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Ashnil Samburu Camp
Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve
- 2 nights
- Full board
Itinerary ✦ Field Guide
Kenya · 7 Days / 6 Nights
Itinerary ✦ Field Guide
Kenya · 7 Days / 6 Nights
A note before you go
Discover the dramatic contrasts of Kenya on this week-long adventure. Journey from the arid beauty of the northern frontier, home to the unique “Samburu Special Five,” to the lush highlands of Mount
Kenya and the flamingo-lined shores of the Rift Valley, culminating in the legendary plains of the Masai Mara. This is a comprehensive exploration of Kenya’s highlights.
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The Beyond Native Africa team
Nairobi · Arusha
01 — Overview
Discover the dramatic contrasts of Kenya on this week-long adventure. Journey from the arid beauty of the northern frontier, home to the unique “Samburu Special Five,” to the lush highlands of Mount Kenya and the flamingo-lined shores of the Rift Valley, culminating in the legendary plains of the Masai Mara. This is a comprehensive exploration of Kenya’s highlights.
The route
| Day | Where | Highlight | Overnight | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve | Ashnil Samburu Camp | Full board | |
| 02 | Full Day in Samburu | Ashnil Samburu Camp | Full board | |
| 03 | Samburu to Mount Kenya | Treetops Lodge | Full board | |
| 04 | Mount Kenya to Lake Naivasha | Enashipai Resort | Full board | |
| 05 | Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara | Sarova Mara Game Camp | Full board | |
| 06 | Full Day in the Masai Mara | Sarova Mara Game Camp | Full board | |
| 07 | Masai Mara to Nairobi – Departure | — | — |
Your safari begins in Nairobi. Drive north, crossing the equator into the northern hemisphere, stopping for lunch en-route. Continue to Samburu National Reserve, enjoying a game drive as you head to your camp.
Spend a full day in Samburu with morning and afternoon game drives, exploring the banks of the Ewaso Ng’iro river and searching for the “Samburu Special Five”: the Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, and Beisa oryx.
After breakfast, drive south to the Mount Kenya region. After lunch and check-in at the base hotel, transfer to Treetops Lodge for an afternoon and night of game viewing from the lodge’s viewing decks.
Depart for the Great Rift Valley, arriving at Lake Nakuru National Park for a game drive and lunch. In the afternoon, continue to the nearby freshwater Lake Naivasha.
After breakfast, drive to the Masai Mara National Reserve, arriving for lunch at Sarova Mara Game Camp. An afternoon game drive introduces you to this incredible ecosystem.
Enjoy a full day dedicated to exploring the vast plains of the Mara. Morning and afternoon game drives give you the best chance to witness the reserve’s high concentration of wildlife.
After a final breakfast, drive back to Nairobi for your drop-off at your hotel or the international airport. Starts/Ends: Nairobi Meals: As indicated in the itinerary.
Accommodation spotlights
Spotlight 01
Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve
Spotlight 02
Samburu to Mount Kenya
Spotlight 03
Mount Kenya to Lake Naivasha
Spotlight 04
Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara
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