7 Days Kenya Highlights Safari
Safari overview
Maasai Mara • Lake Nakuru • Samburu • Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Experience the very best of Kenya on this classic safari journey, combining the world-famous Maasai Mara, the bird-rich Lake Nakuru, the rugged wilderness of Samburu, and the remarkable conservation success story of Ol Pejeta Conservancy. This itinerary offers exceptional wildlife viewing from very diverse landscapes, and opportunities to encounter Kenya’s most iconic animals, including the Big Five, rare northern species, and endangered rhinos.
Included/Excluded
Included
- Private transport in a customized 4x4 safari Land Cruiser
- Services of a professional English-speaking safari guide
- 6 nights full-board safari accommodation as described in the itinerary
- Park and conservancy entry fees for Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Samburu, and Ol Pejeta
- Unlimited game drives as described in the itinerary
- Ol Pejeta rhino sanctuary and Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary visits
- Mineral drinking water during safari
- Pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi
Not included
- International and domestic flights
- Kenya Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) fees
- Travel, medical, and evacuation insurance
- Optional activities and cultural visits
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Nairobi accommodation after the safari
Detailed Itinerary
01Day 1: Nairobi – Maasai Mara National Reserve
Depart Nairobi after breakfast and drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley with a stop at a viewpoint for breathtaking panoramas. Continue to the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve, arriving in time for lunch at your camp or lodge.
In the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive in one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife destinations, renowned for its abundance of lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, and countless plains game.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Safari Camp/Lodge in Maasai Mara
02Day 2: Full Day Maasai Mara Safari
Spend a full day exploring the vast plains of the Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. Search for predators, large elephant herds, giraffes, zebras, and countless antelope species.
A picnic lunch may be enjoyed in the reserve, allowing more time to explore the wildlife-rich areas along the Mara River and surrounding savannahs.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Safari Camp/Lodge in Maasai Mara
03Day 3: Maasai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, depart Maasai Mara and travel towards Lake Nakuru National Park, one of Kenya's premier rhino sanctuaries.
Arrive for lunch and later enjoy an afternoon game drive. The park is home to both black and white rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, lions, leopards, buffalo, and a wide variety of birdlife around the lake.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Lodge in Lake Nakuru
04Day 4: Lake Nakuru – Samburu National Reserve
After an early breakfast, depart northwards through Kenya's central highlands and the slopes of Mount Kenya, heading to the rugged landscapes of Samburu.
Arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in search of Samburu's unique wildlife species including Grevy's zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, and Beisa oryx.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Safari Lodge/Camp in Samburu
05Day 5: Full Day Samburu National Reserve
Enjoy a full day exploring Samburu National Reserve, a region famous for its dramatic scenery and excellent predator sightings.
Game drives along the Ewaso Nyiro River offer opportunities to spot elephants, lions, leopards, crocodiles, and the rare northern species found only in this part of Kenya.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Safari Lodge/Camp in Samburu
06Day 6: Samburu – Ol Pejeta Conservancy
After breakfast, depart Samburu and drive south to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, one of Africa's leading wildlife conservancies.
Arrive for lunch before embarking on an afternoon game drive. Visit the conservancy's renowned rhino sanctuary and enjoy opportunities to see black rhinos, white rhinos, chimpanzees, lions, elephants, and other wildlife.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Camp/Lodge in Ol Pejeta Conservancy
07Day 7: Ol Pejeta – Nairobi
Enjoy an early morning game drive and breakfast before departing for Nairobi.
Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon with time to relax, enjoy optional sightseeing, shopping, or a farewell dinner.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Nairobi Hotel or transfer to the Airport for your onward flight.
Practical details
Duration
7 Days
Language
English