Day 1: Nairobi to Lake Naivasha & Hell’s Gate National Park
Your Kenya Safari Package begins with a morning departure from Nairobi at 7:00 a.m. Travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley and stop at the famous viewpoint to capture stunning photographs of the escarpment. Arrive at Lake Naivasha mid-morning and head directly to Hell’s Gate National Park, known for its dramatic cliffs, gorges, geothermal springs, and towering rock formations such as Fischer’s Tower.
Hell’s Gate is one of the few Kenyan parks where walking and cycling among wildlife are permitted. Spot zebras, buffalo, antelopes, and vultures while exploring the gorge. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat ride across Lake Naivasha to Crescent Island, a peaceful sanctuary where giraffes, zebras, waterbucks, and antelopes roam freely. With its abundant birdlife and tranquil atmosphere, Naivasha offers a serene introduction to your safari. Dinner and overnight at Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge.
Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge
Day 2: Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, a highlight of many Kenya Safari Packages. Arrive by mid-morning and check in to your lodge, followed by lunch and an afternoon game drive.
Lake Nakuru is renowned worldwide for its flamingos that paint the lake’s shoreline pink. Beyond birdwatching, the park is a sanctuary for endangered black and white rhinos, making it one of the best places in Kenya for rhino sightings. It is also home to lions, leopards, buffalo, giraffes, and baboons. With diverse ecosystems of woodlands, grasslands, and acacia forests, every drive in Nakuru delivers new wildlife encounters. Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge.
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Day 3: Lake Nakuru to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Your Kenya Safari Package continues with an early morning departure to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a premier conservation destination near Mount Kenya. Arrive mid-morning and enjoy a game drive before lunch at Serena Sweetwaters Tented Camp.
Ol Pejeta is East Africa’s largest black rhino sanctuary and home to the world’s last two northern white rhinos. It also shelters rescued chimpanzees at the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, the only one of its kind in Kenya. Optional activities such as lion tracking, rhino tracking, night game drives, and bush walks offer deeper insight into conservation efforts. With both wildlife and meaningful conservation, Ol Pejeta is a jewel of this safari.
Accommodation: Serena Sweetwaters Tented Camp
Day 4: Ol Pejeta to Samburu Game Reserve
After breakfast, depart Ol Pejeta and drive north to Samburu Game Reserve. Arrive in time for lunch at Samburu Simba Lodge before heading out on an afternoon game drive.
Samburu is set along the Ewaso Nyiro River, which provides water for elephants, crocodiles, and hippos. The reserve is famous for its unique “Samburu Special Five”: Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx, gerenuk, and reticulated giraffe — species rarely found in other parks. Samburu also boasts lions, leopards, cheetahs, and elephants, making it an essential stop in this Kenya Safari Package. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Accommodation: Samburu Simba Lodge
Day 5: Full-Day Safari in Samburu Game Reserve
Spend a full day exploring Samburu, a rugged wilderness less crowded than other parks, perfect for travelers seeking a more exclusive Kenya Safari Package experience. Start with an early morning game drive, then enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your adventure.
Samburu is a paradise for bird lovers with more than 450 species, including vulturine guinea fowl, the Taita falcon, and lesser kestrels. Wildlife sightings include predators like lions and cheetahs as well as elephants and buffalo. Unique cultural visits to Samburu villages can also be arranged, where you’ll learn about the traditions and daily lives of the Samburu people. Dinner and overnight at Samburu Simba Lodge.
Accommodation: Samburu Simba Lodge
Day 6: Samburu to Nairobi
On your final day, enjoy a sunrise game drive before breakfast, giving you one last chance to spot wildlife against Samburu’s dramatic backdrop. Then depart through the central highlands on your return to Nairobi. Depending on your schedule, you’ll be dropped off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight home or at your hotel for onward travel.
This marks the conclusion of your 6-Day Kenya Safari Package, a journey that blended walking safaris, conservation experiences, and classic game drives in Kenya’s most diverse parks.
