Cheetah watching over the Masai Mara

8-Day Kenya Samburu, Ol Pejeta & Masai Mara Safari

Duration 8 days
Country Kenya
Parks 8-Day Kenya Samburu, Ol Pejeta & Masai Mara Safari
Style Wildlife Safaris
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Overview

Your trip at a glance

Eight days through northern Kenya and the Rift Valley, with Samburu game drives, Ol Pejeta conservation country and a Masai Mara finale.

Travel beyond Kenya’s southern circuit to Samburu, then continue through Ol Pejeta and Lake Nakuru to the Mara. The route includes seven mid-range nights and guided wildlife drives, with two nights each in Samburu and the Mara. Special conservancy encounters and behind-the-scenes experiences are optional extras.

Price and booking basis

From US$3,550 per adult, based on two adults travelling together in a private safari vehicle and sharing mid-range twin/double accommodation. 8 days and 7 nights. Starting rates apply outside peak holiday and migration-season dates; the booking quote confirms the travel dates, lodge selection and applicable supplements.

Accommodation is confirmed at booking, with equivalent alternatives offered where required. Meals and activities included are shown in the daily itinerary. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.

Day by day

Itinerary

  1. Nairobi to Samburu

    Drive north through central Kenya to Samburu. Stop for lunch and arrive for a late game drive if time allows. This is a substantial travel day.

    Overnight · Mid-range Samburu lodge or camp; confirmed at bookingMeals · Lunch, Dinner
  2. Samburu river country

    Explore dry-country habitats and riverbanks with your guide. Look for species associated with northern Kenya, including reticulated giraffes and Grevy’s zebras, while allowing sightings to shape the route.

    Overnight · Mid-range Samburu lodge or camp; confirmed at bookingMeals · Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  3. Samburu to Ol Pejeta

    Travel south to Ol Pejeta and take a conservancy game drive. Learn about its conservation work through your guide; specialist rhino encounters and private experiences are not included.

    Overnight · Mid-range Ol Pejeta-area lodge or camp; confirmed at bookingMeals · Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  4. Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru

    Continue to the Rift Valley and Lake Nakuru. Enjoy game viewing in the park after arrival, with time to explore woodland and lakeside environments.

    Overnight · Mid-range Lake Nakuru lodge; confirmed at bookingMeals · Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  5. Lake Nakuru to the Masai Mara

    Drive to the Mara, stopping for lunch en route. After check-in, take a game drive if arrival time permits and settle in for two nights.

    Overnight · Mid-range Masai Mara lodge or tented camp; confirmed at bookingMeals · Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  6. A full day in the Masai Mara

    Explore the reserve with a packed lunch. Follow wildlife activity across plains and river habitats; migration sightings depend on season and rainfall.

    Overnight · Mid-range Masai Mara lodge or tented camp; confirmed at bookingMeals · Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  7. Masai Mara to Nairobi

    Return to Nairobi after breakfast with lunch along the way. Check into your city hotel and spend the evening at leisure. Dinner is included at the hotel.

    Overnight · Mid-range Nairobi hotel; confirmed at bookingMeals · Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  8. Nairobi departure

    After breakfast, transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight. Airport transfer is included today; late checkout and extra city activities are separately priced.

    Overnight · Not included; departure dayMeals · Breakfast

What's included

Price includes & excludes

Included

  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and English-speaking driver-guide
  • Standard park/reserve/conservancy entry fees for the visits specified in the daily itinerary
  • 7 nights in shared mid-range twin/double accommodation as listed
  • Meals shown in the itinerary and drinking water during safari drives
  • Game drives and road transfers described, with pickup from a Nairobi hotel on day one
  • Day-eight hotel transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Not included

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visas, electronic travel authorisations and other personal border-document costs
  • Travel insurance, medical costs and emergency evacuation cover
  • Guide and lodge-staff tips, drinks beyond stated water, laundry and personal purchases
  • Balloon flights, cultural visits and other activities not expressly listed as included
  • Single-room supplements, upgrades and peak-season supplements
  • Hotels, meals and airport transfers before/after the stated programme, except transfers explicitly listed as included

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