7-Day Big Five and Beyond Luxury Safari Kenya

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

Nairobi to Samburu NP

Your safari begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi, heading north through Kenya’s central highlands with scenic views of coffee plantations, Mount Kenya landscapes, and rural villages along the way. After a brief stop near the equator for photos and refreshments, continue toward the semi-arid wilderness of Samburu. Arrive at your lodge or camp in time for lunch and some relaxation before setting out on an afternoon game drive in Samburu National Reserve. The reserve is famous for unique northern species such as the Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, gerenuk, and Beisa oryx, often referred to as the “Samburu Special Five.” Return to camp at sunset for dinner and an overnight stay under the African stars.

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:

Ashnil Samburu Camp

• Luxury tented camp bordering Samburu NR without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Samburu Np Full gaming

Spend the day exploring the rugged beauty of Samburu with morning and afternoon game drives along the Ewaso Nyiro River, the lifeline of the reserve that attracts elephants, lions, leopards, crocodiles, and countless bird species. The dramatic landscapes of acacia woodland, doum palms, and open savannah create excellent wildlife viewing opportunities throughout the day. You may also visit a local Samburu village to learn about the traditions and culture of the Samburu people, closely related to the Maasai. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and another overnight stay in Samburu.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Accommodation:

Ashnil Samburu Camp

• Luxury tented camp bordering Samburu NR without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Samburu Np to Aberdare Np

After breakfast, depart Samburu and journey south toward the cool highlands of the Aberdare region. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch before transferring to one of the famous tree lodges overlooking a floodlit waterhole. The Aberdares offer a completely different safari experience, with dense forests, misty mountains, waterfalls, and abundant wildlife. Spend the evening quietly watching animals such as elephants, buffaloes, giant forest hogs, bushbucks, and sometimes elusive leopards or hyenas visiting the waterhole. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the forest.

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:

The Ark Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Aberdare NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Aberdare Np to Lake Nakuru Np

After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru and travel through the floor of the Great Rift Valley toward the world-famous Maasai Mara. Arrive at your camp or lodge in time for lunch and relaxation before heading out for an afternoon game drive across the rolling plains of the reserve. The Maasai Mara is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife including lions, elephants, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, and vast herds of antelope. Depending on the season, you may also witness part of the Great Migration. Return to lodge for dinner and overnight.

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:

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Nakuru-Masai Mara Np

After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru and travel through the floor of the Great Rift Valley toward the world-famous Maasai Mara. Arrive at your camp or lodge in time for lunch and relaxation before heading out for an afternoon game drive across the rolling plains of the reserve. The Maasai Mara is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife including lions, elephants, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, and vast herds of antelope. Depending on the season, you may also witness part of the Great Migration. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.

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:

Sarova Mara Game Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara Full Exploration

Enjoy a full day exploring the vast savannahs of the Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives or an optional full-day safari with picnic lunch. Search for the Big Five and observe the rich predator-prey interactions that make the Mara one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations. You may choose to visit the Mara River, known for dramatic wildebeest crossings during migration season, or enjoy an optional hot air balloon safari at sunrise followed by a bush breakfast. Spend your final safari evening relaxing at camp, sharing stories around the fire before dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Sarova Mara Game Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Retuern to Nairobi city

After breakfast, depart the Maasai Mara and begin your return journey to Nairobi, enjoying scenic views of the Rift Valley escarpments along the way. Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon where your safari concludes with drop-off at your hotel or the airport, bringing to an end an unforgettable journey through some of Kenya’s most iconic wildlife destinations.

Main Destination:

Nairobi Airport (Nairobi)

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.