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12 Days - Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha and Amboseli

Duration - 12 days

This itinerary includes Samburu National Reserve (3N), a semi-arid region home to rare northern species like Grevy’s zebra and reticulated giraffe; Lake Nakuru (1N), famous for its pink-hued flamingos and as a sanctuary for black and white rhinos; Maasai Mara National Reserve (3N), Kenya’s premier safari destination, renowned for the Big Five, big cat sightings and the Great Migration (July-October); Lake Naivasha (1N), a serene freshwater lake known for boat safaris, birdlife, and sightings of hippos along its shores; and Amboseli National Park (3N), iconic for its large elephant herds and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro, before transferring back to Nairobi.


Lake Nakuru filled with Greater and Lesser Pink Flamingos.

Short Itinerary

Day 1 (May 06, 2026) - Nairobi to Samburu. Evening game drives in Samburu

Day 2 (May 07, 2026) - Full day game drives in Samburu

Day 3 (May 08, 2026) - Full day game drives in Samburu

Day 4 (May 09, 2026) - Transfer to Lake Nakuru for afternoon game drives in Lake Nakuru

Day 5 (May 10, 2026) - Transfer to Masai Mara for afternoon game drives in Masai Mara

Day 6 (May 11, 2026) - Full day game drives in Masai Mara

Day 7 (May 12, 2026) - Full day game drives in Masai Mara

Day 8 (May 13, 2026) - Transfer from Masai Mara (No game drives) to Lake Naivasha for Boat ride to and Walking tour in Crescent Island

Day 9 (May 14, 2026) - Transfer from Lake Naivasha to Amboseli for afternoon game drives

Day 10 (May 15, 2026) - Full day game drives in Amboseli

Day 11 (May 16, 2026) - Full day game drives in Amboseli

Day 12 (May 17, 2026) - Morning game drives in Amboseli and transfer to Nairobi

Notes

  • In Naivasha, Boat ride to Crescent Island and Walking tour in Crescent Island are included. Other activities like bike tour, hiking, horse ride can be opted as add-ons by paying additional.

    - If the accommodation chosen is at Samburu, game drives will be done in Samburu and if accommodation chosen is at Buffalo Springs or Shaba National Reserve, game drives will be done at Buffalo Springs+Shaba National Reserve.

Choose Date

Safari tour prices vary depending on the starting date, your group size, and the choice of stay.

Ensuite Accommodation Packages

Below are packages with a few popular ensuite options for your tour, starting on May 06, 2026, in a group of two adults . Ensuite hotels are tented camps/lodges that can be inside/around national parks. You will have a private room with attached bathroom. Meals are provided by hotels.

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Option E1: Value Accommodations Option E2: Classic Accommodations Option E3: Comfort Accommodations Option E4: Superior Accommodations Option E5: Luxury Accommodations Option E6: Signature Accommodations

A detailed list of inclusions is shared below. We have many more accommodations and addon tours to offer. Please share with us your requirements by clicking on the "Request Quote" button below, and our reservations team will get in touch with you.


Itinerary

Day 1 - Nairobi to Samburu

Your tour starts with pick up at 7:00 AM from your Nairobi hotel or Airport and drive to Samburu. This drive will take about 6 to 7 hours with diverse views ranging from the raw country side, the central highlands of Kenya, the equator line and views of Mt Kenya. Arrive in Samburu by lunch time and check into your lodge/camp, have a hot lunch and then depart for an afternoon game drive. After the game drive, we head back to lodge/camp to reach by around 5:30 or 6:00 PM, freshen up and enjoy a freshly prepared Dinner. Overnight at your lodge.

Note: Samburu eco system consists of 3 national reserves. Samburu National reserve, Buffalo springs National reserve, Shaba National reserve. Entry fees is common for Buffalo springs and Shaba but it is different for Samburu. If your accommodation is in Samburu, your game drives are included in Samburu. If you are accommodation is in Buffalo springs or Shaba, your game drives are included in Buffalo springs + Shaba. In case, your accommodation is in Buffalo springs or Shaba and if you wish to enter Samburu reserve, park fees of USD 80 per adult and USD 45 per child applies.


Day 2 & Day 3 - Samburu

We depart at 6:30 AM after breakfast on an early morning game drive (This is the best time to see the animals and a good chance to witness a hunt/kill). Later around 10:30 AM, return to accommodation for a break and relax for a bit and after lunch, depart on an afternoon game drive a round 3:00 PM till around 6:00 PM. Return to lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4- Samburu to Lake Nakuru

After breakfast checkout and depart to Lake Nakuru National Park which is about 5 hours drive from Samburu. Check into your lodge at Nakuru, have lunch and depart for afternoon game drives. After game drives till around 6:00 PM, we proceed to your camp/lodge for a freshly prepared dinner. Overnight stay at your Camp/Lodge.

Day 5 - Nakuru-Masai Mara

After breakfast checkout and depart to Masai Mara which is about 5 hours drive from Lake Nakuru. Check into your lodge/camp at Masai Mara, have lunch and depart for afternoon game drives. After the game drive, we head back to lodge/camp to reach by around 5:30 or 6:00 PM, freshen up and enjoy a freshly prepared Dinner. Overnight at your lodge.

Day 6 & Day 7 - Masai Mara

Today's itinerary is flexible and you can discuss with your guide on the previous evening and plan for today's schedule.
You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for full day game drives around 9:00 AM with packed lunch and return back to lodge late afternoon around 6:00 PM. Or you can depart at 6:00 AM on an early morning game drive (This is the best time to see the animals and a good chance to witness hunt/kill). Later return to accommodation for breakfast and relax for a bit and depart on an afternoon game drive with packed lunch. you will stop at a picnic spot for having packed lunch and later depart on a game drive till the park is closed. Around 6:00 PM return to lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 8 - Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha

After breakfast checkout and Depart to Lake Naivasha which is about 5 hours drive.
Check-in to your camp/lodge and then proceed for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 9 - Lake Naivasha to Amboseli

Start your day with a Boat Ride to Crescent Island where you will be doing a nature walk next to zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, waterbucks, antelopes and many types of birds. Return back to your camp/lodges in Naivasha and check out. Start your drive to Amboseli with en route lunch. Upon reaching Amboseli, you can check in to the camp/lodge and relax and unwind for the day.

Day 10 & Day 11 - Amboseli

Today's itinerary is flexible and you can discuss with your guide on the previous evening and plan for today's schedule. You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for full day game drives around 9:00 AM with packed lunch and return back to lodge late afternoon around 6:00 PM. Or you can depart at 6:00 AM on an early morning game drive (This is the best time to see the animals and a good chance to witness hunt/kill). Later return to accommodation for breakfast and relax for a bit and depart on an afternoon game drive with packed lunch. you will stop at a picnic spot for having packed lunch and later depart on a game drive till the park is closed. Around 6:00 PM return to lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Note: Since Amboseli is relatively hot, game drives around noon are not usually recommended but can be arranged if you are interested.

Day 12 - Amboseli to Nairobi

Wake up early in the morning and proceed to Amboseli for game drives around 6:15 AM. Continue with game drives till around 9:00 AM and then head back to camp for breakfast. After breakfast, check out from camp and proceed to Nairobi to reach by around 3:00 PM."

Maps

Weather Information

Lake Naivasha

Nel mese di maggio, il clima di Lake Naivasha, Kenya, è caratterizzato da temperature moderate e precipitazioni significative. Le temperature medie durante il giorno si aggirano attorno ai 20-24 gradi Celsius, mentre durante la notte possono scendere a circa 10-14 gradi Celsius. Maggio è considerato parte della stagione delle piogge, quindi ci si aspetta una maggiore umidità e occasionali rovesci. La vegetazione è rigogliosa in questo periodo dell'anno, rendendo il paesaggio particolarmente bello.

Amboseli

Nel mese di maggio, il clima a Amboseli, Kenya, è caratterizzato da un periodo di piogge, poiché si trova nella stagione delle piogge lunghe. Le temperature medie diurna si aggirano intorno ai 22-25°C, mentre le temperature notturne possono scendere a circa 12-15°C. Maggio è di solito uno dei mesi più umidi dell'anno, con precipitazioni che possono raggiungere i 100-150 mm. L'aria è quindi più fresca e umida rispetto ai mesi precedenti, rendendo il paesaggio verdeggiante e rigoglioso.

Masai Mara

In maggio, il clima nella Maasai Mara, Kenya, è caratterizzato da temperature moderate e da piogge frequenti. Le massime durante il giorno si aggirano intorno ai 21-24°C, mentre le minime notturne possono scendere a circa 10-12°C. Maggio segna l'inizio della stagione delle piogge, quindi è comune avere rovesci intermittenti e nuvolosità. Le precipitazioni possono variare, ma in genere si registrano dai 100 ai 150 mm di pioggia durante questo mese. È consigliabile avere abbigliamento impermeabile e scarpe adatte per esplorare la splendida natura della riserva durante questo periodo.

Lake Nakuru

Nel mese di maggio, il clima a Lake Nakuru, Kenya, è generalmente caratterizzato da temperature moderate e frequenti precipitazioni. Le temperature diurne oscillano tra i 19°C e i 22°C, mentre le temperature notturne possono scendere intorno ai 10°C. Maggio segna anche l'inizio della stagione delle piogge, con una media di precipitazioni che varia da 70 mm a 100 mm. È comune avere giornate nuvolose con rovesci sporadici, quindi è consigliabile essere preparati per condizioni umide. La vegetazione è rigogliosa in questo periodo, rendendo il paesaggio particolarmente affascinante.

Shaba Game Reserve

Nel mese di maggio, la Riserva di Gioco di Shaba in Kenya ha tipicamente un clima caldo e umido. Le temperature medie si aggirano intorno ai 20-30°C durante il giorno, mentre le notti possono essere più fresche, con temperature che scendono intorno ai 10-15°C. Maggio è anche il periodo delle piogge, con precipitazioni moderate che possono variare e portare ad un paesaggio verdeggiante. È un buon momento per osservare la fauna selvatica, poiché gli animali sono spesso più attivi e visibili durante questo periodo.

Buffalo Springs

A Buffalo Springs, in Kenya, il mese di maggio è generalmente caratterizzato da una stagione delle piogge. Durante questo periodo, ci si può aspettare temperature medie tra i 15°C e i 25°C. Le precipitazioni possono essere significative, con piogge che si verificano frequentemente, specialmente nel tardo pomeriggio o alla sera. L'umidità è elevata e l'atmosfera può risultare piuttosto fresca, soprattutto di notte.

Samburu

A maggio, il clima a Samburu, Kenya, è tipicamente caratterizzato da temperature moderate e un aumento delle precipitazioni. Le temperature diurni oscillano generalmente tra i 25°C e i 30°C, mentre le temperature notturne possono scendere a circa 15°C. Questo mese segna l'inizio della stagione delle piogge, con rovesci occasionali e temporali, che possono rendere l'atmosfera umida. È un periodo in cui la vegetazione è lussureggiante e la fauna selvatica è più visibile, poiché gli animali si radunano attorno ai corsi d'acqua.

Pre & Post Tour Hotels

Nairobi is the base for safari tours in Kenya. If you need accommodation in Nairobi before/after your safari tour, you can check some popular hotel prices on bed and breakfast basis below (Prices are per person).

Single room:

Double sharing room:

Triple sharing room:

All of the above prices are on per person per night on bed and breakfast basis. More hotel options can be shared upon request.

Transfers

This tour starts from Nairobi. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is the nearest international airport and Wilson Airport (WIL) is the nearest domestic airport.

Airport Pickup/Drop
Pickup or drop off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on the day of safari: No extra charge
Pickup or drop off at Wilson Airport on the day of safari: No extra charge

Airport to Hotel transfers
Transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Nairobi hotel or vice versa: USD 30 per vehicle
Transfer from Wilson Airport to Nairobi hotel or vice versa: USD 30 per vehicle

Transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Wilson Airport or vice versa: USD 30 per vehicle


Meals

Day 1 (May 06, 2026) - Lunch & Dinner

Day 2 (May 07, 2026) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 (May 08, 2026) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 (May 09, 2026) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5 (May 10, 2026) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6 (May 11, 2026) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7 (May 12, 2026) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8 (May 13, 2026) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 9 (May 14, 2026) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10 (May 15, 2026) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 11 (May 16, 2026) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 12 (May 17, 2026) - Breakfast & Lunch

Transfer Times

Day 1 (May 06, 2026) - Nairobi to Samburu takes about 6 to 7 hours (315 km)

Day 2 (May 07, 2026) - No Transfer

Day 3 (May 08, 2026) - Samburu to Lake Nakuru takes about 5.5 to 6 hours (295 km)

Day 4 (May 09, 2026) - Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara takes about 5 to 5.5 hours (250 km)

Day 5 (May 10, 2026) - No Transfer

Day 6 (May 11, 2026) - No Transfer

Day 7 (May 12, 2026) - Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha takes about 4.5 to 5.5 hours (232 km)

Day 8 (May 13, 2026) - Lake Naivasha to Amboseli takes about 6 to 6.5 hours (313 km)

Day 9 (May 14, 2026) - No Transfer

Day 10 (May 15, 2026) - Amboseli to Tsavo West takes about 1.5 to 2 hours (87 km)

Day 11 (May 16, 2026) - Tsavo West to Tsavo East takes about 2 to 2.5 hours (101 km)

Day 12 (May 17, 2026) - Tsavo East to Nairobi takes about 5 to 5.5 hours (301 km)


Note: These are estimated drive times. Because of the traffic, location of the accommodations, and several other factors, actual drive times may vary. Driving distances are approximate and do not account for exact places.

Inclusions

  • Meals as per itinerary.

  • Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day).

  • Daily game drives while on Safari.

  • A professional English speaking driver/ guide.

  • All Taxes and VAT.

  • 4x4 Land Cruiser or Safari Van.

  • Park Fees (for Non-Residents).

Exclusions

  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).

  • Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).

  • Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).

  • Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.

  • Tips (Tipping guidelines).

  • International flights.

  • Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.

Payment Policy

Deposit Payment
- Deposit is 50% of the total booking amount.
- Deposit can be paid either via a bank transfer or an online card payment.
- A 5% fee is applicable on all card payments (payment gateway charges). This is non-refundable.
- We offer bank accounts in 10 different currencies for bank transfers.
- Once you make the deposit payment you will receive a booking confirmation.

Balance Payment
- Balance can be paid via bank transfer, online card payment or with cash
- Bank payment can be done 15 days prior to the tour date (recommended 30 days prior)
- Card payment can be done 1 day prior to the tour date (recommended 7 days prior)
- A 5% fee is applicable on all card payments (payment gateway charges). This is non-refundable.
- Cash can be paid on arrival (US Dollars printed in or after the year 2009)

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy
- 120 days before departure date: 5% of the tour amount is charged as cancellation fees
- Within 119 to 90 days before departure date: 10% of the tour amount is charged as cancellation fees
- Within 89 to 60 days before departure date: 20% of the tour amount is charged as cancellation fees
- Within 59 to 31 days before departure date: 30% of the tour amount is charged as cancellation fees
- Within 30 to 0 days before departure date: 50% of the tour amount is charged as cancellation fees

Note 1: In all refund cases, card processing fees (5%) or wire transfer ($25) fees will be deducted.

Partial Cancellation Policy
- If the group size reduces, the above cancellation policy applies to the canceling clients.
- In addition, the price per person for remaining clients might change as applicable based on the new group size.

Note 2: Our cancellation policy may differ for some packages based on the accommodations included, particularly for E3, E4, and E5 packages, to match the respective accommodation providers’ policies.

Addons

Add-on tours in Samburu
Samburu Village Visit (1 hour): USD 25 per person

Add-on tours in Lake Nakuru
Boat Ride (upto 3 hours): USD 150 per adult/USD 80 per child

Add-on tours in Masai Mara
Hot Air Balloon Ride (1 hour): USD 485 per person for adult/USD 335 per child
Masai Village Visit (1 hour): USD 25 per person
Sundowner: USD 35-100 per person depending on hotel

Add-on tours in Hell's Gate National Park, Naivasha
Hell's Gate National Park fees: USD 50 per adult/USD 25 per child
Biking tour in Hell's Gate National Park: USD 30 per adults/USD 30 per child
Walking tour in Hell's Gate National Park: USD 25 upto 4 pax

Add-on tours in Sanctuary Farm, Naivasha
Horse Riding (for 1 hour): USD 50 per adult/USD 45 per child
Horse Riding (for 2 hours): USD 80 per adults/USD 75 per child

Add-on tours in Mt. Longonot National Park, Naivasha
Mt. Longonot Hike (upto 5 hours): USD 65 per adult/USD 40 per child

Add-on tours in Amboseli
Hot Air Balloon Ride (1 hour): USD 450 per person for adult/USD 350 per child
Masai Village Visit (1 hour): USD 25 per person

Please note that children's rates are applicable to specific age groups. For details on child policies for each activity, please contact us directly.

12 Days - Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha and Amboseli

Duration - 12 days

This itinerary includes Samburu National Reserve (3N), a semi-arid region home to rare northern species like Grevy’s zebra and reticulated giraffe; Lake Nakuru (1N), famous for its pink-hued flamingos and as a sanctuary for black and white rhinos; Maasai Mara National Reserve (3N), Kenya’s premier safari destination, renowned for the Big Five, big cat sightings and the Great Migration (July-October); Lake Naivasha (1N), a serene freshwater lake known for boat safaris, birdlife, and sightings of hippos along its shores; and Amboseli National Park (3N), iconic for its large elephant herds and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro, before transferring back to Nairobi.


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