Discover the best of northern and southern Kenya on this 7-day safari. From the unique wildlife of Samburu National Reserve to the flamingo-filled shores of Lake Nakuru and the predator-rich plains of the Masai Mara, this itinerary offers a rich and diverse safari experience.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), you’ll be welcomed and transferred to your Nairobi hotel. Early check-in is not guaranteed, but you can relax and recover from your flight. Spend the day at leisure.
- Destination: Nairobi
- Activity: Airport pickup and hotel transfer
- Accommodation: Eka Hotel or similar
- Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Day 2: Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve Safari
Depart after breakfast and drive through central Kenya via Karatina, crossing the Equator at Nanyuki, before arriving at Samburu National Reserve for lunch. In the late afternoon, enjoy your first Samburu game drive, home to rare northern species like the Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, and Beisa oryx.
- Distance: Approx. 350 km (7 hours)
- Destination: Samburu National Reserve
- Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge or similar
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Full-Day Safari in Samburu
Enjoy both morning and afternoon game drives in Samburu, a unique landscape of semi-arid savannah and Ewaso Nyiro River. Spot elephants, big cats, and unique birdlife, or relax at your lodge between drives.
- Destination: Samburu National Reserve
- Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge or similar
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Samburu to Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park. After lunch, head out for an afternoon game drive and bird watching safari. This park is famous for its flamingos, rhinoceroses, and tree-climbing lions.
- Distance: Approx. 400 km (7 hours)
- Destination: Lake Nakuru
- Accommodation: Flamingo Hill Camp or similar
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, journey through Mount Longonot and Narok to reach the renowned Masai Mara National Reserve in time for lunch. An afternoon game drive awaits, with opportunities to see lions, cheetahs, elephants, and more.
- Distance: Approx. 300 km (7 hours)
- Destination: Masai Mara
- Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge or similar
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Full-Day Safari in Masai Mara
Spend a full day exploring the Masai Mara, Kenya’s premier wildlife reserve. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, with a chance to witness the Great Migration (seasonal) or visit a local Maasai village
- Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge or similar
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Return to Nairobi and Departure
After breakfast, begin your return journey to Nairobi, arriving in the early afternoon. You will be dropped off at your preferred location in the city or transferred directly to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, ensuring arrival at least three hours before your flight.
- Distance: Approx. 270 km (6 hours)
- Destination: Nairobi & Jomo Kenyatta Airport
- Meal Plan: Breakfast
- Meet-and-greet airport transfers on arrival and departure (per itinerary)
- 1 night Nairobi accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis
- Full-board safari lodge/camp accommodation (breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily)
- Private safari transport in a 6-seater 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser or minibus (exclusive use, guaranteed window seat, English-speaking driver/guide)
- All national park and game reserve entrance fees
- Complimentary bottled mineral water during game drives
- Emergency medical evacuation cover provided by Flying Doctors Service
- International and Domestic Flights
- Any other items of a personal nature, i.e. Telephone, Laundry, beverages, etc.
- Tips for the driver/guide highly recommended
- Any Insurance
- Visas