6 days samburu, lake nakuru &masai mara Details

This itinerary provides a well-rounded experience of three iconic safari destinations in Kenya, each offering its own unique landscapes and wildlife. Adjustments can be made based on your preferences, available time, and seasonal conditions.

Day 1: Arrival in Samburu

• Arrive in Samburu in the afternoon, Check-in at your chosen accommodation, whether it's a lodge or tented camp.
• After lunch and a short rest, embark on an afternoon game drive in Samburu National Reserve.
• Samburu is known for its unique wildlife, including the reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, Somali ostrich, and gerenuk.
• Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay at Sarova Shaba Game Lodge or similar depending on availability.

Day 2: Full Day in Samburu

• Spend the full day exploring Samburu National Reserve.
• Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, with breaks for meals and relaxation at your accommodation.
• Keep an eye out for the resident predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs, as well as elephants, buffaloes, and various antelope species.
• Consider visiting the Ewaso Nyiro River, which attracts a variety of wildlife, especially during the dry season.
• Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay at Sarova Shaba Game Lodge or similar depending on availability.

Day 3: Travel to Lake Nakuru

• After breakfast, depart from Samburu and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. The journey will take several hours, so you may opt for a packed lunch or stop for lunch en route.
• Arrive at Lake Nakuru and check-in at your chosen accommodation, which could be a lodge or tented camp.
• In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive around Lake Nakuru, famous for its flamingos and rhinos, including both black and white rhinoceroses.
• Other wildlife you might encounter include buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, and various bird species.
• Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge or similar depending on availability.

Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara

• After breakfast, depart from Lake Nakuru and head towards Masai Mara. The journey will take several hours, so plan for a packed lunch or stop for lunch en route.
• Arrive at Masai Mara and check-in at your chosen accommodation, whether it's a lodge, tented camp, or safari camp.
• In the afternoon, embark on a game drive in Masai Mara, exploring the vast savannah plains and searching for the Big Five and other wildlife.
• Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay at Sarova Mara Game camp or similar depending on availability.

Day 5: Full Day in Masai Mara

• Spend the full day exploring Masai Mara.
• Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, with breaks for meals and relaxation at your accommodation.
• Visit different parts of the reserve, from the Mara River to the open grasslands, to maximize your chances of wildlife sightings.
• Keep an eye out for the Great Migration if you're visiting during the migration season (typically July to October).
• Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay at Sarova Mara Game camp or similar depending on availability.

Day 6: Morning Game Drive and Departure

• Wake up for breakfast and check-out.
  
• Depending on your departure time, you may have the opportunity for a short game drive en route to the exit gate.
• Depart from Masai Mara to Nairobi with a lunch stop over along the way.
• Arrive at Nairobi in the late afternoon. Drop off at the agreed point.