Phronesis Tours

Kenya Safari Group

6 Days exploring Kenya's iconic wildlife destinations from Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

• 2 Nights – Samburu National Reserve
• 1 Night – Lake Nakuru National Park
• 2 Nights – Masai Mara National Reserve

Experience the best of Kenya’s northern frontier and world-famous safari plains on this expertly designed 6-day Kenya safari package. From the rare wildlife species of Samburu to the rhino sanctuary at Lake Nakuru and the legendary Big Five territory of the Masai Mara, this tour is perfect for travelers seeking diversity, dramatic landscapes, and unforgettable game drives.

Why Choose This 6-Day Kenya Safari?

This itinerary is one of the best Kenya safari tours for wildlife variety in just 6 days.

Safari Highlights
Ideal For
  • Kenya wildlife safari lovers
  • Big Five seekers
  • Great Migration travelers
  • Honeymoon safari packages
  • Photographers
  • First-time Africa safari visitors

Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary

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Day 1: Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve (Approx. 5–6 Hours)

Your Kenya safari adventure begins with early morning pick-up from your Nairobi hotel or airport. Travel north through the fertile central highlands, passing coffee, tea, pineapple, and subsistence farms.
Arrive at Samburu in time for lunch followed by your first afternoon game drive along the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River — the lifeline of this semi-arid reserve.
Samburu is famous for unique wildlife species rarely found elsewhere in Kenya.

Accommodation: Luxury Hotel in Nairobi

 

Meals:Lunch & Dinner

 Activities: First afternoon game drive

 
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Day 2: Full-Day Game Drives in Samburu

Spend the day exploring Samburu’s rugged terrain on unlimited game drives.
Wildlife highlights include:
• Grevy’s zebra
• Reticulated giraffe
• Somali ostrich
• Beisa oryx
• Gerenuk (the “giraffe gazelle”)
These rare species are known as the “Samburu Special Five.”
You may also encounter lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, and large crocodiles basking along the Ewaso Nyiro River.
Samburu offers a more exclusive and less crowded safari experience — perfect for travelers seeking authentic Kenya wildlife encounters.

 

Accommodation

 

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 Activities: Unlimited game drives, Afternoon game drive, Sunset viewing

 
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Day 3: Samburu – Lake Nakuru National Park (Approx. 5 Hours)

Enjoy an early morning game drive before departing Samburu.

En route, stop at Thomson’s Falls in Nyahururu — a scenic 74-meter waterfall perfect for photography.

Continue to Lake Nakuru National Park, located on the floor of the Great Rift Valley.

Lake Nakuru is internationally renowned as a rhino sanctuary and one of the best places in Kenya to see:

  • White rhino
  • Endangered black rhino
  • Rothschild’s giraffe
  • Buffalo
  • Waterbuck
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Although flamingo numbers fluctuate due to water levels, the park remains a spectacular birdwatching destination with pelicans, cormorants, kingfishers, storks, and fish eagles.

Afternoon game drive before dinner and overnight.

Accommodation:

 

 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Activities: Morning game drive, waterfall viewing

 

     

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Day 4: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara National Reserve (Approx. 4–5 Hours)

Begin with an early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, maximizing your chances of spotting rhinos and other wildlife.

After breakfast, travel to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve — Kenya’s premier safari destination.

Arrive in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive across the vast savannah plains dotted with acacia trees.

The Masai Mara offers one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa.

Accommodation:Lake Nakuru Lodge

 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Activities:Morning game drive, Transfer to Mara, Afternoon game drive

 
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Day 5: Full-Day Masai Mara Safari – Big Five Experience

Today is dedicated to a full-day Masai Mara game viewing adventure.

Expect to encounter:

  • Lion
  • Leopard
  • Elephant
  • Buffalo
  • Rhino
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As well as cheetah, giraffe, zebra, hyena, jackal, and numerous antelope species.

Between July and October, witness the world-famous Great Migration — when thousands of wildebeest and zebras cross the Mara River in a dramatic survival spectacle.

Enjoy a picnic lunch near the Mara River, home to hippos and Nile crocodiles.

Optional Activities (at extra cost):

  • Maasai village cultural visit
  • Sunrise hot air balloon safari with bush breakfast
 

Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Activities:Morning game drive, Transfer to Mara, Afternoon game drive

 
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Day 6: Masai Mara – Nairobi (Approx. 5 Hours)

After breakfast, depart for Nairobi with scenic views of the Great Rift Valley.

Your guide will point out Mount Longonot, an extinct volcano rising dramatically above the valley floor.

Optional stop (extra cost):

  • Tea farm tour and buffet lunch at Kiambethu Farm
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Arrive in Nairobi for hotel drop-off or transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your departure flight

Accommodation:

 

Meals: Breakfast

Activities: Your guide will point out Mount Longonot

What's Included
What's Not Included

Starting from

$3,299

per person

Quick Facts

Duration

9 Days / 8 Nights

Best Time

Year-round

Group Size

Maximum 6 people

Difficulty

Easy

Age Requirement

All ages welcome
Need Help?

Our migration experts can advise on the best dates for your visit and current wildlife movements.