Kenya Big Cat Safari Adventure

7 days—Samburu National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, Mara North Conservancy

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Safari summary

Discover Kenya’s spectacular wildlife and diverse landscapes on this seven-day safari through Samburu National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, and Mara North Conservancy. Experience the unique wildlife of northern Kenya, including the Samburu Special Five, explore Lake Nakuru’s famous rhino sanctuary, and enjoy exceptional game viewing in the Mara ecosystem, home to the Big Five and abundant plains wildlife. The adventure also includes scenic landscapes, guided game drives, and an unforgettable night game drive in Mara North Conservancy.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Kenya
	Parks	Lake Nakuru Masai Mara Samburu
	Accesibility	This tour is modifiable for those with limited mobility.

Fine details

Safari highlights

Boat, canoe, dhow, kayak, mokoro safari
Night game drives
Wildlife sanctuaries

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Internal flights
Laundry
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

International flights
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Visas

Itinerary

Nairobi – Samburu National Reserve

Samburu

Frontier of the Wild Approx. 340 km | 5–6 hours by road. Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), meet your safari representative and depart north towards Samburu, crossing the equator at Nanyuki. Arrive at Ashnil Samburu Camp in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive in search of the Samburu Special Five, elephants and big cats along the Ewaso Nyiro River. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.

Ashnil Samburu Camp (FB)

Samburu National Reserve

Northern Frontiers. Enjoy an early breakfast before setting out on a morning game drive across Samburu's rugged landscapes, exploring riverine forests and open grasslands in search of elephants, lions, leopards and the rare Samburu Special Five. Return to Ashnil Samburu Camp for lunch and a relaxing afternoon before another exciting game drive in the golden evening light. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Ashnil Samburu Camp (FB)

Samburu – Lake Nakuru National Park

Rift Valley's Flamingo Jewel Approx. 280 km | 5–6 hours by road. After breakfast, depart Samburu for Lake Nakuru, enjoying a scenic journey through Kenya's central highlands and the Great Rift Valley. Stop at Thomson's Falls for sightseeing and lunch before continuing to Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge. Later, enjoy an afternoon game drive in search of flamingos, black and white rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, buffaloes and the park's famous tree-climbing lions. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge (FB)

Lake Nakuru – Mara North Conservanc

Approx. 230 km | 5–6 hours by road. After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru and journey south through the Great Rift Valley towards the spectacular Mara North Conservancy. Upon arrival, transfer to open-sided safari vehicles for an immersive wildlife experience. Enjoy lunch at Karen Blixen Camp, beautifully positioned along the Mara River, before heading out for an afternoon game drive in search of the Big Five, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest. Dinner and overnight at camp.

Karen Blixen Camp (FB)

Mara North Conservancy – Game Drive

Living Theatre of the Wild. Begin the day with an exciting morning game drive across the vast Mara North Conservancy, renowned for its big cats, abundant wildlife and spectacular savannah landscapes. Alternatively, enjoy an optional hot-air balloon safari at an additional cost. Return to Karen Blixen Camp for lunch and relaxation before an afternoon game drive, with a night game drive included during your stay. Dinner and overnight at camp.

Karen Blixen Camp (FB)

Mara North Conservancy – Wildlife

Into the Heart of the Wild. Spend another memorable day exploring the wildlife-rich Mara North Conservancy with morning and afternoon game drives. Discover its remarkable big-cat population, elephants, giraffes, zebras and abundant plains game. During the Great Migration season (July–October), you may witness the spectacular movement of wildebeest and zebras across the Mara ecosystem. Return to Karen Blixen Camp for relaxation, dinner and overnight.

Karen Blixen Camp (FB)

Mara North – Nairobi – Departure

Farewell to the Wild Flight: Approx. 45 minutes | Road: Approx. 250 km, 5–6 hours. Enjoy a final morning game drive across the Mara plains before returning to Karen Blixen Camp for breakfast. After check-out, transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Nairobi. On arrival, visit the Karen Blixen Museum, followed by a farewell dinner at Karen's Coffee Garden (at own cost). Later, transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for your international departure flight.

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