Duration
14 Days
Destination
Kenya
Style
Tailor-Made
Best For
Wildlife & Adventure
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Overview
Fourteen days allow longer stays along Kenya's northern and Rift Valley route. Samburu comes first, followed by Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha. Four nights in the Maasai Mara close the safari, giving you three full days there before returning to Nairobi. This route stays inland throughout.
Trip Highlights
Ol Pejeta: world's most successful black rhino sanctuary
Lake Nakuru: rhinos, flamingos, Rothschild giraffe, and lions
Lake Naivasha: hippos, Hell's Gate, and Crescent Island
Maasai Mara: three days of Big Five game drives and Great Migration
Every major Kenya ecosystem covered in one itinerary
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1Nairobi – Samburu National Reserve
Drive north to Samburu (approx. 4.5 hrs). Arrive for lunch and first afternoon drive along the Ewaso Nyiro River: elephant herds, crocodile, and the famous Samburu Special Five.
Day 2Samburu – Full Day
Full day in Samburu with morning and afternoon game drives. Look for reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, Beisa oryx, and the gerenuk alongside the more familiar Big Five. Leopard are frequently sighted in the riverside fig trees.
Day 3Samburu – Full Day
Another full day exploring Samburu's diverse habitats: open scrub, riverine forest, and rocky kopjes. Visit Archer's Post community and learn about traditional Samburu pastoral life. Night drive after dinner.
Day 4Samburu – Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Drive south to Ol Pejeta Conservancy (approx. 2.5 hrs). Afternoon game drive: Ol Pejeta is the last home of the two remaining northern white rhinos on Earth, and one of Kenya's finest cheetah destinations.
Day 5Ol Pejeta – Full Day
Full day at Ol Pejeta. Morning: guided visit to the northern white rhino enclosure and the chimp sanctuary. Afternoon: game drive across the open savanna: cheetah coalitions, black and white rhino, and large lion prides are all regularly sighted.
Day 6Ol Pejeta – Lake Nakuru
Drive south to Lake Nakuru National Park (approx. 2 hrs). Afternoon game drive in this compact but wildlife-rich park: both black and white rhino, Rothschild giraffe, and thousands of flamingos on the lake shore.
Day 7Lake Nakuru – Full Day
Full day in Nakuru. Morning drive along the lake shore for flamingo and rhino sightings. Afternoon: lion prides in the yellow-bark acacia forests and Rothschild giraffe browsing above the tree line. Baboon Cliff viewpoint for sunset.
Day 8Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha
Drive south to Lake Naivasha (approx. 1.5 hrs). Afternoon hippo boat safari on the lake: hippo pods, African fish eagles, and hundreds of waterbirds.
Day 9Lake Naivasha – Full Day
Cycle through Hell's Gate National Park among free-ranging wildlife. Afternoon: guided Crescent Island walking safari and sunset boat cruise on the lake.
Day 10Lake Naivasha – Maasai Mara
Drive from Naivasha to the Maasai Mara (approx. 3.5 hrs). Stop at the Rift Valley escarpment viewpoint. Arrive for lunch and first afternoon game drive in Africa's most celebrated wildlife reserve.
Day 11Maasai Mara – Full Day
Full day of game drives: morning predator tracking, Mara River picnic lunch, afternoon following wildebeest and zebra herds across the golden plains.
Day 12Maasai Mara – Full Day
Visit the Mara Triangle for exceptional lion density and the famous river crossing sites (July–October). Afternoon drive following cheetah and elephant families.
Day 13Maasai Mara – Full Day
Final full day in the Mara. Guided morning walk with a Maasai ranger. Afternoon: explore the conservancy border areas for wild dog and rarer species. Farewell sundowner on the open plains.
Day 14Maasai Mara – Morning Drive – Nairobi
Final sunrise game drive. Breakfast at camp and drive back to Nairobi, arriving mid-afternoon. End of services.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- All accommodation on a Full Board basis (as specified)
- All game drives in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Expert English-speaking guide and driver
- All national park and reserve entry fees
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Mineral water during all game drives
- Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover
Not Included
- International flights and any domestic or regional flights not expressly listed as included in your confirmed quote
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Kenya electronic travel authorisation (eTA) fees, where required for your passport
- Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Personal items (laundry, telephone calls, souvenirs)
- Optional activities, extra excursions and upgrades not listed as included in your confirmed itinerary
- Any costs arising from flight delays or itinerary changes
- Meals outside the meal plan stated for each day of this itinerary
Good to Know
Your route covers Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Nakuru, Naivasha & Maasai Mara. The arrival arrangements on Day 1 and the final-day transfer form part of this itinerary; share your flight times with us before booking so we can check the connections.
Entry documents: check the passport, visa and entry-permission requirements for Kenya before travel. Requirements depend on your passport and can change. We confirm the planned crossings and arrival points with your itinerary.
Allow time for the road journeys shown in the daily plan. Driving times are estimates, with stops, road conditions affecting the day. Tell us about mobility needs or a preference for shorter travel days while we plan the route.
Ask us to confirm the scope and validity of any operator-arranged emergency evacuation cover for this route. Keep your own comprehensive medical and travel insurance suitable for the countries and activities in your itinerary.
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An excellent trip to parts of Kenya that are not on the main tourist routes, northern Kenya. Everything went smoothly Victor and Abdi, took care of everything. The choice of accommodation provided a great range of experiences. I would recommend Saringi to anyone.
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read moreI had an absolutely wonderful time in Kenya, all thanks to Millcent / Saringi Travel. From the incredibly friendly and reliable communication, to the flexible and thoughtful travel planning, all the way to the outstanding care on the ground, everything was simply perfect. I always felt well taken care of and in the best hands. What impressed me most was not only their professionalism, but also the sheer beauty of the entire experience. I'm still completely in awe! Thank you Millcent and thank you Letaloi!!!
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