6-Day Samburu, Lake Nakuru & Maasai Mara Wildlife Safari

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

Transfer from Nairobi to Samburu National Park

Once you arrive in Nairobi, a representative from our company will warmly welcome you at the airport. After a brief introduction, you will embark on a comfortable journey to Samburu National Reserve, a stunning wildlife sanctuary located in the rugged northern region of Kenya. The drive will take approximately five to six hours, allowing you to enjoy picturesque landscapes along the way, including the rolling hills and savannahs that characterize this beautiful country.

As you travel, you will make a stop at the Equator line for a picturesque moment. Thereafter you will proceed passing by small villages and witness the local culture that provides a glimpse into the lives of the Kenyan people. Once you arrive at Samburu National Reserve, you’ll check into your chosen lodge for lunch and a bit of relaxation. In the evening, you may choose to go for the Maasai community or bush meat experience, Thereafter you return for dinner.

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:

Samburu Intrepids Tented Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Samburu NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day Game Drives

After enjoying your breakfast, set out for the stunning Samburu National Reserve, known for its unique wildlife and breathtaking landscapes.
Samburu is home to the 'Samburu Special Five' — the gerenuk, Grevy's zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, and the Beisa oryx. As you traverse the reserve, your knowledgeable guide will point out these distinctive species, along with many others.
The morning light casts a golden hue over the landscape, providing a picturesque backdrop for wildlife photography. Enjoy the thrill of spotting elephants, lions, and a myriad of bird species as you navigate through the savannah, riverbanks, and acacia woodlands.
As the sun rises higher, you'll take a break to stretch your legs and enjoy refreshments amidst the stunning scenery, before continuing your exploration of this wildlife-rich haven. Get ready for an unforgettable experience filled with breathtaking sights and sounds of the African wilderness.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Accommodation:

Samburu Intrepids Tented Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Samburu NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Journey to Lake Nakuru National Park

After enjoying an early breakfast at your accommodation, we will embark on an exciting drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. As you set out, the sun will be rising, casting a warm glow over the landscape, and providing a perfect backdrop for the day ahead. The drive will take you through picturesque scenery, with the chance to glimpse local wildlife and lush greenery along the route.
As you approach the park, anticipation will build for the unique sights that await you. Lake Nakuru is renowned for its stunning vistas and diverse ecosystems, including the iconic soda lake that attracts thousands of flamingos and other bird species. Upon arrival, you will check in at the accommodation, enjoy your lunch and have the rest of the evening exploring the surrounding environment.

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

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Lake Nakuru Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Maasai Mara National Reserve

We’ll kick off our day with a hearty breakfast to prepare for our adventures. Afterward, we'll check in at the park's entrance to officially start our visit and ensure a safe experience.

Once inside, we'll enjoy an exhilarating morning game drive through diverse landscapes, where we’ll look for iconic wildlife such as elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, both Black and White Rhinos and buffaloes. The Lake also attracts a thousand birds including the famous flamingoes and great white pelicans.

After our thrilling game drive, we will continue our journey towards the Maasai Mara National Reserve, a renowned safari destination famous for its breathtaking scenery and abundance of wildlife. On the way, we can enjoy the stunning views of the African savannah, making stops with one for our lunch. Thereafter we shall continue to the lodge in Maasai National Park.

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:

Zebra Plains Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day Game Drive in Maasai Mara

After an early breakfast, we will set off for an adventure in the stunning Maasai Mara, famous for its diverse wildlife. With packed lunches in the vehicle, we'll explore the vast savannah, keeping our cameras ready for sightings of the Big Five: lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinos, along with other animals like giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, gazelles. We shall proceed to the Mara River (known as River of death) for wildebeest crossing experience. Although, this depends on the season, expect to see a number of wildebeests as they disperse across the plains.

Our knowledgeable guide will provide insights into the ecosystem and animal behaviors, making our game drive even more enriching. We’ll take breaks to enjoy the scenery and have a picnic lunch in the savanna plains.

In the evening, we’ll visit a nearby Maasai community for a cultural experience. As the day wraps up, we’ll return to our accommodation, full of unforgettable stories from the Maasai Mara.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Zebra Plains Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer Back to Nairobi

As the sun rises on Day 6, we prepare for our transfer back to Nairobi. After enjoying a hearty breakfast and soaking up the final moments in this beautiful locale, we will check out of our accommodations. Our guide will assist us with our luggage as we embark on our journey, taking in the scenic views along the way. We shall enjoy the lunch enroute before proceeding to Nairobi Airport.

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.