Kenya · Safari

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

6 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Samburu's unique wildlife, including the Reticulated Giraffe and Grevy's Zebra
  • 02 Visit Lake Nakuru, famous for pink flamingos, and spot leopards and rhinos
  • 03 Experience the vast migration landscapes and wildlife diversity of Masai Mara
  • 04 Spot the Big Five during game drives in Masai Mara National Park
  • 05 Enjoy scenic beauty across Kenya's renowned wildlife parks

Enjoy a 6-day safari through some of Kenya's most rewarding wildlife areas, from the scenic semi-arid scrubland of Samburu to the bird sanctuary of Lake Nakuru and the vast plains of Masai Mara. This journey offers a great insight into Kenya's diverse landscapes and wildlife, with opportunities to spot leopards, hippos, elephants, lions, giraffes, pink flamingos, zebras, and many more. It is an ideal safari for travellers looking to experience several of the country's renowned parks in one trip.

Enjoy a 6-day safari through some of Kenya's most rewarding wildlife areas, from the scenic semi-arid scrubland of Samburu to the bird sanctuary of Lake Nakuru and the vast plains of Masai Mara.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Nairobi, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park, Samburu
Languages Afrikaans, English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Samburu's Semi-Arid Wilderness

  • Get picked up from the hotel at 0730 hrs. and depart for the dramatic semi-arid scrubland of the Northern Frontier.

  • Arrive in Samburu by lunchtime.

  • After lunch, embark on a game drive to sight resident wildlife species like the Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy's Zebra, Beisa Oryx, and the Blue-necked Somali Ostrich that are rare elsewhere in the country.

Dinner and overnight stay will be at the spectacular Samburu Sopa Lodge.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Safari in Samburu Game Reserve

  • Spend a full day exploring the park. The highlights of the Samburu Game Reserve are its spectacular scenic beauty, rivers, and forests. It is an area where the local people have a rich and colorful heritage. The reserve has numerous permanent springs and a wealth of wildlife, including leopard, hippo, elephant, lion, reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, and crocodile in the Ewaso Nyiro River. Over 365 species of birds have been identified in the sanctuaries.

Dinner and overnight stay at Samburu Sopa Lodge.

3
Day 03

Samburu to Lake Nakuru National Park

  • Depart for Lake Nakuru after breakfast.

  • Arrive in time for lunch at the lodge, located inside Lake Nakuru National Park.

  • In the afternoon, embark on a game drive and have the opportunity to spot leopards, rhino, and the famous pink flamingos, as well as a variety of other wildlife.

Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Nakuru Lodge or Flamingo Hill Tented Lodge.

4
Day 04

Lake Nakuru to the Plains of Masai Mara

  • After breakfast, depart for Maasai Mara - the land of vast migrating animals. Arrival will be in time for lunch.

  • After lunch, embark on a game drive with your Kenyan driver/guide.

Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Sentrim Camp or Mara Sopa Lodge.

5
Day 05

Big Five Game Drives in Maasai Mara

  • Spend a full day in Masai Mara with early morning and evening game drives.

  • Explore one of the most famous and beautiful national parks in the world, with an opportunity to spot the Big Five and their associated predators.

All meals and overnight stay at Mara Sentrim Camp or Mara Sopa Lodge.

6
Day 06

Masai Mara to Nairobi

  • After a leisurely breakfast, return to Nairobi, where the safari ends.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 4 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport in a custom-made 8-seater tour van ideal for game viewing and photography

  • Full-board accommodation whilst on safari

  • Accommodation in double/twin rooms in the hotels mentioned above

  • 1 night of hotel accommodation in Nairobi on BB

  • All park entrance fees, including government taxes

  • Services of an English-speaking professional Kenyan driver/guide

  • All game drives as detailed in the itinerary

  • Complimentary return airport transfers

  • Bottled water whilst on safari

  • Start and end in Nairobi

  • Personalized service

What's Not Included

  • Tips

  • Laundry

  • Beverages/drinks

  • International flights

  • Visas

  • Items of a personal nature

  • Any other extras not mentioned

  • Hotel accommodation in Nairobi after the safari

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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