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Samburu to Mara Wilds

Samburu to Mara Wilds

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Overview

Enjoy a private budget safari from Nairobi to Samburu, Lake Nakuru and the Masai Mara. This 7-day itinerary includes two nights in Samburu, a Lake Nakuru game drive, and two nights in the Masai Mara. Travel in a private 4×4 Toyota Safari Land Cruiser with a professional English-speaking guide, while staying in carefully selected budget lodges and safari camps.

Samburu National Reserve: Two nights in northern Kenya, with an afternoon game drive and a full day exploring the Ewaso Ng’iro River area.

Samburu Special Five: Look for Grevy’s zebra, gerenuk, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich and Beisa oryx.

Lake Nakuru National Park: Search for black and white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, buffaloes, zebras and seasonal flamingos.

Masai Mara: Two nights in Kenya’s celebrated wildlife reserve, with an afternoon game drive and a full day of exploration.

Big Five opportunities: Look for lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes and rhinos across three contrasting Kenyan wildlife areas.

Private safari experience: Flexible game drives shaped around your interests and the day’s wildlife activity.

Great Migration season: Travel between July and October for possible migration encounters, subject to wildlife movements.

Personalised planning: Choose accommodation preferences and optional experiences to suit your journey.

Itinerary

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Nairobi
Day 1: Arrive in Nairobi — Time to Settle In

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, meet your Pita Safaris representative, and transfer to your budget Nairobi hotel. Optional Nairobi activities may be arranged.

ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands
Dinner
Samburu National Reserve
Day 2: Nairobi to Samburu — Into Northern Kenya

Drive north to Samburu National Reserve. Check in, enjoy lunch, and set out on an afternoon game drive in search of elephants, big cats, and the Samburu Special Five.

Samburu Simba Lodge
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3: Full-Day Samburu Game Drive — Follow the Ewaso Ng’iro

Spend a full day exploring Samburu. Search for the Samburu Special Five, elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, crocodiles, and birdlife.

Samburu Simba Lodge
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 4: Samburu to Lake Nakuru — Rhinos and Rift Valley Wildlife

Travel south to Lake Nakuru National Park. Check in, enjoy lunch, and set out on an afternoon game drive in search of rhinos, giraffes, and birdlife.

Lake Nakuru Lodge
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 5: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara — Into the Open Plains

Travel to the Masai Mara. Check in, enjoy lunch, and set out on an afternoon game drive.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Full-Day Masai Mara Game Drive — Follow Your Curiosity

Spend a full day exploring the Masai Mara. Search for the Big Five, cheetahs, hippos, giraffes, zebras, and birdlife.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Day 7: Masai Mara to Nairobi — Return Transfer

After breakfast, check out and return to Nairobi for your hotel, JKIA, or the agreed drop-off point. No morning game drive is scheduled.

No overnight stay
Breakfast, and lunch
Wildlife

Wildlife Experience


Key reserves, habitats, and wildlife encounters on this safari route

Best Time to Visit

Best Time to Visit


The ideal months for wildlife viewing and safari experiences in East Africa

Inclusions

One night at a budget hotel in Nairobi

Two nights at a budget safari lodge or camp in Samburu National Reserve

One night at a budget safari lodge or hotel near Lake Nakuru National Park

Two nights at a budget safari lodge or camp in the Masai Mara

Meals as listed in the itinerary and confirmed in your quotation

Private 4×4 Toyota Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof

Professional English-speaking driver-guide

Scheduled game drives on Days 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

Applicable Samburu, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara reserve fees for confirmed activities

Agreed Nairobi airport and hotel transfers

Bottled drinking water during scheduled safari travel and game drives

Applicable government taxes and statutory levies

Exclude

International and domestic flights unless specified

Kenya visa and travel documentation

Travel insurance and personal medical expenses

Alcoholic and other personal beverages

Laundry and other personal expenses

Tips and gratuities

Optional Maasai cultural village visit

Optional Nairobi excursions and activities

Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari in the Masai Mara

Other optional activities not included in the itinerary

Additional accommodation before or after the safari

Other services, activities or expenses not specifically listed as included

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