Blixen Safari – 8 Days of Untamed Beauty and Cultural Encounters Across Kenya

Embark on a classic Kenyan adventure with the Blixen Safari, a captivating 8-day journey that takes you through the wild heart of Kenya’s most diverse and iconic landscapes. From the arid beauty of Samburu, home of the unique Samburu Five, to the flamingo-filled shores of Lake Nakuru, and finally to the world-famous Masai Mara, this safari offers an unbeatable mix of game viewing and cultural immersion. Conclude your trip with a relaxing lunch at Karen Blixen Coffee Gardens in Nairobi, a fitting tribute to the safari’s namesake.

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    Trip Itinerary

    Day 1: Jomo Kenyatta Airport - Samburu Game Reserve

    Arrive at the Jomo Kenyatta Airport and drive to Samburu Game Reserve with a stopover at Trout Tree Restaurant in Nanyuki for lunch, thereafter continue with your journey to Samburu arriving in the late afternoon and enjoy a game drive enroute to Ashnil Samburu camp.

    Samburu is a name of Masai origin ‘Samburr’ being a traditional leather bag for carrying honey and milk. The region is characterized by vast, open landscapes, dried riverbeds (depending on the season of the year) and red volcanic soil. Rock outcroppings contrast against the dense woodland vegetation along the banks of Ewaso Nyiro meaning ‘River of brown water’, the river that gives life to the reserve.

    The area is home to the famous Samburu people related “cousin” to the Masai people who have retained their cultural tradition. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

    Day 2: Samburu Game Reserve

    Day spent searching for the Samburu five and observing the vast unspoiled scenery during morning and afternoon game viewing drive.

    Samburu is renowned for its rare species of fauna known as the ‘Samburu five’. These five particular animals are usually only found north of the equator – the long-necked gerenuk, the reticulated giraffe which is characterized by its liver-colored geometric patches defined by narrow white lines, the Grevy’s zebra which is bigger than the common zebra and looks more like a horse, the beisa oryx with black horizontal stripe running across its lower flank and the Somali ostrich males which have blue-grey necks and thighs.

    Dinner and overnight at the Camp.

    Day 3: Lake Nakuru National Park

    After an early breakfast drive to lake Nakuru National Park arriving in time for lunch and later in the afternoon enjoy a game drive enjoying the beautiful sceneries, vast vegetation and wild mammals in the park.

    Return back to the lodge in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight.

    Day 4: Lake Nakuru National Park

    Enjoy an early morning game drive around the “Bird’s paradise park” enjoying the beautiful sceneries, vast vegetation and wild mammals in the park before returning to the lodge for breakfast. You will enjoy the wide ecological diversity and varied habitats that range from Lake Nakuru itself to the surrounding escarpment. It is ideal for bird watching, picnic and game drives. It also offers sanctuary to huge numbers of native African animals including waterbucks, warthogs, impalas, buffalo, Rothschild giraffes, elands, endangered black rhinos, white rhinos and, occasionally, leopards. Return back to the Lodge for lunch relax and later have an afternoon Game Drive.

    Dinner and Overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge.

    Day 5: Maasai Mara National Reserve

    After Breakfast, depart for Maasai Mara driving south towards Maasai Mara having your lunch box on the way. You will arrive at Mara Fig Tree Camp in the late afternoon enjoying a game drive enroute to the camp. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

    Day 6: Maasai Mara National Reserve

    Day spent in the conservancy with options an early morning and late afternoon game drive. The conservancy is a vital part of the Masai Mara Ecosystem and offers one of the most densely populated natural wildlife areas in the world.

    At an extra cost one can opt for a much recommended and very popular Hot Air balloon Safari experience that is followed by a full breakfast served on the open savannah accompanied by a bottle of Champagne at an extra.

    All meals at the lodge.

    Day 7: Maasai Mara National Reserve

    Day spent in the reserve for a full day game drive in search of Big game including the Big 5, Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, the extremely rare and Elusive Black Rhino and Leopard

    The Maasai tribe (or Masai) is a unique and popular tribe due to their long-preserved culture.

    Despite education, civilization and western cultural influences, the Maasai people have clung to their traditional way of life, making them a symbol of Kenyan culture. Optional visit at an extra cost to a Masai village reveals the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals, Maasai's distinctive culture, dress style and strategic territory along the game parks of Kenya and Tanzania have made them one of East Africa's most internationally famous tourist attractions.

    Day 8: Nairobi.

    Depart after breakfast depart for Nairobi arriving in time for lunch at Karen Blixen Coffee Gardens.

    Later you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight back home.

    Geoffrey’s Travels’ Quote

    Ashnil Samburu Camp x2
    Lake Nakuru Lodge x2
    Mara Fig Tree Camp x3

    Total Cost Per Person on different Seasons

    January to March = 2,445usd
    April to May = 2,016usd
    June to September = 3,504usd
    October to Dec = 2,745usd

    Included
    All entry fees
    Accommodation on Full board basis
    Mineral water on safari
    Transport (4×4 Landcruiser)
    Services of a fully qualified Safari Guide
    All the above excursions

    Exclusions
    All International Airfares and Taxes
    Anything of a personal nature e.g. Laundry
    All drinks at the lodges and Camps
    Tips and Gratuities

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