6 Days BIG FIVE Experience

Experience of the BIG FIVE family - Elephant, Lion, Buffalo, Leopard and Rhino. Known as Big five for their ferocity and not their big size!

Price from: $0000

Tour Summary

Safari Type: Private Kenya safari
Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Min. Group Size: 2 Travelers
Max. Group Size: 6 Travelers
Starts & Ends in: Nairobi, Kenya
Transport: Safari Land Cruiser Jeep
Start: Nairobi at 8 A.M
End: Nairobi at 4 PM

Wildlife Experience

Big 5, Elephants, Prolific Birdlife, Leopards, Lions, Wildebeest Migration (Seasonal), White/Black Rhinos, Buffalos, Cheetahs, Zebras, Giraffes, Crocodiles, Hippos, Hyrax, Warthogs, Gazelles, Impalas, Waterbucks, Hyenas, Wild Dogs

Seasons

High Season: (2nd January – 31st March, 1st November – 22nd December)

Peak Season: (1st July – 31st October, 23rd December – 1st January)

Low Season: (1st April – 30th June)

6 Days BIG FIVE Experience | Full Itinerary

Day 1 | Nairobi - Samburu


You will be picked up from your hotel or airport and depart with a scenic drive across the Equator via the central Kenya highlands to the dramatic semi-arid scrubland of the Northern Frontier comprising of Buffalo Springs, Shaba and Samburu game reserves. Arrive in time for check in, lunch and some rest. Later you will depart for afternoon game drives. Dinner and overnight at your camp/lodge.Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2 | Samburu


Today, the full day is dedicated enjoying the unique beauty of the reserve with morning and afternoon game drives along the banks of Ewaso Nyiro River. It is the home to the unique rare species only found north of equator that include the reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebras, Beisa oryxes, giraffe necked gazelle (gerenuk), and the Blue-necked Somali Ostrich and it is also home to the big five, Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, Endangered Wild Dog and others. After exploring the park visit the Samburu village. Dinner and overnight at your camp/lodge.

Day 3 | Lake Nakuru


Rise early for breakfast then proceed for a morning game drive as you leave to Lake Nakuru National Park with a stopover to view the scenic Thompson falls. Arrive at Lake Nakuru in time for check in, lunch and some rest. Later proceed for afternoon game drives to see the black and white Rhinoceros, buffalos, lions, leopard, Flamingos, Pelicans, baboon Monkeys, Impalas, Gazelles among other animals and a number of birds species. If time permits visit the baboon viewpoint cliff. Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge.

Day 4 | Maasai Mara


Enjoy breakfast then check out and depart for Masai Mara arriving in time for check in, lunch and some rest. Later you will depart for afternoon game drives through the savanna grassland in search of the great African wild animals for up-close encounters that it hosts. Transverse the reserve till late evening to witness the sunset. Return back to the camp/lodge for dinner and overnight

Day 5 | Maasai Mara


Enjoy early morning breakfast then leave for full day Game drive in search of the Big Five with packed lunches to enable extensive exploration of this reserve. Some of the animals you must see include: Lions, Wildebeest, Zebras, Giraffes, Buffalos, Elephants, Hippos, Crocodiles, hyenas, Antelopes. Break for picnic lunches near the Mara River and continue building your African safari tour memories with up-close encounters with several wild animals. Enjoy each moment as you transverse the Masai Mara game reserve from one point to another. After exploring the park visit the Masai village. You have an optional hot-air balloon ride that starts at 06.00 am and ends with a Champagne breakfast on the plains. What an exhilarating experience! Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge

Day 6 | Departure - Maasai Mara - Nairobi


Early morning enjoy game drive in Masai Mara, return to the camp/lodge for full breakfast then check out and drive back to Nairobi with a stopover for lunch at Narok town arriving late afternoon and dropped off at your hotel or at the airport.

6 Days BIG FIVE Experience
Tour Inclusions

  • Nairobi airport or hotel pick up/ drop off
  • Transport in a spacious 4 x 4 WD safari land cruiser jeep with pop up roof for easy game viewing and photography
  • Full board accommodation while on safari
  • Stay in your preferred Budget/Midrange/Luxury tented camps/lodges
  • All park fees and government taxes
  • Game viewing drives
  • All game drives as specified in the itinerary
  • One liter of mineral drinking water in a day while on safari only
  • Services of a professional English speaking driver guide
  • The flying doctors emergency medical evacuation / rescue insurance cover

6 Days BIG FIVE Experience
Tour Exclusions

  • International and local flights
  • Tips and gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staff and driver- guide(s). Camping approx. $ 2.00 – $ 4.00 per person per day for lodge and hotel staff, $ 1.00 per bag for porters and $ 5.00 - $ 10.00 per person per day for driver-guides. For hotels/lodges/tented camps, please do not tip individual staff members, but instead use the ‘Tip Box’, which you should find at the reception of your accommodation.
  • Hot-air balloon safari (Per Adult - US$ 450, Per Child - US$ 330)
  • Easter and Christmas holiday Supplements
  • Visa
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Day room use to relax and freshen up before your return flight
  • All expenses of personal nature (e.g. telephone, drinks, laundry, optional activities, souvenirs etc.)
  • Optional Masai village visit - arrange with your safari driver guide ($15-$20 per person)
  • Drinks and any other item not specified above.

  • This safari tour departs daily-you may set and book according to your own scheduled safari dates
  • Indicated driving time between national parks / places are estimates and may vary due to prevailing road conditions, weather and traffic density
  • Safari tour price is indicated in US$ -you may also request estimates in other currencies.
  • If you are not keen on driving safari, you can opt for a flying option so that you can minimize on driving time (extra cost)
  • This safari tour is private for your party and in own safari van and dedicated tour driver/ guide- (for both road travel & game viewing drives)
  • You are free to choose your specific camp/lodge in Camping, Budget, Midrange, luxury accommodation options provided - (this is subject to availability). We may have to reroute the itinerary or accommodate in similar lodges in case of non-availability.
  • This amazing Kenya safari can also include a hot air balloon safari in Masai Mara (extra cost).
  • Government taxes or park fees may be changed without prior notice. This is beyond our control and any increase levied will be passed to you.