masai village or take an early morning balloon ride for an additional fee. As the African sun sets, relish in spectacular wildlife encounters, providing an ideal backdrop for stunning photographs and memorable selfies. Conclude your day with dinner and an overnight stay at the Mara Sarova Lodge.

Day Eight: Masai Mara – Nairobi

An early morning game drive will commence at 6:30 A.M., allowing you to witness the breathtaking African sunrise while also providing an opportunity to observe any wildlife species that may have eluded you during previous game drive.

Upon returning to the lodge, a hearty breakfast will be served. After enjoying your meal, take a moment to say goodbye to the staff and fellow travelers. You will then depart the reserve and be driven back to Nairobi, with lunch provided along the way, to arrive in the afternoon. Finally, your guide will drop you off at either a hotel or the airport, marking the conclusion of the best lodge safari in Kenya.

End of services.

  • Transport in a customized safari van/jeep with a pop up roof ideal for game viewing .
  • All park entrance fees.
  • Accommodation on a full board basis subject to availability.
  • Game drives and other activities as described in the itinerary.
  • Services of an English speaking driver guide.
  • Complimentary Bottled water 1 Litre per person per day.
  • All government taxes.
  • International airfares.
  • All expenditure of personal nature such as telephone calls, hard drinks, soft drinks and laundry.
  • Tips.
  • Visas.
  • Travel Insurance.
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Best Kenya Luxury Accommodation

Samburu Game Reserve offers a variety of lodges, many of which are situated close to the Ewaso Nyiro River, providing excellent views of wildlife that often visits the riverbanks to hydrate. The facilities available at these lodges encompass swimming pools, spas, saunas, a conference center, WiFi, satellite television and gift shops.

Among the lodges are Samburu Game Lodge, Larsens Tented Camp, Samburu Sopa Lodge, Elephant Bedroom, Ashnil Samburu Camp, Samburu Intrepids, Saruni Samburu, Sasaab Lodge and Samburu Simba Lodge.

The Sweetwater Conservancy is home to two lodges which are owned and managed by the Serena Group of hotels. These lodges are known as the Sweetwater Game Lodge and Olpajeta House, and they are the exclusive lodging options within the sanctuary. Visitors to the lodges can enjoy a variety of amenities, including swimming pools, spas, saunas, a conference center, WiFi access, satellite TV, and gift shops.

Aberdare National Park features two tree lodges; The Ark Tree Lodge and Treetops Tree Lodge. These lodges are supported by their respective base hotels, the Aberdare Country Club and Outspan.

Both lodges draw wildlife through floodlit waterholes and salt licks that can be observed from the balconies. Additionally, there is a gift shop and a well-stocked library containing literature on flora and fauna. All other amenities are available at the base hotels.

Lake Nakuru features a variety of lodges and a tented camp, reflecting its expansive area. Guests can enjoy accommodations on a full board basis. The facilities available include swimming pools, spas, saunas, a conference center, WiFi, satellite television and gift shops.

The accommodations consist of Sarova Lion Hill Lodge, Lake Nakuru Lodge, Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge and Flamingo Hill Tented Camp.

Masai Mara game reserve offers an array of accommodation which are characterized by high end, mid range, budget lodges & tented camps built in different styles and spread out within and around the reserve. 

All these facilities are rated and priced according to the amenities they offer and where they are located. Amenities include swimming pools, spas, saunas, conference centre, WiFi, Satellite TV and gift shops.

The Lodges include Mara Sarova Lodge, Mara Serena Lodge, Mara Sopa Lodge, Mara Simba Lodge, Keekorok Lodge, Mara Intrepids, Governors Camp, Little Governors Camp, Bateleur Camp, Kichwa Tembo, Mpata Safari Club, Elephant Pepper, Tipilikwani, Leisure Camp And Fig Tree Camp just to mention a few.

Know Your Parks & Reserves

The Reserve

Samburu Game Reserve stands out as the most renowned wildlife sanctuary in the northern frontier of Kenya. Spanning an area of 165 square kilometers, it is located approximately 350 kilometers from Nairobi. The reserve is situated along the northern bank of the Uaso Nyiro River, which flows from the Kenyan highlands to the Lorian Swamp, serving as the sole water source that supports the wildlife.

This reserve is historically significant as one of the two locations where conservationists George and Joy Adamson raised Elsa the lioness, who gained fame through the bestselling book and award-winning film “Born Free.”

The topography of Samburu is characterized by the Uaso Nyiro River, scattered acacia trees, riverine forests, thorny vegetation and grasslands. Samburu National Reserve is home to a diverse array of animal and bird species, with several unique to this region, particularly its dry-country fauna.

All three of the big cats; lions, cheetahs and leopards can be encountered here, alongside elephants, buffalo and hippos. Notably, other species include olive baboons, gerenuks, warthogs, Grant’s gazelles, Kirk’s dik-diks, impalas, waterbucks, Grevy’s zebras, Beisa oryx, reticulated giraffes and over 350 species of birds.

The Sanctuary

The Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary opened in 1993 in a negotiated agreement between the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the Kenya Wildlife Service and the Jane Goodall Institute. The facility was initially established to receive and provide lifelong refuge to orphaned and abused chimpanzees from West and Central Africa.

Over the last decade Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary has been compelled to keep accepting chimpanzees rescued from traumatic situations bringing the total number of chimpanzees in the Sanctuary to 41.

At Sweetwaters Sanctuary chimpanzees are being carefully nursed back to health so they can enjoy the rest of their days in the safety of a vast natural enclosure. The chimpanzees live in two large groups separated by the Ewaso Nyiro River.

As an integral part of the Laikipia/Samburu ecosystem, Ol Pejeta is also home to the Big Five and carries one of the highest wildlife densities in Kenya. The Ol Pejeta Conservancy is the Largest Black Rhino Sanctuary in East Africa and home to 87 black rhinos after the single largest rhino translocation ever undertaken in East Africa on February 3, 2007. 

The Park

Aberdare National Park was established in 1950 and spans an area of 766 square kilometers, located 100 kilometers north of Nairobi. The park features five entry points, which vary based on the visitor’s approach; Kiandongoro Gate, Queens Gate, East Gate, Treetops Gate and Ark Gate.

Attractions

The Aberdare Mountains form part of Kenya’s central highlands, stretching north-south between Nairobi and Thomson’s Falls. The mountain slopes, particularly on the eastern and western sides, are densely forested, transitioning to bamboo zones at higher altitudes.

The landscape is characterized by deep ravines that traverse the forested slopes, where concealed streams flow and waterfalls plunge down into expansive moorlands, interspersed with lichen-covered rocky outcrops, hills, and crags, as well as thickets of giant heath and tussock grass.

Summary

Commonly observed wildlife includes lions, leopards, elephants, giant forest hogs, bushbucks, mountain reedbucks, waterbucks, buffalo, sunis, side-striped jackals, elands, duikers, olive baboons, black and white Colobus monkeys, and Sykes monkeys. Rare sightings may include golden cats and the bongo, an elusive forest antelope that inhabits the bamboo forests.

Pink Lake

Lake Nakuru is recognized as one of the alkaline lakes situated within the Great Rift Valley. Commonly referred to as the “Pink Lake” or Africa’s Bird Paradise, it is strategically positioned in central Kenya, within the confines of Lake Nakuru National Park. The park spans an area of 188 square kilometers, while the lake itself covers approximately 62 square kilometers.

The lake is renowned for the vast numbers of flamingos that congregate there, although these birds can be unpredictable and may not always be present in large quantities through out the year. From the vantage point of baboon cliff, the lake appears pink due to the presence of flamingos. The landscape surrounding Lake Nakuru features a mix of grasslands, rocky cliffs, acacia woodlands, and a forest dominated by euphorbia trees.

Bird’s Paradise

There are two primary species of flamingos found in the lake. In particular, the lesser flamingo and the greater flamingo, both of which feed on algae that thrive in the warm alkaline waters. In addition to flamingos, the area is home to various other bird species, including ducks, pelicans, cormorants, plovers, vultures, eagles, and buzzards.

Lake Nakuru also hosts over 50 species of mammals, such as hippos, reedbucks, waterbucks, Rothschild giraffes, baboons, black and white colobus monkeys, hyenas, cheetahs, leopards, lions, gazelles, and impalas, among others.

Kenya’s Wildlife Jewel

The renowned Masai Mara National Reserve is regarded as the premier game-viewing destination in Kenya. It has received accolades as the best game reserve in Africa for two consecutive years from the World Travel Awards. Notably, this reserve provides an exceptional opportunity to observe the Big Five.

The Big Five, which includes lions, leopards, buffaloes, elephants, and rhinos can be encountered here. Significantly, the annual migration of over a million wildebeests and zebras from the Serengeti plains is a wildlife phenomena. A diverse array of ungulates is also readily observable, including wildebeests, thomson’s gazelles, grant’s gazelles, buffaloes, rhinos, impalas, topis, elands, zebras, giraffes and duikers.

Common predators in the area include lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, jackals and foxes. Masai Mara is home to over 450 identified bird species, with notable examples being the common ostrich, secretary bird, Kori bustard, hornbills, storks, eagles and vultures.