Kenya · Safari

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

6 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

Leopard with its cubs at Samburu National Reserve

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Spot the Big 5 at Masai Mara
02 Admire the flamingos at Lake Nakuru
03 See the Somali Ostrich at Samburu
04 Stay inside the reserves for a more authentic safari experience

Embark on an African safari through some of Kenya's most prominent game reserves, including Samburu, Lake Nakuru, and the famous Masai Mara. Witness an impressive concentration of wildlife and birdlife while enjoying the authentic experience of spending your nights inside the reserves themselves. This 6-day safari offers a sampling of Kenya's best wildlife sightings across some of the country's most celebrated parks.

Embark on an African safari through some of Kenya's most prominent game reserves, including Samburu, Lake Nakuru, and the famous Masai Mara.

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 Nairobi, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park, Samburu

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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, with chances to see 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 go on an evening game drive.

Accommodation: Full Board at Sentrim Samburu.

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner.

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 at Nakuru National Park.

Accommodation: Full Board at Sopa Nakuru.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 03

Full-Day Game Viewing in Samburu

Go on a full day of game viewing at Samburu National Reserve with your private safari Land Cruiser and safari guide.

Accommodation: Full Board at Sopa Nakuru.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 04

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara Game Reserve

Proceed to the famous Masai Mara Game Reserve and arrive for lunch at Sentrim Mara.

Accommodation: Full Board at Sentrim Mara.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 05

Full-Day Safari in Masai Mara National Reserve

Proceed for a full day game drive.
The Mara Reserve covers 1510 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 see a frequent amount of wildlife such as Masai Giraffe, Baboons, Warthogs, Bat Eared Foxes, Grey Jackals, Spotted Hyena, Topi, Impala, Wildebeest, Elephants, Buffaloes, Zebras, and Hippos, which also exist in great numbers.

Accommodation: Full Board at Sentrim Mara.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

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 the Nairobi hotel or airport.

Accommodation: End of Tour. (No Accommodation)

Meal Plan: Breakfast.