The Ultimate 8-Day Kenya Safari: Ol Pejeta, Samburu, Lake Nakuru & Maasai Mara
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From the rare “Special Five” of Samburu to the Big Cat plains of the Maasai Mara—experience Kenya’s most iconic wildlife loop in a private 4×4.
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Limited spots available for the 2025/2026 season.
Included/Exclude
- Transport in a Pop-up roof 4 BY 4 Landcruiser jeep Tourist Vehicle
- Accommodation in Fullboard basis (We select lodges known for exceptional service and wildlife proximity.)
- Services of an English speaking tour guide
- Park entrance fees
- Drinking water
- Transfers
- All-Inclusive: you just bring your camera.
- Tips
- Alcoholic beverages
- Visas and flight fares
Tour Plan
- Morning: Depart Nairobi and drive through the lush central highlands.
- Afternoon: Arrive at Ol Pejeta for lunch. Enjoy an evening game drive including a visit to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary and the Northern White Rhino enclosure.
- Stay: Luxury Tented Camp (e.g., Sweetwaters Serena).
- Morning: A final sunrise drive in Ol Pejeta before heading north across the Equator.
- Afternoon: Enter the rugged, reddish landscapes of Samburu. Watch elephants bathe in the Ewaso Ng'iro River.
- Stay: Riverside Safari Lodge / high ground allowing panaromic views (e.g., Samburu Sopa Lodge).
- Full Day: Dedicate the day to finding the "Samburu Special Five": Grevy’s Zebra, Somali Ostrich, Reticulated Giraffe, Gerenuk, and Beisa Oryx. These unique species are a photographer's dream.
- Stay: Riverside Safari Lodge / high ground allowing panaromic views (e.g., Samburu Sopa Lodge).
- Morning: Travel through the Great Rift Valley, stopping for photos at the 74m-high Thomson’s Falls.
- Afternoon: Arrive at Lake Nakuru. This park is a "bird-watcher’s paradise" and offers your best chance to spot the elusive Leopard and both species of Rhino.
- Stay: Cliff-side or Lake-view Lodge (e.g., lake-nakuru sopa lodge / Sarova Lion Hill).
- Morning: Scenic drive across the valley floor to the world-famous Maasai Mara.
- Afternoon: Your first game drive in the Mara. This is Big Cat territory—keep your eyes peeled for lions, cheetahs, and leopards.
- Stay: Premium Mara Tented Camp / Classic Safari Lodges (e.g., keekorok lodge masai mara / mara sopa lodge).
- The Vibe: High-octane wildlife tracking.
- Morning: Set out at first light when predators are most active. Head toward the Mara River, famous for its massive Nile crocodiles and hippos. If traveling during the Great Migration (July–October), this is where you’ll witness the world-renowned river crossings.
- Afternoon: Search the savannah for the "Big Five." Your expert guide will use their tracking skills to find lions lounging in the shade or the elusive leopard draped over an acacia branch.
- Evening: Enjoy a "Sundowner"—a classic safari tradition of drinks and snacks overlooking the golden plains as the sun dips below the horizon.
- Stay: Premium Mara Tented Camp / Classic Safari Lodges (e.g., keekorok lodge masai mara / mara sopa lodge).
- The Vibe: Iconic landscapes and local heritage.
- Optional Sunrise: Take to the skies in a Hot Air Balloon Safari. Drift silently over the herds as the sun rises, followed by a celebrated Champagne Bush Breakfast in the heart of the wild.
- Mid-Day: Explore the more remote corners of the reserve, such as the Lookout Hill, offering panoramic views of the entire ecosystem stretching into the Serengeti.
- Culture (Optional): In the afternoon, visit a Traditional Maasai Village (Manyatta). Engage with the Maasai people, learn about their ancient nomadic customs, watch their famous jumping dance, and see how they coexist with the wild.
- Stay: Premium Mara Tented Camp / Classic Safari Lodges (e.g., keekorok lodge masai mara / mara sopa lodge).
- Morning: One last sunrise game drive to capture the perfect parting photo.
- Afternoon: Drive back to Nairobi (or optional flight).
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Max Guests
12
Min Age
12+
