Samburu, Aberdares, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara Safari

Overview

Embark on the ultimate Kenyan adventure with this unforgettable 7 Days Samburu, Aberdares, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi. This extraordinary safari takes you from the rugged wilderness of Samburu, home to rare northern wildlife species, to the misty forests of Aberdare National Park, the flamingo and rhino sanctuary of Lake Nakuru, and finally the world-famous Masai Mara, Africa’s ultimate Big Five safari destination. Combining luxury lodges, breathtaking landscapes, diverse ecosystems, and extraordinary wildlife encounters, this safari offers one of Kenya’s finest grand safari experiences.

Itinerary

Day by day

1. 1

   Day 1

   Nairobi – Samburu National Reserve

   • Samburu

   Your 7 Days Samburu, Aberdares, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi begins with a morning pick-up from your Nairobi hotel, followed by a scenic drive north across the Equator to Samburu National Reserve.

   Arrive at Samburu Serena Lodge / Elephant Bedroom Camp in time for lunch. After relaxation, enjoy your first evening game drive in this spectacular semi-arid wilderness, home to rare wildlife species and dramatic landscapes.
   Dinner and overnight stay at Samburu Serena Lodge / Elephant Bedroom Camp.

   Overnight · Samburu Serena Lodge / Elephant Bedroom Camp

2. 2

   Day 2

   Full Day in Samburu National Reserve

   Spend the day exploring Samburu’s open savannah plains, traversed by the Ewaso Nyiro River, home to hippos and crocodiles.
   Search for Samburu’s rare species including Grevy’s Zebra, Reticulated Giraffe, Gerenuk, Beisa Oryx, and Somali Ostrich, alongside elephants, lions, leopards, and cheetahs.
   Morning and afternoon game drives provide excellent opportunities to fully experience this unique ecosystem.
   Dinner and overnight stay at Samburu Serena Lodge / Elephant Bedroom Camp.

   Overnight · Samburu Serena Lodge / Elephant Bedroom Camp

3. 3

   Day 3

   Samburu – Aberdare National Park

   • Aberdare

   After breakfast, depart Samburu and journey south to the lush highlands of Aberdare.
   Enjoy lunch at Outspan Hotel, with beautiful views of Mount Kenya and the Chania River.
   After lunch, transfer to the world-famous Treetops Lodge, one of Kenya’s most iconic tree lodges, overlooking a floodlit waterhole and salt lick deep within Aberdare National Park.
   Spend the evening observing forest elephants, buffaloes, giant forest hogs, and other wildlife directly from the lodge.

   Dinner and overnight stay at Treetops Lodge.

   Overnight · Treetops Lodge

4. 4

   Day 4

   Aberdare – Lake Nakuru National Park

   • Lake Nakuru

   After an early morning transfer back to Outspan Hotel for breakfast, descend into the scenic Great Rift Valley en route to Lake Nakuru National Park.
   Arrive for lunch at Lake Nakuru Lodge / Mbweha Camp / Similar before heading out for an afternoon game drive.
   Lake Nakuru is renowned for flamingos, pelicans, white rhinos, black rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, leopards, and exceptional birdlife.
   Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Nakuru Lodge / Mbweha Camp / Similar.

   Overnight · Lake Nakuru Lodge / Mbweha Camp / Similar

5. 5

   Day 5

   Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara National Reserve

   • Masai Mara

   After breakfast, drive to the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve, arriving in time for lunch at Keekorok Lodge / Similar Camp.
   Keekorok is strategically located within one of the world’s greatest wildlife reserves.
   After lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and more.

   Dinner and overnight stay at Keekorok Lodge / Similar Camp.

   Overnight · Keekorok Lodge / Similar Camp

6. 6

   Day 6

   Full Day in Masai Mara National Reserve

   Begin your day with an optional hot air balloon safari over the Mara followed by a champagne bush breakfast, or enjoy an early morning game drive.
   Spend the day exploring the vast Mara ecosystem with morning and afternoon game drives, searching for the Big Five and witnessing extraordinary wildlife interactions.
   Relax between safaris while enjoying panoramic views from your lodge.

   Dinner and overnight stay at Keekorok Lodge / Similar Camp.

   Overnight · Keekorok Lodge / Similar Camp

7. 7

   Day 7

   Masai Mara – Nairobi

   After breakfast, enjoy your final game drive as you exit the Masai Mara.
   Return to Nairobi with drop-off at your hotel or airport, marking the end of your unforgettable grand Kenya safari.

The details

What’s included