7-Day Mid-Range Wildlife Safari in Kenya

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

Nairobi- Samburu National Reserve

Morning: Depart Nairobi after breakfast for Samburu National Reserve (approx. 6 hrs drive). Enjoy scenic views of Mount Kenya en route.

Afternoon: Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge/camp. Relax before your first afternoon game drive in the rugged and arid beauty of Samburu.

Highlights: Look out for the rare “Samburu Special Five” – Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, and gerenuk.

Dinner & Overnight: Samburu Sopa Lodge.

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

Morning & Afternoon: Enjoy full-day game drives with picnic lunch by the Ewaso Nyiro River or return to camp for lunch.

Wildlife & Activities: Lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, and over 450 bird species. Visit a Samburu village to learn about local culture and traditions.

Dinner & Overnight: Samburu Sopa Lodge.

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 – Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Morning: Depart after breakfast for Ol Pejeta Conservancy (approx. 3 hrs drive).

Midday: Check in and enjoy lunch overlooking Mount Kenya.

Afternoon: Embark on a game drive in the conservancy, home to the Big Five and the only chimpanzee sanctuary in Kenya. Visit the Endangered Species Enclosure to see the last two northern white rhinos.

Dinner & Overnight: Maisha Sweetwaters Camp.

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 – Lake Nakuru National Park

Morning: Early breakfast, then depart for Lake Nakuru via Thomson’s Falls and the Rift Valley viewpoint (approx. 5 hrs drive).

Afternoon: Arrive for lunch, followed by a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park.

Highlights: Large flocks of flamingos (seasonal), pelicans, rhinos, lions, leopards, and Rothschild giraffes.

Dinner & Overnight: Sarova Woodlands Hotel & Spa.

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

Show more

LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Sarova Woodlands Hotel & Spa

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara National Reserve

Morning: Early breakfast and depart for the Masai Mara (approx. 5 hrs drive).

Afternoon: Arrive in time for lunch and a short rest, followed by an afternoon game drive in the iconic reserve.

Highlights: Start spotting elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, and possibly lions and cheetahs.

Dinner & Overnight: Simba Oryx Nature Camp.

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:

Simba Oryx Nature Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day in Masai Mara National Reserve

Full Day Game Drive: Explore the Mara’s vast plains with picnic lunch by the Mara River, famous for the annual wildebeest migration (July–October).

Wildlife: Big cats (lion, leopard, cheetah), elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, and countless herbivores.

Optional Activities: Visit a Masai village or take an early morning hot air balloon safari.

Dinner & Overnight: Simba Oryx Nature Camp.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Simba Oryx Nature Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara – Nairobi

Morning: Early morning game drive or breakfast at leisure.

Mid-morning: Depart for Nairobi (approx. 5–6 hrs drive).

Afternoon: Arrive in Nairobi and drop off at your hotel or airport for your onward flight.

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.