7 Days Samburu & Masai Mara Safari in Kenya: This one week Kenya Safari itinerary takes you across Kenya’s best safari hotspots, Samburu National Reserve and Masai Mara National Reserve. You will spend three days in each of these reserves, soaking up the splendor of Kenya’s purest natural landscapes and seeking intimate encounters with several animals including herds of elephants, giraffe, lions, cheetahs, zebras, gazelles, wildebeests and much more.
This 7 Days Samburu & Masai Mara Safari in Kenya has been crafted for tourists who love to experience wildlife and culture.
Highlights of 7 Days Samburu & Masai Mara Safari in Kenya
Day 1 – Arrive in Nairobi and Transfer to Samburu National Reserve
Days 2-3 – Safari in Samburu National Reserve
Day 4 – Fly from Samburu to Masai Mara
Days 5-6 – Safari in Masai Mara
Day 7 – Departure Home
Detailed itinerary of 7 Days Samburu & Masai Mara Safari in Kenya
Day 1 – Arrive in Nairobi and Transfer to Samburu National Reserve
Your safari starts at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport before taking a short flight to Samburu National Reserve, arrive in the reserve and be driven to your camp with en-route game drive.
After lunch at your camp, you will return to the reserve for an extensive game drive on which you will see many animals including Grevy’s Zebra, Somali Ostrich, East African Oryx, Gerenuk among others, in the evening you will enjoy a private bush dining experience, crowned by a firelit Samburu dance performance.
Overnight at Saruni Saruni
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Days 2-3 – Safari in Samburu National Reserve
Spend these two days exploring Samburu National Reserve.
Embark on a captivating tour guided by local Samburu warriors. Have breakfast at your camp and head to the reserve where you will uncover an extraordinary blend of wildlife encounters and cultural experiences across the Kalama Conservancy, Buffalo Springs National Park and Samburu National Park.
During your safari in Samburu, you will witness unique biodiversity including the Samburu Special Five – Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, and gerenuk. You will venture on exclusive nocturnal safaris, unveiling the mysteries of wild Kenya.
Head for a visit to the Samburu Village where you will delve deeper into their rich heritage, be entertained by local dances and drama among others. You can also ascend the sacred peak of Mount Ololokwe.
Day 4 – Fly from Samburu to Masai Mara
Your next destination is Masai Mara National Reserve, after breakfast at your lodge you will be transported to the airstrip for your domestic flight to Masai Mara National Reserve. Upon landing, you will be warmly welcomed by our guide and head to your camp with en-route game drive.
After lunch and short rest, you will return to the reserve for an afternoon game drive. Look out for the Big Five – lion, leopards, cape buffaloes, rhinos and elephants among other animals and the breathtaking beauty of Masai Mara.
Days 5-6 – Safari in Masai Mara
Spend these two days exploring Masai Mara National Reserve on game drives, this iconic reserve offers exceptional chances to observe wildlife such as zebras, wildebeests, rhinos, elephants, cheetahs and leopards. You can even set off on a nocturnal game drive (night game drive to discover rarer species like honey badgers and aardvarks.
Your Masai Mara Safari Experience offers more than just game drives, immerse yourself in the rich Masai culture with visits to local villages or embark on bewildering African safari on a horseback. For a truly unique perspective, track the elusive black rhino or soar above the Mara in a hot air balloon, celebrating the flight with a champagne breakfast.
Day 7 – Departure Home
As you Kenya Safari draws to a close, you will transfer from the Masai Mara to Nairobi with a domestic flight via Wilson Airport. You will be picked up by your guide and be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward journey.
However, your adventure needn’t end here. You can extend your one-week Kenya Safari with a blissful beach holiday in Zanzibar or Diani, or may be decide to explore more of Kenya’s beauty in Laikipia or the Great Rift Valley.
Whatever you decide, our Tour Consultants are on hand-to ensure the tailor-made holiday of your dreams.