Embark on an unforgettable 6-day wildlife journey through some of Kenya’s most remarkable destinations with our Kenya Safari Tours, combining iconic savannahs, scenic landscapes, and diverse wildlife experiences. Your adventure begins in Nairobi with a drive to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, where you will discover vast grasslands and abundant wildlife. On Day 2, spend a full day exploring the Mara, with opportunities to encounter lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and numerous bird species. The safari then continues to Lake Nakuru National Park, situated in the spectacular Great Rift Valley. The park is renowned for its rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, buffaloes, lions, and diverse birdlife, while its surrounding escarpments provide beautiful scenery. From Lake Nakuru, travel north toward Samburu National Reserve, a destination known for its rugged landscapes, dramatic scenery, and distinctive northern wildlife. As part of these Kenya Safari Tours, Samburu provides opportunities to see species such as the Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Beisa oryx, and Somali ostrich, alongside elephants, lions, leopards, and other wildlife. Day 5 is dedicated to a full-day exploration of Samburu, allowing you to discover different areas of the reserve and observe wildlife in its natural environment. Your experienced safari guide will share insights into the animals, landscapes, and conservation efforts that make each destination unique. On Day 6, enjoy your final morning in Samburu before beginning the scenic journey back to Nairobi. This itinerary combines three contrasting Kenyan ecosystems—from the open savannahs of the Mara and the Rift Valley scenery of Nakuru to the dry northern landscapes of Samburu—creating a diverse and memorable safari experience for travelers seeking to discover Kenya’s extraordinary wildlife and natural
Itinerary
Exploring all that Africa has to offer is a dream for many. From epic Kenya safari adventures spotting Africa’s Big Five, going on a Gorilla trekking in Uganda or relaxing at Diani Beach: Africa has it all. Good news: Africa Safari Trips can build a custom-made itinerary that suits all your wishes.
Our most popular itineraries can help you find some inspiration. A lot of our clients love to end their exciting safari with a few days of relaxation on Africa’s most stunning beaches. Would you like that as well?
Whether you choose one of our popular itineraries or prefer to customize your journey, we are here to assist you. Come aboard and get ready to explore Africa at your own pace, exactly the way you like it!
Day 1
Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve
Your Kenya Safari Tours adventure begins with an early morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel or the airport at around 7:00 AM. You will depart the capital and travel through the scenic countryside toward the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Along the way, enjoy spectacular views of the Great Rift Valley and pass near Mount Longonot before continuing toward the Mara. You may also encounter local Maasai communities and see herders tending their livestock along the route, offering a glimpse into traditional life in southern Kenya.
Arrive at your lodge or camp in time for lunch, followed by a short break to relax and freshen up. In the late afternoon, head into the reserve for your first game drive. The Mara offers excellent opportunities to search for the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino—alongside cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, gazelles, impalas, and other plains wildlife. As the sun begins to set over the savannah, enjoy the spectacular scenery before returning to camp for dinner and overnight.
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Accommodations:
- Platinum Osereo Camp
Day 2
Explore Masai Mara National Reserve
Spend the entire day exploring the magnificent Masai Mara National Reserve, with extensive opportunities for wildlife viewing across its rolling grasslands. After breakfast, set out for a game drive in search of the reserve’s famous predators and large concentrations of plains animals. Your guide will carefully follow wildlife activity and may take you to areas where lions, cheetahs, and leopards are commonly encountered.
The Mara is home to an impressive variety of mammals and birds, making every game drive different. You could witness elephants moving in family groups, giraffes feeding among acacia trees, or herds of wildebeest and zebras crossing the open plains. Depending on the season, you may also experience the spectacular wildebeest migration, when large herds move between the Serengeti and Masai Mara in search of fresh grazing and water. A full-day game drive with a packed picnic lunch can be arranged, or you can return to camp for lunch before an afternoon drive. After an exciting day in the reserve, return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Activities:
Accommodations:
- Platinum Osero Camp
Day 3
Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, begin the day with a final game drive through the Masai Mara as you make your way out of the reserve. This provides one more opportunity to observe wildlife before leaving the Mara behind. As you travel toward Lake Nakuru National Park, enjoy the changing scenery of Kenya’s countryside and Rift Valley landscapes.
Upon arrival in the Lake Nakuru area, proceed to your lodge for lunch and some time to relax. Later in the afternoon, head into the national park for a game drive around the lake and its surrounding habitats. Lake Nakuru is well known for its rhino population and diverse birdlife. Depending on seasonal conditions, you may see flamingos gathered around the lake, together with pelicans and other waterbirds. The park also supports giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, waterbucks, leopards, lions, and both black and white rhinos. The wooded and open areas provide different wildlife-viewing opportunities as you explore with your guide. After the afternoon drive, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Activities:
Accommodations:
- Platinum Lake Nakuru Lodge
Day 4
Lake Nakuru National Park – Samburu National Reserve
After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru and travel north toward the spectacular landscapes of Samburu National Reserve. The journey takes you through changing scenery as you move from the Great Rift Valley toward the drier northern region of Kenya, with views of Mount Kenya along the way.
Upon reaching Samburu, enjoy a short game drive en route to your lodge before checking in for lunch. After some time to relax and refresh, head out for an afternoon game drive. Samburu offers a distinctly different safari experience from the southern parks, with dry landscapes, rocky hills, open plains, and the Ewaso Ng’iro River providing an important water source for wildlife.
The reserve is particularly famous for its unique northern species, often referred to as the Samburu Special Five. These include the reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Beisa oryx, gerenuk, and Somali ostrich. You may also encounter elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards, and numerous bird species. After the afternoon exploration, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Activities:
Accommodations:
- Platinum Samburu Sopa
Day 5
Full-Day Samburu National Reserve
Enjoy a full day exploring the spectacular Samburu National Reserve, with morning and afternoon game drives offering plenty of opportunities to discover its wildlife and landscapes. The reserve’s dry climate, reddish soils, open grasslands, rocky terrain, and ancient trees create a striking contrast to the greener landscapes encountered earlier in the safari.
During the morning game drive, follow the Ewaso Ng’iro River and surrounding areas, where wildlife often gathers to drink. You may encounter elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, gazelles, and other herbivores. The reserve is also home to predators such as lions, leopards, and occasionally wild dogs. After the morning drive, return to the lodge for lunch and a period of relaxation before heading out again in the afternoon.
The second game drive allows you to explore different sections of the reserve while searching for the distinctive Samburu wildlife. As evening approaches, enjoy the changing colors over the northern landscape before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Activities:
Accommodations:
- Platinum Samburu Sopa
Day 6
Samburu National Reserve – Nairobi
On your final morning, you can choose to enjoy an early game drive through Samburu National Reserve before breakfast. The morning provides another opportunity to observe wildlife while temperatures are cooler and many animals are active. You may encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, or other wildlife before beginning your journey south.
After breakfast at the lodge, check out and begin the drive back to Nairobi. As you leave northern Kenya, enjoy the changing scenery along the route and reflect on the different landscapes and wildlife habitats experienced during your Kenya Safari Tours adventure.
Upon arrival in Nairobi, your driver will drop you at your hotel, residence, or the airport according to your onward travel arrangements. The safari concludes after six days of exploring the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Samburu National Reserve. From the famous savannahs of the Mara to the rhino-rich landscapes of Nakuru and the unique wildlife of northern Kenya, the journey provides a varied introduction to Kenya’s remarkable safari destinations.
