6-Day Endless Wonders Samburu Lake Nakuru Mara Tour

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival and Transfer to Samburu

Morning: Arrive at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (or a domestic flight if arriving from within Kenya).
Midday: Depart from Nairobi and drive to Samburu National Reserve (about a 5-6 hour drive).
Evening: Arrive at your accommodation in Samburu (choose from luxury lodges or tented camps). Enjoy a delicious dinner and relax for the night.
Overnight: Stay at a lodge or tented camp in Samburu.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to September and January to February

High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)

Best Weather June and December (Cool and fresh after rain)

Wildlife in Samburu NR

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

ZebraCommon

LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

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HippoOccasional

HyenaOccasional

CheetahRare

Wild DogRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Sarova Shaba Game Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Samburu NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Day in Samburu

Early Morning: Embark on a morning game drive to spot wildlife such as elephants, giraffes, zebras, and the unique "Samburu Special Five" (Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, and gerenuk).
Late Morning: Return to the lodge for breakfast and relaxation.
Afternoon: Enjoy an afternoon game drive or opt for a visit to the local Samburu village to learn about the culture of the indigenous Samburu people.
Evening: Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Accommodation:

Sarova Shaba Game Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Samburu NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Lake Nakuru

Early Morning: Depart from Samburu and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park.
Late Afternoon: Arrive at your lodge or camp near Lake Nakuru. After check-in, enjoy an evening game drive in the park to see the flamingos, rhinos, and possibly leopards.
Overnight; Come back and have a rest.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park

Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)

High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

WildebeestVery Rare

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara

Morning: Enjoy an early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its abundant birdlife and beautiful lake views.
Late Morning: Return to the lodge for breakfast.
Midday: Depart for the Maasai Mara National Reserve, with a journey by road.
Evening: Arrive in Maasai Mara, check-in at your accommodation, and enjoy dinner.
Overnight: Stay at a lodge or tented camp in Maasai Mara.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Sarova Mara Game Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Day in Maasai Mara

Early Morning: Head out for an exciting game drive to explore the vast savannah of the Maasai Mara. The Mara is famous for its large populations of lions, elephants, cheetahs, and buffaloes.
Late Morning: Return to the lodge for breakfast and relax.
Afternoon: Enjoy a second game drive or take part in a hot air balloon safari (optional and at an extra cost) for a bird's-eye view of the reserve.
Evening: Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Sarova Mara Game Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Final Morning Game Drive & Departure

Early Morning: Go on a final morning game drive in Maasai Mara to catch a last glimpse of the wildlife.
Late Morning: Return to the lodge for breakfast.
Midday: After breakfast, check-out and drive back to Nairobi for your onward journey or flight back home.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.