Kenya · 8 days · Midrange
8 Days Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Nakuru, Naivasha & Maasai Mara Midrange Safari
An eight-day midrange safari through five contrasting areas — Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and the Maasai Mara — with shorter driving days than most multi-park routes.
- Duration
- 8 days · 7 nights
- Countries
- Kenya
- Starts
- Nairobi
- Ends
- Nairobi
- Tier
- Midrange
- Format
- Private safari
01 / Overview
The journey in brief.
An eight-day midrange safari through five contrasting areas — Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and the Maasai Mara — with shorter driving days than most multi-park routes.
This 8-day midrange itinerary starts in Nairobi and ends in Nairobi. Accommodation: Buraha Zenoni + Overnight at the lodge.
- Ideal for
- Wildlife variety · Families · Couples
- Safari style
- Midrange · Private
Destination guides: Samburu · Ol Pejeta & Laikipia · Lake Nakuru · Lake Naivasha · Maasai Mara
Route
Nairobi
Start
Samburu
Stop 1
Ol Pejeta
Stop 2
Lake Nakuru
Stop 3
Lake Naivasha
Stop 4
Maasai Mara
Stop 5
Nairobi
Finish
02 / Highlights
What stays with you.
- 01
Samburu's dry-country wildlife
- 02
Ol Pejeta rhinos and chimpanzee sanctuary
- 03
Lakes Nakuru and Naivasha
- 04
Two nights in the Maasai Mara
03 / Day by day
Travel it day by day.
8 days · driving times are approximate
Day 1 · Approx. 6 hours by road
Nairobi to Samburu
Drive north past Mount Kenya to Samburu, arriving for lunch, then an afternoon game drive.
- Meals
- Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Samburu — Overnight at the lodge
Day 2
Full day in Samburu
Morning and afternoon game drives along the Ewaso Nyiro river.
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Samburu — Overnight at the lodge
Day 3 · Approx. 3 hours by road
Samburu to Ol Pejeta
Drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy for an afternoon game drive and the chimpanzee sanctuary.
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Ol Pejeta & Laikipia — Overnight at the lodge
Day 4 · Approx. 3–4 hours by road
Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru
Drive to Lake Nakuru for an afternoon game drive. Lake Nakuru National Park is known for its rhino sanctuary, where both black and white rhino live, as well as Rothschild's giraffe, buffalo, waterbuck and lions. Flamingo numbers on the lake vary with the season and water levels.
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Lake Nakuru — Buraha Zenoni
Day 5 · Approx. 1.5 hours by road
Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha
A short drive to Lake Naivasha. Afternoon boat ride or Crescent Island walk (optional).
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Lake Naivasha — Overnight at the lodge
Day 6 · Approx. 4–5 hours by road
Lake Naivasha to the Maasai Mara
Drive to the Maasai Mara for lunch and an afternoon game drive.
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Maasai Mara — Overnight at the lodge
Day 7
Full day in the Maasai Mara
A full day of game viewing across the Mara's rolling grasslands. The reserve's track network allows your guide to follow recent sightings of lion, cheetah, elephant and plains game. You carry a picnic lunch, often taken near the Mara River where hippo and crocodile gather. Between July and October the reserve also hosts the Great Migration herds, and resident wildlife is present all year.
- Full-day game drive
- Picnic lunch in the reserve
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Maasai Mara — Overnight at the lodge
Day 8 · Approx. 5–6 hours by road
Maasai Mara to Nairobi
Final morning game drive, then return to Nairobi.
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch
- Overnight
- End of safari
04 / Where you stay
Comfortable lodges.
Where the itinerary says “overnight at the lodge”, we propose specific lodges with your quotation, based on your dates, preferences and availability.
- Samburu2 nights
Overnight at the lodge
- Ol Pejeta & Laikipia1 night
Overnight at the lodge
- Lake Nakuru1 night
Buraha Zenoni
- Lake Naivasha1 night
Overnight at the lodge
- Maasai Mara2 nights
Overnight at the lodge
Quick planning facts
- Duration
- 8 days · 7 nights
- Countries
- Kenya
- Starts
- Nairobi
- Ends
- Nairobi
- Tier
- Midrange
- Format
- Private safari
- Accommodation
- Buraha Zenoni + Overnight at the lodge
- Best for
- Wildlife variety · Families
05 / What’s included
Clear from the start.
Included
- Pick-up and drop-off at your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
- Transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof
- Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Lodge accommodation as described in the itinerary
- Meals as listed day by day
- Park, reserve and conservancy entry fees for the areas visited
- Game drives as listed in the itinerary
- Drinking water in the vehicle
Not included
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance (strongly recommended)
- Tips and gratuities for guides and camp staff
- Alcoholic and soft drinks unless stated
- Items of a personal nature such as laundry and phone calls
- Optional activities not listed as included
06 / Pricing
Honest, complete pricing.
This safari is priced on request. Your quotation covers the complete 8-day package, with the inclusions and exclusions shown on this page.
Price on request
Pricing depends on your dates, group size and accommodation. We will send a clear quote for the complete package.
Optional extras (not included)
- Maasai village visitPaid directly to the community; price confirmed when you book.
- Hot-air balloon safari over the Maasai MaraEarly-morning flight with bush breakfast; quoted on request.
- Boat ride on Lake NaivashaAround one hour on the lake looking for hippo and birdlife.
- Walk or cycle in Hell's Gate National ParkPark fees and bicycle hire quoted on request.
07 / Good to know
Questions, answered.
Important notes
- Lodges are proposed with your quotation, based on your dates, budget and availability.
- Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed. Your guide will adapt the day to recent sightings, weather and road conditions.
- Driving times are approximate and depend on road conditions, stops and wildlife encountered along the way.
- Park and conservancy fees are set by the authorities and may change; any change is passed on at cost.
How much does this safari cost?
This 8-day safari is priced on request because rates depend on your dates, group size and accommodation. Send us your details and we will reply with a full quotation for the complete package.
Where does the safari start and finish?
It starts in Nairobi and finishes in Nairobi.
Is this a private or group-joining safari?
This itinerary is quoted as a private safari with your own vehicle and driver-guide.
What accommodation is used?
The itinerary shows where you stay each night. Lodges are proposed with your quotation, based on your dates, preferences and availability.
Can this itinerary be changed?
Yes. Dates, pace, accommodation level and the order of stops can usually be adjusted. Tell us what you have in mind when you enquire.
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Tell us your dates, group size and travel style and our Nairobi team will tailor the safari.