8 days · Kenya
8 Days Kenya Highlights: Samburu, Nakuru & Mara
- Duration
- 8 days, 7 nights
- Route
- Nairobi to Nairobi
- Best season
- Jul - Oct, Jan - Mar
- Price
- Enquire for price
The journey
Day by day
- Road safari
Day 1 · Samburu National Reserve
Nairobi to Samburu
Drive north across the equator at Nanyuki, with Mount Kenya on your right, then down to the dry plains of Samburu (about 6 hours). Arrive in time for a late lunch and a first drive along the Ewaso Nyiro River.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 · Samburu National Reserve
Full Day in Samburu: The Special Five
Samburu is home to species rarely seen further south: Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx and the long-necked gerenuk. Leopards and lions are also seen along the river. Drives at dawn and late afternoon, with a picnic lunch and optional village visit at midday.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 · Lake Nakuru National Park
Samburu to Lake Nakuru
A final morning drive, then a long scenic road via Nanyuki and Nyahururu to Lake Nakuru (about 6 hours). On arrival, an afternoon game drive for rhino, Rothschild's giraffe and waterbirds.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 · Maasai Mara National Reserve
Nakuru to the Masai Mara
After an early drive around Nakuru, set off for the Mara via the Rift Valley and Narok (about 5 to 6 hours). Late lunch at the lodge, then a first game drive across the plains.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 · Maasai Mara National Reserve
Full Day Masai Mara Game Drives
A full day in the reserve with a picnic lunch. Search for the big cats and watch for the Mara's resident herds, with elephant, buffalo, hippo and topi along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 · Maasai Mara National Reserve
Mara River & Maasai Village
Morning at the Mara River crossing points (July to October is migration season), then lunch and an afternoon cultural visit to a Maasai village. A last evening drive as the sun goes down.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 · Lake Naivasha
Mara to Lake Naivasha
Early morning drive, breakfast and then a scenic transfer through the Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha (about 5 to 6 hours). In the late afternoon, a relaxing boat trip among hippos and birdlife on the lake.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 · Nairobi
Return to Nairobi
After breakfast, an optional morning walk on Crescent Island, then drive to Nairobi (about 2 hours) for your airport transfer or hotel drop-off.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included
What the price covers
- Transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser safari vehicle with pop-up roof for viewing
- All national park and game reserve entry fees
- Accommodation as listed, on the board basis shown in the hotel table
- Unlimited game drives led by a professional English-speaking safari guide
- Complimentary bottled drinking water during game drives
- Airport or hotel pick-up and drop-off transfers
- Emergency Flying Doctor air evacuation insurance cover
Not included
Good to know
- International round-trip flight tickets
- Kenya eTA / visa fees
- Personal travel and medical insurance
- Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff
- Optional hot air balloon safari (available on request)
- Alcoholic beverages and premium drinks
- Personal laundry and souvenir purchases
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