Kenya · Safari

7-Day Samburu, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi

7 Days Round trip from Samburu Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Samburu National Reserve, known for its exclusive game viewing
  • 02 Look for lion, leopard, and cheetah on full-day game drives in Samburu
  • 03 See Lake Nakuru's flamingos and endangered black and white rhinos
  • 04 Spend two full days in Masai Mara spotting the Big Five
  • 05 Experience a sunrise game drive in Masai Mara when predators are most active

Go on a 7-day safari through some of Kenya's best-known wildlife destinations, combining Samburu National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, and Masai Mara National Reserve. Journey across the Great Rift Valley and enjoy game drives in landscapes known for exclusive wildlife viewing, endangered rhinos, and the Big Five. This itinerary also offers the chance to witness the dramatic scenery and rich cultural encounters that make Kenya's safari circuit so memorable.

Take an early morning game drive at sunrise, when the predators are most active.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Narok, Nairobi, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park, Samburu, Mount Longonot
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve

  • Meet and greet services are provided on arrival in the morning at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, or pick-up from the hotel at 0800 hrs by the driver-guide.
  • Depart and drive north through the northern frontier district to Samburu Game Reserve.
  • Take an afternoon game drive in this reserve, famous for its exclusive game viewing.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge. Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

2
Day 02

Full Day in Samburu National Reserve

  • Spend the whole day exploring Samburu Game Reserve with an early morning game drive, when the light is perfect for photography and the concentration of wildlife on the ground makes for excellent viewing.
  • Continue with mid-morning and afternoon game drives, with the opportunity to spot all three big cats: lion, leopard, and cheetah.
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch at Samburu Game Reserve.
  • Take an optional visit to Samburu Village and learn about the uniqueness of the Samburu tribe and their culture at an extra cost.

All meals and overnight stay at the lodge.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

3
Day 03

Samburu National Reserve to Lake Nakuru National Park

  • After an early morning breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. Lake Nakuru is often referred to as the pink lake because of its enormous numbers of flamingos. The lake is home to black and white rhino species, warthog, lion, zebra, giraffe, and many more. There are guaranteed encounters with the endangered black and white rhino species.
  • Enjoy lunch at the camp or hotel, followed by an afternoon game drive.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

4
Day 04

Lake Nakuru National Park to Masai Mara National Reserve

  • After breakfast, travel by road past the impressive Longonot earth satellite station and head across the valley to Narok.
  • Continue the journey across acres of wheat and barley before reaching the next game-viewing destination, the world-famous Masai Mara, which hosts the world's greatest natural spectacle - the dramatic wildebeest migration that takes place from July through October every year.
  • Arrive at the lodge and have lunch at leisure before embarking on a thrilling evening game drive in one of the finest wildlife havens on earth.
  • Return to the tented camp in time for dinner.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

5
Day 05

Full Day in Masai Mara National Reserve

  • Spend the day exploring Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives, and spot the Big Five, including lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, and buffalo.
  • Head out with picnic lunch boxes to spend the entire day in the park.
  • Take an optional visit to the local Masai village at an extra cost, or enjoy a balloon ride at $450 per person.

All meals and overnight stay at the lodge.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

6
Day 06

Another Full Day in Masai Mara National Reserve

  • Spend the day exploring Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives, and spot the Big Five, including lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, and buffalo.
  • Head out with picnic lunch boxes to spend the entire day in the park.
  • Take an optional visit to the local Masai village at an extra cost, or enjoy a balloon ride at $450 per person.

All meals and overnight stay at the lodge.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

7
Day 07

Masai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi

  • Take an early morning game drive at sunrise, when the predators are most active.
  • Experience the beauty of sunrise as it reveals the backdrop of Masai Mara, which means "the dotted hills" in the Maa language.
  • Return to the lodge for breakfast.
  • After breakfast, depart from Masai Mara.
  • Drop-off at either the hotel or the airport to connect with your home-bound flight.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Samburu 6 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fees
  • All activities, unless labeled as optional
  • All accommodation
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Meals, as specified in the day-by-day itinerary

What's Not Included

  • International flights
  • Round-trip airport transfer
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips
  • Personal items - souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.

What to bring

  • Passport/ID
  • Camera
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Torch
  • Extra clothes
  • Pain killers
  • Drinks and snacks

Know before you go

  • Drink plenty of water from one of those travel water bottles.
  • Keep yourself covered from the sun.
  • Stay limber.
  • Take antimalarial medicine.
  • Bring a small medical kit with some basic needs for emergencies.
  • Get some shut-eye.
  • Take it easy on your stomach.
  • Wear comfortable sneakers, sandals, or walking shoes.
  • Bring a windbreaker or fleece jacket.
  • Round-trip airport transfers can be arranged for an additional cost.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 7 days finish where they began, in Samburu.

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