Detailed Safari Itinerary of the 5 Days Wildlife Safari in Kenya to Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Samburu

Day 1 of the 5 Days Wildlife Safari in Kenya to Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Samburu: Transfer from Nairobi to Maasai Mara Game Reserve, explore the great rift valley en route & evening game drive upon arrival

Early morning pick up and safari briefing by our representative. Board your van and drive towards the famous Maasai Mara Game Reserve, via the beautiful savannah grasslands and plains in the Great Rift Valley magnificent views of Mt. Suswa, Mt. Margaret and Mt. Longonot.

This game reserve is among the 9 wonders of the world and is a renowned tourist destination in Kenya, famous for the wildebeest migration along the Mara River. The river is full of Crocodiles and hippos which traverse the Mara. The reserve has high proportions of wildlife and above all one is sure to spot a pride of lions resting or hovering in the fantastic woodland savannah grassland, and also the big five. Other animals expected include; hyenas, antelopes, topis, dikdik, and zebras among others. We will enter the park via the Eastern park gate of Sekenani. We will enjoy a short game drive as we head to the lodge/camp for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Nalepomara Lodge / Ol Moran Camp

Day 2 of the 5 Days Wildlife Safari in Kenya to Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Samburu:  Full day wild game viewing in Maasai Mara with an evening  Maasai cultural tour

After breakfast at the camp, you will explore the park’s amazingly high concentration of game. A full day game drive with picnic lunch at the Mara River as you enjoy the scenic view of the crocodiles resting on the brown-muddy river banks generates lasting Africa safari memories. The rolling grasslands of the Maasai Mara offer ideal game viewing and photographic opportunities and the grassy plains are broken by rocky outcrops which are favorite midday resting places for Lion.

This is where millions of Wildebeest cross the Mara River from the Serengeti National park of Tanzania to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve of Kenya – an annual spectacular event, which brings along thousands of plains game and predators to the Mara, making the park a beehive of ‘wildlife activities’. Late afternoon can be spared for a visit to the Maasai village to be enlightened on the Maasai culture and perhaps enjoy a Maasai cultural dance.

Accommodation: Nalepomara Lodge / Ol Moran Camp

Day 3 of the 5 Days Wildlife Safari in Kenya to Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Samburu:  Drive to Lake Nakuru and explore the lake

After breakfast you will check out of the lodge and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. The park is famous for its flamingos and not forgetting other wildlife like Black and White Rhino, Leopards, Rothschild’s Giraffe and many more. You will embark on a game drive through the park that takes you to the Lake shores to watch the amazing birds, flamingos. These birds make lake shores appear pink out of their concentration. You will also proceed to the baboon cliff just to have a look at the whole park from an aerial view. Afterwards have a game viewing drive through the park as you return to the hotel for Lunch. Afternoon will be spent at leisure at the hotels swimming pool with an option of an evening game drive in search for the animals not seen so far.

Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge.

Day 4 of the 5 Days Wildlife Safari in Kenya to Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Samburu:  Drive to Samburu National Park & do an evening game drive

After breakfast at the lodge, you board your van and head north via the shoulder of Africa’s second largest mountain, Mount Kenya, making your way to the Samburu National Game Reserve. Arrive at around 1300 hours in time for lunch. After lunch, check in to your camp rest and freshen-up for a while as you get ready to explore the wilderness of Samburu. Proceed for an early-evening game drive in the park famous as the place for the Samburu semi-nomadic tribesmen. This region is home to the uncommon Grevy’s zebra with huge fury ears, gerenuk antelope standing on hind legs to feed, Somali ostriches with distinct blue legs and the shy Oryx. Elephant and crocodile are guaranteed sightings and lion, hippo and giraffe are also found in the reserve.

The reserve is also excellent for bird watching, with over 365 species, including varieties of weaverbirds and the martial eagle. Leopard sightings are also a special feature here.

The Samburu area is also home to interesting people with a rich heritage, making for a colorful cultural experience.  

Accommodation: Samburu Game Lodge  

Day 5 of the 5 Days Wildlife Safari in Kenya to Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Samburu:   Drive back to Nairobi

Immediately after breakfast you will board your vehicles ready for a game drive through the park. This is the best time for game viewing as the animals are actively feeding. Afterwards you will proceed to the lodge for check out, and proceed to Nairobi.

End of the 5 Days Wildlife Safari in Kenya to Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Samburu

• • • • Accommodation on Full board basis
      • Transport throughout the safari
      • Services of an English-speaking driver guide
      • Park entrance fees
      • Game drives in the park
      • Exclusive use of the vehicles

General Safari Exclusions

• Personal items like telephone, laundry etc.• Any other service not stated above as inclusive