Your safari begins with a morning departure from Nairobi as you journey north through Kenya’s lush central highlands and scenic countryside.

Arrive at Samburu National Reserve in time for lunch and relaxation before heading out on an afternoon game drive along the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River.

The river attracts elephants, crocodiles, antelopes, and a wide variety of wildlife, providing an exciting introduction to Kenya’s northern wilderness.

Accommodation: Ashnil Samburu Camp

Spend the day exploring Samburu’s dramatic semi-arid landscapes with morning and afternoon game drives.

The reserve is famous for the rare “Samburu Special Five” Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, and the elegant gerenuk. Samburu also supports healthy populations of lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, and numerous bird species.

The unique landscapes and remote atmosphere make Samburu one of Kenya’s most authentic safari destinations.

Accommodation: Ashnil Samburu Camp

After breakfast, depart Samburu and travel south through Kenya’s scenic highlands toward Lake Nakuru National Park.

Arrive in time for lunch before enjoying an afternoon game drive around the lake and surrounding parklands. Lake Nakuru is famous for its thriving rhino sanctuary and abundant birdlife.

Wildlife sightings may include white and black rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, lions, flamingos, and occasionally elusive leopards.

Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge

Begin the day with an early morning game drive before continuing toward the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve.

Travel through scenic Rift Valley landscapes and Maasai pastoral lands before arriving at your safari lodge in time for lunch and relaxation.

Later in the afternoon, enjoy your first Maasai Mara game drive across the reserve’s endless plains in search of elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and other iconic wildlife species.

Accommodation: Mara Simba Lodge

Spend the entire day exploring the incredible wildlife paradise of the Maasai Mara with extensive morning and afternoon game drives.

The reserve is home to some of Africa’s highest concentrations of wildlife, including large lion prides, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and massive herds of wildebeests and zebras. During migration season, visitors may witness dramatic river crossings from Serengeti National Park into the Mara ecosystem.

Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by the beauty and sounds of the African wilderness.

Accommodation: Mara Simba Lodge

Enjoy a final early morning game drive as the African savannah awakens with golden sunrise views and active wildlife sightings.

After breakfast, depart the Maasai Mara and journey back to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon with unforgettable safari memories and stunning wildlife photographs.