7-day Kenya classic: Samburu to the Mara
From USD 2,850 pp sharing
- Duration7 days / 6 nights
- Group size2–6 travellers
- Start / endNairobi
- AccommodationLuxury lodges & tented camps
- Activity levelEasy
Safari overview
A week-long private journey from the north to the Mara, staying in hand-picked luxury camps.
Every itinerary can be adjusted: add nights, upgrade your accommodation, include a balloon flight or extend to the coast. Ask us when you send your booking request.
Sample safari for presentation purposes — itinerary, prices and dates are illustrative. Photos: Pixabay.
Best time to go: June–October and December–March
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1 Nairobi to Samburu
Drive north past Mount Kenya to the arid Samburu reserve. Afternoon game drive for species found only in the north.
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Day 2 Samburu
Morning and afternoon game drives along the Ewaso Nyiro river.
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Day 3 Samburu to Ol Pejeta
Continue to Ol Pejeta Conservancy on the Laikipia plateau, known for its rhino conservation work.
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Day 4 Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru
Morning in the conservancy, then drive to Lake Nakuru National Park.
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Day 5 Lake Nakuru to the Maasai Mara
Early game drive, then on to the Mara for an afternoon drive.
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Day 6 Maasai Mara
A full day in the reserve, with the option of an early-morning balloon flight (extra).
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Day 7 Maasai Mara to Nairobi
Final game drive and return to Nairobi.
What’s included
Included
- 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Airport / hotel transfers
- All meals on safari
- Drinking water in the vehicle
- Emergency evacuation cover
- Game drives as per itinerary
- Park & reserve entry fees
- Professional driver-guide
Not included
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
Trip facts
- Reference
- SK-2026-0005
- Safari type
- Luxury safari
- Tour format
- Private tour
- Duration
- 7 days / 6 nights
- Starts
- Nairobi
- Ends
- Nairobi
- Group size
- 2–6 travellers
- Accommodation
- Luxury lodges & tented camps
- Activity level
- Easy
- Best time to go
- June–October and December–March
- Child price
- USD 1,900
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