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.
This itinerary is one of the best Kenya safari tours for wildlife variety in just 6 days.
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
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
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:
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
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
Today is dedicated to a full-day Masai Mara game viewing adventure.
Expect to encounter:
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):
Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Activities:Morning game drive, Transfer to Mara, Afternoon game drive
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):
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
Starting from
$3,299
per person
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Our migration experts can advise on the best dates for your visit and current wildlife movements.
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