Day 1: Nairobi to Samburu Game Reserve
Your Kenya Safari Package begins with a pick-up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your Nairobi hotel. Travel north through changing landscapes before arriving at Samburu in time for lunch. In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive across this dramatic reserve, defined by its volcanic soil, rugged hills, and the lifeline of the Ewaso Nyiro River.
Samburu offers exclusive game-viewing opportunities with its striking contrast of arid plains and lush riverbanks. Expect to spot elephants cooling off in the river, lions stretching in the evening sun, and leopards hidden in the acacia trees. Dinner and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge.
Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge
Day 2: Full-Day Safari in Samburu
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day safari in Samburu, one of the most unique destinations featured in any Kenya Safari Package. This reserve is home to the famous Samburu Special Five — Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx, and the long-necked gerenuk. These rare species are only found north of the equator, making Samburu an exceptional safari highlight.
Your game drives will also bring sightings of elephants, cheetahs, lions, and buffalo. Between drives, enjoy lunch and relaxation at the lodge. In the evening, return for dinner and overnight stay surrounded by the wild beauty of Samburu.
Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge
Day 3: Samburu to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
After breakfast, drive south to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, one of Africa’s most important conservation areas. On arrival, visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, the only one of its kind in Kenya, where rescued chimpanzees find refuge. After check-in and lunch at Comfort Gardens Sweetwaters, embark on an afternoon game drive.
Ol Pejeta is a centerpiece of this Kenya Safari Package because it is East Africa’s largest black rhino sanctuary and home to the last two northern white rhinos in the world. Visitors can also enjoy unique activities like lion tracking, night drives, or guided bush walks. With the Big Five roaming freely alongside endangered species, Ol Pejeta is both thrilling and inspiring.
Accommodation: Comfort Gardens Sweetwaters, Nanyuki
Day 4: Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru National Park
Today, head to Lake Nakuru National Park, one of the most iconic stops in any Kenya Safari Package. Arrive at your lodge for lunch before setting off on an afternoon game drive.
Lake Nakuru is famous for its flocks of flamingos that fringe the shores, along with pelicans, cormorants, and over 350 bird species. The park is also a designated rhino sanctuary, offering excellent chances to see both black and white rhinos. Other highlights include lions, leopards, giraffes, waterbucks, and baboons. Return to Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Day 5: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, journey to the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve, centerpiece of most luxury and mid-range Kenya Safari Packages. Arrive at Enchoro Wildlife Camp for lunch and relax before your first afternoon game drive in the Mara.
This reserve is celebrated worldwide for its predator population and seasonal Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles cross the Mara River in search of greener pastures. End the evening with dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.
Accommodation: Enchoro Wildlife Camp
Day 6: Full-Day Safari in Masai Mara
Spend the entire day immersed in the Maasai Mara, a jewel of any Kenya Safari Package. After breakfast, depart with packed lunch for morning and afternoon game drives. The Mara’s golden grasslands are home to the highest concentration of wildlife in the region, including lions, elephants, cheetahs, rhinos, and leopards.
During the migration season (July–October), witness the breathtaking spectacle of wildebeest river crossings — one of the most dramatic wildlife events in the world. Enjoy your picnic lunch in the bush and return to Enchoro Wildlife Camp for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Enchoro Wildlife Camp
Day 7: Masai Mara to Nairobi
After breakfast, bid farewell to the Mara and drive back to Nairobi, where your Kenya Safari Package concludes. Lunch is reserved for you at the famous Carnivore Restaurant before drop-off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, depending on your travel plans.
This marks the end of an incredible 7-day journey through Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru, and the Maasai Mara — a safari that combines adventure, conservation, and cultural experiences.
