7 DAYS 6 NIGHTS KENYA SAFARI SAMBURU LAKE NAKURU MASAI MARA

7 Days 6 Nights Kenya Safari Samburu Lake Nakuru Masai Mara in the 7 Days Kenya Safaris takes you to three of the best game reserves in Kenya, namely Samburu Game Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park and Masai Mara Game Reserve.

The safari begins from Nairobi driving north across the equator to the rugged landscapes of Samburu National Reserve. The next destination located on the floor of the Great Rift Valley is Lake Nakuru National Park.

Heading further south is Kenya’s most spectacular Game Reserves, Masai Mara Game Reserve where you will have the best opportunity of spotting the Big Five (Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, Rhino and Elephant).

During this 7 Days 6 Nights Kenya Safari Samburu Lake Nakuru Masai Mara you will experience exceptional game viewing and the rich traditional cultures of the Samburu and Maasai people.

Wildlife includes herds of elephant, Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe and desert dwelling animals such as the Gerenuk and Beisa Oryx while on guided game drives in Samburu National Reserve.

Next is Lake Nakuru National Park renowned for its variety of birds and animals such as lion, waterbucks, both black rhinos and white rhino, warthogs, impalas, buffalo, Rothschild giraffes, elands and leopards.

In the Masai Mara (if you travel between the months of July through to October) you will witness the wildebeest and zebra migration numbering in their millions, moving in search of fresh water and grazing.

Delight in the wide-open sky and space of the plains while on a bush walk with a Maasai guide or enjoy a hot air balloon ride.

7 DAYS 6 NIGHTS KENYA SAFARI SAMBURU LAKE NAKURU MASAI MARA SUMMARY ITINERARY

Day 1: Nairobi – Drive to Samburu Game Reserve
Day 2: Explore Samburu Game Reserve
Day 3: Samburu Game Reserve – Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 4: Lake Nakuru National Park – Drive to Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 5: Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 6: Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 7: Masai Mara – Drive to Nairobi

7 DAYS 6 NIGHTS KENYA SAFARI SAMBURU LAKE NAKURU MASAI MARA DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1: Nairobi – Drive To Samburu Game Reserve.

This morning we travel by road to Kenya’s northern frontier. Wild and rugged, Samburu is fiercely beautiful with its arid savannahs watered by the lovely Uaso Nyiro River

It is also one of Kenya’s most protected areas and home to species only found north of the equator, from the reticulated giraffe to Grevy’s zebras and Beisa oryxes.

We also enjoy Larsens Tented Camp or Samburu Intrepids Camp, our luxurious hostelry set beneath a canopy of acacia trees along the banks of the river.

Overnight Accommodation
Budget Accommodation: Lion King Bush Camp, Samburu Riverside Camp, Sinteti Hotel, Umoja Camp Site
Mid Range Accommodation: Sentrim Samburu Camp, Sarova Shaba Lodge, Samburu Sopa Lodge
Luxury Accommodation: Sasaab Lodge, Elephant Watch Camp, Joys Camp
Meal Plan: {Lunch & Dinner}

Day 2: Explore Samburu Game Reserve.

Dawn breaks in golden bands as we start our day in the bush by scanning the river from our tent’s veranda with a cup of steaming coffee in hand.

Before the dew is off the grass, we’re off in pursuit of the elephants, lions, leopards, and cheetahs that thrive in the reserve’s grasslands and acacia woodlands. And so the day is spent in alternating pursuits of exploration in the bush and relaxation in our cozy camp.

Day 3: Samburu – Drive To Lake Nakuru National Park.

Depart in the morning and drive to the floor of the Rift Valley – to Lake Nakuru National Park making a brief stop at Nyahururu Thomson Falls. Arrive at your hotel or safari lodge in time for lunch. Afternoon, conduct a ‘Spice’ game drive.
Lake Nakuru is still worth a visit as it has many other notable park residents – including lion, leopard, black rhino and white rhino, Waterbuck, Reed buck, Buffalo, Baboon and many species of plains game.

Nakuru has become one of the most successful sanctuaries in East Africa for rhino and now houses healthy populations of both. Similarly, the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe from the Soy Plains of Eldoret was introduced in 1974 and it too has bred successfully.

There are also quite a few pythons which can be spotted sometimes disconcertingly dangling from trees or crossing roads.

The bird life is spectacular with hundreds of bird species and a large variety of water birds including big numbers of pelicans which have been attracted by the increased water levels.

Overnight Accommodation
Budget Accommodation: Chester Hotel, Royal Palm Hotel and Suites, Carnation Hotel, Sleepway Cottages
Mid Range Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge,Flamingo Hill Tented Camp
Luxury Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge,Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 4: Lake Nakuru National Park – Drive To Masai Mara Game Reserve.

Breakfast at the lodge then drive via the Great Rift Valley to arrive in Masai Mara in time for lunch at your Lodge or Camp. The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe; over 450 species of animals have been recorded here.

You will easily see Lions, Rhinos, Hippos, Crocodiles, Giraffe, Wildebeests, Zebras, Buffalo, Warthogs, Hyenas, and Jackals, Wild dogs, Buffalo, Leopard and a variety of antelopes.

It is in the Mara that the most spectacular event of the natural wonders of the world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture.

Behind their heels are predators of the savanna – Lion, Cheetah, and Wild dog, Jackal, Hyena and Vultures. Depart for an afternoon ‘Spice’ game drive until dusk.

Overnight Accommodation
Budget Accommodation: Enchoro Wildlife Camp-Masai Mara, Rhino Tourist Tented Camp, Miti Mingi Eco Camp
Mid Range Accommodation: Olumara Camp, Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Sarova Mara Game Camp, Keekorok Lodge
Luxury Accommodation: Mahali Mzuri, Elephant Pepper Camp, Fairmont Mara Safari Club, Olare Mara Kempinski
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 5 & Day 6: Masai Mara Game Reserve.

We spend two full days in the Masai Mara on morning and afternoon ‘Spice’ game drives. The trees in the distance might turn out to be a family of Giraffes. Those clump of bushes a pride of Lions, and the rock that moves a Rhino lumbering out of your way.

With diligence and some luck, you may encounter a family of Cheetahs, or a herd of Elephants crossing the path in front of you. Large animals are not the only entertainment – a family of warthogs may amuse you, running as fast as their little legs will carry them, until they forget why they are rushing and stop to regroup.

Day 7: Masai Mara – Drive To Nairobi.

Another early morning ‘Spice’ game drive in Mara, then depart after breakfast and drive back to Nairobi arriving early afternoon.

Drop at your hotel or transfer to the airport for onward flight home.

Meal Plan {Breakfast}

7 DAYS 6 NIGHTS KENYA SAFARI SAMBURU LAKE NAKURU MASAI MARA

7 DAYS 6 NIGHTS KENYA SAFARI SAMBURU LAKE NAKURU MASAI MARA

7 DAYS 6 NIGHTS KENYA SAFARI SAMBURU LAKE NAKURU MASAI MARA SUMMARY ITINERARY

7 DAYS 6 NIGHTS KENYA SAFARI SAMBURU LAKE NAKURU MASAI MARA DETAILED ITINERARY