A carefully paced 6-day Kenya journey
This 6-day Kenya safari is a carefully paced journey from Nairobi through Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Samburu. It combines scenic transfers, rewarding game-viewing opportunities and time to look for Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo, Rhino. The route can be tailored around your travel dates, preferred lodge style and pace.
What makes this journey special
3 key safari areas
Masai Mara · Lake Nakuru · Samburu
Signature sightings
Lion · Elephant · Leopard · Buffalo · Rhino
Nairobi to Samburu
Nairobi → Masai Mara → Lake Nakuru → Samburu
6-day private safari
A day-by-day itinerary with flexible pacing and tailored accommodation options.
Your safari itinerary
Follow the journey from the first departure to the final safari day.
Nairobi – Masai Mara Game Reserve Our tour guide driver will pick you on arrival in the airport or hotel in the morning, a short safari briefing will be conducted then the clients depart Nairobi by road heading through the view point of the great rift valley escarpment, a stopover at the great rift valley escapement for the photo and shopping then continue with the safari to Masai Mara game reserve. Arriving in time for lunch at the budget camp/luxury lodge, after lunch relax, and then proceed for the evening game drive until 6.30 pm. Masai mara game reserve is the Kenyan Best Known Park for the big five, Leopard, Lion, Rhino, elephant, buffalo it is also the home of many wild animals like hyena, Giraffe, eland, wildebeest, zebra, impala, Thomson’s and grant gazelle, and much more African wild animals. Dinner and overnight at the budget camp/luxury lodge
Full Day in Masai Mara Game Reserve
Wake up early morning for the full breakfast, then proceed for the adventure in the park for the viewing of the animals. Masai Mara Game reserve has a high concentration of wild animals and this makes the adventure with Sun Splash safaris amazing and joyful. Picnic lunch will be served and there will be an optional visit to the Masai Village to witness the dancing and singing by the Masai Warriors and women. Clients will have a glimpse into their homestead and opportunity to take the picture of the home and of the Masai warriors. Dinner and overnight at the budget camp/luxury lodge
Masai Mara Game Reserve –Lake Nakuru National Park
Wake up very early morning to prepared for the morning game drive inside the Masai Mara game reserve. After the morning game drive return to the budget camp/luxury lodge for the full breakfast then depart for lake Nakuru by road, Lunch will be served en route, arriving in Nakuru in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the budget hotel/luxury lodge
Lake Nakuru – Samburu
Early morning for the full breakfast, then proceed for the adventure in Lake Nakuru National park. Nakuru National Park is rich with over 350 bird species, the greater and lesser flamingoes, plovers, marabou stork, white pelican, egrets and not forgetting the white and black rhinos, Rothschild Giraffe, lion, zebra, Antelope, buffalo and other wild animals. Lunch will be served en route to Samburu Game reserve. Dinner and overnight in budget camp/luxury lodge
Full Day in Samburu Game Reserve
Wake up early morning for the full breakfast, then proceed for the adventure in the park for the viewing of the animals. Enjoy the viewing of the unique animals found in the park; such as cheetahs, lion, leopard, and the beautiful scenic of the park. Picnic lunch will be served in the park. Dinner and overnight at the budget camp/luxury lodge
Samburu– Nairobi City
Wake up very early morning to prepare for the morning game drive inside the Samburu game reserve. After the morning game drive return to the budget camp/luxury lodge for the full breakfast then depart for Nairobi by road, Lunch will be served en route, arriving in Nairobi in the afternoon and the driver guide will drop the clients in their hotel or airport.
What’s Included
- Full board accommodation whilst on safari.
- All meals and activities as stated in the itinerary
- Accommodation in double/twin/triple room sharing.
- All park entrance fees to include government taxes and service of an English,German,Italian speaking professional driver/guide.
- Game drives as detailed in the itinerary.
- Extensive Game drives
- Game viewing in camps 4x4 vehicles and UHF radio.
- Recommended Mineral Water while on safari
What’s Excluded
- Visa
- Airport Taxes- client pay direct
- Tips
- Laundry
- Drinks
- Items of a personal nature
- Christmas and Easter Supplements
Safari parks & destinations
The route combines these parks and places, with the exact sequence shown in your day-by-day itinerary.
Lodges & camps along this safari
Accommodation is grouped by the parks on this itinerary. Final selection can be tailored to your budget, availability and preferred comfort level.
Masai Mara
5 accommodation options- Mara Serena Safari Lodge
- Ashnil Mara Camp
- Ilkeliani Camp
- Mara Sopa Lodge
- Basecamp Masai Mara
Lake Nakuru
3 accommodation options- Lake Nakuru Lodge
- Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
- Flamingo Hill Tented Camp
Samburu
4 accommodation options- Ashnil Samburu Camp
- Samburu Sopa Lodge
- Elephant Bedroom Camp
- Samburu Intrepids
Top animals to look out for
Sightings are always wild and seasonal, but these are among the signature species associated with this route.
Best time to experience this safari
June to October is popular for dry-season wildlife viewing, while January to March can also offer rewarding game viewing. Exact conditions vary by park and year.
Park-to-park journey map
The dashed line gives a visual overview of the safari sequence; actual roads and transfers may vary.
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