Itinerary
Day 01 :
Nairobi – Samburu National Reserve
- Morning pick-up from your hotel or JKIA.
- Drive north through the equator line near Nanyuki and into the drylands of Samburu, known for its unique wildlife.
- Arrive at your lodge or camp in time for lunch and rest.
- Afternoon game drive to spot the Samburu Special Five: Grevy’s zebra, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, gerenuk, and reticulated giraffe.
- Dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp.
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge or Camp in Samburu
Day 02 :
Full Day in Samburu
- Morning and afternoon game drives across Samburu’s rugged terrain.
- Search for elephants, lions, leopards, crocodiles, and more along the Ewaso Nyiro River.
- Optional cultural visit to a Samburu village to learn about local traditions and lifestyle (extra cost).
- All meals and overnight at your camp/lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Same lodge/camp as Day 1
Day 03 :
Samburu – Lake Nakuru National Park
- After breakfast, check out and drive to Lake Nakuru, located in the heart of the Rift Valley.
- Arrive in time for a late lunch or lunch en route depending on timing.
- Afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its rhinoceroses, Rothschild giraffes, and flocks of flamingos.
- Dinner and overnight at a lodge in Nakuru.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge/Hotel in Nakuru
Day 04 :
Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara National Reserve
- Early breakfast and depart for the world-renowned Masai Mara, driving across the Mau Escarpment.
- Arrive in time for lunch and check-in.
- Afternoon game drive across the Mara plains, spotting lions, elephants, cheetahs, zebras, wildebeests, and more.
- Dinner and overnight at your lodge or tented camp.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge or Tented Camp in Masai Mara
Day 05 :
Full Day in Masai Mara
- Spend a full day on game drives, with packed lunch or breaks at the lodge.
- Visit the Mara River (migration crossing point) and search for the Big Five and other incredible wildlife in their natural habitat.
- Optional: Balloon safari or visit to a Maasai village (at additional cost).
- Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge/camp.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Same lodge/camp as Day 4
Day 06 :
Masai Mara – Nairobi
- Optional early morning game drive.
- Breakfast, check out, and begin your drive back to Nairobi.
- Drop-off at your hotel or JKIA in the afternoon.
Meal Plan: Breakfast

