Kenya · Safari

8-Day Samburu and Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi with Nanyuki

8 Days Round trip from Nairobi Moderate pace

See Zebras and Wildebeests in Masai Mara

Enjoy Game Drives in Samburu National Park

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Spot the famous Samburu special five in Samburu National Reserve
02 Visit Masai Mara to see migrant wildebeests, depending on the season
03 Enjoy the breathtaking changing scenery of the Nanyuki landscape
04 Embark on thrilling game drives in Samburu National Reserve
05 Head out before breakfast for a chance to watch big cats make a kill

Explore some of the most rugged parts of Kenya on this 8-day guided safari from Nairobi. Travel through Nanyuki, Samburu National Reserve, and Masai Mara, visiting the largest black rhino sanctuary and enjoying thrilling game drives in search of the Big Five and the Samburu special five. Watch the changing landscapes unfold, meet chimpanzees, and, depending on the season, witness the captivating migration of the wildebeests. You can also experience the culture of the Masai and Samburu communities through optional activities.

Head out for a pre-breakfast game drive to watch the big cats make a kill.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Nanyuki, Nairobi, Masai Mara, Samburu

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Nairobi and Transfer to Eka Hotel

Meet and greet your English-speaking tour guide upon arrival.
Head to your designated accommodation at Eka Hotel.

Day 02

Nairobi to Nanyuki and Wildlife Encounters

Have a full and hearty breakfast in the morning.
Depart from Nairobi towards Nanyuki and enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the changing landscape.
Have lunch and relax for a while before heading out for an afternoon drive to meet and interact with the chimpanzees.
Visit the largest black rhino sanctuary, meet the Big Five animals, and get a chance to witness the endangered white rhinos among other animals.
Stay overnight and enjoy dinner at Serena Sweetwaters Tented Camp.

Day 03

Journey to Samburu National Reserve

Leave Nanyuki after an early morning breakfast.
Arrive at Samburu National Reserve, located in the Rift Valley Province of Kenya.
Have lunch after arrival and head out later for a game drive to view the fauna in the reserve.
Stay overnight and have dinner at Ashnil Tented Camp.

Day 04

Game Drive in Samburu Reserve

Enjoy an early breakfast.
Embark on a game drive to explore the rich wildlife reserve.
Keep an eye out for the Samburu special five, often seen in prime circumstances, and encounter other vulnerable species that are a popular attraction.
Return to Ashnil Tented Camp.

Day 05

Flight to Masai Mara National Reserve

Have breakfast and leave to board an aircraft to Masai Mara National Reserve.
Arrive and stay overnight at Mara BushCamp.

Day 06

Masai Mara Big Five Game Drives

Head out for a pre-breakfast game drive to watch the big cats make a kill.
Carry a packed lunch after breakfast.
Proceed on the game drive and keep an eye out for all the Big Five animals while exploring the wild.
Return to Mara BushCamp for an overnight stay.

Day 07

Masai Mara Wildlife and Optional Activities

Head out for a pre-breakfast game drive to watch the big cats make a kill.
Carry a packed lunch while proceeding on the game drive.
See a variety of other wild animals and witness the captivating migration of the wildebeests, depending on the season of your visit.
Choose from optional activities such as:
- Masai village tour
- Hot air balloon safari
Return to Mara BushCamp for an overnight stay.

Day 08