7-Day From Mara to Samburu; Kenya Safari Trail

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

Magical Masai Mara National Reserve

Depart from Nairobi and journey through the scenic Great Rift Valley to Maasai Mara National Reserve, arriving in time for lunch and check-in at Mara Sopa Lodge. Enjoy an afternoon game drive across the vast plains in search of lions, elephants, giraffes, and other wildlife.

The next day, spend a full day exploring the reserve with packed lunch, tracking the Big Five and witnessing incredible wildlife encounters. During migration season, experience the dramatic wildebeest river crossings before returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

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:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive for an afternoon game drive, famous for rhinos, flamingos, buffalo, and lions. Enjoy scenic lake views and rich birdlife before checking in at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

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 Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Nakuru - Aberdare national park

After breakfast, drive to Aberdare National Park, arriving in the scenic highlands for a game drive through dense forests and open moorlands. Spot wildlife such as elephants, buffalo, and bushbuck as you explore this unique ecosystem. Lunch will be enjoyed at a restaurant en route to Aberdare National Park.

Later, proceed for check-in at Aberdare Prestige & Royal Cottages, where you can relax and enjoy the cool mountain atmosphere, with spectacular views of the snow-capped Mount Kenya.

Main Destination:

Aberdare National Park

Best Time To Visit June to September and December to February (Driest months)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to September and December to February (Less rain)

Wildlife in Aberdare NP

ElephantCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraOccasional

HyenaOccasional

Black RhinoRare

LeopardRare

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Aberdare Prestige Royal Cottages

• Mid-range hotel located near Nanyuki (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Aberdare - Samburu

After breakfast, depart from Aberdare National Park and journey north to Samburu National Reserve, arriving in the afternoon for check-in at Samburu Sopa Lodge. Enjoy an evening game drive along the Ewaso Nyiro River in search of the Samburu Special Five and other unique wildlife.

The following day, spend a full day exploring Samburu with morning and afternoon game drives. Discover rare species such as Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, and gerenuk, alongside elephants and predators in this stunning semi-arid landscape.

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 Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Samburu NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Samburu - Nairobi

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed departure from Samburu National Reserve and begin your journey back to Nairobi. Travel through scenic northern and central Kenya landscapes, arriving in the late afternoon. Lunch will be enjoyed en route to Nairobi. Drop-off at your hotel or airport marks the end of your unforgettable safari adventure.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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