6-Day Best Samburu, Lake Nakuru & Maasai Mara Safari

Day 1: Nairobi to Samburu – Scenic Journey & Afternoon Game Drive

Begin your safari with an early morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel or airport. Travel north through Kenya's changing landscapes toward the spectacular Samburu region, enjoying scenic views of the countryside and northern Kenya along the way.

Arrive at your mid-range lodge in time for lunch and a short rest. In the afternoon, head out for your first game drive in Samburu National Reserve. Explore the reserve in search of elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras and Samburu's unique northern wildlife, including the reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra and gerenuk.

Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and relaxation after an exciting first day in the wilderness.

Main Destination: Samburu National Reserve

Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge

Accommodation Type: Mid-Range Lodge Transport: Private 4x4 Land Cruiser

Activities: Scenic Drive + Afternoon Game Drive

Day 2: Full-Day Samburu – Northern Kenya Wildlife Adventure

Enjoy an early breakfast at Samburu Sopa Lodge before setting out for a full-day game drive through Samburu National Reserve. Explore the reserve's rugged landscapes, riverine forests and open savannahs while searching for its diverse wildlife.

Keep an eye out for elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes and the famous Samburu Special Five: Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Beisa oryx and Somali ostrich.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in a scenic location before continuing your afternoon wildlife exploration. Later, return to the lodge for dinner and relaxation.

Main Destination:Samburu National Reserve

Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge

Accommodation Type: Mid-Range Lodge

Transport:Private 4x4 Land Cruiser

Activities: Full-Day Game Drive + Wildlife Photography

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Overnight: Samburu

Day 3: Samburu to Lake Nakuru – Scenic Journey & Wildlife Adventure

Enjoy breakfast at Samburu Sopa Lodge before checking out and beginning your scenic journey south toward Lake Nakuru. Travel through Kenya's beautiful countryside, passing changing landscapes as you make your way toward the Great Rift Valley.

Arrive in the Lake Nakuru region in time for lunch and check into your mid-range accommodation. After a short rest, head out for an afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its rhino population, beautiful lake scenery and diverse birdlife.

Look out for black and white rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, lions and other wildlife. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

Main Destination: Lake Nakuru National Park

Accommodation:Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

Accommodation Type: Mid-Range Lodge

Transport: Private 4x4 Land Cruiser

Activities:Scenic Drive + Afternoon Game Drive

Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara – Rift Valley Scenery & Evening Game Drive

Enjoy an early breakfast at Lake Nakuru Lodge before checking out and departing for the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. Travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley and the beautiful Kenyan countryside toward the Mara.

Arrive in Maasai Mara around lunchtime and check into Mara Simba Lodge. After lunch and a short rest, head out for an afternoon game drive through the reserve.

Explore the Mara's open savannah in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and other wildlife. As the afternoon progresses, enjoy the beautiful African sunset before returning to the lodge for dinner and relaxation.

Main Destination: Maasai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation: Mara Simba Lodge

Accommodation Type: Mid-Range Lodge

Transport: Private 4x4 Land Cruiser

Activities: Scenic Drive + Afternoon/Evening Game Drive

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Full-Day Maasai Mara – Big Five Wildlife Experience

Start the day with an early breakfast at Mara Simba Lodge, then head out in your private 4x4 Land Cruiser for a full-day game drive across the Maasai Mara National Reserve.

Explore the vast savannah plains in search of lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest. Your experienced safari guide will take you through different wildlife areas, offering excellent opportunities for photography and wildlife viewing.

Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic location within the reserve before continuing your afternoon game drive. Return to Mara Simba Lodge in the evening for dinner and your final overnight stay in the Mara.

Main Destination: Maasai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation: Mara Simba Lodge

Accommodation Type: Mid-Range Lodge

Transport:Private 4x4 Land Cruiser

Activities: Full-Day Game Drive + Wildlife Photography

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Maasai Mara Morning Game Drive – Return to Nairobi

Wake up early and enjoy your final game drive in the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Take advantage of the cool morning hours to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes and other wildlife as the savannah comes alive.

Return to Mara Simba Lodge for breakfast before checking out and beginning your scenic drive back to Nairobi. Enjoy lunch along the way before continuing to Nairobi.

Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon or evening and enjoy a convenient drop-off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, marking the end of your 6-day Kenya wildlife safari.

Main Destination: Nairobi

Accommodation: No overnight

Accommodation Type: No accommodation

Transport: Private 4x4 Land Cruiser

Activities: Morning Game Drive + Scenic Drive

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Safari Ends:Nairobi