7 Days Luxury New Year Wildlife Escape from Samburu to Maasai Mara

Your guide will collect you from Nairobi in the early morning. Peak-season traffic may affect travel time, so a timely departure is recommended. Meal and comfort stops will be arranged during the journey into northern Kenya. After arrival, check-in and lunch, a short wildlife drive may be included when timing permits. A seasonal lodge dinner or welcome may be provided.

Distance: Approximately 310–340 km
Driving Time: Approximately 5½–7 hours, depending on holiday traffic
Safari Time: Approximately 1½–2½ hours when arrival permits
Main Attractions: Northern landscapes, elephants and rare wildlife
New Year Experience: Seasonal lodge welcome and celebratory atmosphere

Destination:

SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE

Overnight:

Samburu Intrepids Tented Camp

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch

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After breakfast, you will explore Samburu for reticulated giraffes, Grevy’s zebras, gerenuks, elephants, predators and birds. Lunch may be carried as a picnic or enjoyed at the lodge. You will return for a New Year dinner, entertainment or countdown when provided by the property.

Distance: Approximately 40–80 km inside the reserve
Driving Time: Wildlife viewing throughout the programme
Safari Time: Approximately 6–8 hours
Main Attractions: Rare northern wildlife, elephants and river scenery
New Year Experience: Seasonal dinner, music or countdown according to the lodge

Destination:

SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE

Overnight:

Samburu Intrepids Tented Camp

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, you will travel toward Ol Pejeta. Following lunch and check-in, you may enjoy an afternoon wildlife drive for rhinos, elephants and grassland wildlife. A celebration cake, private dinner or room decoration may be arranged in advance.

Distance: Approximately 160–190 km
Driving Time: Approximately 3½–4½ hours
Safari Time: Approximately 2½–4 hours
Main Attractions: Rhinos, elephants and conservation landscapes
New Year Experience: Celebration cake, private dinner or seasonal lodge hospitality

Destination:

SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE

Overnight:

Ol Pejeta Bush Camp

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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The morning may include a short wildlife activity before departure. You will travel through highland farms and Rift Valley scenery to Lake Naivasha. On arrival, you will check in and enjoy a relaxed seasonal afternoon. An optional boat safari or lakeside dinner may be arranged according to the confirmed programme.

Distance: Ol Pejeta activity approximately 20–40 km; transfer approximately 180–220 km
Driving Time: Approximately 4–5 hours
Safari Time: Approximately 2–3 hours
Main Attractions: Rhinos, highland landscapes and Lake Naivasha scenery
New Year Experience: Lakeside seasonal hospitality

Destination:

Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Overnight:

Sawela Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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An optional boat safari may provide hippos, fish eagles and waterbirds before departure. You will then travel to the Maasai Mara through farms, rolling hills and Maasai country. Arrival will normally be in the late afternoon, followed by check-in and a seasonal lodge evening.

Distance: Approximately 230–260 km
Driving Time: Approximately 5–6 hours
Activity Time: Boat safari approximately 1–1½ hours when included
Main Attractions: Hippos, fish eagles and Maasai landscapes
New Year Experience: Scenic journey and lodge celebration

Destination:

LAKE NAIVASHA NATIONAL PARK

Overnight:

Basecamp Maasai Mara

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, you will depart with a picnic lunch for a complete wildlife day. Possible sightings include lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeest, zebras and hyenas. A private sundowner, dinner or celebration may be arranged for the evening when available.

Distance: Approximately 60–100 km inside the reserve
Driving Time: Wildlife viewing throughout the day
Safari Time: Approximately 7–9 hours
Main Attractions: Lions, cheetahs, elephants, grazing herds and river wildlife
New Year Experience: Private sundowner, dinner or lodge celebration when confirmed

Destination:

MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Overnight:

Basecamp Maasai Mara

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, you will check out and travel to Nairobi. Meal and comfort stops will be arranged along the way. Drop-off may be organised at your hotel, residence or airport.

Distance: Approximately 260–280 km
Driving Time: Approximately 5–6 hours
Activity Time: Scenic road transfer
Main Attractions: Maasai scenery and Rift Valley landscapes
New Year Experience: Peaceful final journey through Kenya