8 Days 7 Nights Samburu - Lake Nakuru - Lake Naivasha - Maasai Mara Safari Tour

06:30 – 07:30: Pickup from Nairobi hotel or airport; safari briefing with guide.

07:30 – 12:30: Scenic drive north through central Kenya highlands, with photo stops at escarpments and rural villages.

12:30 – 13:30: Arrival at Samburu Lodge or Camp; lunch.

14:30 – 18:30: Afternoon game drive in Samburu National Reserve to spot:

Northern species: Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Somali ostrich

Predators: lions, leopards, cheetahs

Elephants and buffaloes along rivers and savannah

18:30 – 19:30: Return to lodge, optional sundowner photography.

19:30: Dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Samburu Lodge / Camp

Activities : Game Drives

06:00 – 09:00: Sunrise game drive—best for predators and birdwatching.

Birds: vultures, kingfishers, eagles

Mammals: elephants, lions, cheetahs

09:00 – 10:00: Breakfast at lodge.

10:00 – 12:30: Optional guided bush walk to track wildlife signs and learn about plants.

12:30 – 13:30: Lunch at lodge or bush picnic.

14:00 – 17:30: Afternoon game drive exploring riverine areas and savannah plains:

Hippos and crocodiles at Ewaso Ng’iro river

Gerenuk feeding on acacia trees

Elephant herds bathing in waterholes

17:30 – 19:30: Return to lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Samburu Lodge / Camp

Activities : Game Drives

06:30 – 07:30: Breakfast and check-out.

07:30 – 12:30: Drive south to Lake Nakuru through central Kenyan highlands; stop at scenic viewpoints along the Rift Valley escarpment.

12:30 – 13:30: Lunch at Lake Nakuru Lodge.

14:00 – 18:00: Afternoon game drive:

Flamingos along the alkaline lake shores

Black and white rhinos

Rothschild giraffes, zebras, impalas

Lions and leopards near riverine forests

Optional photography stop at Baboon Cliff.

19:00: Dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge

Activities : Game Drives

06:30 – 07:30: Optional early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru.

08:00 – 09:00: Breakfast at lodge.

09:00 – 11:30: Drive to Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake in the Rift Valley surrounded by papyrus swamps and acacia trees.

12:00 – 13:00: Lunch at lodge.

14:00 – 17:00: Afternoon boat safari: hippos, fish eagles, kingfishers, and other waterbirds.

16:00 – 17:00: walking safari on Crescent Island among giraffes, zebras, and antelopes.

17:30 – 18:30: Return to lodge; optional sundowners and sunset photography.

19:00: Dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Lodge

Activities : Game Drives

06:30 – 07:30: Breakfast and check-out.

07:30 – 13:00: Scenic drive to Maasai Mara with photo stops along the Great Rift Valley escarpment.

13:00 – 14:00: Lunch at lodge or camp.

14:30 – 18:30: Afternoon game drive:

Big Five: lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo, rhinos

Plains game: wildebeest, zebras, gazelles

Optional evening sundowner experience on Mara plains.

19:00: Dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Maasai Mara Lodge / Tented Camp

Activities : Game Drives

05:30 – 09:00: Sunrise game drive; best for photography and predator activity.

09:00 – 10:00: Breakfast at lodge.

10:00 – 12:30: Optional guided walking safari or close wildlife photography near lodge.

12:30 – 13:30: Lunch at lodge.

14:00 – 18:30: Afternoon game drive:

Track Big Five and cheetahs

Birdwatching along Mara River

Observe elephant social behavior and lion prides

19:00: Dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Maasai Mara Lodge / Tented Camp

Activities : Game Drives

05:30 – 09:00: morning game drive or hot air balloon safari (extra cost).

09:00 – 10:00: Breakfast at lodge.

10:00 – 12:30: Leisure at lodge or optional Maasai village visit.

12:30 – 13:30: Lunch at lodge.

14:00 – 18:00: Afternoon game drive exploring Mara’s further plains and riverine areas.

19:00: Dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Maasai Mara Lodge / Tented Camp

Activities : Game Drives

05:30 – 08:00: Optional early morning game drive for final sightings.

08:00 – 09:00: Breakfast at lodge.

09:00 – 15:00: Check-out and scenic drive back to Nairobi, with optional photo stops along Rift Valley.

15:00: Drop-off at Nairobi hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: N/A (departure)

Activities : Game Drives