Kenya Safari 6 Day Safari Samburu Nakuru Masai Mara

A well-priced 6-day/ 5-night Kenya Safari that starts and ends in Nairobi, exploring Samburu, Nakuru & Masai Mara.  Your private Kenya safari starts with game viewing in Samburu National Reserve (Elephant Bedroom Camp), located in the semi-arid northern region of Kenya within Samburu County, approximately 350 km north of Nairobi.

Samburu is known for the “special five”—including the Gerenuk (the long-necked giraffe gazelle), Reticulated Giraffe, Grévy’s Zebra, Beisa Oryx, and the Somali Ostrich. It is also home to close to 900 African elephants and is a premier location in Kenya for spotting elusive leopards. The reserve is rich in birdlife with over 450 recorded bird species. 

From Samburu, we head to the important wildlife sanctuary of Lake Nakuru National Park  (Mbweha Camp, Congreve Conservancy), via Nairobi and the scenic Great Rift Valley. Then, it’s off to the famous Masai Mara National Reserve  (Tipilikwani Mara Camp or Mara Ngenche Safari Camp) for unparalleled game viewing in one of Africa’s best game parks.

Along the way, stay at comfortable tented camps and a safari lodge. This Samburu, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara Safari offers the wildlife safari experience of a lifetime! 

6-Day/ 5 -Night Kenya Luxury Road Safari Samburu, Nakuru, and Masai Mara Itinerary  

Day 1: Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve

0730 Hours: Depart your Nairobi hotel for Samburu (driving time: 5–6 hours)
1230 Hours: Arrive at your luxury lodge in Samburu (Elephant Bedroom Camp). Check in and enjoy a hot lunch
1600 Hours: – 1830 Hours: Afternoon game drive to spot the “Samburu Special Five” (Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, and gerenuk)
1930 Hours: Dinner and overnight at the lodge

Day 2: Full Day in Samburu

0630 Hours – 0930 Hours: Early morning game drive for optimal predator activity
1000 Hours: Return for a relaxed breakfast, morning at leisure by the pool, and lunch
0330 Hours – 0600 Hours: Afternoon game drive or an optional, highly recommended Samburu cultural village tour
0700 Hours: Sundowner drinks, dinner, and overnight under the stars

Day 3: Samburu to Lake Nakuru National Park

0730 Hours: Breakfast and check-out. Drive south through the dramatic Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru (driving time: approx. 5–6 hours)
1330 Hours: Arrive at a luxury lakeside property (Mbweha Camp, Congreve Conservancy). Enjoy lunch and sweeping lake views
1600 Hours– 1800 Hours: Afternoon game drive focusing on the rhino sanctuary, Rothschild’s giraffes, and tree-climbing lions
1930 Hours: Dinner and overnight at your lodge

Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve

0730 Hours: Breakfast and check-out. Drive west towards the legendary Masai Mara (driving time: 5–6 hours)
1330 Hours: Arrive at your luxury tented camp inside the Mara (Tipilikwani Mara Camp or Mara Ngenche Safari Camp)
1600 Hours: – 06:30 PM: Your first exhilarating afternoon game drive across the iconic savannah
1930 Hours: Dinner and overnight at the camp

Day 5: Full Day in the Masai Mara

0630 Hours: Depart for a full-day game drive with a packed picnic lunch to maximize wildlife viewing
Optional Activity: Kick off the day at dawn with a Hot Air Balloon Safari, followed by a champagne bush breakfast
1600 Hours: Return to the camp, or enjoy a relaxed late afternoon game drive
1930 Hours: Dinner and overnight at the camp

Day 6: Masai Mara to Nairobi

0730 Hours: Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and morning at leisure
0830 Hours – 0930 Hours: Pack up and begin the 5 to 6-hour return journey to Nairobi
1500 Hours – 1600 Hours: Arrive in Nairobi. Your driver will drop you off at your city hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for your onward flight

Note: Drive times depend heavily on road conditions and traffic when approaching Nairobi. For a more seamless luxury experience, you can inquire about a “fly-in safari flight between the Mara and Wilson Airport to avoid the bumpy 6-hour return drive

This is a wonderful 6-day/5-night Kenya Luxury road Safari, traveling by 4×4 vehicle and staying in small, exclusive Atua Enkop Africa luxury camps located in the three top prime game-viewing areas of Kenya.

Beginning and ending in Nairobi, this safari includes a road trip to Samburu National Reserve in northern Kenya, then on to Lake Nakuru National Park in central Kenya. End off with 4×4 game drives in what is arguably the finest wildlife viewing destination in Africa – the Masai Mara National Reserve.

6-Day/5-Night Kenya Luxury Road Safari Highlights 

✓ 2 Nights at Elephant Bedroom Camp (Samburu National Reserve)
✓ 1 Night at Mbweha Camp, Congreve Conservancy (Lake Nakuru National Park)
✓ 2 Nights at Tipilikwani Mara Camp or Mara Ngenche Safari Camp (Masai Mara National Reserve)

This tour opens up in Samburu National Reserve in northern Kenya. We stay at the Elephant Bedroom Camp, inside Samburu Game Reserve. An intimate tented camp, Elephant Bedroom Camp lies along the Ewaso Nyiro River, the life force of the reserve.

Stay in one of 12 tented rooms amid the area’s trees and indigenous bush. Samburu is home to over 350 bird species. The animals here include Somali ostriches, long-necked gerenuk antelopes, Grevy’s zebras, and Somali giraffes.

Cheetahs, elephants, lions, and buffalo are frequently sighted, along with various antelopes, including striking-looking gemsbok, gazelles, waterbuck, and tiny dikdiks.

Next, we journey through the Great Rift Valley to Mbweha Safari Camp. The camp offers accommodation in comfortable stone-and-thatch chalets and overlooks the wilderness and the Eburu and Mau mountains.

Mbweha Safari Camp is located inside the Congreve Conservancy (part of the greater conservancy area called Soysambu), a private reserve covering some 6400 acres of bush, along the southern side of Lake Nakuru National Park. We explore the conservancy on foot, embarking on a guided walking safari to get close to the bush.

Walking in the bush is both thrilling and fascinating as you may encounter all kinds of unexpected creatures, big and small. 

After a night at Mbweha Safari Camp, we drive southwest to the Masai Mara National Reserve, one of the most celebrated wildlife reserves on earth. We spend 2 nights at the Tipilkwani Mara Camp, going on game drives to enjoy the diversity of animals and birds that live year-round in the Masai Mara, as well as many migratory species.

Guests can also learn more about the Masai people, proud pastoralists and warriors, many of whom still retain their traditional nomadic lifestyle. The reserve hosts all of the big cats of Africa, in healthy numbers.

Other animals to look out for are foxes, jackals, giraffes, baboons, hippos, zebras, and herds of antelopes – eland, gazelles, hartebeest, impalas, and topi.

After 2 nights in the Masai Mara, we drive back to the city, where you are dropped off at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or post-tour accommodation in Nairobi at about 13:00 hours, bringing our wildlife adventure to a close.

Day 1: Nairobi  — Drive to Samburu National Reserve. Overnight at Elephant Bedroom Camp
Day 2: Explore Samburu National Reserve. Overnight at Elephant Bedroom Camp
Day 3: Samburu — Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. Overnight at Mbweha Camp
Day 4: Lake Nakuru — Drive to Masai Mara Game Reserve. Overnight at Tipilikwani Mara Camp
Day 5: Explore the Masai Mara Game Reserve. Overnight at Tipilikwani Mara Camp
Day 6: Masai Mara — Drive to Nairobi

 6 Days 5 Nights Kenya Safari Samburu, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara Rates Include

✓ Water: Bottled drinking water provided in the safari vehicle throughout the trip
✓ Guide/Driver: Services of an English-speaking (or multi-lingual) professional driver-guide
✓ 2 Bottles of Water per day + 2 Daily Game Drives + All Park Fees + Fuel & Drivers Allowance
✓ Meals: All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) while on safari, starting with lunch on Day 1 and ending with lunch on Day 6
✓ Transport: Round-trip transport from Nairobi in a 4×4 Land Cruiser or a custom safari minivan with a pop-up roof for optimal game viewing
✓ Park Fees: All entrance and conservation fees for Samburu National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, and the Masai Mara National Reserve
✓ Airport Transfers: Complimentary pick-ups/drop-offs in Nairobi. Round-trip transport from Nairobi to Samburu, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara
✓ 5 Nights full Board accommodation: 2 nights at Elephant Bedroom Camp in Samburu National Reserve, 1 night at Mbweha Camp at Lake Nakuru National Park, and 2 nights at Tipilikwani Mara Camp

6 Days 5 Nights Samburu, Nakuru & Masai Mara Safari Rates Excluded

✗ Mandatory Entry & Conservation Fees

Park & Conservancy Fees: Required daily entry permits for the Samburu Game Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, and the Masai Mara National Reserve 

✗ Travel Logistics & Documentation

International Airfare: Flights to and from Nairobi
Insurance: Comprehensive travel, medical, and personal evacuation coverage
Entry Visas: Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) and visa processing costs for Kenya

✗ Food & Beverage

Premium Beverages: Alcoholic and soft drinks served at the camps
Bottled Water: Additional bottled water outside of what is provided during transit and at lodge meals

✗ Staff Gratuities

Tips & Gratuities: Discretionary tipping for your professional safari guide and lodge/camp hospitality staff

✗ Optional Adventure Activities

Bush Walks: Guided walking excursions outside of your safari vehicle
Hot Air Balloon Safaris: Early morning flights over the Masai Mara plains
Cultural Visits: Community tours to traditional Maasai or Samburu villages

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