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6-Day Ethiopia Safari Tour by JOSSEC TOURS AND SAFARIS
Offered by - JOSSEC TOURS AND SAFARIS
Tour Features
This 6-day private Kenya safari offers a carefully balanced journey through four of the country’s most iconic wildlife regions. Starting in Nairobi, the route heads north to the semi-arid wilderness of Samburu National Reserve, known for its rare northern species and dramatic river ecosystems. From there, the itinerary continues into the cool highlands of the Aberdares, where guests experience a unique tree-top wildlife stay overlooking a floodlit waterhole. The safari then descends into the Great Rift Valley for game viewing at Lake Nakuru National Park, a key sanctuary for rhinos, giraffes, and seasonal flamingos. The final stage takes you to the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve, home to the Big Five, expansive savannahs, and some of Africa’s highest concentrations of wildlife. Travel is in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser with an experienced safari guide, ensuring comfort, flexibility, and optimal game viewing throughout the journey. Accommodation is in carefully selected lodges on a full-board basis, with all park fees, meals, and transfers included. The tour begins and ends in Nairobi, with airport pickup and drop-off provided.
| Luxury tour | This luxury tour includes high-end lodges and premium accommodations. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private tour | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| No minimum age | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4. |
Route & Activities
Ethiopia
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 | Samburu Sopa Lodge No images available | Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 2 | The Ark Lodge (Aberdare) No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 3 | Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 4 | Luxury Accommodation No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 5 | Sopa Lodge Masai Mara No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 6 | Luxury Accommodation No images available | Breakfast, Lunch Included |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve
You will be picked up early in the morning from your hotel or the airport in Nairobi by the Jossec Safaris team for a short safari briefing before beginning your journey north toward Samburu National Reserve. Drive through the scenic central highlands, passing coffee plantations, local villages, and crossing the Equator en route to Kenya’s rugged northern frontier.
Arrive at Samburu Sopa Lodge in time for lunch and relaxation. The lodge is beautifully set on elevated ground with panoramic views of the semi-arid wilderness surrounding the reserve.
In the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive in Samburu National Reserve, one of Kenya’s most unique safari destinations. Samburu is famous for its rare northern species known as the “Samburu Special Five,” including the Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, gerenuk, and Beisa oryx. Wildlife viewing is concentrated along the Ewaso Nyiro River, where elephants, lions, leopards, crocodiles, and numerous bird species are commonly spotted.
Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Distance: Approx. 311 km / 5 hrs 11 mins
Main Destination: Samburu National Reserve
Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 2 - Samburu National Reserve to Aberdares National Park
After breakfast, depart Samburu and drive south through Kenya’s fertile agricultural landscapes toward the cool Aberdare highlands. Enjoy scenic views of tea and coffee plantations along the way before arriving at the Aberdares region in time for lunch.
After lunch, transfer by lodge shuttle to The Ark Lodge, a unique tree-top safari lodge strategically built overlooking a floodlit waterhole and salt lick deep inside Aberdares National Park.
Spend the afternoon and evening relaxing at the lodge’s viewing decks and lounges while watching wildlife gather at the waterhole. Elephants, buffaloes, bushbucks, giant forest hogs, hyenas, and occasionally leopards frequently visit the area, offering a completely different safari experience where nature comes directly to you.
Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Accommodation: The Ark Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Distance: Approx. 226 km / 5 hrs 3 mins
Main Destination: Aberdare National Park
Accommodation: The Ark Lodge (Aberdare)
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 3 - Aberdares National Park to Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast and transfer back from The Ark Lodge, continue your safari to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for lunch at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge.
In the afternoon, head out for a rewarding game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, one of Kenya’s best wildlife sanctuaries. The park is internationally known for its rhino conservation efforts and offers excellent chances of spotting both black and white rhinos. Depending on the season, thousands of flamingos may be seen along the lake shores. Other wildlife commonly spotted includes Rothschild giraffes, tree-climbing lions, buffaloes, zebras, waterbucks, and leopards.
The park’s compact size and diverse habitats make it ideal for excellent game viewing within a short period.
Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Distance: Approx. 172 km / 3 hrs 23 mins
Main Destination: Lake Nakuru NP
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 4 - Lake Nakuru National Park to Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru and drive through the breathtaking Great Rift Valley toward the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy scenic landscapes and beautiful escarpment views during the journey.
Arrive at Masai Mara Sopa Lodge in time for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, visit a traditional Maasai village for an authentic cultural experience. Meet the Maasai people and learn about their traditions, culture, daily lifestyle, traditional dances, and unique way of life that has been preserved for generations.
Later return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Distance: Approx. 208 km / 3 hrs 47 mins
Main Destination: Maasai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 5 - Full Day Game Drive in Masai Mara
After breakfast, depart with picnic lunch boxes for a full-day game drive in the Masai Mara National Reserve, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations. The reserve is famous for its vast open plains, large concentrations of wildlife, and exceptional predator sightings.
Explore different regions of the reserve in search of the Big Five including lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos. You may also spot cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and numerous antelope species. During the Great Migration season, witness dramatic wildebeest crossings along the Mara River as crocodiles wait nearby.
Lunch will be enjoyed in the bush while surrounded by the stunning African wilderness.
An optional hot air balloon safari can be arranged at an extra cost of USD 450 per person, offering spectacular aerial views of the Masai Mara followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush.
Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Main Destination: Maasai Mara NR
Accommodation: Sopa Lodge Masai Mara
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 6 - Masai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at the lodge before checking out and beginning your scenic drive back to Nairobi through the Great Rift Valley.
Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon where the Jossec Safaris team will drop you off at your hotel or at the airport, marking the end of your unforgettable Kenyan safari adventure.
Meals: Breakfast
Distance: Approx. 253 km / 5 hrs 19 mins
Main Destination: Maasai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch Included
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Rates Per Person
May 26, 2026 - May 26, 2027
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
Ethiopia, situated in the famous Horn of Africa, is known as both the Land of Origins and the Land of a Thousand Smiles. Most of the visitors arrive at the Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa. Usually, the Safari operator picks you up at the airport and takes care of any travel arrangements from there. If you are already in the region it’s possible to get in by land from Sudan, Kenya and Djibouti. It is best to stay away from the borders of South Sudan and Somalia. Drive-around tours are also available (especially in southern Ethiopia). Even when flying around, covering some distances by car can be very rewarding as you'll see some of the Ethiopian countrysides.
This tour starts in Nairobi and ends in Nairobi, Ethiopia
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- Visitors can be obtain there Visas in advance from Ethiopian embassies or high commissions.
- You can also apply through the online visa-application portal, the official website of the Ethiopian Department for Immigration and Nationality Affairs.
- For certain countries, A tourist visa can also be issued on arrival at Bole International Airport.
- When arriving from a country in Africa or the Americas where yellow fever is present, a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
Getting There
Ethiopia, situated in the famous Horn of Africa, is known as both the Land of Origins and the Land of a Thousand Smiles. Most of the visitors arrive at the Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa. Usually, the Safari operator picks you up at the airport and takes care of any travel arrangements from there. If you are already in the region it’s possible to get in by land from Sudan, Kenya and Djibouti. It is best to stay away from the borders of South Sudan and Somalia. Drive-around tours are also available (especially in southern Ethiopia). Even when flying around, covering some distances by car can be very rewarding as you'll see some of the Ethiopian countrysides.
This tour starts in Nairobi and ends in Nairobi, Ethiopia
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- Visitors can be obtain there Visas in advance from Ethiopian embassies or high commissions.
- You can also apply through the online visa-application portal, the official website of the Ethiopian Department for Immigration and Nationality Affairs.
- For certain countries, A tourist visa can also be issued on arrival at Bole International Airport.
- When arriving from a country in Africa or the Americas where yellow fever is present, a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
Offered By
JOSSEC TOURS AND SAFARIS
Kenya
Tanzania
Uganda
Welcome to Jossec Tours, your gateway to unforgettable adventures in East Africa! At Jossec Tours, we specialize in crafting exceptional day trips to national parks and multi-day safaris tailored to your preferences, whether you seek budget-friendly or luxurious accommodations. Embark on a journey with us to explore renowned national parks like the iconic Maasai Mara, where you'll witness the awe-inspiring Great Migration of wildebeests and zebras. Experience the majestic Amboseli National Park, with its breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro and abundant wildlife, including elephants roaming against the backdrop of Africa's highest peak. Venture into the rugged landscapes of Samburu National Reserve, home to unique species such as the reticulated giraffe and Grevy's zebra. Discover the vastness of Tsavo National Park, known for its diverse wildlife and dramatic scenery. Cross borders into Tanzania and marvel at the endless plains of the Serengeti, where you can witness the circle of life unfold before your eyes. Explore the enchanting Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions and birdlife diversity. Experience the birdwatcher's paradise of Lake Nakuru National Park and the serene beauty of Lake Naivasha, where you can enjoy boat rides and encounter hippos and diverse bird species. Delve into the wonders of the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa's natural wonders, teeming with wildlife in a breathtaking volcanic caldera. At Jossec Tours, our knowledgeable guides are dedicated to providing you with enriching experiences, ensuring your safety and comfort throughout your journey. Whether you're seeking thrilling wildlife encounters, cultural immersion, or serene natural landscapes, Jossec Tours is your trusted partner for an unforgettable East African adventure. Join us and create memories that will last a lifetime! Contact us today to start planning your dream safari with Jossec Tours.
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