Northern Kenya National Parks & Masai Mara Safari

8-Day Northern Kenya National Parks & Masai Mara Safari

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day Kenya National Parks safari adventure, combining cultural encounters, thrilling wildlife sightings, and scenic landscapes. This immersive safari takes you on a 4×4 journey to four of Kenya’s premier parks and reserves, including the iconic Masai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy full board accommodation at handpicked safari lodges nestled in prime wildlife areas, offering front-row access to Kenya’s rich biodiversity.

Quick Overview

Day 1: Arrive in Nairobi, visit Giraffe Centre & Carnivore Restaurant
Day 2-3: Game drives in Samburu National Reserve
Day 4: Wildlife viewing from The Ark in Aberdare National Park
Day 5: Explore Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 6-7: Experience the magic of Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 8: Return to Nairobi

Detailed Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi

Welcome to Kenya! On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, our team will transfer you to The Tribe Hotel for your overnight stay. After freshening up, visit the Giraffe Centre to interact with the endangered Rothschild giraffes. Enjoy lunch at the renowned Carnivore Restaurant before returning to the hotel. Dinner is on your own—explore Nairobi’s vibrant culinary scene!

Accommodation: The Tribe Hotel, Nairobi
Meals: Lunch

Day 2: Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve

After breakfast, travel by 4×4 to remote Samburu National Reserve in Northern Kenya. Arrive in time for lunch and some relaxation at Samburu Sopa Lodge. Later, embark on your first game drive in this arid yet wildlife-rich reserve, home to elephants, leopards, Grevy’s zebras, and the Samburu Special Five.

Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge
Meals: Full Board

Day 3: Full Day in Samburu National Reserve

Spend the day exploring Samburu National Park on multiple game drives. Look out for predators like lions and cheetahs, and large herds of elephants. Learn about Samburu culture and traditions, and witness more than 350 bird species in their natural habitat.

Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge
Meals: Full Board

Day 4: Samburu to Aberdare National Park

After breakfast, journey to the lush highlands of Aberdare National Park. Enjoy lunch at Aberdare Country Club before transferring to The Ark Lodge, built overlooking a floodlit waterhole. Watch elephants, buffalos, rhinos, and possibly leopards from various viewing decks throughout the evening.

Accommodation: The Ark Lodge
Meals: Full Board

Day 5: Aberdare to Lake Nakuru National Park

Start the day with breakfast at Aberdare Country Club before heading to Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its flamingos, rhinos, and tree-climbing lions. Arrive at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive in the park. Cap the evening with dinner and a cultural dance performance.

Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
Meals: Full Board

Day 6: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve

Depart for the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve, considered one of the top wildlife destinations in the world. After lunch at Keekorok Lodge, head out for your first game drive in search of lions, elephants, zebras, cheetahs, and the Big Five roaming the Mara’s open plains.

Accommodation: Keekorok Lodge
Meals: Full Board

Day 7: Full Day in Masai Mara

Enjoy a full day of game drives in the Masai Mara, with chances to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal). Spot large herds of herbivores and their predators across the sweeping savannahs. Lunch is served back at the lodge before your final afternoon game drive.

Accommodation: Keekorok Lodge
Meals: Full Board

Day 8: Masai Mara to Nairobi

After a final breakfast in the Masai Mara, depart for Nairobi via 4×4 safari vehicle. Arrive by mid-afternoon. Optional lunch at the Karen Blixen Coffee Garden can be arranged at an extra cost. Drop-off at your hotel or the airport concludes your epic Kenya National Parks safari.

Meals: Breakfast

Optional Wildebeest Migration Add-On

Please note that the Wildebeest Great Migration is seasonal and varies from year to year. Speak with our travel experts to plan your trip around the migration’s peak movement between Kenya and Tanzania’s Serengeti.