Kenya · 8 Day Safari

8 Days Samburu, Sweetwaters, L.Nakuru and Masai Mara National Park

You will be picked from your Nairobi hotel by our driver. Immediately depart for Samburu passing through the equator line to Samburu land. Arrive with a short game drive en route to the lodge/camp for lunch. After lunch, relax before a game drive at 4p.m....

Duration8 Days
DestinationKenya
ExperiencePrivate Safari
TransportSafari Vehicle
ITINERARY INTRODUCTION

A carefully paced 8-day Kenya journey

You will be picked from your Nairobi hotel by our driver. Immediately depart for Samburu passing through the equator line to Samburu land. Arrive with a short game drive en route to the lodge/camp for lunch. After lunch, relax before a game drive at 4p.m....

Private · Tailor-made8 Days
Safari Highlights

What makes this journey special

Parks & Places

4 key safari areas

Masai Mara · Lake Nakuru · Samburu · Sweetwaters

Wildlife

Signature sightings

Lion · Elephant · Leopard · Buffalo · Rhino

Journey

Nairobi to Masai Mara

Nairobi → Samburu → Sweetwaters → Lake Nakuru → Masai Mara

Duration

8-day private safari

A day-by-day itinerary with flexible pacing and tailored accommodation options.

Day by Day

Your safari itinerary

Follow the journey from the first departure to the final safari day.

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DAY 1

Nairobi – Transfer to Samburu

You will be picked from your Nairobi hotel by our driver. Immediately depart for Samburu passing through the equator line to Samburu land. Arrive with a short game drive en route to the lodge/camp for lunch. After lunch, relax before a game drive at 4p.m. Samburu Park has unique residents including the Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy's Zebra, Beisa Oryx and the Blue legged Somali Ostrich. Dinner and Overnight at the camp/lodge.

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DAY 2

Samburu – Full day

Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in search of unique northern Kenya species such as the reticulated giraffe, beisa oryx, Grevy's zebra, and the long-necked gerenuk. Much of the reserve consists of desert landscape; dusty red plains broken by thorny scrub, featuring dramatic views of table top Mt Ol Olokwe on the horizon. Dinner and Overnight at the camp/lodge.

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DAY 3

Samburu – Transfer to Sweetwaters

Depart Samburu after breakfast arriving in time for lunch at Sweetwaters Wildlife Sanctuary. This is a beautiful private game reserve and home to rare species such as Beisa oryx, Rothschild's giraffe and black rhino. Game drives here reveal the full range of African wildlife including lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant and hippo. Enjoy a private visit with the tame animals at the wildlife orphanage. Observe chimps at the Chimpanzee Sanctuary as well. Dinner and Overnight at the camp/lodge.

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DAY 4

Sweetwaters – Transfer to Lake Nakuru

Have breakfast then depart for Lake Nakuru arriving before lunch time. Later afternoon game drive to see one of the largest ornithological spots, Flamingo, and a variety of wildlife not forgetting the famous white Rhino and black rhino found in this park. Dinner and Overnight at the camp/lodge.

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DAY 5

Lake Nakuru – Transfer to Maasai Mara

After breakfast leave Lake Nakuru for Maasai Mara arriving in time for lunch. You will have a game drive as you head to the camp for lunch. Another game drive will be at 4p.m. Look out for Lion, Cheetah, Elephant, Buffalo. Dinner and Overnight at the camp/lodge.

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DAY 6

& 7: Maasai Mara – Full day game drives

These 2 whole days will be spent with morning and afternoon game drives that lead one to some of Africa's largest lion prides, herds of zebra, antelopes, buffaloes, wildebeest, giraffes, cheetahs, and hyenas. In between game drives, there will be picnic lunch along the banks of Mara River. Dinner and Overnight at the camp/lodge.

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DAY 8

Maasai Mara – Transfer to Nairobi

Have breakfast at the lodge depart for Nairobi to arrive by lunch time. Upon arrival, you will be driven to Carnivore Restaurant for lunch. Afterwards drop off at airport for flight back home or hotel of your choice.

Alternatively, spend the afternoon visiting Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen or Kazuri Beads to buy souvenirs. All these are optional. Later, you can have dinner which is followed by a drop off at the airport for your flight back home or hotel of your choice.

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
PLACES YOU'LL EXPLORE

Safari parks & destinations

The route combines these parks and places, with the exact sequence shown in your day-by-day itinerary.

Masai MaraLake NakuruSamburuSweetwaters
WHERE YOU CAN STAY

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.

STAYS AROUND

Masai Mara

5 accommodation options
  • Mara Serena Safari Lodge
  • Ashnil Mara Camp
  • Ilkeliani Camp
  • Mara Sopa Lodge
  • Basecamp Masai Mara
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STAYS AROUND

Lake Nakuru

3 accommodation options
  • Lake Nakuru Lodge
  • Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
  • Flamingo Hill Tented Camp
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STAYS AROUND

Samburu

4 accommodation options
  • Ashnil Samburu Camp
  • Samburu Sopa Lodge
  • Elephant Bedroom Camp
  • Samburu Intrepids
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STAYS AROUND

Sweetwaters

3 accommodation options
  • Sweetwaters Serena Camp
  • Kicheche Laikipia Camp
  • Ol Pejeta Bush Camp
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WILDLIFE HIGHLIGHTS

Top animals to look out for

Sightings are always wild and seasonal, but these are among the signature species associated with this route.

LionElephantLeopardBuffaloRhinoCheetahGiraffeZebraWildebeestHippoFlamingoChimpanzee
WHEN TO GO

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.

Safari Route

Park-to-park journey map

The dashed line gives a visual overview of the safari sequence; actual roads and transfers may vary.

NairobiSamburuSweetwatersLake NakuruMasai Mara
DESIGNED AROUND YOU

Tailor your safari

Change the route, travel pace, lodge style, activities or number of nights. We can shape this itinerary around your interests and travel dates.

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