7 Days Safari Samburu, Aberdares, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara.

Overview

• Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights

• Start/End: Nairobi

• Parks Visited: Samburu, Aberdare National Park, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara

• Ideal For: Wildlife enthusiasts, couples, photographers, and those looking for a well-rounded Kenyan experience

• Type: Private or group road safari (customizable to fly-in/fly-out)

🐪 Day 1: Nairobi → Samburu National Reserve

• Depart Nairobi early and drive north through the central highlands to Samburu.

• Scenic views of Mount Kenya en route.

• Afternoon game drive: Look for unique “northern species” — Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, and oryx.

• Dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp.

🛏️ Suggested Stay: Samburu Sopa Lodge, Ashnil Samburu, or Sarova Shaba

🦓 Day 2: Full Day in Samburu

• Morning and afternoon game drives along the Ewaso Nyiro River.

• Great chance to see elephants, lions, and leopards cooling off near the riverbanks.

• Optional cultural visit to a Samburu village.

🌲 Day 3: Samburu → Aberdare National Park

• After breakfast, drive to Aberdare region.

• Lunch at the base hotel (e.g., Outspan or Aberdare Country Club).

• Afternoon transfer to a tree lodge inside the park — ideal for viewing nocturnal wildlife from viewing decks.

🛏️ Suggested Stay: The Ark Lodge or Treetops Lodge

🦩 Day 4: Aberdare → Lake Nakuru National Park

• Breakfast and depart via the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru.

• Afternoon game drive in the park: home to flamingos, white rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, and possibly leopards.

• Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

🛏️ Suggested Stay: Lake Nakuru Lodge, Flamingo Hill Camp, or Ziwa Bush Lodge

🦁 Day 5: Lake Nakuru → Maasai Mara

• Scenic drive to the Maasai Mara, Kenya’s most famous game reserve.

• Arrive in time for lunch and a short rest.

• Afternoon game drive to spot big cats, elephants, and buffalos in the vast plains.

🛏️ Suggested Stay: Mara Sopa Lodge, Zebra Plains Camp, or Basecamp Explorer

🐘 Day 6: Full Day in Maasai Mara

• Full-day safari with picnic lunch — track wildlife near the Mara River or go off-road for great sightings.

• Optional hot air balloon safari at sunrise (extra cost).

• Visit a local Maasai village to experience the local culture (optional).

🚐 Day 7: Maasai Mara → Nairobi

• Early morning game drive (optional), followed by breakfast.

• Drive back to Nairobi with lunch en route.

• Drop-off at hotel or airport in the late afternoon/early evening.