A classic northern Kenya circuit combining Samburu's Special Five, flamingo-fringed Lake Nakuru, hippo boat rides on Lake Naivasha and the legendary Masai Mara - with authentic Maasai and Samburu cultural encounters.
Activities: Game drives, Boat safari, Cultural village visits, Bird watching
Parks visited: Samburu National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara National Reserve
Package Highlights
- Samburu Special Five wildlife
- Flamingos & rhinos at Lake Nakuru
- Hippo boat ride on Naivasha
- Masai Mara game drives
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Nairobi to Samburu
Drive north to Samburu - afternoon game drive along the Ewaso Ng'iro River.
Full day Samburu
Search for Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe and leopard in northern wilderness.
Samburu to Lake Nakuru
Descend the Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru for rhino and flamingo viewing.
Nakuru to Lake Naivasha
Morning game drive - transfer to Naivasha for afternoon boat safari among hippos.
Naivasha to Masai Mara
Scenic drive to the Mara - sunset game drive on the savanna.
Full day Masai Mara
Full-day game drives - lion, cheetah, elephant and the Mara River ecosystem.
Mara exploration
Optional balloon safari at dawn - continue predator and plains game viewing.
Mara cultural visit
Morning game drive - Maasai village visit and farewell bush dinner.
Return to Nairobi
Sunrise drive - return to Nairobi for departure.