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Your journey
Safari Overview
A rewarding Kenya circuit linking northern species, highland forests, Rift Valley lakes and the legendary Mara.
This private Kenya safari is designed for travellers who want an unrushed wildlife experience with personal guiding and flexible planning. Starting from Nairobi, the route connects Samburu, Aberdare, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara. Game drives are arranged around wildlife activity, while carefully selected lodges and camps provide comfortable bases between each stage of the journey.
We can adjust the travel date, accommodation category, pickup point and pace to suit couples, families or private groups. Compare more Kenya safari packages or browse safaris departing Nairobi.
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Safari Highlights
Private Game Drives
Enjoy your own safari vehicle and professional guide throughout the journey.
Distinct Landscapes
Experience the scenery and character that make each park on this route unique.
Flexible Planning
Adjust dates, lodge level and route details to match your preferred safari style.
Protected wilderness
National Parks You'll Visit
Samburu
Explore Samburu on privately guided game drives, with time to appreciate its landscapes, wildlife and distinctive safari character.
Explore destination →Aberdare
Explore Aberdare on privately guided game drives, with time to appreciate its landscapes, wildlife and distinctive safari character.
Explore destination →Lake Nakuru
Explore Lake Nakuru on privately guided game drives, with time to appreciate its landscapes, wildlife and distinctive safari character.
Explore destination →Masai Mara
Explore Masai Mara on privately guided game drives, with time to appreciate its landscapes, wildlife and distinctive safari character.
Explore destination →Day by day
Your Safari Itinerary
A clear day-by-day guide to your route, game drives, meals and overnight arrangements.
DAY 01
Nairobi → Samburu
Nairobi → Samburu
Your private safari begins with pickup in Nairobi. Travel toward Samburu, enjoying the changing Kenyan landscapes before entering the wildlife area. After arrival, settle into the rhythm of safari with game viewing led by your professional driver-guide. The day is planned at a comfortable pace, with time for photography, wildlife observation and breaks as required. Your guide will adapt the game drive to local conditions and recent sightings before you continue to your selected accommodation for dinner and overnight.
AccommodationSafari Lodge / Camp
MealsLunch & Dinner
ActivitiesGame drives & wildlife viewing
DestinationSamburu
DAY 02
Samburu → Aberdare
Samburu → Aberdare
After breakfast, continue your safari from Samburu toward Aberdare. The day combines scenic driving with rewarding wildlife viewing, allowing time to explore the character of each protected area. Your driver-guide will select productive game-viewing routes and share local knowledge about the landscape and wildlife. Lunch and rest time are arranged around the day's program, followed by further game viewing before proceeding to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.
AccommodationHighland Safari Lodge
MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner
ActivitiesGame drives & wildlife viewing
DestinationAberdare
DAY 03
Aberdare → Lake Nakuru
Aberdare → Lake Nakuru
After breakfast, continue your safari from Aberdare toward Lake Nakuru. The day combines scenic driving with rewarding wildlife viewing, allowing time to explore the character of each protected area. Your driver-guide will select productive game-viewing routes and share local knowledge about the landscape and wildlife. Lunch and rest time are arranged around the day's program, followed by further game viewing before proceeding to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.
AccommodationSarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner
ActivitiesGame drives & wildlife viewing
DestinationLake Nakuru
DAY 04
Lake Nakuru → Masai Mara
Lake Nakuru → Masai Mara
After breakfast, continue your safari from Lake Nakuru toward Masai Mara. The day combines scenic driving with rewarding wildlife viewing, allowing time to explore the character of each protected area. Your driver-guide will select productive game-viewing routes and share local knowledge about the landscape and wildlife. Lunch and rest time are arranged around the day's program, followed by further game viewing before proceeding to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.
AccommodationAshnil Mara Camp
MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner
ActivitiesGame drives & wildlife viewing
DestinationMasai Mara
DAY 05
Masai Mara → Masai Mara
Masai Mara → Masai Mara
After breakfast, continue your safari from Masai Mara toward Masai Mara. The day combines scenic driving with rewarding wildlife viewing, allowing time to explore the character of each protected area. Your driver-guide will select productive game-viewing routes and share local knowledge about the landscape and wildlife. Lunch and rest time are arranged around the day's program, followed by further game viewing before proceeding to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.
AccommodationAshnil Mara Camp
MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner
ActivitiesGame drives & wildlife viewing
DestinationMasai Mara
DAY 06
Masai Mara → Masai Mara
Masai Mara → Masai Mara
After breakfast, continue your safari from Masai Mara toward Masai Mara. The day combines scenic driving with rewarding wildlife viewing, allowing time to explore the character of each protected area. Your driver-guide will select productive game-viewing routes and share local knowledge about the landscape and wildlife. Lunch and rest time are arranged around the day's program, followed by further game viewing before proceeding to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.
AccommodationAshnil Mara Camp
MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner
ActivitiesGame drives & wildlife viewing
DestinationMasai Mara
DAY 07
Masai Mara → Nairobi
Masai Mara → Nairobi
Begin with an early wildlife-viewing opportunity in Masai Mara, when temperatures are cooler and animals are often active. After breakfast, enjoy the final stages of your safari before starting the return journey to Nairobi. Stops can be made along the way as appropriate. Arrival is planned for later in the day, bringing your private safari to a close with drop-off at your agreed hotel or meeting point.
AccommodationAshnil Mara Camp
MealsBreakfast & Lunch
ActivitiesMorning game drive & return transfer
DestinationMasai Mara
Follow the journey
Open Route in Google Maps ↗Your Safari Route Map
See where your safari begins, the parks visited in order and where the journey ends. The animated line follows your planned safari circuit.
Rest in the wild
Where You'll Stay
Samburu
Safari Lodge / Camp
Comfortable safari accommodation selected for its location, atmosphere and convenient access to wildlife-viewing areas.
Aberdare
Highland Safari Lodge
Comfortable safari accommodation selected for its location, atmosphere and convenient access to wildlife-viewing areas.
Lake Nakuru
Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
Comfortable safari accommodation selected for its location, atmosphere and convenient access to wildlife-viewing areas.
Masai Mara
Ashnil Mara Camp
Comfortable safari accommodation selected for its location, atmosphere and convenient access to wildlife-viewing areas.
Safari moments
Safari Gallery
Know before you go
What's Included in Your Safari
✓ Included
- Private safari 4×4 Land Cruiser
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Park entrance fees
- Accommodation
- Meals stated in itinerary
- Game drives
- Bottled drinking water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Government taxes
× Not Included
- International flights
- Kenya visa/eTA where applicable
- Travel insurance
- Drinks not included in meal plan
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities
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