A varied Kenya circuit with three very different landscapes. Samburu in the north is home to rare species adapted to the dry country, Lake Nakuru adds rhinos and birds, and the Masai Mara delivers the classic big-cat safari.
We arrange your driver-guide, accommodation and park permits, and every itinerary can be adjusted to your dates, interests and budget. Contact us for a personal quote.
Drive north from Nairobi, crossing the equator and passing Mount Kenya, to Samburu National Reserve, about 5 to 6 hours away. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight.
Game drives along the Ewaso Nyiro River, looking for the species often called the Samburu Special Five: reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx and gerenuk, as well as elephants and big cats. Optional visit to a Samburu community. Overnight.
Drive southwest via Nyahururu to Lake Nakuru, with a stop at Thomson's Falls. Afternoon game drive. Overnight near Nakuru.
Morning game drive in Nakuru for rhinos and birds, then travel to the Masai Mara. Arrive for dinner. Overnight.
Full-day game drives across the plains, with a picnic lunch in the bush. Overnight.
After breakfast, drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the late afternoon.
- Airport pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi
- 4x4 safari vehicle with an experienced driver-guide
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water during the trip
- Samburu, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara park fees
- Accommodation for 5 nights
- International flights
- Kenya electronic travel authorisation (eTA) or visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips for guides, rangers and staff
- Alcoholic drinks and personal expenses
- Optional activities such as balloon flights and cultural visits
- Domestic flights unless confirmed in your quote
Kenya has good wildlife viewing all year. The dry months from June to October and from January to February are the easiest for game drives, and the Great Migration is usually in the Masai Mara from about July to October.
Most visitors need a Kenya electronic travel authorisation (eTA), which you should apply for online through the official government system before you travel. Check the current requirements for your nationality. Speak to your doctor or a travel clinic about vaccinations and malaria prevention.
The herds are usually in the Mara from about July to October, but timing depends on the rains and cannot be guaranteed. We plan your trip around the most likely herd position for your dates.
Yes. Tell us your dates, interests, group size and budget, and we will adjust the itinerary, accommodation level and pace to suit you. Every trip is tailor-made, and we provide a personal quote.
