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10-Day Northern & Mara Luxury Safari

  • Visit: Samburu NR, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR
  • 10 Days
  • Private
  • Luxury
Rhinoceros at Ol Pajeta Conservancy
Guinea folw
Male and female ostriches in Lake Nakuru National Park
Buffalo seen at Lake Nakuru National Reserve
Starts from

£2,600 pp

Overview

Ten days on the northern circuit finishing with four nights in the Masai Mara. You cover Samburu for the special northern species, Ol Pejeta for rhinos, and Lake Nakuru, before heading to the Mara. Four nights at Mara Sopa Lodge gives you proper time to explore the reserve without rushing.

The northern parks each have a distinct character and the Mara at the end is the payoff. Elephant Bedroom Camp in Samburu, Sweetwaters Serena at Ol Pejeta, The Cliff above Nakuru, and Mara Sopa Lodge on the Talek River are all well positioned for game drives in their respective areas.

Accommodations:

  • Elephant Bedroom Camp (Samburu)
  • Sweetwaters Serena Camp (Ol Pejeta)
  • The Cliff Nakuru (Lake Nakuru)
  • Masai Mara Sopa Lodge (Masai Mara)

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve

    Driving Time: 5-6 hours

    Meals: Lunch & Dinner

    Leave Nairobi early heading north through the highlands. Cross the equator near Nanyuki then drop into dry northern lowlands. Arrive at Elephant Bedroom Camp on the Ewaso Nyiro River in the afternoon. The late afternoon drive introduces you to Samburu's northern species. Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, and gerenuk are commonly seen on a first outing. Elephants gather along the river as the day cools.

    Dinner and overnight stay at Elephant Bedroom Camp.

  • Day 2: Full Day in Samburu National Reserve

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

    Morning and afternoon drives. Start early along the river for predator activity and good light. The birdlife includes several northern specials not found elsewhere in Kenya. Afternoon drives regularly produce leopard sightings in the riverine woodland. Samburu has a quieter, more remote feel than the southern parks and the camps are less crowded. A good two nights in genuine northern Kenya.

    Dinner and overnight stay at Elephant Bedroom Camp.

  • Day 3: Samburu to Ol Pejeta Conservancy

    Driving Time: 3-4 hours

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

    Head south through Nanyuki to Ol Pejeta. Arrive at Sweetwaters Serena Camp before lunch. The afternoon drive focuses on rhinos. Ol Pejeta holds East Africa's largest black rhino population alongside healthy white rhino numbers and the sanctuary for the last two northern white rhinos. Lions, elephants, and buffalo fill the rest of the conservancy.

    Dinner and overnight stay at Sweetwaters Serena Camp.

  • Day 4: Full Day in Ol Pejeta Conservancy

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

    Full day with morning and afternoon drives. Early morning is best for rhino activity. Your guide positions you well for both black and white rhino viewing across different habitat. Optional chimpanzee sanctuary visit in the afternoon, the only place in Kenya to see chimps. General game viewing continues across grassland, riverine forest, and bush.

    Dinner and overnight stay at Sweetwaters Serena Camp.

  • Day 5: Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru National Park

    Driving Time: 2 hours

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

    Short drive southwest to Lake Nakuru. Arrive at The Cliff before lunch, the lodge sitting above the park with views over the lake. The afternoon game drive covers this compact park efficiently. Nakuru holds both rhino species, Rothschild's giraffe, lions, and leopards. The lake supports pelicans, cormorants, and flamingos in varying numbers depending on water levels.

    Dinner and overnight stay at The Cliff Nakuru.

  • Day 6: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve

    Driving Time: 5-6 hours

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

    Drive west across the Mau Escarpment into Maasai country. Arrive at Masai Mara Sopa Lodge in the afternoon. After three days in the northern parks the Mara's open scale and wildlife density are immediately striking. Even arriving late there is time for an evening drive to get your first proper look at the reserve before four full days of game viewing begin.

    Dinner and overnight stay at Masai Mara Sopa Lodge.

  • Day 7: Full Day in Masai Mara National Reserve

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

    First full day with morning and afternoon drives. Leave at dawn when predators are active. Lions are easy to find. Cheetahs work the open plains and leopards appear along the rivers. The Mara River holds hippos and large crocodiles year-round. Between July and October migration crossings happen along the river, timing never predictable but worth watching for.

    Dinner and overnight stay at Masai Mara Sopa Lodge.

  • Day 8: Full Day in Masai Mara National Reserve

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

    Second full day. Your guide adjusts the plan based on your interests. Option for a full-day drive with picnic lunch for maximum time out in the reserve. Optional dawn balloon flight if arranged in advance. The Mara is large enough that you can cover new ground each day without repeating yourself.

    Dinner and overnight stay at Masai Mara Sopa Lodge.

  • Day 9: Full Day in Masai Mara National Reserve

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

    Third full day. Four nights in the Mara lets you properly settle in and build on what you have seen. Your guide tracks specific animals and revisits productive spots. Optional Maasai village visit in the afternoon. The last evening drive closes out your time in the reserve properly before heading back to Nairobi tomorrow.

    Dinner and overnight stay at Masai Mara Sopa Lodge.

  • Day 10: Masai Mara to Nairobi

    Driving Time: 5-6 hours

    Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

    Final morning game drive before breakfast, then check out and drive back to Nairobi. Arrive by mid to late afternoon. Drop off at your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for evening departures.

Accommodation

bed at the elephant bedroom camp
Elephant Bedroom Camp
rhinos and antelopes at sweetwaters serena
Sweetwaters Serena Camp
views from the cliff Nakuru
The Cliff Nakuru
Swimming pool at the Mara Sopa Lodge
Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

Rates

Season2 Pax3 Pax4 Pax5 Pax6 Pax
Jan - Jun£3,350£2,950£2,750£2,650£2,600
Jul - Dec£4,650£4,250£4,050£3,950£3,900

Includes & Excludes

  • Park entry fees
  • All accommodation (full board)
  • All meals as indicated
  • Comprehensive game drives Professional tour guide
  • Pick up and drop off from your hotel/Airport
  • Transportation in a customized 4x4 safari Land Cruiser Jeep
  • Bottled water during drives/transfers
  • All government levies and taxes
  • International airfares and flights
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Travel insurance
  • Single room supplement
  • Tips and other expenses of personal nature
  • kenya eVisa (eTA)

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Tim & Anouchka Sank

Australia

An Unforgettable Solo Adventure

The tour company did everything to be helpfull in picking up from the airport, taking us with their jeep to all the place we visited, and we had very nice game drives.
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Goort Gelten

Netherlands

Honeymoon Paradise in Kenya

The trip completely exceeded our expectations, even despite it not being ‘peak season’ we were able to tick off Africa’s Big 5 on the very first game drive.
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Cameron Mcdonald

UK

Budget-Friendly Safari Adventure

Budget-friendly safari with incredible wildlife sightings. Knowledgeable guides and comfortable accommodations. Highly satisfied!

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Théo Martin

France

A Luxury Safari Experience

Best safari experience ever! Saw the Big Five, learned about Maasai culture, and enjoyed delicious food. Amazing!

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Jennifer Lee

Canada

Luxury Honeymoon in the Wild

Our Kenya safari was unforgettable! Expert guides, luxurious accommodations, and incredible wildlife sightings. Highly recommend!

Testimonial by David and Emily Johnson

David and Emily Johnson

United States

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