7-Day Kenya's Safari Gems
Head North to Kenya's Samburu land, a place of austere beauty. With Mount Kenya looming in the distance and the dark Ewaso River winding through its wildlife-rich land, this is a place where warm and welcoming people make for an exceptional safari experience. From here, head to Kenya's flagship region—the Masai Mara—where the greatest wildlife spectacle on earth unfolds before you very eyes. Stunning views and beautiful sweeping lodges await.
Tour Summary
You'll go to Kenya
You'll visit Nairobi, Samburu NR & Mara North Conservancy
This tour starts and ends in Nairobi - Getting there
Tour Features
Luxury tour
This luxury tour uses lodges.
Private tour
This tour will be run exclusively for you. Transfers and game drives at private camps will be shared.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Minimum age of 12 years
The minimum age for this tour is 12 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives, evening/night game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide) & nature hikes/walks
Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: air transfer
This operator can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself help
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Day | Accommodation | Meals |
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1-3 |
Saruni Samburu
Luxury lodge bordering Samburu NR without fences
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All Meals Included |
4-6 |
Saruni Mara
Luxury+ lodge inside Mara North Conservancy (Greater Masai Mara)
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All Meals Included |
7 |
End of tour
(No accommodation)
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Meals at Own Expense |
Arrival
(See Getting there for more details)- You'll be collected from the airport.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1-3 Game drives in Saruni Samburu Camp
Touching down, you will be met at the airport and transferred by charter to Saruni Samburu, where you can be as chilled or as active as you like. This super-chic, eco-friendly lodge is in the private Kalama Conservancy in Kenya's Samburu Nature Reserve. See the "Samburu Five", a handful of rare animals endemic to this ecosystem – gerenuk, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, Grevy's zebra and Beisa oryx, and a host of other species your Masai warrior guide will identify. Day and night drives are offered, exploring the sights at Kalama Conservancy, Buffalo Springs National Park and Samburu National Park. Guided walks investigate the bush and find the birds you've been wanting to check on your tick list. For the kids there is also the oppertunity to learn bush skills at the Warrior Academy. Topping all this, have breakfast beside the Ewas Ng'iro River or dine beneath the stars.
Main Destination: | Samburu National Reserve |
Best Time to Visit
June to September and January to February
High Season
December to March and July to October (Busy)
Best Weather
June and December (Cool and fresh after rain) Wildlife in Samburu National Reserve
Elephant
Abundant
Giraffe
Common
Zebra
Common
Hippo
Common
Leopard
Occasional
Buffalo
Occasional
Hyena
Occasional
Lion
Rare
Cheetah
Rare
White Rhino
None
Black Rhino
None
Wildebeest
None
Wild Dog
Rare to none
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Accommodation: | Saruni Samburu
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Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 4-6 Relax at this secluded lodge in
You will be transferred by air to Saruni Mara Camp in the Mara North Conservancy, a private wilderness covering more than 30,000 hectares outside the Masai Mara Reserve. The sanctuary is a partnership between conservationists, investors and 800-plus Masai landowners. The camp is directly in the path of the Great Migration (July to November) and the less well-known Loita Hills migration (December to May), which sees thousands of wildebeest arriving at the conservancy. So there's plenty to see and, to top it all, this boutique lodge offers top-quality service.
Take night drives through the Mara Conservancy, investigate the surrounding forest and valleys on foot, with a guide, to see the smaller creatures and some of the Masai Mara's 550+ bird species. If you're travelling with children, the Masai-run Warriors Academy offers special courses in bush skills and animal tracking. Hike up Kilelioni, the highest peak in the Mara–Serengeti and visit the Masai market, held every Thursday.
Main Destination: | Mara North Conservancy (Greater Masai Mara) |
Accommodation: | Saruni Mara
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Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 7 End in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
You will be air transferred to the Nairobi airport for your onward journey.
Main Destination: | Nairobi Airport |
Accommodation: | No accommodation |
Meals & Drinks: |
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End of tour
(See Getting there for more details)- You'll be collected from the airport.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Important to Know
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
- This tour must be paid in US dollars (USD). The ZAR rates shown are converted for information purposes only. Disclaimer
- This tour accepts children who are 12 years and older.
- Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.
Rates Per Person
Start dates |
Solo 1 room
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2+ people Sharing rooms
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Jan 1, 2020 - Feb 29, 2020
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$5010
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$4827
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Mar 1, 2020 - May 26, 2020
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$4703
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$4368
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May 27, 2020 - Oct 29, 2020
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$5512
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$4827
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Oct 30, 2020 - Nov 29, 2020
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$4703
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$4368
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Nov 30, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020
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$5209
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$4827
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N/A* = Not Available. This is Unavailable For Single Travelers.
Included
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All flights during the tour
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Included
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All flights during the tour
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Nairobi
This operator can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself help
Fly to/from Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO - Check price) in Nairobi
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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