7 Days 6 Nights Fly & Drive Safari – Nairobi → Samburu → Ol Pejeta → Masai Mara → Nairobi
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Safari Overview
Route: Nairobi → Samburu National Reserve → Ol Pejeta Conservancy → Masai Mara National Reserve → Nairobi
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Highlights:
Discover Kenya’s most diverse wildlife destinations in one unforgettable adventure. Begin with a scenic flight to the wild and rugged landscapes of Samburu, home to rare northern species found nowhere else. Drive south to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, where rhinos, chimpanzees, and the Big Five thrive in a pioneering conservation area. Then, cap your journey in the legendary Masai Mara, where lions, leopards, and endless herds roam across the golden plains.
This fly-and-drive itinerary blends comfort, adventure, and time efficiency — the perfect way to experience Kenya’s wild heart.
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Tour Plan
Morning (~07:00 AM) – Departure from Nairobi
• Pick-up from your Nairobi hotel or residence.
• Transfer to Wilson Airport for your scenic flight to Samburu (~1 hour 20 minutes).
• Fly over Kenya’s central highlands, spotting Mount Kenya’s peaks en route.
Late Morning (~09:00 AM) – Arrival & Transfer to Lodge
• Land at the Samburu airstrip and meet your safari driver-guide.
• Enjoy a short game-drive transfer to your lodge/camp, with wildlife sightings on the way.
• Check in and enjoy a welcome drink with views over the Ewaso Nyiro River.
Afternoon (~03:30 PM) – Game Drive
• Set out for your first afternoon safari, exploring Samburu’s semi-arid landscapes.
• Look out for the “Samburu Special Five”: Grevy’s zebra, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, and gerenuk.
• Return to camp as the sun sets over the rugged hills.
Evening (~06:30 PM) – Dinner & Overnight
• Dinner and overnight stay at your Samburu lodge or tented camp.
Early Morning (~06:00 AM) – Sunrise Game Drive
• Experience the cool morning hours when predators are active.
• Spot elephants, lions, cheetahs, and vibrant birdlife.
Midday
• Return for breakfast and some leisure time — swim, relax, or enjoy panoramic views.
• Optional cultural visit to a Samburu village (extra cost).
Afternoon (~03:00 PM) – Second Game Drive
• Explore deeper into the reserve, following the river and its wildlife-rich banks.
Evening
• Dinner and overnight at your lodge/camp.
Morning (~08:00 AM) – Scenic Drive to Ol Pejeta
• After breakfast, depart Samburu and drive south (approx. 4–5 hours) through the foothills of Mount Kenya.
• Arrive at Ol Pejeta Conservancy in time for lunch.
Afternoon (~03:00 PM) – Game Drive in Ol Pejeta
• Head out for your first exploration of this private conservancy — home to Kenya’s largest population of black rhinos and the last two northern white rhinos on earth.
• Visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary and spot lions, elephants, and plains game.
Evening (~06:30 PM)
• Return to your lodge/camp inside Ol Pejeta for dinner and overnight stay.
Morning (~09:00 AM) – Fly to Masai Mara
• After breakfast, transfer to Nanyuki Airstrip for your flight to the Masai Mara (~1 hour).
• Enjoy sweeping views of the Great Rift Valley en route.
Late Morning (~11:00 AM) – Arrival & Lunch
• Meet your guide at the Mara airstrip and transfer to your lodge/camp.
• Enjoy lunch while gazing over the plains, where wildlife grazes freely.
Afternoon (~03:30 PM) – Game Drive
• Head out for your first game drive in the Masai Mara — a haven for the Big Five and vast herds of wildebeest and zebra.
Evening (~06:30 PM) – Dinner & Overnight
• Dinner and overnight stay at your Masai Mara lodge or tented camp.
Early Morning (~06:00 AM) – Sunrise Game Drive
• Begin the day with the magic of dawn — ideal for big cat sightings.
Midday
• Return for breakfast, then relax or take an optional hot-air balloon safari followed by a champagne breakfast (extra cost).
Afternoon (~03:00 PM) – Afternoon Game Drive
• Continue exploring the reserve, discovering its endless variety of landscapes and wildlife.
Evening
• Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge/camp.
Morning (~06:00 AM) – Extended Game Drive or Nature Walk
• Another day for immersive exploration — optional guided walk or extended drive into different sections of the reserve.
Afternoon (~03:00 PM) – Final Mara Safari
• Track lions or watch elephants by the riverside before your last sunset in the Mara.
Evening
• Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge/camp.
Morning (~07:00 AM) – Optional Game Drive
• Enjoy one last game drive before breakfast.
~09:30 AM – Breakfast & Check-Out
• Pack up and prepare for your return flight.
~10:30 AM – Flight to Nairobi
• Transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Wilson Airport, Nairobi (~1 hour).
• Meet your driver for transfer to your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for onward travel.
End of Safari
