6-Day Authentic Northern Kenya & Mara Wildlife Discovery

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

Nairobi to Samburu

You will be picked up from your hotel or the airport, where your tour driver will provide a short briefing before departing for Samburu. The journey includes a stopover in Sagana or Isiolo town before continuing to Sarova Shaba for check-in, lunch, and some relaxation followed by an afternoon game drive in search of the Samburu Special Five — Grevy’s zebra, Reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx, and Gerenuk, alongside other wildlife. After the evening game drive, return to the lodge 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

Accommodation:

Sarova Shaba Game Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Samburu NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Samburu to Ol Pejeta

After breakfast, you will check out of Sarova Shaba and drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, arriving in time for lunch and some relaxation. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a game drive and visit the Chimpanzee Sanctuary within Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a renowned wildlife reserve dedicated to rhino conservation and home to the world’s last two remaining northern white rhinos, Fatu and Najin, as well as Baraka, the blind black rhino. The conservancy also hosts the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa and the only chimpanzee sanctuary in Kenya. Later, you will return to the camp for dinner and an 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

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 to Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, you will check out and drive to Lake Naivasha, arriving in time for check-in, lunch, and some relaxation. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a scenic boat ride across the lake, where you are likely to spot hippos, a wide variety of bird species such as fish eagles and cormorants, as well as grazing wildlife along the shores. The excursion continues with a guided walk on Crescent Island, a private sanctuary that offers close encounters with giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, waterbucks, and impalas in their natural habitat. Later, you will return to the resort for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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)

Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara

After breakfast, you will check out and depart for the Masai Mara National Reserve, with a brief stopover in Narok Town. You will then proceed to Zebra Plains Mara, arriving in time for check-in and lunch. After a short period of relaxation, you will set out for an afternoon game drive. The Masai Mara, often regarded as the highlight of a Kenyan safari, is famed for its breathtaking savannah landscapes, abundant wildlife, and as the setting of the Great Migration, one of the world’s most remarkable natural spectacles. In the evening, you will return to the camp before dusk 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

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Zebra Plains Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Explore Masai Mara

After an early breakfast, you will set out on a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch, offering the opportunity to observe a wide range of wildlife species, most active during this time of day. Highlights include the renowned Big Five — elephant, lion, rhinoceros, buffalo, and leopard, as well as giraffes, topis, zebras, wildebeests, and many others. In the evening, you will enjoy the breathtaking sight of the golden sunset over the horizon before returning to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay. An optional walking safari (at an extra cost) is also available after the game drive for those seeking a more immersive experience.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Zebra Plains Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Mara To Nairobi

After breakfast, you will check out of Zebra Plains Mara Camp. An optional visit to a Maasai Village in the Masai Mara can be arranged before your return journey to Nairobi, with a brief stopover in Narok. Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will enjoy lunch at the renowned Carnivore Restaurant. Thereafter, your driver-guide will transfer you to your preferred drop-off location.

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.