Wildlife Safaris · 7 days / 6 nights · 🇰🇪 Kenya

Mara + Samburu Twin Reserve — 7 Days

Cross-Kenya contrast: Mara's migration south, Samburu's 'special 5' in the arid north.

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Overview

Combines Kenya's two most contrasting reserves. Samburu's red earth, doum palms and reticulated giraffes set the stage, then the Mara's open plains and lion prides close the trip. A short return to Nairobi in the middle lets us swap the kit and maintain fresh vehicles.

Route: Nairobi → Samburu → Nairobi → Maasai Mara → Nairobi

Itinerary

Your day-by-day adventure

Tap into the rhythm of each day — locations, drive times, activities, and where you'll sleep.

Day 1
Nairobi → Samburu

Highlight: Photography stop in Maasai Mara

Drive via Mt Kenya to Samburu, evening drive.

📍 Maasai Mara 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 270 km ⏱ ~5 hrs from Nairobi 🍽 L, D 🏨 Mara Serena Safari Lodge
- Game drives & sundowner
- Hot-spring soak
- Photography stop
- Cultural visit
Day 2
Samburu full day

Highlight: Boat cruise in Samburu

Two drives along the Ewaso Ng'iro.

📍 Samburu 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 340 km ⏱ ~6 hrs from Nairobi 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Elephant Bedroom Camp
- Cultural visit
- Photography stop
- Bush breakfast
- Boat cruise
Day 3
Samburu → Nairobi

Highlight: Cultural visit in Maasai Mara

Morning drive, transfer to Nairobi.

📍 Maasai Mara 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 270 km ⏱ ~5 hrs from Nairobi 🍽 B, L 🏨 Mara Engai Wilderness Lodge
- Visit local market
- Sunrise tracking
- Cultural visit
- Game drives & sundowner
Day 4
Nairobi → Mara

Highlight: Hot-spring soak in Samburu

Morning transfer, afternoon game drive.

📍 Samburu 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 340 km ⏱ ~6 hrs from Nairobi 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
- Visit local market
- Game drives & sundowner
- Photography stop
- Hot-spring soak
Day 5
Mara full day

Highlight: Boat cruise in Maasai Mara

Full day including Mara River.

📍 Maasai Mara 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 270 km ⏱ ~5 hrs from Nairobi 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Sarova Mara Game Camp
- Sunrise tracking
- Bush breakfast
- Morning bird-walk
- Boat cruise
Day 6
Mara full day

Highlight: Game drives & sundowner in Samburu

Two drives and cultural visit.

📍 Samburu 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 340 km ⏱ ~6 hrs from Nairobi 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Elephant Bedroom Camp
- Visit local market
- Hot-spring soak
- Guided nature walk
- Game drives & sundowner
Day 7
Mara → Nairobi

Highlight: Sunrise tracking in Maasai Mara

Morning drive, return.

📍 Maasai Mara 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 270 km ⏱ ~5 hrs from Nairobi 🍽 B, L 🏨 Mara Engai Wilderness Lodge
- Sunrise tracking
- Boat cruise
- Game drives & sundowner
- Photography stop

Budget options

Choose your style of safari

Same itinerary, different comfort levels. Lock in the tier that fits your budget.

Budget

Budget — Comfort basics

$1,828 / pp

Single supp. +$120

Clean mid-range lodges and tented camps with reliable hot showers.

Shared 4x4 game drives
Full-board meals
English-speaking driver-guide

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What's onboard

wifi Free Wi-Fi

ac_unit Air-conditioning

restaurant Restaurant

spa Spa & Wellness

air Hot-Air Balloon

bedtime Star Beds / Decks

set_meal All-Inclusive Meals

Your route

Interactive map · OpenStreetMap

Live forecast · Maasai Mara Game Reserve

22°C Heavy drizzle · 10 km/h wind

Updated 2026-05-18T17:30

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Live wildlife observations

Recently spotted near Maasai Mara Game Reserve

Real observations published to GBIF by researchers, lodges, and citizen scientists — refreshed daily.

Buteo augur

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Streptopelia capicola

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Crocuta crocuta

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Hippopotamus amphibius

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Giraffa tippelskirchi

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Lophaetus occipitalis

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Himantopus himantopus

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Actophilornis africanus

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Where you'll sleep

Hotels & lodges on this tour

Hand-picked properties — swap any for an upgrade at booking.

★★★★★ 9.0/10

Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Safari Lodge · Maasai Mara Game Reserve

From $320 / night · +$65 upgrade

Bar / LoungeBush BreakfastCultural VisitsWalking SafarisLaundry Service

412 verified reviews

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★★★★☆ 8.6/10

Sarova Mara Game Camp

Luxury Tented Camp · Maasai Mara Game Reserve

From $245 / night · +$180 upgrade

Spa & WellnessAirport TransfersGym / FitnessFamily FriendlyHoneymoon Setup

318 verified reviews

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★★★★☆ 8.4/10

Keekorok Lodge

Safari Lodge · Maasai Mara Game Reserve

From $220 / night · +$65 upgrade

Air-conditioningBar / LoungeHot-Air BalloonLaundry ServiceFamily Friendly

287 verified reviews

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★★★★★ 9.3/10

Mara Engai Wilderness Lodge

Luxury · Maasai Mara Game Reserve

From $540 / night · +$420 upgrade

Bar / LoungeHot-Air BalloonLaundry ServiceGym / FitnessPet-Free Zones

198 verified reviews

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★★★★☆ 8.5/10

Sarova Shaba Game Lodge

Safari Lodge · Samburu National Reserve

From $215 / night · +$65 upgrade

Free Wi-FiAir-conditioningSpa & WellnessAirport TransfersPet-Free Zones

244 verified reviews

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★★★★☆ 8.3/10

Samburu Game Lodge

Safari Lodge · Samburu National Reserve

From $195 / night · +$65 upgrade

Air-conditioningSwimming PoolRestaurantCultural VisitsWalking Safaris

187 verified reviews

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Getting here

Flight schedules to your gateway

Indicative fares from key hubs — our team can hold seats while you decide.

Airline	Route	Departs	Arrives	Duration	Days	From
Kenya Airways KQ100	LHR → NBO London · Nairobi · Non-stop	21:30	07:30	8h 30m	Daily	$890	Book on Kenya Airways ↗
Qatar Airways QR1431	DOH → NBO Doha · Nairobi · Non-stop	07:30	13:30	6h 00m	Daily	$780	Book on Qatar Airways ↗
Emirates EK721	DXB → NBO Dubai · Nairobi · Non-stop	10:25	14:35	5h 10m	Daily	$720	Book on Emirates ↗
KLM KL565	AMS → NBO Amsterdam · Nairobi · Non-stop	10:10	20:30	8h 20m	Daily	$950	Book on KLM ↗