Kenya · Safari

9-Day Kenya Wildlife Safari with Samburu, Olpajeta and Masai Mara

9 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Traverse the Great Rift Valley en route to Lake Nakuru National Park
  • 02 Spot the Big Five in the famous Masai Mara game reserve
  • 03 See rhinos, chimpanzees, and Baraka at Olpajeta Conservancy
  • 04 Enjoy birdwatching among flamingos and other water birds at Lake Nakuru
  • 05 Take a boat tour on Lake Naivasha with a walk on Crescent Island

Get a wholesome safari experience in Kenya as you explore some of the country's most exciting game parks and wildlife reserves. Come face-to-face with the Big Five, spot a variety of birds, and encounter rare species across Samburu, Olpajeta Conservancy, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, and Masai Mara. Travel through the Great Rift Valley, enjoy a boat tour on Lake Naivasha, and, if you are lucky, catch the great migration in Masai Mara, where hundreds of wildebeest and zebras cross a treacherous river infested with crocodiles.

Travel through the Great Rift Valley, enjoy a boat tour on Lake Naivasha, and, if you are lucky, catch the great migration in Masai Mara, where hundreds of wildebeest and zebras cross a treacherous river infested with crocodiles.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Naivasha, Nairobi, Masai Mara, Mount Kenya, Lake Nakuru National Park, Samburu, Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Nairobi and Transfer to Mountain Lodge

  • On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be received by our staff and introduced to your safari guide.

  • Drive to Mountain Lodge in the Mount Kenya region. The tree lodge is built next to a waterhole where animals come to drink.

  • Relax for the rest of the day, watching the animals from the rooftop or the balcony.

Dinner and overnight at Serena Mountain Lodge.

2
Day 02

Journey to Samburu Game Reserve

  • At 08:30 am, after breakfast, load up and drive further north, crossing the equator to Samburu Game Reserve for a game drive.

  • Later, check in at Samburu Lodge and have lunch.

  • Relax for some time before taking the afternoon game drive in search of oryx, Grévy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuks, lions, leopards, and elephants.

After sunset, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

3
Day 03

Morning and Afternoon Game Drives in Samburu

  • At 06:00 am, go for an early morning game drive in search of the cats and other animals.

  • Later, return to the lodge for breakfast.

  • Relax by the swimming pool for the rest of the day, or visit the Samburu community, who are closely related to the Masai people.

  • Go for another game drive in the afternoon. Drive deep into the semi-arid game reserve in search of more animals.

  • Return in the evening, before dark.

Dinner and overnight.

4
Day 04

Transfer to Olpajeta Conservancy

  • At 07:30 am, after breakfast, check out, load up, and drive to Olpajeta Conservancy.

  • Enjoy a game drive en route, and later, check in at Serena Sweetwaters Luxury Tented Camp for lunch.

  • Relax for some time before heading out for the afternoon game drive around the park in search of the Big Five, including rhino.

  • Also, visit the chimpanzees and the tamed rhino, Baraka.

Later, return for dinner and overnight at the camp.

5
Day 05

Through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru

  • At 08:00 am, after breakfast, check out and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park through the Great Rift Valley.

  • Check in at Flamingo Hill Luxury Camp and have lunch.

  • Later, head out for an afternoon game drive. Look out for rhinos and other animals, as well as flamingos and other water birds.

After sunset, but before dark, return to the camp for dinner and overnight.

6
Day 06

Lake Naivasha Boat Tour and Crescent Island Walk

  • At 06:00 am, after an early morning game drive, return to the camp for breakfast.

  • After breakfast, check out and drive to Lake Naivasha.

  • Check in at Sopa Lodge and relax before lunch is served.

  • After lunch, take a boat tour around the lake and a short walk around Crescent Island.

Later, return to Sopa Lodge for dinner and overnight.

7
Day 07

Drive to the Famous Masai Mara

  • After breakfast, check out and drive to the famous Masai Mara game reserve.

  • You will arrive at Mara Sopa Lodge in time for lunch.

  • After lunch, relax before going for the afternoon safari drive.

  • Drive deep into the savannah grassland in search of the big prides of lions, rhinos, and other animals that the park is famous for.

  • After sunset, return to the camp.

Dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge.

8
Day 08

Full-Day Safari in Masai Mara

  • Breakfast will be served early.

  • Afterwards, head out with picnic lunch boxes and spend the day in the park, searching for the Big Five and other animals.

  • Drive to the Mara River to see the hippos and crocodiles. You might also be lucky and see the wildebeest migration and river crossing, if it is the right time of the year.

  • Break for lunch under the acacia tree.

  • After lunch, continue with the safari drive before returning to Mara Sopa Lodge later in the evening.

Dinner and overnight.

9
Day 09

Morning Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

  • Pre-breakfast, go for an early morning game drive.

  • Return to the lodge for breakfast.

  • Check out and drive to Nairobi city, where you will be dropped off at the airport.

Great Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha boat tour, Crescent Island walk, Masai Mara savannah

Where this trip takes you

Great Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha boat tour, Crescent Island walk, Masai Mara savannah

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 7 cities · 9 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary

  • Transport in a safari van/4 x 4 safari jeep with a pop-up roof for animal viewing

  • All entrance fees to the parks and government tax

  • 1 litre of bottled water per day

What's Not Included

  • Tips & gratuities
  • Personal expenses

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 9 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.

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