Nairobi, Samburu, Lake Nakuru,
Maasai Mara
The 6-Guest Safari in Nairobi, Samburu,
Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara
9 days Safari from USD 7060
An exclusive 6-guest safari through Samburu, Lake Nakuru, and the Maasai Mara offers an intimate, high-end journey through Kenya’s most diverse ecosystems. Designed for a small group, this itinerary balances the rugged, untamed wilderness of the north with the scenic sanctuaries of the Great Rift Valley and the world-famous savannahs of the southwest.
Trip Overview
This safari moves from the dramatic, arid landscapes of northern Kenya to the rich rhino and bird sanctuaries of the Great Rift Valley, concluding in the legendary plains of the southwest. Traveling with a maximum of six guests ensures every person gets a window seat in the safari vehicle and a highly personalized, intimate guiding experience.
Detailed Itinerary
1. Samburu National Reserve: The Rugged North & Massive Elephant Herds
Your journey begins in the dramatic, semi-arid wilderness of Samburu, where the life-giving Ewaso Nyiro River cuts through red dirt, doum palms, and volcanic mountains.
- The Experience: High exclusivity with a raw, authentic atmosphere well away from the larger tourist crowds.
- Wildlife Highlights: Famous for its massive elephant herds that gather along the riverbanks. It is also home to the “Samburu Special Five” found nowhere else in southern Kenya: the Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, and the long-necked gerenuk antelope.
- Activities: Tracking elephants along the river, spotting leopards resting in tree branches, and engaging in authentic cultural encounters with the proud Samburu people.
2. Lake Nakuru National Park: Rhino Sanctuaries & Dramatic Landscapes
Next, the safari descends into the Great Rift Valley to the shores of Lake Nakuru, a magnificent soda lake fringed by wooded hills, yellow-barked acacia trees, and rocky cliffs.
- The Experience: A beautiful, compact park that offers some of Kenya’s most reliable and close-up wildlife viewing.
- Wildlife Highlights: A premier and highly successful sanctuary for both endangered black and white rhinos. It is also a safe haven for the rare Rothschild’s giraffe, lions, leopards, and large herds of waterbucks.
- Activities: Scenic game drives through the acacia forests, tracking rhinos along the lake shore, and enjoying incredible panoramic views from the famous Baboon Cliff viewpoint.
3. The Maasai Mara National Reserve: The Ultimate Savannah
The grand finale is the legendary Maasai Mara, Kenya’s premier wildlife destination and the northern extension of the Serengeti ecosystem.
- The Experience: Vast open landscapes, quintessential African sunsets, and unparalleled predator action.
- Wildlife Highlights: Unmatched viewing of the Big Five (lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos). Famous for its massive lion prides and cheetah coalitions.
- The Great Migration: If traveling between July and October, guests witness the spectacular drama of millions of wildebeests and zebras braving crocodile-infested rivers.
- Activities: Classic day-long game drives, cultural visits to authentic Maasai villages, and optional hot-air balloon safaris at dawn.
Key Highlights of the 6-Guest Format
- Guaranteed Window Seats: The customized 4×4 safari land cruisers are configured so that all 6 guests have unobstructed views and prime photography angles.
- Flexible Pacing: With a small group, daily schedules can be tailored on the fly based on guest preferences—whether that means tracking a leopard for an extra hour or enjoying a late bush breakfast.
- Bespoke Lodging: Accommodation features luxury tented camps and boutique eco-lodges that blend seamlessly into nature while offering fine dining, plunge pools, and canvas walls that let you hear the night sounds of the African bush.
The Safari includes:
- Full Board Accomodation
- Transportation
- Park fees
- Game Drives
- Bottled water
- English speaking Guide
The Safari does NOT include:
- Maasai village visits
- Guided Nature Walks
- Nairobi excursions
- Boat rides