7-Day Superb Safari- Simba Lodges Experience

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

Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve

Your adventure kicks off with a warm welcome from our representative at the airport or your hotel. After a short briefing, we hit the road, driving past Mount Kenya’s foothills and crossing the equator — an iconic moment worth a photo!

Arrive at Samburu National Reserve in time for lunch, followed by a chance to relax. At 4:00 pm, head out for your first exhilarating game drive. Keep your eyes peeled for the elusive leopard and the unique "Samburu Special Five" — Beisa oryx, gerenuk, reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, and Somali ostrich.

Return to Samburu Sopa Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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 Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Samburu NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day Game drive in Samburu National Reserve

Start the day with an early morning game drive at 6:00 am to catch the animals during their most active hours. Return to the lodge/camp for breakfast and spend the mid-morning relaxing or enjoying the facilities.

In the afternoon, embark on another game drive at 4:00 pm to explore more of Samburu’s unique landscapes and wildlife. Return to your lodge/camp at 6:00 pm for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Accommodation:

Samburu Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Samburu NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Samburu to Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, bid Samburu farewell and embark on a scenic drive to Lake Naivasha. Arrive in time for lunch at Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge.

In the afternoon, opt and enjoy a tranquil boat ride on Lake Naivasha (Optional, at an extra cost), where you’ll spot hippos and a variety of bird species. You'll also have an option to visit Crescent Island Sanctuary for a unique guided walking safari(Optional, at an extra cost)— get up close to zebras, giraffes, and antelopes roaming freely.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara National Reserve

Fuel up with breakfast at the lodge before opting to visit Hell’s Gate National Park (Optional, at an extra cost). For another extra costs, opt and cycle among zebras and gazelles, and hike through the dramatic gorges featured in Disney’s The Lion King.

After the adventure, continue to Masai Mara National Reserve, arriving in the afternoon. Check into Mara Simba Lodge and unwind. In the evening, you'll have an option to join the Maasai Morans (warriors) for a cultural walking tour — learn about their traditions, lifestyle, and perhaps even a dance or two!

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or 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:

Mara Simba Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day Safari in Masai Mara

Vast and teeming with life, the Masai Mara beckons you for a full-day safari. You'll take an early breakfast at your lodge and leave for the full-day safari with a packed lunch if you wish. You'll capture the wilderness as it awakens—lions returning from a night’s hunt, herds of wildebeests grazing, and elephants meandering across the plains. Depending on the season, you might witness the Great Migration’s breathtaking river crossings, where thousands of wildebeests and zebras brave the crocodile-filled waters. A picnic lunch out in the bush is the perfect moment to soak up the unending horizon. By late afternoon, return to your lodge or camp for dinner, recounting the day’s sightings beneath a canopy of stars.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Mara Simba Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Another Extended Full-Day Exploring Masai Mara National Reserve

Enjoy another full day in the Masai Mara, with the option of a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch or a split morning and afternoon game drive.

Explore the vast plains, home to lions, cheetahs, and a variety of bird species, and take in the breathtaking scenery. On this day, you'll also have an option to visit and enjoy balloon safari(Optional, at an extra cost) as you explore the vast plains of Masai Mara.

Return to your lodge/camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Mara Simba Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara to Nairobi

After breakfast, it’s time to bid farewell to the Mara’s endless plains. Enjoy one last scenic drive with picnic lunch en-route back to Nairobi, soaking in the views of Kenya’s countryside.

Our guide will drop you off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of this unforgettable safari.

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.