Safari Overview
This exciting 5-day Kenya safari combines the remote beauty of Samburu National Reserve with the world-famous Maasai Mara. The journey also includes a visit to Lake Nakuru National Park in the Great Rift Valley.
Samburu is famous for its unique wildlife species known as the “Samburu Special Five,” while Maasai Mara offers some of the best big cat sightings in Africa. Lake Nakuru is well known for its protected rhino population and spectacular birdlife.
Quick Facts:Duration: 5 Days Parks: Samburu, Nakuru & Mara Wildlife: Samburu Special Five Big Five Chance: Very High Start/End: Nairobi
Best Time for This Safari
Kenya offers excellent wildlife viewing throughout the year.
✅ Best Wildlife Viewing:- June – October → Dry season with high wildlife concentration
- July – October → Great Migration in Maasai Mara
- January – March → Clear skies and active predators
- November – December → Lush landscapes and fewer tourists
5 Day Safari Price
| Safari Style | Price Per Person |
|---|---|
| Budget Camping Public campsites |
$900 – $1,150 |
| Midrange Lodge Comfortable safari lodges |
$1,300 – $1,800 |
| Luxury Lodge Premium safari lodges |
$2,200 – $3,000+ |
✔ Park fees included
✔ Professional safari guide
✔ 4x4 safari vehicle
✔ Accommodation & meals
✔ Drinking water
✔ Hotel pickup & drop-off in Nairobi
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 — Nairobi → Samburu National Reserve
Your safari begins with a morning departure from Nairobi heading north through Kenya’s scenic central highlands toward Samburu National Reserve.
Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge followed by an afternoon game drive along the Ewaso Nyiro River where wildlife often gathers.
Dinner and overnight in Samburu.
Day 2 — Full Day Game Drive in Samburu
Spend the full day exploring Samburu National Reserve. This park is famous for rare northern species known as the Samburu Special Five:
- Grevy’s Zebra
- Reticulated Giraffe
- Somali Ostrich
- Beisa Oryx
- Gerenuk
You may also encounter elephants, lions, leopards, and crocodiles along the riverbanks.
Day 3 — Samburu → Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast depart Samburu and drive south toward the Great Rift Valley arriving at Lake Nakuru National Park in the afternoon.
Enjoy a game drive around the lake where you may see rhinos, flamingos, pelicans, buffalo, and occasionally lions or leopards.
Dinner and overnight near Lake Nakuru.
Day 4 — Lake Nakuru → Maasai Mara
After breakfast depart Lake Nakuru and travel to the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Arrive in the afternoon and enjoy an exciting game drive across the savannah plains in search of lions, cheetahs, elephants, and large herds of grazing animals.
Dinner and overnight in Maasai Mara.
Day 5 — Maasai Mara → Return to Nairobi
Enjoy a morning game drive in Maasai Mara, one of Africa’s richest wildlife ecosystems and home to the famous Big Five.
After breakfast you will depart the reserve and drive back to Nairobi arriving in the afternoon.
End of safari — a diverse journey through Kenya’s most famous wildlife destinations.
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