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 Five in Masai Mara
  • 02 Admire the flamingos at Lake Nakuru
  • 03 Look out for the Somali ostrich in Samburu
  • 04 Enjoy scenic views of the Great Rift Valley

Enjoy scenic views of the Great Rift Valley and encounter some of Kenya's most celebrated wildlife across Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, and Masai Mara. This 6-day safari offers opportunities to spot hippos, crocodiles, white rhinos, the Big Five, and distinctive species such as the Somali ostrich. Stay in lodges within the reserves and experience game drives through some of the country's most famous parks. It is an excellent way to sample the best of Kenya's wildlife in one journey.

Take in a breathtaking view of this landscape, seen in the film "Out Of Africa," much of which was filmed here, and discover an extraordinary density of animals including the Big Five and many varieties of plains game.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Private
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 National Reserve

  • Transfer after breakfast to Samburu National Reserve, which offers unique panoramas of rounded, rugged hills and undulating plains.

  • Game viewing and visibility are excellent here, with chances to see the reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, elephant, oryx, Somali ostrich, hippo, crocodile, gerenuk, buffalo, lion, leopard, cheetah, and hyena.

  • Arrive in time for a hot lunch, and later head out for an evening game drive.

Accommodation: Full Board at Samburu Sopa Lodge.

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner.

2
Day 02

Samburu to Lake Nakuru National Park

  • Depart after breakfast for Lake Nakuru National Park. The park is home to warthogs, waterbuck, buffaloes, reedbucks, and the occasional leopard.

  • White and black rhinos were introduced to the park some years ago, and you may find white rhino at the southern end.

  • Arrive in time for a hot lunch.

  • Enjoy your afternoon game drive in Nakuru National Park.

Accommodation: Full Board at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

3
Day 03

Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha

  • Go on a spectacular morning game drive around Lake Nakuru.

  • Have breakfast and depart for Lake Naivasha.

  • Boat rides can be arranged by your guide at a minimal rate.

Accommodation: Full board at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

4
Day 04

Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara National Reserve

  • Depart with picnic lunch boxes after breakfast and transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve.

  • Take in a breathtaking view of this landscape, seen in the film "Out Of Africa," much of which was filmed here, and discover an extraordinary density of animals including the Big Five and many varieties of plains game.

  • Enjoy en-route game viewing in Masai Mara National Reserve.

Accommodation: Full Board at Sentrim Mara.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

5
Day 05

Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara

  • Proceed for a full-day game drive. The Mara Reserve covers 1,510 sq. km of incredible wide-open landscapes and fertile river woodland following the looping meanders of the Mara and Talek Rivers.

  • Wherever you go in the Mara, you will frequently see wildlife such as Masai giraffe, baboons, warthogs, bat-eared foxes, grey jackals, spotted hyena, topi, impala, wildebeest, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, and hippos, all of which exist here in great numbers.

Accommodation: Full Board at Sentrim Mara.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

6
Day 06

Masai Mara to Nairobi

  • Go for an early morning balloon trip, which is usually an outstanding way of seeing the savannah plains and the wildlife below. (optional)

  • Come back down for a beautiful champagne breakfast.

  • Go on an early morning game drive before being transferred to your Nairobi hotel or the airport.

Accommodation: End of Tour. (No Accommodation)

Meal Plan: Breakfast.

Samburu National Reserve rounded hills and undulating plains, Lake Nakuru National Park flamingo shores, Lake Naivasha waters, Masai Mara savannah

Where this trip takes you

Samburu National Reserve rounded hills and undulating plains, Lake Nakuru National Park flamingo shores, Lake Naivasha waters, Masai Mara savannah

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

  • Government-imposed park fees and/or taxes

  • Park fees (for non-residents)

  • All activities (unless labelled as optional)

  • Meals (as specified in the full itinerary section)

  • All accommodation

  • Round-trip airport transfer

  • Professional English-speaking Kenyan driver/guide

  • All transportation (unless labelled as optional)

What's Not Included

  • Accommodation on the day before the tour departs

  • Accommodation on the last day

  • International flights (from/to home)

  • Tips

  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

  • Some meals (as specified in the itinerary)

  • Drinks

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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Estimated room rates

Single Room $1,608.00 — $3,415.00
Double Sharing $1,608.00 — $2,164.00

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