KENYA // THREE LANDSCAPES
6 Days Samburu, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara Safari
Dry northern bush, a Rift Valley lake and the open plains of the Mara. Three very different parks, and two nights in each of the headline ones.
6 Days / 5 Nights
DURATION
$1,090
FROM, PER PERSON
Samburu, Nakuru, Mara
DESTINATIONS
2 to 6
GROUP SIZE
ABOUT THIS SAFARI
About This 6 Day Kenya Safari
This 6 day Kenya safari is designed for contrast. Each park looks and feels different, and each is home to animals you are unlikely to see in the others, so six days covers a remarkable range without feeling rushed.
You begin in the Samburu National Reserve, where the Ewaso Ng’iro River draws elephant through the dry country and the Special Five are found. From there you cross the equator to Lake Nakuru, Kenya’s best park for rhino, and finish with two nights in the Masai Mara for the big cats and, between July and October, the migration.
If you have a week in Kenya and want more than the standard southern circuit, this is an efficient and rewarding choice.
AT A GLANCE
Trip Summary
| Detail | This safari |
|---|---|
| Price from | USD 1,090 per person |
| Duration | 6 days / 5 nights |
| Safari style | Wildlife |
| Countries | Kenya |
| Parks visited | Samburu, Lake Nakuru and the Masai Mara |
| Starts | Nairobi |
| Ends | Nairobi |
| Group size | Private departure. Typically 2 to 6 guests per vehicle |
| Best time to go | Jun to Oct and Jan to Feb |
| Difficulty | Easy |
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
Your Route, Day By Day
| Day | Route | Overnight | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nairobi to Samburu | Lodge, Samburu | L, D |
| 2 | Full Day in Samburu | Lodge, Samburu | B, L, D |
| 3 | Samburu to Lake Nakuru | Lodge, Lake Nakuru | B, L, D |
| 4 | Lake Nakuru to the Masai Mara | Lodge, Masai Mara | B, L, D |
| 5 | Full Day in the Masai Mara | Lodge, Masai Mara | B, L, D |
| 6 | Masai Mara to Nairobi | Departure | B |
B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner. Accommodation is shown by type and area. We confirm the exact camp or lodge in writing with your quote.
DAY BY DAY
The Full Itinerary
Leave Nairobi early and drive north past Mount Kenya to Samburu, arriving for lunch. Afternoon drive along the river for elephant, reticulated giraffe and gerenuk.
Meals: Lunch and dinner · Overnight: Lodge, Samburu
An early drive, then a full day with a packed lunch for the Special Five and the reserve’s lion, leopard and cheetah.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner · Overnight: Lodge, Samburu
Cross the equator on the way to Lake Nakuru and an afternoon game drive around the lake shore for rhino and flamingo.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner · Overnight: Lodge, Lake Nakuru
Drive through Narok to the Masai Mara, arriving for lunch, with an evening game drive.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner · Overnight: Lodge, Masai Mara
A full day on the plains with a picnic lunch, including the Mara River.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner · Overnight: Lodge, Masai Mara
After breakfast, drive back to Nairobi for a drop at your hotel or the airport.
Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Departure
THE ROUTE
Where This Safari Takes You
Nairobi → Samburu → Lake Nakuru → Masai Mara → Nairobi. Roughly 1,050 km of driving in total.
WHAT IS COVERED
Included and Not Included
Included
- All park and reserve entrance fees
- Professional English speaking driver guide
- 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Full board accommodation as specified
- Bottled drinking water throughout
- Airport or hotel transfers
Not included
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Soft and alcoholic drinks
- Samburu and Maasai village visits
- Balloon flight
- Tips and gratuities
NO OBLIGATION
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