7 Days Safari Samburu, Aberdares, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara

Day 1: Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve

• Morning:
  • Depart from Nairobi early (approximately a 6-7 hour drive).
  • Arrive at Samburu National Reserve, check-in at your accommodation (lodge or camp).
• Afternoon:
  • After lunch, embark on your first game drive in Samburu.
  • Samburu is known for its unique “Samburu Five” (Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx, reticulated giraffe, and gerenuk) as well as elephants, lions, and leopards.
• Evening:
  • Return to your accommodation for dinner and relaxation.

Day 2: Full Day in Samburu

• Morning:
  • Take an early morning game drive to explore Samburu’s varied landscapes, including the Ewaso Ng’iro River, home to many species of animals and birds.
• Afternoon:
  • Return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation.
  • In the afternoon, embark on another game drive or enjoy a cultural visit to a local Samburu village to learn about their traditions and way of life.
• Evening:
  • Dinner at your accommodation and evening relaxation.

Day 3: Samburu to Aberdares National Park

• Morning:
  • After breakfast, depart for Aberdares National Park (about a 5-hour drive).
  • Check-in at your accommodation (e.g., The Ark or Treetops Lodge), which offers unique viewing of animals at the waterhole from observation decks.
• Afternoon:
  • Spend the afternoon at the lodge, enjoying game viewing from the observation area, where you can spot elephants, buffaloes, and various bird species coming to drink from the waterhole.
• Evening:
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge, with night-time animal viewing.

Day 4: Aberdares to Lake Nakuru National Park

• Morning:
  • After breakfast, drive from Aberdares to Lake Nakuru National Park (about 3-4 hours).
  • Upon arrival, check-in at your accommodation (either inside the park or nearby).
• Afternoon:
  • After lunch, embark on a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its flamingo population (seasonal) and rhinos.
  • Explore the park’s rich wildlife, including giraffes, lions, buffaloes, and a variety of birds.
• Evening:
  • Return to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.

Day 5: Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara

• Morning:
  • After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru.
• Late Morning:
  • Depart for Maasai Mara National Reserve (about 5-6 hours by road or 1 hour by flight).
  • Check-in at your accommodation (luxury camp, lodge, or tented camp).
• Afternoon:
  • After lunch, head out for your first game drive in the Maasai Mara.
  • Maasai Mara is renowned for its Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros) and is especially famous for the Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal).
• Evening:
  • Return to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.

Day 6: Full Day in Maasai Mara

• Morning:
  • Embark on an early morning game drive to catch wildlife at its most active.
  • Explore the park’s open savannahs, woodlands, and river areas. Don’t miss a visit to the Mara River, known for its dramatic wildlife migrations (during migration season).
• Afternoon:
  • Return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation.
  • In the afternoon, enjoy another game drive to spot more wildlife, or opt for a hot air balloon safari (optional) for a bird’s-eye view of the park.
• Evening:
  • Dinner and relaxation at your lodge or camp.

Day 7: Maasai Mara to Nairobi

• Morning:
  • After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Maasai Mara.
• Late Morning:
  • After your game drive, depart for Nairobi (about a 5-6 hour drive or a 1-hour flight).
  • Arrive in Nairobi by late afternoon or early evening, marking the end of your safari adventure.