6-Day Safari Oryx

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve

Your adventure begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi, heading north through the lush highlands and past the slopes of Mount Kenya. The drive offers scenic contrasts; from bustling towns to expansive countryside, before descending into the rugged landscapes of Samburu.

Arrive at your lodge or camp in time for a refreshing welcome and a hearty lunch. After settling in, embark on your first afternoon game drive across the Samburu National Reserve. The reserve is famed for its unique wildlife species found only in this region, such as the Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, and the graceful gerenuk. Against the backdrop of dramatic hills and the Ewaso Nyiro River, the game drive introduces you to Samburu’s raw beauty and rich biodiversity.

As the sun sets, return to camp with vivid impressions of the wild and enjoy dinner under the stars, marking the perfect close to your first day in Samburu.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to September and January to February

High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)

Best Weather June and December (Cool and fresh after rain)

Wildlife in Samburu NR

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

ZebraCommon

LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

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HippoOccasional

HyenaOccasional

CheetahRare

Wild DogRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Samburu Simba Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Samburu NR without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Samburu National Reserve

• Leave the hotel at 7.00am after breakfast for 2 half-day game drives (one in the morning and another one in the evening) exploring Samburu’s unique wildlife including the special five. Since Samburu can be hot after morning hours which makes the animals to hide in the shade. The clients will return to the hotel at 11.00am for rest and lunch.
• Optional cultural visit to a Samburu village in the afternoon.
• Another game drive from 4.00pm to 6.30pm.
Overnight: Lodge/Camp in Samburu.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Accommodation:

Samburu Simba Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Samburu NR without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Samburu to Lake Nakuru National Park

Leave Samburu hotel at 6.30am after breakfast with game drive enroute towards the reserve exit.
• Drive south through Isiolo town, gateway to northern Kenya.
• The scenery shifts from semi-arid plains to greener highlands.
• Pass through Nanyuki, a town at the foot of Mount Kenya.
• On clear days, clients enjoy views of the snow-capped peak.
• Cross the Equator line near Nanyuki, a popular photo stop.
• Continue through fertile farmlands and tea/coffee plantations.
• Pass Nyahururu town, stopping at Thomson’s Falls. The road winds through rolling hills and valleys, showcasing Kenya’s diverse landscapes.
• Enter Lake Nakuru National Park by early afternoon.
• Lunch at a lodge followed by an afternoon game drive.
This journey is a scenic transfer safari, blending rugged northern landscapes, lush highlands, and Rift Valley beauty. Guests enjoy cultural stops, Equator crossings, and optional attractions like Thomson’s Falls before arriving at Lake Nakuru for wildlife encounters.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park

Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)

High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Lake Nakuru Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara

• Drive via the beautiful landscapes of the Great Rift Valley towards Maasai Mara, snaking through wheat, and horticultural plantations and having a brief stop at the business buzzing Narok town, a town considered as the commercial capital of the famous Maasai tribe.
• Afternoon game drive in the Mara.
• Overnight: Lodge/Camp in Maasai Mara.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Sentrim Mara Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Maasai Mara National Reserve

• Full-day game drives across the Mara plains with lunch at the banks of Mara River, popular for its annual wildebeests' migration.
• Optional hot-air balloon safari at sunrise.
• Visit a Maasai village for cultural immersion.
• Overnight: Lodge/Camp in Maasai Mara.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Sentrim Mara Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Maasai Mara to Nairobi

Leave Maasai Mara in the morning after breakfast at 8.00am. Drive for approximately 5 hours within the plains of the Great Rift Valley and eventually climbing up to Nairobi.
Return to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon.
Drop off at the hotel or airport.
End of safari.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.