7-Day Kenya Safari: Nairobi, Samburu, Aberdares, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara
📍 Itinerary at a Glance
📅 Day 1: Nairobi → Samburu
📅 Day 2: Samburu
📅 Day 3: Aberdares
📅 Day 4: Lake Nakuru
📅 Day 5: Masai Mara
📅 Day 6: Masai Mara
📅 Day 7: Masai Mara → Nairobi
🚙 Day 1: Nairobi → Samburu
Depart Nairobi in the morning, traveling north through fertile farmlands, passing coffee and pineapple plantations via Nanyuki and Mt. Kenya en route to Samburu National Reserve. This rugged and remote reserve offers some of Kenya’s most unique wildlife encounters. Arrive in time for lunch at a lodge overlooking the Ewaso Nyiro River.
In the afternoon, embark on an exciting game drive, searching for wildlife exclusive to northern Kenya, including the long-necked gerenuk, Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, and Somali ostrich.
🏨 Accommodation Options
✔️ Sarova Shaba Lodge
✔️ Samburu Lodge
✔️ Samburu Serena Lodge
✔️ Samburu Sopa Lodge
🍽️ Meals: Full Board (F/B)
🦓 Day 2: Samburu
Start the day with an early breakfast, then cross over to Buffalo Springs Game Reserve for a morning game drive, searching for the Big Five and an abundance of bird species. The Ewaso Nyiro River, surrounded by towering doum palms, provides an oasis-like setting, attracting a wide variety of wildlife.
Spend the afternoon at leisure before an evening game drive, maximizing your chance to see leopards, lions, and elephants.
🏨 Accommodation Options
✔️ Sarova Shaba Lodge
✔️ Samburu Lodge
✔️ Samburu Serena Lodge
✔️ Samburu Sopa Lodge
🍽️ Meals: Full Board (F/B)
🏔️ Day 3: Samburu → Aberdares
After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive through Kenya’s fertile highlands, arriving at the Aberdare Country Club for lunch. In the afternoon, transfer to The Ark or Treetops, perched 7,000 feet above sea level in the Aberdare Mountains.
Spend the evening watching wildlife visit a floodlit waterhole, including elephants, buffalos, and leopards. Relax by the fireplace lounge or continue game-watching from the lodge’s balconies.
📌 Tip: Bring a warm jacket or sweater due to high-altitude temperatures.
🏨 Accommodation Options
✔️ The Ark
✔️ Treetops
✔️ Mountain Lodge
🍽️ Meals: Full Board (F/B)
🌊 Day 4: Aberdares → Lake Nakuru
After breakfast, stop at Thomson’s Falls, a picturesque waterfall named after explorer Joseph Thompson. Continue to Lake Nakuru National Park, renowned for its flamingo-filled shores, and arrive in time for lunch at the lodge.
In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive, exploring the park’s diverse wildlife, including Rothschild giraffes, black and white rhinos, and elusive leopards. Visit the lake’s edge, where you may have the opportunity to walk among thousands of greater and lesser flamingos.
🏨 Accommodation Options
✔️ Lake Nakuru Lodge
✔️ Sarova Lion Hill Lodge
✔️ Flamingo Hill Tented Camp
🍽️ Meals: Full Board (F/B)
🦁 Day 5: Lake Nakuru → Masai Mara
After breakfast, depart for Masai Mara National Reserve, traveling through Narok, the heart of Maasai culture. The Masai Mara, known for its spectacular wildlife, is home to one of Africa’s largest populations of predators.
Arrive in time for lunch at the lodge, followed by an afternoon game drive, searching for lions, elephants, giraffes, and cheetahs.
🏨 Accommodation Options
✔️ Keekorok Lodge
✔️ Mara Simba Lodge
✔️ Mara Sopa Lodge
✔️ Mara Serena Lodge
✔️ Sarova Mara Camp
🍽️ Meals: Full Board (F/B)
🌿 Day 6: Masai Mara
Spend the entire day exploring the Masai Mara, which forms the northernmost extension of the Serengeti Plains. This biodiverse reserve is home to the Big Five, rhinos, giraffes, wildebeest, zebras, and large elephant herds.
🦁 Optional Activities
🎈 Balloon Safari: Enjoy a sunrise hot air balloon ride over the plains, followed by a champagne breakfast.
🏡 Cultural Visit: Experience a traditional Maasai Manyatta, learning about Maasai customs, traditions, and nomadic life.
🏨 Accommodation Options
✔️ Keekorok Lodge
✔️ Mara Simba Lodge
✔️ Mara Sopa Lodge
✔️ Mara Serena Lodge
✔️ Sarova Mara Camp
🍽️ Meals: Full Board (F/B)
🏁 Day 7: Masai Mara → Nairobi
After an early breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon. Drop-off at your city hotel or airport for onward travel.
📌 Note: This itinerary is subject to change based on weather conditions and other factors to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all participants.
🌟 Why Choose This Safari?
✅ Diverse Landscapes: Experience savannahs, highlands, and lakeshores.
✅ Exclusive Wildlife Encounters: Spot Big Five animals and rare species.
✅ Expert-Guided Game Drives: Led by professional safari guides.
✅ Comfortable Accommodations: Stay in handpicked lodges and camps.