7 Days Kenya Camping Safari Tour

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi

• Morning:
  • Arrive in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital.
  • Depending on your arrival time, you can visit Nairobi National Park, which is located just outside the city and is home to a variety of wildlife, including lions, giraffes, zebras, and a variety of bird species.
• Afternoon:
  • Enjoy a visit to David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage to learn about elephant conservation or explore the Giraffe Centre to get up close with the endangered Rothschild giraffes.
• Evening:
  • Check into your Nairobi hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park

• Morning:
  • After breakfast, drive to Lake Nakuru National Park (approximately 2-3 hours).
  • Check-in at your accommodation (either inside or near the park).
• Afternoon:
  • After lunch, head out for an afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its seasonal flamingo population (depending on water levels), white and black rhinos, lions, giraffes, and various bird species.
• Evening:
  • Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3: Lake Nakuru to Samburu National Park

• Morning:
  • After an early breakfast, depart for Samburu National Park (approximately a 5-6 hour drive).
  • Arrive and check-in at your lodge or camp.
• Afternoon:
  • Enjoy an afternoon game drive in Samburu. The park is known for its unique species like the “Samburu Five” (Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx, reticulated giraffe, and gerenuk) alongside lions, elephants, and leopards.
• Evening:
  • Return to your accommodation for dinner and relaxation.

Day 4: Full Day in Samburu National Park

• Morning:
  • Early morning game drive to explore the park’s rich wildlife and diverse landscapes, including the Ewaso Ng’iro River, which attracts many animals.
• Afternoon:
  • Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.
  • In the afternoon, embark on another game drive or take a cultural visit to a local Samburu village to learn about their unique culture and way of life.
• Evening:
  • Dinner at your lodge or camp and overnight stay.

Day 5: Samburu to Maasai Mara Game Reserve

• Morning:
  • After breakfast, drive to Maasai Mara Game Reserve (approximately 5-6 hours by road or a 1-hour flight).
  • Check-in at your lodge or tented camp in Maasai Mara.
• Afternoon:
  • After lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive. Maasai Mara is renowned for its abundant wildlife, including the Big Five (lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, and rhinoceros), and offers excellent opportunities for game viewing.
• Evening:
  • Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6: Full Day in Maasai Mara

• Morning:
  • Take an early morning game drive to see wildlife at its most active. Explore the Mara River, which is famous for its wildebeest migration (seasonal) and resident crocodiles and hippos.
• Afternoon:
  • Return to your lodge for lunch and some relaxation.
  • In the afternoon, enjoy a second game drive or consider a hot air balloon safari for a bird’s-eye view of the Mara (optional).
• Evening:
  • Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge or camp.

Day 7: Maasai Mara to Nairobi

• Morning:
  • Enjoy a final morning game drive in Maasai Mara to catch any last-minute wildlife sightings.
• Late Morning:
  • After your game drive, depart for Nairobi (approximately 5-6 hours by road or a 1-hour flight).
  • Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon or early evening, marking the end of your safari.