8-Day Samburu , Ol Pejeta , Lake Naivasha & Masai Mara

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

Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve

Depart Nairobi in the morning and travel north towards Samburu, enjoying scenic views of Kenya’s changing landscapes along the way. Arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive. Look out for elephants, giraffes, zebras, and Samburu’s unique northern species before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

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:

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

Samburu National Reserve

Spend a full day exploring the spectacular Samburu wilderness. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in search of elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, and the famous Samburu Special Five. Take in the dramatic scenery of rugged hills, open savannah, and the Ewaso Ng’iro River.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Accommodation:

Samburu Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Samburu NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Samburu to Ol Pejeta Conservancy

After breakfast, depart for Ol Pejeta Conservancy, home to some of Kenya’s most important wildlife conservation projects. After lunch, enjoy a game drive through the conservancy, with opportunities to see rhinos, elephants, lions, zebras, and other wildlife. Visit the rhino conservation area and learn about Ol Pejeta’s efforts to protect endangered species.

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:

Maisha Sweetwaters Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside 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

Enjoy breakfast before travelling south through the scenic Great Rift Valley. Arrive at Lake Naivasha and settle into your lodge. In the afternoon, take a relaxing boat ride across the lake, where you can see hippos, fish eagles, and a variety of water birds. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings before dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Lake Naivasha Resort

• Mid-range resort 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

### Day 5: Lake Naivasha – Maasai Mara

After breakfast, depart for the legendary Maasai Mara, travelling through beautiful Kenyan landscapes and traditional communities. Arrive in the Mara in time for lunch, followed by an optional visit to a Maasai village where you can learn about the Maasai way of life, traditions, and culture. Return to your lodge in the evening 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)

Masai Mara National Reserve

Enjoy a full day of unforgettable wildlife viewing in the Maasai Mara. Set out after breakfast for extensive game drives across the open savannah, with excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your exploration and returning to camp or lodge in the evening.

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)

Masai Mara National Reserve

Spend another full day discovering the wonders of the Mara. Explore different areas of the reserve in search of wildlife and enjoy more opportunities for close encounters with lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and other iconic species. Depending on the season, you may also witness the spectacular Great Migration.

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
• Drinks not included

Masai Mara to Nairobi

Enjoy breakfast at the lodge before checking out. For those interested, an optional visit to a traditional Maasai village offers an opportunity to learn about the community’s culture and way of life. Afterwards, depart for Nairobi with lunch en route. Continue the scenic journey and arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon, where you will be dropped off at your preferred location, marking the end of your safari.

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.