6 Days Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Samburu Safari

Day 1: Nairobi – Maasai Mara Game Reserve

Our driver will comfortably pick you up at your hotel or at the Nairobi airport in the early morning at 7.00am. We then travel along the Great Rift Valley, passing by the extinct volcano of Mount Longonot en-route to the marvelous Maasai Mara Game Reserve. You might notice a Maasai Moran (=Warrior) standing on one foot while herding hundreds of cows, goats and sheep. His only defense against the dangerous wildlife surrounding him to all sides is a single stick or spear!

We arrive at our lodge in perfect time for lunch, find time to relax and freshen up a bit, then head for more adventures. In the late afternoon hours, we have good chances of a close encounter with the Big Five (Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo and Leopard), and can easily spot herds of Wildebeest (Gnus), Zebras, Gazelles, Impalas and Maasai Giraffes. In the Maasai Mara we find the old Africa of the movies. You will love it!

Overnight at the Osero Camp or Oloshaiki Camp

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Maasai Mara Game Reserve

This day of safari adventure is exclusively spent in the Maasai Mara. We look out for the park’s Big Cats, the Big Five and the abundance of wildlife and natural wonders found in Kenya’s most famous game reserve. Remember to keep a sharp lookout; you may witness a dramatic hunt, a solitary Leopard retrieving its kill from the high branches of an acacia tree, or a herd of Elephants protecting their young from predators. The Maasai Mara has one of the richest wildlife ensembles in the world, hosting over 95 species of mammals and over 400 species of birds. Game viewing is never dull here, and patience is usually rewarded with unique sightings.

Between July and October (usually best in July and August), we can witness the famous Wildebeest and Zebra migration from the Serengeti to the Maasai Mara. A massive accumulation of 1.5 million Wildebeest, 200,000 Zebras and 350,000 Gazelles stretches their legs over 2000km in an annual race to find enough water and green grass for their survival.

Overnight at the Osero Camp or Oloshaiki Camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Maasai Mara Game Reserve – Lake Nakuru National Park

Breakfast is served at our lodge, then we board the safari vehicle and enjoy our last game drive en-route in the Maasai Mara. The Mara has been the setting of the well-known movie ‘Out of Africa’. Its rich wildlife is the star of the show, providing drama and beauty against the backdrop of a spectacular scenery. Excited from our sightings, we head off towards Lake Nakuru National Park. A lake in pink – that’s probably the best way to describe Lake Nakuru. Up to two million Flamingos nest around its shores, giving the lake its unique colour. Sometimes the birds are present in such numbers that the surface can hardly be seen.

We arrive at Lake Nakuru in perfect time for lunch and a siesta, then depart for fabulous afternoon game viewing. The lake is home to about 450 species of birds. There are no Elephants in the park, but we can spot the other members of the Big Five, including tree-climbing Lions. Large animals live around the lake’s shores, such as Giraffes, Buffaloes, Leopards, Rhinos and Primates.

Overnight at the Lake Nakuru Lodge or Flamingo Hill Camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Lake Nakuru National Park – Samburu National Reserve

After breakfast at our lodge in Nakuru, we head towards Samburu National Reserve by road, driving past the impressive Mount Kenya. Upon arrival in Samburu, we enjoy a short game drive en-route to our lodge for check-in and lunch. A safari through Samburu will show you the strange and out-of-the-ordinary species of northern Kenya. It is ideal for people who are not just after the Big Cats and the Great Migration, but love remote areas and unique landscapes. If you are looking for a tour off the beaten tracks, Samburu is a natural choice.

After lunch, we find time for leisure and refreshment, then head off to an afternoon game drive. Samburu National Reserve is home to a number of very unique animals. You can marvel at beautiful Reticulated Giraffes, Grevy’s Zebras, Beisa Oryx, Blue Legged Somali Ostriches and Gerenuks (especially beautiful long-necked antelopes). Those stunning animals are referred to as the “Samburu Five”.

Overnight at the Samburu Sopa Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5: Samburu National Reserve

This full day in the Samburu Game Reserve will be spent searching for the Big Five, the Samburu Five, and with observing the vast unspoiled scenery during morning and afternoon game viewing drives. Kenya’s north is characterized by hot and dry climates. Yellow grass, red earth and huge old trees paint a romantic picture of African beauty. But the environment within Samburu National Reserve is as challenging for its inhabitants, as it is beautiful.

Water is scarce here, and the Ewaso Ng’iro, the gently flowing river in Samburu, is the reserve’s only lifeline. Buffaloes, Elephants, Giraffes, Gazelles and occasionally Wild Dogs are indulging in the refreshing wet. Leopards and Lions are waiting for the heat of the day to wear off, as they patiently gaze at their evening prey. But they are not the only predators at the scene. Huge Nile Crocodiles await everyone who is all too impatient to get to the river’s shores….

Overnight at the Samburu Sopa Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6: Samburu National Reserve – Nairobi

On your final day in the Samburu National Reserve you can choose between going on an early morning game drive or relaxing and sleeping in late. Breakfast will be served at our lodge, afterwards we depart in direction of Nairobi, where our driver safely brings you back to your hotel or the airport. Your safari ends here, but you return home with a big, bright smile across your face – that’s for sure!

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch

Program includes:

• Drive in a Private Safari Van with English speaking tour driver/guide
• All park entry fees
• Accommodation and meals as mentioned in program
• Government taxes
• Mineral water on the van

Not included:

• Tips and gratuities
• Laundry
• Drinks and beverages and any other item of personal nature