Samburu National Reserve • Lake Nakuru National Park • Maasai Mara National Reserve

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Wildlife Safari|Wildlife Safari|Kenya

7 Days / 6 Nights Kenya’s Northern Wilderness to the Great Mara

Samburu National Reserve • Lake Nakuru National Park • Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Duration7 Days

Best ForThis safari is ideal for international travelers, couples, families, photographers, birdwatchers, wildlife enthusiasts and first-time visitors to Kenya who want to experience three very different ecosystems in one journey., It is particularly rewarding for guests who want to combine the rare northern wildlife of Samburu, the rhino-rich environment of Lake Nakuru, and the iconic Big Five landscapes of the Maasai Mara.

DifficultyEasy

Rating4.9 / 5

Transport4x4 Safari Vehicle

Discover three very different sides of Kenya on this 7-Day / 6-Night wildlife safari. Begin in the rugged landscapes of northern Kenya at Samburu National Reserve, home to the famous Samburu Special Five and the life-giving Ewaso Nyiro River. Continue south through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park, renowned for its rhinos, giraffes and diverse birdlife. Finish your journey in the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve, where vast savannahs, abundant wildlife and the Great Wildebeest Migration create some of Africa's most unforgettable safari moments. The itinerary follows a practical route of Samburu → Lake Nakuru → Maasai Mara, avoiding unnecessary backtracking before returning to Nairobi. At Africo Safari, we transform lives by creating memories, and this journey is designed to give every guest experiences worth remembering for a lifetime.

Safari Highlights

Discover the Samburu Special Five

Game drives along the Ewaso Nyiro River

Large elephant herds in Samburu

Equator crossing at Nanyuki

Itinerary Overview

07:00 AM – Departure from Nairobi

Meet your Africo Safari guide at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

After a safari briefing, depart north toward Samburu.

Travel through Kenya's fertile Central Highlands, passing farms, coffee plantations and scenic countryside.

10:00 AM – Equator Crossing, Nanyuki

Stop at the famous Equator Crossing for photographs and a short educational experience.

Continue through Isiolo toward Samburu.

01:00 PM – Arrival & Lunch

Arrive at your lodge or tented camp and enjoy lunch.

Relax briefly before your afternoon safari.

03:30 PM – Afternoon Game Drive

Enter Samburu National Reserve and begin your first wildlife adventure.

Search for the Samburu Special Five:

Grevy's Zebra

Reticulated Giraffe

Beisa Oryx

Somali Ostrich

Gerenuk

You may also encounter elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes and crocodiles.

06:30 PM – Sunset Experience

Enjoy the changing colors over Samburu's rugged landscape before returning to camp.

07:30 PM – Dinner

Overnight: Samburu Safari Lodge/Camp

Included & Excluded

Included in the safari

Airport/hotel transfers as specified

Private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof

Park entrance fees

Professional English-speaking safari guide

6 nights' accommodation

Optional Samburu cultural experience

Optional Maasai cultural experience

Full-board meals during the safari

Game drives as outlined

Bottled drinking water during game drives

Government taxes and applicable service charges

Planned separately

International and domestic flights

Visa fees

Alcoholic and premium beverages

Laundry services

Tips and gratuities

Travel and medical insurance

Personal expenses

Recommended Accommodation

Samburu National Reserve • Lake Nakuru National Park • Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Lodge arranged as part of the safari itinerary.

Maasai Mara Travel Notes

Best time to travelJuly to October for migration crossings; January to March for quieter big cat viewing.

Wildlife focusLions, Cheetahs, Elephants, Wildebeest, Leopards

Best forMigration safaris, Photography, Family safaris

How it feels

Open plains, dramatic wildlife movement, and strong guiding make the Mara a classic safari choice.

Planning note

Book early for peak crossing months and choose private conservancies when you want quieter game drives.

Guest Reviews

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