7-Day The Big Five & Northern Frontier Elegant Safari

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

Nairobi - Samburu National Reserve

You depart Nairobi and travel north through Kenya’s fertile highlands, passing coffee, tea, and pineapple plantations before ascending toward the forested slopes of Mount Kenya.

As the journey continues, the scenery gradually transforms from lush farmland to the semi-arid landscapes of northern Kenya.

Upon arrival in Samburu, you will check in at your lodge or camp and enjoy a delicious lunch. In the afternoon, head out for an exciting game drive in the Samburu National Reserve, exploring its rugged terrain, acacia woodlands, and the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River in search of elephants, lions, leopards, and the region’s unique wildlife, including the Samburu Special Five.

Return to your lodge or camp in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

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

Activities:

• Afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Samburu Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Samburu NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Samburu Wildlife Discovery Experience

After breakfast at your lodge or camp, set out for a full day of exciting game drives in Samburu National Reserve, exploring its breathtaking wilderness in search of the rare Samburu Special Five: Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx, and gerenuk.

You may also encounter elephants, lions, leopards, and cheetahs as you explore the reserve’s rugged landscapes and acacia woodlands.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the reserve before continuing your afternoon game drive along the Ewaso Nyiro River, where wildlife gathers to drink and cool off.

In the late afternoon, return to your lodge or camp to relax and enjoy dinner.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Samburu Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Samburu NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

A Premier Rhino & Conservation Experience

After breakfast, you depart Samburu and drive south through scenic Kenyan landscapes with views of Mount Kenya en route to Ol Pejeta Conservancy. You arrive in time for lunch, then enjoy an afternoon game drive in this renowned sanctuary. You'll visit endangered rhinos, including the last northern white rhinos, and spot lions, elephants, and chimpanzees in a unique conservation setting blending luxury and wildlife protection.

Later Return to your camp or Lodge for Dinner and Overnight Stay.

Main Destination:

Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)

Best Time To Visit June to September (Dry season)

High Season June to October and December to March

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

Wildlife in Ol Pejeta Conservancy

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

Black RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

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HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

WildebeestOccasional

HippoOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogRare

Activities:

• Afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Sweetwaters Serena Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ol Pejeta Conservancy to Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, check out from your lodge or camp and depart for Lake Naivasha, enjoying a scenic drive of approximately 3.5–5 hours through Kenya’s beautiful central highlands and the breathtaking landscapes of the Great Rift Valley. Upon arrival, check in at your resort and enjoy lunch before heading out for an afternoon boat ride on Lake Naivasha. Cruise across the freshwater lake, spotting hippos and an impressive variety of birdlife, including African fish eagles and pelicans. In the evening, enjoy a guided walking safari on Crescent Island, where you can walk among giraffes, zebras, and antelopes in their natural habitat. Both activities are included in your safari package. After this memorable experience, return to your resort for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Activities:

• Afternoon boat trip & evening walking safari (with an armed guide)

Accommodation:

Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

• Mid-range hotel located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Journey to the Legendary Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast at your Lake Naivasha sopa resort, check out and depart for the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve.

Enjoy a scenic drive through Kenya’s beautiful countryside and the spectacular Great Rift Valley, with breathtaking views of rolling hills, farmlands, and expansive landscapes along the way.

Upon arrival in the Masai Mara, check in at your camp or lodge and enjoy lunch before heading out for an exciting afternoon game drive across the reserve’s iconic savannah plains.

Keep an eye out for the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—as well as cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and other fascinating wildlife.

After your game drive, You will have a guided Walk around your Accomodation facility

Later, return to your camp or lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and 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

Show more

BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Activities:

• Afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & evening nature hike/walk

Accommodation:

Mara Maisha Camp

• Luxury tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

The Mara Wilderness Immersion

After breakfast at your camp or lodge, set out for a full-day game drive in the magnificent Masai Mara National Reserve. Explore its vast savannah plains, rolling grasslands, and winding rivers as you search for the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—as well as cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and other fascinating wildlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the reserve, allowing you to maximize your time exploring this remarkable wilderness. Depending on the season, you may witness the spectacular Great Migration, when thousands of wildebeest and zebras move across the plains and attempt to cross the Mara River. After a memorable day of wildlife viewing, return to your camp or lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Mara Maisha Camp

• Luxury tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi

After breakfast at your camp or lodge, depart the Masai Mara and begin your scenic drive back to Nairobi through the breathtaking landscapes of the Great Rift Valley.

Enjoy sweeping views of rolling escarpments, rural farmlands, and small towns along the way, with an optional stop at a designated viewpoint for photos.

You will enjoy lunch en route or upon arrival in Nairobi, depending on your travel schedule. Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon with drop off at preffered location, marking the end of your unforgettable Kenyan safari adventure.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

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.