Discover three of Kenya’s most spectacular wildlife destinations on this 6 Day Kenya Safari– Samburu, Lake Nakuru & Maasai Mara Safari. From the rugged, wildlife-rich landscapes of Samburu to the rhino sanctuary of Lake Nakuru and the legendary plains of the Maasai Mara, this safari combines exceptional game viewing, beautiful scenery and authentic Kenyan experiences.
Travel in a customized 4×4 safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, accompanied by an experienced professional safari driver-guide. Along the way, look out for the Big Five, Samburu’s rare northern species, black and white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, big cats and hundreds of bird species.
With 2 nights in Samburu, 1 night at Lake Nakuru and 2 nights in the Maasai Mara, this itinerary gives you enough time to explore each destination while experiencing the dramatic changes in Kenya’s landscape.
Your adventure begins in Nairobi and travels north through Kenya’s beautiful central highlands toward Samburu National Reserve. Along the journey, enjoy views of agricultural landscapes and, weather permitting, the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kenya.
Samburu offers a completely different safari experience from southern Kenya. Its dry landscapes, rugged hills and the life-giving Ewaso Nyiro River provide a habitat for elephants, lions, leopards and several rare species collectively known as the Samburu Special Five.
From Samburu, travel south toward Lake Nakuru National Park, with a scenic stop at Thomson’s Falls in Nyahururu. Lake Nakuru is one of Kenya’s most important rhino sanctuaries and offers excellent opportunities to see both black and white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, buffaloes, zebras and abundant birdlife.
The grand finale is the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s most celebrated safari destination. Spend two nights exploring its sweeping savannah plains in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, hippos and many other species.
This 6 Day Kenya safari to Samburu, Lake Nakuru & Maasai Mara is perfect for travellers looking to experience Kenya’s incredible wildlife and diverse landscapes in one adventure. From Samburu’s rare species and dramatic northern wilderness to Lake Nakuru’s rhinos and spectacular birdlife, and finally the wildlife-rich plains of the Maasai Mara, every destination offers something unique. With exciting game drives, opportunities to see the Big Five, comfortable travel in a customized 4×4 Land Cruiser and the services of an experienced safari guide, this journey delivers an unforgettable and well-rounded Kenyan safari experience.
Your Kenyan safari begins with an early morning pick-up from your Nairobi hotel, residence or agreed meeting point.
Meet your professional safari driver-guide and depart Nairobi, travelling north through Kenya's fertile central highlands. The journey offers beautiful views of farms, small towns and agricultural plantations, with opportunities to see Mount Kenya on a clear day.
Continue north toward the increasingly dry and dramatic landscapes of Samburu County before arriving at Samburu National Reserve.
Check in at your safari lodge or tented camp and enjoy lunch before heading out for your first afternoon game drive.
Samburu is particularly famous for wildlife species rarely encountered in Kenya's southern parks. Keep watch for Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Beisa oryx and Somali ostrich.
Return to your lodge or camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Dinner & Overnight: Samburu
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Wake up surrounded by the wilderness and prepare for a full day of wildlife exploration in Samburu National Reserve.
After breakfast, venture into the reserve with your safari guide in search of Samburu's remarkable wildlife.
The Ewaso Nyiro River is the lifeline of this semi-arid ecosystem, attracting elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes and predators. Large elephant herds are one of Samburu's signature sights, while the surrounding woodland and rocky terrain provide excellent habitat for lions and leopards.
Your guide will help you search for the Samburu Special Five:
Enjoy game drives with breaks for meals and relaxation at your lodge or camp, depending on the day's wildlife movements and your preferred safari pace.
Return for dinner and your second night in Samburu.
Dinner & Overnight: Samburu
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Enjoy breakfast before checking out and departing Samburu for the Great Rift Valley.
Travel through Kenya's changing landscapes toward Nyahururu, where you will make a scenic stop at Thomson's Falls, an impressive waterfall plunging approximately 74 metres into the gorge below.
After enjoying the views, continue toward Lake Nakuru National Park.
Lake Nakuru is surrounded by wooded hills, rocky escarpments, acacia forests and open grasslands, creating a remarkably diverse wildlife habitat.
Depending on your arrival time, enjoy an afternoon game drive in search of white rhinos, black rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, waterbucks and baboons.
The lake and surrounding wetlands also support impressive birdlife, including pelicans, cormorants, kingfishers, herons, eagles and, depending on water and feeding conditions, flamingos.
Later, proceed to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.
Dinner & Overnight: Lake Nakuru
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, begin your journey toward the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Travel through the beautiful Great Rift Valley countryside and onward toward Maasai country.
Arrive at your lodge or tented camp in the Maasai Mara in time for lunch or later in the afternoon, depending on road conditions and the location of your accommodation.
After settling in, head into the reserve for your first Maasai Mara game drive.
The Mara's vast grasslands support an extraordinary concentration of wildlife. Look out for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest and several species of antelope.
Predators are a major highlight, and your guide will search for lions, cheetahs and leopards as you explore the savannah.
Enjoy the African sunset before returning to your camp or lodge.
Dinner & Overnight: Maasai Mara
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today is dedicated entirely to exploring the magnificent Maasai Mara National Reserve.
After an early breakfast, set out for an extensive game drive across the Mara's rolling plains.
This is one of Africa's most productive wildlife ecosystems and provides excellent opportunities to see large concentrations of animals throughout the year.
Search for lions resting beneath acacia trees, cheetahs scanning the open plains, elephants moving across the savannah and, with some luck, the elusive leopard.
Your safari may take you toward the Mara River, where hippos and crocodiles can often be seen.
Between approximately July and October, the wider Maasai Mara–Serengeti ecosystem hosts the Great Wildebeest Migration. The exact timing and location of the herds vary each year according to rainfall and grazing conditions, so river crossings cannot be guaranteed.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the reserve or return to your lodge for lunch depending on the day's game-viewing plan.
Return to your lodge or camp for your final safari dinner and overnight.
Dinner & Overnight: Maasai Mara
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Depending on your accommodation location and departure schedule, enjoy breakfast and a final opportunity to appreciate the beautiful Mara landscape before checking out.
Begin the journey back to Nairobi, travelling through the Great Rift Valley.
There will be stops along the way for refreshments and scenic views before continuing to Nairobi.
Arrive in the afternoon or early evening and be dropped off at your hotel, residence or agreed location, marking the end of your memorable 6-Day Samburu, Lake Nakuru & Maasai Mara Safari.
Meal Plan: Breakfast.
