7-Day Magical Mara, Lake Nakuru and Samburu Experience

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

Nairobi to Maasai Mara

Depart Nairobi in a customized 4x4 Land Cruiser with your safari guide. Drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley to PrideInn Mara Camp, located near the Talek Gate. After check-in and lunch, head out for your first afternoon game drive in Maasai Mara, home to lions, cheetahs, elephants, and the Great Migration (July–October).

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:

PrideInn Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Maasai Mara

Spend the entire day exploring the Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. Optional visit to a Maasai village for cultural interaction. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the savannah or return to camp for hot lunch.

Optional Activity: Hot air balloon safari (extra cost)
Accommodation: PrideInn Mara Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

PrideInn Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive to spot rhinos, flamingos, and Rothschild giraffes.

Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board.

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

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake Nakuru National Park

Enjoy a morning game drive, then relax at the lodge or opt for a nature walk. Capture views of the lake and its dramatic escarpment backdrop.
The scenic Lake Nakuru offers the option to take a boat ride in the Lake and most captivating bird life.

Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park

Accommodation:

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake Nakuru to Samburu National Reserve

After breakfast, journey north past the equator to Samburu National Reserve. Arrive at the tranquil Sarova Shaba Game Lodge a relaxing haven for lunch and an afternoon at leisure or a brief game drive.

Accommodation: Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board.

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

Show more

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:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Samburu Nationall Reserve

You may begin your day with an early morning game drive, followed by a hearty bush breakfast as the sun rises over Samburu’s rugged landscape. Game drives in Samburu offer an exceptional wildlife experience, featuring the region’s unique “Samburu Special Five” — the Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx, and gerenuk. The striking scenery and abundant wildlife make this a day full of discovery, unforgettable encounters, and lasting memories.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Accommodation:

Sarova Shaba Game Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Samburu NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Samburu to Nairobi

After hearty breakfast, soak in the last views of Samburu’s striking landscapes and unique wildlife. With cameras full and hearts fuller, it’s time to check out and bid farewell to the magical safari experience. As you head back, carry with you unforgettable memories of Kenya’s wilderness—its majestic animals, dramatic scenery, and the serenity only nature can offer. Until next time—Kwaheri from the wild!

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.