Buschmann safaris Tours & Travel

7 Days Samburu, Aberdare, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara Safari – Ultimate Kenya Wildlife Tour

7 Days / 6 Nights

Safari Duration

Nairobi

Departing

Type tour

Group tour / private

Departure

Daily

Cancel tour

Yes/Free

About

Highlights

  • Visit Samburu, Aberdare, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara
  • Spot rare Samburu “Special Five” (Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich)
  • Experience forest wildlife in Aberdare National Park
  • See flamingos and rhinos at Lake Nakuru
  • Explore the Big Five in Masai Mara
  • Scenic drives through the Great Rift Valley
  • Diverse landscapes: savannah, forests, lakes & mountains

Description

Discover Kenya’s most diverse ecosystems on this 7 Days Samburu, Aberdare, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara Safari. From the rugged landscapes of Samburu, home to rare northern species, to the forested highlands of Aberdare, the bird-rich Lake Nakuru, and the world-famous Masai Mara—this safari offers a complete and unforgettable wildlife experience across Kenya.

Day 1: Nairobi – Samburu Game Reserve

Pick up from your Nairobi hotel or airport at 8:00 am and drive north to Samburu Game Reserve via Isiolo.
Arrive with a game drive en route to your lodge such as Samburu Sopa Lodge or Samburu Intrepids Camp.
After lunch, relax before heading out for an afternoon game drive. Samburu is home to rare species including the reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, gerenuk, Beisa oryx, and Somali ostrich.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp. (Lunch & Dinner)

Day 2: Full Day in Samburu Game Reserve

Spend the full day exploring Samburu Game Reserve with morning and afternoon game drives.
Enjoy sightings of the “Samburu Special Five” and other wildlife including elephants, lions, and a variety of bird species.
Dinner and overnight at your lodge/camp. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Day 3: Samburu – Aberdare National Park

After breakfast, depart for Aberdare National Park.
Arrive in time for lunch and check-in at Treetops Lodge, The Ark Lodge, or Outspan Hotel.
In the afternoon, enjoy wildlife viewing in this unique forest ecosystem, where you may spot black rhinos, leopards, baboons, colobus monkeys, and the elusive bongo antelope.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Day 4: Aberdare – Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, passing Thomson’s Falls en route.
Arrive with a game drive before checking in at Lake Nakuru Lodge or Flamingo Hill Tented Camp for lunch.
In the afternoon, explore the lake known for flamingos, pelicans, and rhinos. You may also see Rothschild giraffes and other wildlife.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Day 5: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara Game Reserve

Early morning game drive before breakfast.
After breakfast, drive through the Great Rift Valley, passing Mount Longonot, to the Masai Mara Game Reserve.
Arrive with a game drive en route to your lodge or camp such as Mara Sopa Lodge, Camp Oloshaiki, or Ashnil Mara Camp.
Relax before an afternoon game drive across the Mara plains.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Day 6: Full Day in Masai Mara Game Reserve

Spend the entire day exploring the Masai Mara Game Reserve with morning and afternoon game drives.
Search for the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino—along with cheetahs, wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles.
Dinner and overnight at your lodge/camp. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Day 7: Masai Mara – Nairobi

Enjoy an early morning game drive before breakfast.
After breakfast, depart for Nairobi with lunch en route.
Arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon with drop-off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. (Breakfast & Lunch)

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