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9-Day Northern Circuit & Mara Luxury Safari

  • Visit: Samburu NR, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR
  • 9 Days
  • Private
  • Luxury
Cheetah and her cubs spotted in the expansive Masai Mara National Reserve during a 3-day mid-range safari
Huge African buffalo seen in the Mara
Common elands sighting in the Masai Mara
Tall Giraffe eating leaves on a tree in Lake Nakuru National Park
Starts from

£3,100 pp

Overview

Nine days covering Kenya’s northern circuit before finishing in the Masai Mara. You spend two nights each in Samburu and Ol Pejeta, one night at Lake Nakuru, then three nights in the Mara. It’s a thorough route that combines the best of northern and southern Kenya without rushing between stops.

The northern circuit adds real depth to a Kenya safari. Samburu’s special species, Ol Pejeta’s rhinos, and Nakuru’s concentrated wildlife all sit north of the Mara and are worth the extra time. Three nights at Governors’ Camp at the end gives you proper time to explore the Mara without feeling like you’re just passing through.

Accommodations:

  • Elephant Bedroom Camp (Samburu)
  • Sweetwaters Serena Camp (Ol Pejeta)
  • Sarova Lion Hill Lodge (Lake Nakuru)
  • Governors’ Camp (Masai Mara)

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve

    Driving Time: 5-6 hours

    Meals: Lunch & Dinner

    Leave Nairobi early heading north. Cross the equator near Nanyuki then drop into the dry northern lowlands. Arrive at Elephant Bedroom Camp in the afternoon on the bank of the Ewaso Nyiro River. The late afternoon game drive introduces you to Samburu's northern species including Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, and gerenuk. Elephants are common along the river.

    Dinner and overnight stay at Elephant Bedroom Camp.

  • Day 2: Full Day in Samburu National Reserve

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

    Morning and afternoon drives in the reserve. The river is the focal point with wildlife drawn to permanent water through dry country. Start early for predator activity and good light. The birdlife is excellent with several northern specials. Leopard sightings along the riverbanks are reasonably common in the afternoon. Samburu has a quieter, more remote feel than the southern parks.

    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 to Ol Pejeta through Nanyuki. Arrive at Sweetwaters Serena Camp before lunch. The afternoon drive focuses on rhinos. Ol Pejeta holds East Africa's largest black rhino population alongside white rhinos and the sanctuary for the last two northern white rhinos. Lions, elephants, and plains game 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. Black rhinos stay in thicker bush while white rhinos tend to be more visible in open grassland. Your guide knows the conservancy well. Optional visit to the chimpanzee sanctuary in the afternoon, the only place in Kenya to see chimps. General game viewing continues across mixed habitat.

    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 Sarova Lion Hill Lodge before lunch, the lodge positioned on a hill overlooking the park. The afternoon game drive covers this compact park efficiently. Nakuru was established as a rhino sanctuary and both black and white rhinos are regularly seen. Rothschild's giraffes, introduced successfully, are now a healthy population. Lions and leopards are present and the lake attracts good numbers of waterbirds.

    Dinner and overnight stay at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge.

  • Day 6: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve

    Driving Time: 5-6 hours

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

    Drive west across the Mau Escarpment and into Maasai country. Arrive at Governors' Camp in the afternoon with time for a short evening drive. After the enclosed parks to the north the Mara's open scale and wildlife density are immediately obvious. Lions, elephants, buffalo, and giraffe spread across the plains.

    Dinner and overnight stay at Governors' Camp.

  • 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 in the Mara. Cheetahs work the open plains and leopards appear along the rivers. Governors' Camp's position on the Mara River gives good access to the northern sections of the reserve where migration crossings happen between July and October.

    Dinner and overnight stay at Governors' Camp.

  • Day 8: Full Day in Masai Mara National Reserve

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

    Second full day. Your guide adjusts based on your interests. Option for a full-day drive with picnic lunch for maximum time with wildlife. Optional dawn balloon flight if arranged in advance. Optional Maasai village visit in the afternoon. The last evening drive closes out your time in the Mara before heading back to Nairobi tomorrow.

    Dinner and overnight stay at Governors' Camp.

  • Day 9: 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

elephant visiting the camp
Elephant Bedroom Camp
sweet waters serena camp
Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Sarova Lion Hill in Nakuru
Sarova Lion Hill
sitting areas in one of the rooms at governors camp
Food at Sweetwaters Serena

Rates

Season2 Pax3 Pax4 Pax5 Pax6 Pax
Jan - Jun£3,750£3,450£3,250£3,150£3,100
Jul - Dec£6,000£5,650£5,500£5,400£5,350

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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Stanley Gichuki crafted the journey of dreams. Thanks to our incredible guide, Bonie whose fearless spirit turned every mile into magic.
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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.
Mark Davis testimonial of our Kenya safaris

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!

Family-Safari-Review (1)

Théo Martin

France

A Luxury Safari Experience

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

Jennifer Lee Testimonial

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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