Day 01 / 08
Arrival in Nairobi
Meet your representative on arrival and transfer to your Nairobi hotel. An optional Giraffe Centre visit can be arranged when flight times allow.
Overnight
Lodge confirmed when you book
- 8 days / 7 nights
- By road
- Starts in Nairobi
8-Day Samburu, Aberdares, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara Safari
Nairobi , then Samburu , then Aberdares , then Lake Nakuru , then Masai Mara , then Nairobi
- Duration
- 8 days, 7 nights
- Starts
- Nairobi
- Ends
- Nairobi
- Countries
- Kenya
- Parks and reserves
- 3
- Travel
- By road
- Vehicle
- 4x4, pop-up roof
- Group
- Max 6 guests
Where you go
5 stops on this route
Overview
An eight-day Kenya safari featuring the arid landscapes and special wildlife of Samburu, a night in the Aberdare forest, rhino country at Lake Nakuru and two nights in the Masai Mara.
Included on this safari
- Pop-up roof
- Driver guide
- Accommodation
- Hotel pickup
- Airport transfer
Day by day
Walk the route
Route in motion
Nairobi
Starting point
6 stops
Stay
Day 02 / 08
Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve
Travel north from Nairobi across the equator to Samburu National Reserve. Arrive for lunch, then take an afternoon game drive along the river and surrounding plains.
Overnight in Samburu,
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Day 03 / 08
Full Day in Samburu
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in search of elephant, lion, leopard and northern species including reticulated giraffe, gerenuk and Grévy’s zebra. Meals and overnight are at your selected lodge or camp.
Overnight in Samburu,
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Day 04 / 08
Samburu to the Aberdares
Leave Samburu after breakfast and drive to the Aberdares region for lunch. Continue to a forest lodge and spend the afternoon and evening watching animals gather near the waterhole.
Overnight in Aberdares,
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The Ark or Treetops Lodge
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Day 05 / 08
Aberdares to Lake Nakuru
Descend into the Great Rift Valley and continue to Lake Nakuru National Park. After lunch, take an afternoon game drive for rhino, buffalo, giraffe and birdlife before dinner and overnight.
Overnight in Lake Nakuru,
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Day 06 / 08
Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara
After breakfast, drive from Lake Nakuru to the Masai Mara. Arrive for lunch and set out on an afternoon game drive across the reserve.
Overnight in Masai Mara,
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Olumara Camp or Royal Mara Safari Lodge and Camp
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Day 07 / 08
Full Day in the Masai Mara
Spend the day on game drives in the Masai Mara, following wildlife movements across the plains and river systems. A picnic lunch can be arranged for a longer full-day outing.
Overnight in Masai Mara,
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Olumara Camp or Royal Mara Safari Lodge and Camp
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Day 08 / 08
Masai Mara to Nairobi
Take a final early game drive and breakfast before returning to Nairobi. Arrive during the afternoon for your hotel, airport or onward travel arrangements.
End of safari
Drop-off at your hotel in Nairobi
In pictures
What you will see
Price and timing
Shape the safari around you
Set your travelling party, compare the seasons, then ask FAD for the exact fare for your dates and preferred stay.
Your safari price
Tailored
quoted for your group
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Your travelling party
Who should we price for?
Adults
Ages 18 and over
Children
We price each child by age
Pricing basis
2 adult rates
Under 3 free. Ages 3 to 11 pay 75%. Ages 12 to 17 pay 90%.
No payment now. We confirm the exact price before you decide.
02
Your travel window
Choose the feel of your safari
Wildlife is present year-round. Season changes the landscape, demand and price more than it changes the adventure.
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- LowApr to Jun
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- Jul to Oct Wildebeest migration in the Masai Mara
- Apr to May Long rains: green parks, quiet roads
Best value: April to June brings greener parks, fewer vehicles and lower seasonal rates.
Included
- Private safari transport in a vehicle with a pop-up roof
- Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Game drives and activities described in the itinerary
- Park entry fees and government taxes in the confirmed quotation
- Accommodation and meals described in the confirmed itinerary
- Bottled drinking water while on safari
- Hotel or airport pickup and drop-off as described
Not included
- International flights, visas and travel insurance
- Tips, gratuities and personal expenses
- Optional activities not described in the confirmed itinerary
- Premium drinks and laundry unless specifically included
Before you ask
The questions we get most
Answered from this itinerary, not from a template. Anything still open, our team in Mombasa will answer the same day.
Ask us yoursHow long is the 8-Day Samburu, Aberdares, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara Safari?
It runs for 8 days and 7 nights. The pace is set by the driving between parks, so the itinerary shows what each day holds.
Where does the 8-Day Samburu, Aberdares, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara Safari go?
It starts in Nairobi. It visits Samburu, Aberdares, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara.
How much does the 8-Day Samburu, Aberdares, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara Safari cost?
We quote this safari for your dates rather than publishing a single price. The cost depends on when you travel, how many of you there are and which lodges you choose. Send your dates and we will price it.
What is included in the 8-Day Samburu, Aberdares, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara Safari?
Private safari transport in a vehicle with a pop-up roof. Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide. Game drives and activities described in the itinerary. Park entry fees and government taxes in the confirmed quotation. Accommodation and meals described in the confirmed itinerary. Bottled drinking water while on safari.
What vehicle will I travel in?
Our own 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser or a safari minibus, both with a pop-up roof for game viewing. We carry a maximum of six passengers, so every seat is a window seat, and the vehicle is serviced after every safari.
When is the best time to travel?
The safari year runs in three seasons. July to October is peak season, with the driest ground and the strongest game viewing. November to March is warm and clear. April to June brings the long rains, greener country, quieter parks and our lowest prices.
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