Day 1 · Nairobi to Samburu
Travel north to Samburu National Reserve, arriving in time to settle in and begin exploring the reserve.
BUSHBELLS SAFARIS
9-Day Wonders of Samburu, Nanyuki, Nakuru and Masai Mara
Your safari begins with a drive to Samburu National Reserve, famous for the “Samburu Special Five”: Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk and Beisa oryx. It offers a rugged, off-the-beaten-path experience away from Kenya’s busier parks. Continue to Ol Pejeta Conservancy with a stop at the Equator, then visit Lake Nakuru National Park and finish at the Masai Mara National Reserve. On the last day, drive back to Nairobi.
Duration9 days · 8 nights
Estimated price per person (USD)$6,097–$6,707
DepartureNairobi
Indicative SafariBookings prices for two travelers. Rates vary with season, availability, accommodation and final inclusions; request a current quote.
About this safari
Your safari begins with a drive to Samburu National Reserve, famous for the “Samburu Special Five”: Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk and Beisa oryx. It offers a rugged, off-the-beaten-path experience away from Kenya’s busier parks. Continue to Ol Pejeta Conservancy with a stop at the Equator, then visit Lake Nakuru National Park and finish at the Masai Mara National Reserve. On the last day, drive back to Nairobi.
Day-by-day safari itinerary
Day 2 · Full day in Samburu
Look for the Samburu Special Five and other wildlife on game drives through the reserve’s distinctive northern landscapes.
Day 3 · Samburu to Ol Pejeta
Continue to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, with a stop near the Equator before exploring the Laikipia region.
Day 4 · Explore Ol Pejeta
Spend another day in the conservancy, known for its wildlife and conservation work.
Day 5 · Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru
Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park and explore its lakeshore, woodland and open habitats.
Day 6 · Lake Nakuru to the Masai Mara
Travel to the Masai Mara and enjoy a game drive after reaching the reserve.
Day 7 · Full day in the Masai Mara
Explore the Mara on game drives, with time to search for big cats and other wildlife.
Day 8 · Another day in the Masai Mara
Continue discovering the reserve’s wildlife and landscapes on game drives.
Day 9 · Return to Nairobi
After breakfast, drive back to Nairobi and bring your safari to a close.
Daily plans are a guide. Timing and activities may vary with travel dates and availability; your final itinerary will be confirmed with your quote.
Destinations on this journey
KENYA ROUTE
5 stopsFollow the journey from stop to stop
- StartNairobi
- Day 1–3Samburu
- Day 3–5Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- Stop 3Nanyuki
- Day 5–6Nakuru
- Day 6–8Maasai Mara
- EndNairobi (City)