7 Days Samburu, Nakuru, Naivasha & Masai Mara Lodge Safari

Travel from the rugged northern frontier to the heart of the Mara on this comprehensive 7-day lodge safari. Samburu reveals rare species found nowhere else in Kenya, while Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and the Masai Mara deliver rhinos, flamingos, boat safaris and the Big Five.

A complete Kenya experience in comfort.

• Samburu
• Lake Nakuru
• Lake Naivasha
• Masai Mara
• Samburu Special Five
• Big Five

1. 1

   Day 1 · Nairobi to Samburu

   The day begins in Nairobi and is planned to finish in Samburu, with the final departure sequence confirmed in the final itinerary. Drive north across the equator to Samburu National Reserve; afternoon game drive for the 'Samburu Special Five' — Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, gerenuk and beisa oryx. Lodge overnight. In this 7-day midrange lodge sequence, it establishes the route before Full Day in Samburu, so the first overnight and next departure point need to be unambiguous. The Ewaso Ng'iro river system influences wildlife movement through this dry region, especially when animals seek water and shade.

   This part of the itinerary adds a different habitat or travel rhythm to the overall safari. Within this 7-day midrange lodge plan, the confirmed arrangements for Nairobi to Samburu should make clear how the first overnight and briefing connect to Full Day in Samburu. Road surfaces, traffic, park entry and comfort stops can affect the day, so exact travel times are confirmed operationally rather than promised online.

   Meals

   Only meals expressly listed in the accepted quotation

   Accommodation

   Selected accommodation according to the itinerary; exact property and room basis confirmed before booking

   Main activities

   Wildlife viewing by vehicle · Condition-led wildlife observation · Transfer

   Travel character

   Overland transfer; exact timing varies

   Important note

   River levels, access and wildlife distribution vary with recent weather and local conditions.

2. 2

   Day 2 · Full Day in Samburu

   With no major change of base planned, the day gives the confirmed activity enough time to respond to local conditions. Morning and afternoon game drives along the Ewaso Ng'iro River, home to elephant, lion and leopard. In this 7-day midrange lodge sequence, it follows Nairobi to Samburu and prepares for Samburu to Lake Nakuru, so the transition remains easy to follow. The Ewaso Ng'iro river system influences wildlife movement through this dry region, especially when animals seek water and shade.

   this part of the route connects the surrounding route while keeping secondary stops realistic. Within this 7-day midrange lodge plan, the final itinerary entry for Full Day in Samburu should distinguish this part of the route from Nairobi to Samburu and explain the handover to Samburu to Lake Nakuru. The experience is led by conditions in the field, so no species, behaviour or photographic result is promised.

   Meals

   Only meals expressly listed in the accepted quotation

   Accommodation

   Selected accommodation according to the itinerary; exact property and room basis confirmed before booking

   Main activities

   Wildlife viewing by vehicle · Transfer

   Travel character

   Overland transfer; exact timing varies

   Important note

   River levels, access and wildlife distribution vary with recent weather and local conditions.

3. 3

   Day 3 · Samburu to Lake Nakuru

   This transition leaves Samburu for Lake Nakuru, combining the stated route with only the activities that can be operated realistically. Transfer south to Lake Nakuru National Park; afternoon game drive for rhino and flamingos. In this 7-day midrange lodge sequence, it follows Full Day in Samburu and prepares for Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha, making the progression clear to the traveller. Water levels and food conditions influence where flamingos and other waterbirds gather, so their number and location are never fixed.

   Its purpose in the full travel sequence is to create a clear transition while preserving useful time at the destination. Within this 7-day midrange lodge plan, the accepted programme for Samburu to Lake Nakuru need to separate this travel stage from Full Day in Samburu and explain the handover to Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha. Arrival time depends on road and entry conditions, and any activity after the transfer remains subject to sufficient daylight and the accepted itinerary.

   Meals

   Only meals expressly listed in the accepted quotation

   Accommodation

   Selected accommodation according to the itinerary; exact property and room basis confirmed before booking

   Main activities

   Wildlife viewing by vehicle · Condition-led wildlife observation · Transfer

   Travel character

   Overland transfer; exact timing varies

   Important note

   Bird numbers, lake conditions and wildlife locations change naturally and are not guaranteed.

4. 4

   Day 4 · Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha

   Travel proceeds from Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha; the accepted programme will identify the pickup point, route and final accommodation. Drive to Lake Naivasha for a boat safari and Crescent Island walking safari. In this 7-day midrange lodge sequence, it follows Samburu to Lake Nakuru and prepares for Lake Naivasha to the Masai Mara, making the progression clear to the traveller. The park is valued for varied Rift Valley scenery and opportunities to look for rhino, giraffe, buffalo, antelope and birds across several habitats.

   this route segment connects the surrounding route without implying that every possible stop will fit. Within this 7-day midrange lodge plan, the final itinerary entry for Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha need to separate this route segment from Samburu to Lake Nakuru and explain the handover to Lake Naivasha to the Masai Mara. The final proposal will distinguish travel time from activity time and avoid adding stops that make the route unnecessarily rushed.

   Meals

   Only meals expressly listed in the accepted quotation

   Accommodation

   Selected accommodation according to the itinerary; exact property and room basis confirmed before booking

   Main activities

   Condition-led wildlife observation · Boat activity if confirmed · Transfer

   Travel character

   Road and/or booked boat movement

   Important note

   Bird numbers, lake conditions and wildlife locations change naturally and are not guaranteed.

5. 5

   Day 5 · Lake Naivasha to the Masai Mara

   The day begins in Lake Naivasha and is planned to finish in the Masai Mara, with the confirmed departure sequence confirmed in the final itinerary. Transfer to the Masai Mara with an afternoon game drive. In this 7-day midrange lodge sequence, it follows Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha and prepares for Full Day in the Masai Mara, so the route reads as a coherent journey. The Masai Mara combines open grassland, seasonal streams and riverine cover, so the guide can read tracks and recent sightings rather than follow a fixed circuit.

   Its purpose in the complete route is to create a clear transition while preserving useful time at the destination. Within this 7-day midrange lodge plan, the accepted programme for Lake Naivasha to the Masai Mara should clearly separate this part of the route from Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha and explain the handover to Full Day in the Masai Mara. Road surfaces, traffic, park entry and comfort stops can affect the day, so exact travel times are confirmed operationally rather than promised online.

   Meals

   Only meals expressly listed in the accepted quotation

   Accommodation

   Selected accommodation according to the itinerary; exact property and room basis confirmed before booking

   Main activities

   Wildlife viewing by vehicle · Condition-led wildlife observation · Transfer

   Travel character

   Overland transfer; exact timing varies

   Important note

   Migration movement and river crossings are seasonal natural events and cannot be guaranteed.

6. 6

   Day 6 · Full Day in the Masai Mara

   With no major change of base planned, the day gives the confirmed activity enough time to respond to local conditions. A full day for the Big Five and the Great Migration in season. In this 7-day midrange lodge sequence, it follows Lake Naivasha to the Masai Mara and prepares for Masai Mara to Nairobi, so the change of place or focus is not abrupt. Across the Mara, changing light and habitat edges often matter as much as distance; patient observation can reveal interactions that a rushed drive would miss.

   The day is designed around one principal experience, with secondary activities kept conditional. Within this 7-day midrange lodge plan, the confirmed day plan for Full Day in the Masai Mara should make clear the difference between the day's programme from Lake Naivasha to the Masai Mara and explain the handover to Masai Mara to Nairobi. The experience is led by conditions in the field, so no species, behaviour or photographic result is promised.

   Meals

   Only meals expressly listed in the accepted quotation

   Accommodation

   Selected accommodation according to the itinerary; exact property and room basis confirmed before booking

   Main activities

   Condition-led wildlife observation

   Travel character

   Local movement according to the confirmed programme

   Important note

   Migration movement and river crossings are seasonal natural events and cannot be guaranteed.

7. 7

   Day 7 · Masai Mara to Nairobi

   This transition leaves Masai Mara for Nairobi, combining the stated route with only the activities that can be operated realistically. Morning game drive, breakfast, return to Nairobi. This departure completes a multi-region lodge circuit after Samburu, Nakuru, Naivasha and the Mara. The final road sector should be planned as the conclusion of that longer sequence, with the Nairobi drop-off and any onward connection stated explicitly. In this 7-day midrange lodge sequence, it completes the journey after Full Day in the Masai Mara, with the final drop-off matched to the traveller's confirmed onward plan.

   The reserve forms part of a wider ecosystem used by resident wildlife throughout the year, while migratory herd movement varies by season and rainfall. The sequence protects the logic of the full route while allowing the guide to respond to real operating conditions. Within this 7-day midrange lodge plan, the written schedule for Masai Mara to Nairobi should distinguish the last transfer from Full Day in the Masai Mara and name the agreed drop-off. Arrival time depends on road and entry conditions, and any activity after the transfer remains subject to sufficient daylight and the accepted itinerary.

   Meals

   Only meals expressly listed in the accepted quotation

   Accommodation

   Selected accommodation according to the itinerary; exact property and room basis confirmed before booking

   Main activities

   Wildlife viewing by vehicle · Condition-led wildlife observation · Transfer

   Travel character

   Overland transfer; exact timing varies

   Important note

   Migration movement and river crossings are seasonal natural events and cannot be guaranteed.

Treat this as a planning checklist. Only the accepted quotation confirms what is included, excluded and payable.