Kenya · Safari

6-Day Kenya Wildlife Safari through Samburu, Nakuru, Naivasha and Mara

6 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot the Big 5 at Masai Mara
  • 02 Admire the flamingos at Lake Nakuru
  • 03 Spot the Somali ostrich at Samburu
  • 04 Enjoy a boat ride on Lake Naivasha with a visit to Crescent Island

See some of Kenya's best game-filled locations while also gaining insight into the culture and way of life of the local people. Get a sampling of Kenya's wildlife across some of the country's most famous parks and reserves, including Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, and the Masai Mara. From classic game drives and birdlife viewing to a boat ride on Lake Naivasha, this 6-day safari brings together some of Kenya's most rewarding wildlife experiences.

Animals commonly seen here include elephants, lions, cheetahs, Gravy's zebras, reticulated giraffes, gerenuks, buffaloes, onyx, gazelles, dik-dik, and waterbucks.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Naivasha, Nairobi, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park, Samburu
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Samburu Game Reserve

  • After breakfast, depart for Samburu.

  • Arrive at Ashnil in time for lunch.

  • After lunch, spend the afternoon swimming and relaxing, then head out on an evening game drive from 4 pm until 6 pm. Animals commonly seen here include elephants, lions, cheetahs, Gravy's zebras, reticulated giraffes, gerenuks, buffaloes, onyx, gazelles, dik-dik, and waterbucks.

Return to the lodge and freshen up for dinner and your overnight stay at the lodge.

Meals: Lunch and dinner

2
Day 02

Samburu Game Reserve to Lake Nakuru National Park

  • After breakfast, depart with a game drive en route to Lake Nakuru National Park.

  • Arrive at Lake Nakuru Lodge in time for lunch.

  • In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive. The lake is famous for flamingos as well as more than 400 other species of birds. In addition, many species of game can be found in the park, including the introduced Rothschild's giraffe, black and white rhino, waterbuck, reedbuck, lion, buffalo, leopard, baboon, and many species of plains game.

Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge.

3
Day 03

Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha

  • After breakfast, check out, then proceed for a game drive en route to Lake Naivasha.

  • Arrive at Simba Lodge in time for lunch.

  • After lunch, proceed for a boat ride on Lake Naivasha; you will also have an opportunity to visit Crescent Island.

Later, return to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

4
Day 04

Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara

  • After breakfast, depart for Maasai Mara.

  • Arrive in time for lunch at Mara Sentrim Lodge, followed by an afternoon game drive until evening. The Maasai Mara National Reserve, now the New 7th Wonder of the World and the 4th most preferred tourist destination in the world, is home to wildlife in such abundance and variety that it is difficult to imagine.

Lunch, dinner, and overnight at Mara Sentrim Lodge.

5
Day 05

Full-Day Masai Mara Game Drive

  • After breakfast, depart with a packed picnic lunch for a full day's game drive.

  • In the evening, transfer back to Mara Sentrim Lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

All meals and overnight at Mara Sentrim Lodge.

6
Day 06

Masai Mara to Nairobi

  • After breakfast, depart for Nairobi with a morning game drive.

  • Arrive in the late afternoon and transfer back to your place of residence within Nairobi.

Samburu National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara

Where this trip takes you

Samburu National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 5 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Extensive game drives as stated in the itinerary

  • Pre-tour itinerary document

  • All meals included while on safari

  • All applicable game park entrance fees

  • Mineral drinking water while on safari

  • Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers booking this safari

  • Finest accommodations

  • Transport from and back to Nairobi in a comfortable tour van

  • Professional, English-speaking safari guide-driver

  • Airport pick-up and transfers

What's Not Included

  • International airfare

  • A visit to a Masai Village

  • Accommodations in Nairobi

  • Cost of obtaining passports and visas

  • Gratuity for your professional driver-guide

  • Sundowner bush cocktails and bush dinner

  • Christmas, New Year, and Easter supplement

  • Nature walks, night game drives, boat rides, camel rides, etc.

  • Gratuity for porterage and waiters at hotels, camps, and airports

  • Membership in Flying Doctors Society - emergency air rescue

  • Optional hot air ballooning (cost per person is 470 US Dollars)

  • Personal expenses such as travel insurance, excess baggage fees, communication charges including laundry, emails, faxes, and phone calls, beverages including luxury champagne, luxury spirits, beer, wines during meals, or meals not indicated in the itinerary

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour start
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.

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