Nairobi – Lake Nakuru National Park – Samburu Game Reserve – Masai Mara
7 Days / 6 Nights
This itinerary covers some of Kenya’s top wildlife destinations, offering diverse landscapes, unique wildlife, and cultural experiences.
Introduction
| Start | Accommodation | Destination | Basis | Duration |
| Day 1 | Sarova Stanley | Nairobi | B&B | 1 Night |
| Day 2 | Sarova Shaba Lodge | Samburu Game Reserve | FB | 2 Nights |
| Day 4 | Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge | Lake Nakuru National Park | FB | 1 Night |
| Day 5 | Sarova Mara Game Camp | Masai Mara | FB | 2 Nights |
Key
B&B: Bed and Breakfast
FB: Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Nairobi
Nairobi is Africa’s 4th largest city and is a vibrant and exciting place and although it has developed a reputation which keeps tourist visits brief there are some fascinating attractions: its café culture, unbridled nightlife, the National Museum, the Karen Blixen Museum and most notably just 20 minutes from the city centre wild lions and buffalo roam in the world’s only urban game reserve.
Samburu National Reserve  Â
Samburu National Reserve is a protected wildlife area in Samburu County, northern Kenya. It covers approximately 165 square kilometers and is bordered by the Ewaso Ng’iro River, which provides a crucial water source for wildlife. The reserve is characterized by semi-arid savannah, acacia woodlands, rocky outcrops, and riverine forests. Samburu is famous for its diverse wildlife, including species unique to the region, often called the Samburu Special Five: Grevy’s Zebra ,Reticulated Giraffe, Beisa Oryx, Gerenuk & the Somali Ostrich.
Lake Nakuru National Park  Â
Lake Nakuru National Park was created to protect the Lake and its flocks of Lesser Flamingo which are drawn to the algae that flourish in the saline waters of the soda lake. The national park is home to hippos, black and white rhino, Rothschild giraffe, buffalo and eland.
Masai Mara
The Masai Mara together with Tanzania’s Serengeti form Africa’s most famous wildlife park. The image of acacia trees on an endless grass plain epitomises Africa for many, and then add a Maasai warrior and some cattle to the picture and the conversation need go no further. The annual wildebeest migration through the Serengeti and the Masai Mara is the largest mass movement of land mammals on the planet – with more than a million animals following the rains. But that is not where the game viewing ends; large prides of lions, elephants and giraffes in grasslands, gazelles and eland to mention but a few. Aside from traditional vehicle safaris, hot-air ballooning over the Mara plains has become almost essential and you can even do a horseback safari.
Day 1
Day Itinerary
Upon Arrival at the airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check in. Afternoon and evening at leisure.
Optional Activities in Nairobi:
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Visit The Giraffe Centre – Get up close with endangered Rothschild giraffes.
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David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage – See baby elephants being fed.
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Karen Blixen Museum – Learn about the author of Out of Africa.
Overnight at Sarova Stanley on Bed and Breakfast basis.
Day 2
Day Itinerary
Drive: ~5–6 hours (300 km) via Nanyuki.
After breakfast you will have a short safari briefing with your driver guide. Your African adventure begins here… you pass near Thika and continue north through some breath-taking scenery dotted with rushing mountain streams and fields of tea and coffee. After Nanyuki town, continue north, eventually reaching a dusty outpost known as Isiolo, the last major stop on the journey into the remote northern frontier district. From here it’s a fairly short hop to Samburu, arrival at the lodge for check in and lunch.
Overnight at Sarova Shaba Game Lodge on Full Board Basis.
Day 3
Day Itinerary
Early morning game drive, best time for spotting predators. Then for the remainder of the morning, one is able to relax overlooking the river or Visit Reteti Elephant Sanctuary (Optional): Learn about rescued orphan elephants.
After lunch proceed for an evening game drive, visit scenic spots like Buffalo Springs then return to the lodge as the sun sets.
Overnight at Sarova Shaba Game Lodge on Full Board Basis.
Day 4
Day Itinerary
An early morning start first takes you in a southerly direction to your next destination, the spectacular Lake Nakuru. Once in the park, view game en route to the lodge. Following lunch and a siesta, there is an afternoon game drive returning to the lodge as the sunsets. The national park, known for its birdlife, offers a possibility to view flamingoes. It is also home to Black and White rhinos as well as the endangered Rothschild Giraffe.
Overnight stay at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge on Full Board Basis.
Day 5
Day Itinerary
After an early morning breakfast, drive to Narok town via Mai-Mahiu with a brief a rest stop and heading due south, travel towards Narok, the gateway to the Maasai Mara and district headquarters of this part of Maasailand. Travel across the “breadbasket” of Kenya, covered with acres of wheat and barley, before you reach the Mara in time for lunch. Following lunch and a siesta, there is an afternoon game drive returning to the camp as the sun sets.
Overnight at Sarova Mara Game Camp on Full Board Basis.
Day 6
Day Itinerary
Following an early breakfast, depart on a morning game drive, watch predators hunting. Return to the camp mid morning.
Optional: Hot Air Balloon Safari at an additional cost – Sunrise aerial view of the Mara.
Cultural Visit to Maasai Village at an additional cost – Learn about Maasai traditions.
After lunch, and perhaps a siesta, set off for an Evening Game Drive: Capture stunning sunset photos , returning to the camp as the sunsets. You can choose to do a full day game drive with picnic lunch boxes.
Overnight at Sarova Mara Game Camp on Full Board Basis.
Day 7
End of Itinerary
After breakfast depart the Masai Mara and head across acres of rolling wheat and barley farms to Narok, the district headquarters of this part of Maasailand. From here cross the vast plains on the floor of the Rift Valley whilst keeping an eye out for herds of giraffe and gazelle before heading up the rift escarpment. Arrive into Kenya’s bustling capital in the early afternoon and transfer to the Jomo Kenyatta Airport for your onward travel plans.
Included
- Meet and greet services.
- Airport Arrival Transfer on Private basis.
- All transport and game drives on safari sector will be in a 4×4 Toyota Land cruiser with a pop-up roof (maximum 7 passengers) with a bilingual speaking driver-guide on Private basis.
- Meals and accommodation as specified.
- All park fees and government taxes.
- Drinking water will be provided in our safari vehicles
Excluded
- Visas and international flights.
- Airport taxes (clients pay direct).
- Driver-guide gratuities.
- Drinks, dining rooms tips, porterage.
- Personal travel, baggage and medical insurance.
- Telephone bill, laundry and any items of a personal nature.
- Hot Air Balloon Safari in Masai Mara
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