7 Days Samburu, Aberdare, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi – Big Five Kenya Tour

Safari Overview

The Samburu Aberdare Lake Nakuru Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi is a comprehensive 7-day Kenya safari covering northe and central Kenya’s most unique ecosystems. This itinerary offers a rare combination of endemic wildlife species, forest habitats, lake ecosystems, and classic savannah game viewing. From the arid landscapes of Samburu Game Reserve to the forested highlands of Aberdare National Park, the birdlife haven of Lake Nakuru National Park, and the iconic Masai Mara Game Reserve, this safari delivers a diverse and immersive wildlife experience.

What is Included

Private safari transport in a suitable safari vehicle
Services of an experienced English-speaking driver-guide
Game drives and sightseeing described in the confirmed itinerary
Park entrance fees where stated in your confirmed quotation
Accommodation and meals according to the confirmed safari programme
Government taxes and applicable local safari services

What is Excluded

International and domestic flights unless specifically included
Travel insurance, visas and personal medical expenses
Drinks, laundry, gratuities and personal purchases
Optional activities not listed in the confirmed itinerary
Any item described as optional or payable directly

Accommodation

Samburu Sopa Lodge
Samburu Intrepids Camp
Treetops Lodge
Outspan Hotel
Lake Nakuru Lodge
Flamingo Hill Tented Camp
Mara Sopa Lodge
Ashnil Mara Camp

Final lodge or camp selection is confirmed with your quotation and may be adapted to budget, availability and travel style.

Safari Highlights

Nairobi to Samburu Game Reserve
Full Day in Samburu Game Reserve
Samburu to Aberdare National Park
Aberdare to Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara Game Reserve
Full Day in Masai Mara Game Reserve
Masai Mara to Nairobi

Day-to-Day Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi to Samburu Game Reserve

Pick up from your hotel or airport in Nairobi at 8:00 AM and depart for Samburu Game Reserve via Isiolo. Enjoy game drives upon arrival before heading to your lodge for lunch and check-in. In the afternoon, proceed for an evening game drive. Samburu is famous for rare northern species such as:

Reticulated giraffe
Grevy’s zebra
Gerenuk and Beisa oryx
Somali ostrich

Dinner and Overnight: Samburu Sopa Lodge / Samburu Intrepids Camp Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Full Day in Samburu Game Reserve

Spend the day exploring Samburu Game Reserve with morning and afternoon game drives. Highlights include:

Rare endemic species (Samburu Special Five)
Elephants and predators
Rich birdlife along the Ewaso Nyiro River
Dinner and Overnight: Samburu Sopa Lodge / Samburu Intrepids Camp

]Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Samburu to Aberdare National Park

After breakfast, depart for Aberdare National Park. Arrive in time for lunch and check-in at your lodge. In the afternoon, enjoy wildlife viewing in this unique forest ecosystem, home to:

Black rhino and leopard
Baboons and colobus monkeys
The elusive bongo antelope
Diverse forest birdlife

Dinner and Overnight: The Ark / Treetops Lodge / Outspan Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Aberdare to Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park via Thomson’s Falls. Arrive with a game drive en route to your lodge. In the afternoon, explore the lake area known for:

Flamingos and pelicans
White and black rhinos
Rothschild giraffes
Waterbucks and diverse birdlife

Dinner and Overnight: Lake Nakuru Lodge / Flamingo Hill Tented Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara Game Reserve

Begin with an early morning game drive before breakfast. After breakfast, travel through the Great Rift Valley to Masai Mara Game Reserve. Arrive with a game drive en route to your lodge or camp, followed by lunch and check-in. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in this world-famous reserve. Dinner and Overnight: Mara Sopa Lodge / Camp Oloshaiki / Ashnil Mara Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Full Day in Masai Mara Game Reserve

Spend the day exploring the Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. Highlights include:

The Big Five: lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, leopard
Large herds of wildebeest and zebras
Predators such as cheetahs and hyenas
Rich ecosystems and birdlife

Dinner and Overnight: Mara Sopa Lodge / Camp Oloshaiki / Ashnil Mara Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Masai Mara to Nairobi

Enjoy an early morning game drive before breakfast. After breakfast, depart for Nairobi with lunch en route. Arrive in the late afternoon with drop-off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Park to Park Journey

Safari Route Map

Follow the safari from the starting point through each park and reserve. Route illustration is schematic and not to scale.

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Start PointNairobi to Samburu Game Reserve

Safari StopFull Day in Samburu Game Reserve

Safari StopSamburu to Aberdare National Park

Safari StopAberdare to Lake Nakuru National Park

Safari StopLake Nakuru to Masai Mara Game Reserve

Safari StopFull Day in Masai Mara Game Reserve

End PointMasai Mara to Nairobi

Safari Route National Park / Reserve

Nairobi to Samburu Game ReserveStart Point

Full Day in Samburu Game ReserveSafari Stop

Samburu to Aberdare National ParkSafari Stop

Aberdare to Lake Nakuru National ParkSafari Stop

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara Game ReserveSafari Stop

Full Day in Masai Mara Game ReserveSafari Stop

Masai Mara to NairobiEnd Point