7-Day Samburus Northern Frontier & the Mara Plains

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

Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve

Your luxury safari begins with a transfer to Wilson Airport for your scheduled morning flight to Samburu. Fly over scenic landscapes as you travel north toward Kenya's wild frontier. Upon landing at the airstrip, your professional guide will meet you in a customized 4x4 Land Cruiser and transfer you to your safari camp for check-in and lunch. In the late afternoon, set out on your first game drive along the Ewaso Nyiro River to spot Samburu’s unique wildlife. End your day with a relaxing evening at camp.

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:

Sasaab Camp

• Luxury+ tented camp located just outside Samburu NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Full Day in Samburu in Search of the Special Five

Spend a full day exploring Samburu National Reserve with morning and afternoon game drives in your customized 4x4 Land Cruiser. Focus on tracking the famous "Samburu Special Five": the Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, and gerenuk. Observe wild elephants gathering along the Ewaso Nyiro River and scan riverine trees for elusive leopards. Midday is spent relaxing at camp enjoying full-board dining and pool facilities. Guided Samburu warrior village cultural visits and scenic camel treks along the riverbanks are available. Hot air balloon safaris can also be arranged (optional for an extra cost).

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Activities:

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

Accommodation:

Sasaab Camp

• Luxury+ tented camp located just outside Samburu NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Morning Game Drive & Sunset along the Ewaso Nyiro

Greet the early morning with an extensive game drive along the winding banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River. Morning hours offer prime opportunities to spot big cats, particularly leopards lounging in acacias, as well as Nile crocodiles and thirsty elephant herds. Return to your lodge for a leisurely lunch and spend the afternoon relaxing by the pool or enjoying panoramic river views. In the late afternoon, set out on a final Samburu game drive to capture the dramatic sunset hues over Mount Ol Olokwe. A guided nature walking safari with a trained naturalist is available.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Activities:

• Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & evening game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Sasaab Camp

• Luxury+ tented camp located just outside Samburu NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Samburu to Masai Mara National Reserve

After a final breakfast at your camp, transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled domestic flight to the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve. Soar over Mount Kenya and the Great Rift Valley, taking in stunning aerial views before landing on the Mara’s savannah airstrip. Meet your private 4x4 Land Cruiser guide and transfer to your luxury camp in time for lunch and a short rest. In the late afternoon, set out on your first game drive across the sweeping plains, tracking big cats and vast herds of grazers as sunset approaches.

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

Activities:

• Afternoon game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Sala's Camp

• Luxury+ tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Day Mara Exploration & Big Cat Tracking

Spend an entire day immersed in the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. After an early breakfast, set out on morning and afternoon game drives in your customized 4x4 Land Cruiser. Explore the vast, rolling savannahs teeming with wildlife, focusing on tracking the legendary Big Five—lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos—alongside cheetahs and hyenas. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch out on the plains under an acacia tree or return to your lodge for lunch and midday leisure. As the afternoon cools, continue tracking predator activity until golden hour. A sunrise hot air balloon safari over the plains with a bush champagne breakfast is optional for an extra cost.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Activities:

• Game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Angama Mara

• Luxury+ tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Mara River Wildlife Expedition & Big Cat Tracking

Set out after an early breakfast for a full-day safari drive toward the famous Mara River. Traverse key predator territories across the reserve, tracking lion prides, leopards, and cheetahs along the savannah. Upon reaching the Mara River, observe hippos in the shallows and Nile crocodiles along the banks, taking in key Great Migration river-crossing vantage points. Enjoy a packed picnic lunch under an acacia tree on the open plains before heading out on your afternoon game drive back toward camp.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Activities:

• Game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Angama Mara

• Luxury+ tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Farewell Masai Mara & Scenic Flight Back to Nairobi

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your luxury camp, soaking in the serene morning views and sounds of the Masai Mara savannah one last time. After breakfast, check out and enjoy a scenic game-drive transfer to the local bush airstrip for your scheduled domestic flight back to Nairobi. Upon landing at Wilson Airport, a private representative will meet you and transfer you to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for your onward flight or to your city hotel.

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.