A carefully paced 6-day Kenya journey
Depart Nairobi in the morning for Samburu National reserve arriving for lunch. Samburu is at rugged semi-desert region but so beautiful with species of wild game rarely found elsewhere. Afternoon game drive is taken. Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge.
What makes this journey special
4 key safari areas
Masai Mara · Lake Naivasha · Samburu · Aberdare
Signature sightings
Giraffe · Zebra · Oryx · Ostrich
Samburu to Nairobi
Samburu → Aberdare → Masai Mara → Nairobi
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.
Samburu
Depart Nairobi in the morning for Samburu National reserve arriving for lunch. Samburu is at rugged semi-desert region but so beautiful with species of wild game rarely found elsewhere. Afternoon game drive is taken. Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge.
Samburu
Full day in Samburu with morning and afternoon game drive, have an opportunity to see the unusual reticulated giraffe, gravy zebra, Somali ostrich, beisa, oryx, vulturine, guinea fowl among others. Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge
Aberdares (Treetops lodge/The Ark Lodge)
Depart Samburu after breakfast and proceed to Aberdares through the ranchland before reaching the foot hills of Mt.Kenya. Lunch at Outspan Hotel. Afternoon game drive is taken with chances to see the elusive Bongo among others.. Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge
Maasai Mara
Depart Treetops after breakfast and proceed to Maasai Mara stopping for lunch at lake Naivasha Arriving Maasai Mara early evening. Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge
Maasai Mara
Full day in Maasai with early morning, mid morning and afternoon game drive. Have the chance to explore Mara which has great herds of wild game which are found in Kenya. You can visit the Maasai Villages-Manyattas at a small fee paid separately and get an insight to their culture. Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge.
Nairobi
Early morning game drive before breakfast. After breakfast depart for Nairobi arriving by 1400
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 Naivasha
3 accommodation options- Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
- Enashipai Resort & Spa
- Great Rift Valley Lodge
Samburu
4 accommodation options- Ashnil Samburu Camp
- Samburu Sopa Lodge
- Elephant Bedroom Camp
- Samburu Intrepids
Aberdare
3 accommodation options- The Ark Lodge
- Treetops Lodge
- Aberdare Country Club
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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