7-day itinerary
Samburu, Aberdares, Lakes Nakuru, Naivasha, Masai Mara – 7 Days Kenya Safari
From Nairobi to Nairobi – Kenya in a pop up top safari minivan (a pop up top 4 x 4 Land Cruiser jeep is available as an upgrade at extra cost)
From Nairobi / to Nairobi
Kenya tour in 7 days visiting popular national parks and game reserves including other attractions
The holiday safari visits wildlife attractions that include the very best of Kenya from Samburu game reserve , Aberdare National Park, Great Rift Valley lakes & the Masai Mara game reserve.
This is a driving / road safari via exciting landmarks with stops and overnights at National parks and game reserves to view wildlife and see the awe inspiring attractions that Kenya has to offer.
You shall spend 2 days at the Samburu game reserve which is located in the arid northern district of Kenya with awesome scenery and unique wildlife species.
This shall be followed by one night at a tree hotel within the heart of the Aberdare national park where you game view from the balconies of your lodge
There shall be a day tour of Lake Nakuru national park to view rich birdlife and see the Rhinos followed by one night at the shores of Lake Naivasha where you shall make a boat safari to view hippos and small game followed by a guided walking safari at the Crescent Island.
You shall cap it all with 2 nights at the Masai Mara game reserve in pursuit of the Big five and more
On Safari, accommodation is provided in economy, standard or luxury lodge / tented camps depending on your budget / style.
Tour transport is in a private pop up top safari minivan (a pop up top 4 x 4 Land Cruiser jeep is available as an upgrade at extra cost)
Good to know
- Tour is flexible and can be modified by adding extra days at either of the national parks or game reserve
- tour is flexible and can be customized to suit better your preferences
- Safari can include local flights to cut on driving time if required (extra price)
- Safari can be made in reverse
- Tour is also suitable for family with children
- Tour can also start in reverse
- Tour can visit Ol Pejeta instead of the Aberdare if you prefer
- Driving times on safari are an estimate and may vary depending on state of the road and traffic.
Tour highlights
- 2 nights with game viewing drives in the unique arid landscape of Samburu National Game Reserve
- 1 night stay at a tree hotel in the heart of the aberdare national park with evening game view from the balconies of your lodge
- A stop at Thomson's Falls, with game and bird viewing around Lakes Nakuru and Naivasha
- Guided walking safari at the Crescent Island
- 2 nights at the incredible Masai Mara game reserve in pursuit of the Big five.
- Wildlife and typical African savannah terrain
- Samburu and Masai tribes people
- The Great Rift Valley escarpment.
- Flamingoes, pelicans and other bird species.
- Rhino sanctuary visit at the lake Nakuru.
- Masai-Mara game reserve
- Game and scenery viewing and the Masai tribesmen.
- Optional Masai or Samburu village visits (arrange with your driver guide) = $ 25 per person
- Optional hot air balloon excursion at the Masai Mara =$ 450 per person (enquire with us)
Day by day
The Itinerary
- Day1
Nairobi – Samburu
0730hrs:You shall be collected from your Nairobi hotel or Nairobi airport
Depart Nairobi for the Samburu game reserve
Proceed on a scenic drive via the central highlands of Kenya with a stop at a large local market and the Equator.
Enjoy an afternoon game viewing drive in this semi -arid wildlife reserve.
Overnight at your Samburu safari lodge or tented camp.
What you may see at Samburu game reserveElephants, Zebra, Buffalo, Warthogs, Antelopes, Oryx, reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s Zebra, Somali ostrich etc
- Day2
Samburu
Spend entire day at the Samburu game reserve with extended game viewing drives to Shaba and buffalo springs reserves.
More game in this scenic and arid reserve is concentrated along the banks of the Ewaso nyiro river.
Elephants, Giraffe, Zebra, Lion, Cheetah, Buffalo, Oryx and other animal species may be seen.
Meals and overnight at your Samburu luxury lodge or camp.
- Day3
Samburu- Aberdare national park
Game viewing drive at the Samburu game reserve
Proceed south to the Aberdare national park
Transfer to your tree hotel.
Both tree hotels provide spectacular viewing perches for night game viewing
Game is attracted by the waterholes and salt licks around the lodges.
Game drives at the salient are optional (extra cost).
Overnight at your Aberdare Tree lodge
What to see at Aberdares National Park ……
Bird watching, photography, Trekking, game viewing.
- Day4
Aberdares, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha
Depart the Aberdare and proceed to the Lake Nakuru
The scenic drive is via Thomson’s Falls where you stop to view the scenic waterfalls
Game and bird viewing drives at the Lake Nakuru national park with opportunities to view Rhino
Later continue to theLake Naivasha.
Overnight shall be at your lake Naivasha lodge or tented camp resort
What you may see at Lake Nakuru national parkFlamingos, Pelicans, White Rhino, Black Rhino, Waterbuck, Baboon cliff, 56 mammal species, unique vegetation, different plant species.
- Day5
Lake Naivasha – Masai Mara
Morning boat ride to explore this exotic freshwater Rift valley lake
Watch hippos and view exotic birds and small game.
Proceed for a guided walking safari at the Crescent Island.
Later drive to the incredible Masai Mara game reserve, home to the big five and more…
An afternoon game viewing drive in this spectacular reserve shall introduce you to its splendors
Overnight at your Masai Mara safari lodge or tented camp.
- Day6
Masai Mara game reserve
Today shall be a game viewing extravaganza!
Masai Mara Game reserve remains the most exciting wildlife eco-system in the Natural world.
It is host to the highest and most varied concentration of wild animals than any other wildlife park in the region.
The scenic appeal of the tree studded savannah plains, the moderate climate and diversity of wild game species makes it a one stop shop for game viewing activities.
We shall traverse the Masai Mara reserve on a full day of unlimited game viewing encountering the big five and more of the lesser game.
Picnic lunch shall be by the Mara river as we watch hippos & crocodiles or maybe the great migration (July – October)
Overnight shall be at our Masai Mara safari lodge/ Tented camp
- Day7
Masai Mara – Nairobi
Early pre-breakfast game viewing drive.
Depart Masai Mara with an exit game viewing drive.
Proceed to Nairobi to arrive in the late afternoon.
Drop off at your Nairobi hotel or Nairobi airport.
What you could see on a 7 Day Kenya Safari
- Elephants
- Zebra
- Buffalo
- Warthogs
- Antelopes
- Oryx
- Reticulated Giraffe
- Grevy’s Zebra
- Somali Ostrich
- Lion
- Cheetah
- Flamingos
- Pelicans
- White Rhino
- Black Rhino
- Baboon Cliff
- Up to 56 mammal species
- Unique Vegetation
- Bird Watching
- Photography
- Trekking
- Game Viewing
Where you stay
Accommodation
Safari accommodation options for each location
Aberdares National Park.
- Luxury
- Tree Tops Lodge.
- Standard
- The Ark.
- Economy
- The Ark
Lake Naivasha
- Standard
- Elsamere Lodge, Naivasha Crescent Camp.
- Economy
- Naivasha kongoni Camp.
Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Samburu National Reserve
- Standard
- Samburu Sopa Lodge.
- Economy
- Sentrim Samburu Lodge
Tour price includes
- Nairobi airport-hotel pick up / drop off transfers
- Transport in a customized pop up top safari minivan.
- Services of an experienced English/other language speaking driver/ guide.
- Stay in economy, standard or luxury safari lodge / tented camps.
- Game viewing drives
- Park entrance fees.
- All meals on safari.
- Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle.
- Boat ride at Lake Naivasha
- Guided walking safari at Crescent Island
- Government taxes and local levies
Not included in the tour price
- All bottled drinks, items and services of a personal nature and tips & gratuities.
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