Safari ItineraryÂ
Day 1: Nairobi – Drive to Shaba Game Reserve
Depart Nairobi early and drive north past scenic highlands and agricultural lands to the semi-arid region of Samburu/Shaba. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive in Shaba Reserve – home to unique species like the Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, and gerenuk.
Accommodation: Lodge in Shaba
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Full Day in Shaba Game Reserve
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in Shaba Reserve. The landscape is rugged and dramatic, with volcanic hills, riverine forests, and doum palms. This reserve offers excellent game viewing with fewer crowds and sightings of elephants, leopards, and reticulated giraffes.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Shaba – Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, drive south through Kenya’s scenic countryside to Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive in time for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive around the lake – famous for flamingos, rhinos, and Rothschild’s giraffes. Explore the woodlands and cliff viewpoints.
Accommodation: Lodge near Lake Nakuru
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Lake Nakuru – Drive to Masai Mara
Depart after breakfast and head toward the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve. Arrive at your lodge or tented camp in time for lunch. Enjoy an evening game drive across the Mara plains, rich with wildlife and iconic scenery.
Accommodation: Lodge or luxury camp in Masai Mara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5 & 6: Full Days in Masai Mara
Spend two full days exploring the Masai Mara. Enjoy early morning and late afternoon game drives with opportunities to spot lions, cheetahs, elephants, wildebeest, and more. Visit the Mara River (famous for migration crossings) and consider an optional hot air balloon safari or a visit to a Maasai village.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Masai Mara – Drive Back to Nairobi
Enjoy a final game drive before breakfast. Depart for Nairobi with a stop for lunch en route. Arrive in the afternoon and transfer to your hotel or airport.
Meals: Breakfast