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7-Day Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Samburu and Ol Pejeta Safari

Kenya 7 Days Easy

Overview

Four of Kenya’s finest wildlife areas in a week, in a private open-roof 4×4 with full board throughout. The trip opens with two nights in the Masai Mara National Reserve, the country’s classic big cat country and, from July to October, the stage for the Great Migration.

From the Mara the route crosses the Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park for rhino and Rothschild’s giraffe, then heads north to Samburu National Reserve, where dry-country species such as Grevy’s zebra, gerenuk and reticulated giraffe gather along the river.

The final night is on Ol Pejeta Conservancy, home to the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa and a chimpanzee sanctuary, before the drive back to Nairobi.

Who it suits

Travellers who want the widest possible coverage of Kenya’s parks in seven days, with a private guide and every meal taken care of.

Highlights

✓ Four parks in one week: Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Samburu and Ol Pejeta
✓ Big cats and the Great Migration in the Masai Mara National Reserve
✓ Rhino in Lake Nakuru National Park and Ol Pejeta Conservancy
✓ Northern species in Samburu National Reserve
✓ Private open-roof 4x4 safari vehicle
✓ Full board throughout

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Days 1-2
The Masai Mara | 2 Nights
Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Collection in Nairobi and the drive to the Masai Mara National Reserve, with game drives for lion, leopard, cheetah and the Great Migration in season.

Day 3
Lake Nakuru | 1 Night
Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya

Cross the Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park for a game drive among rhino, Rothschild's giraffe and buffalo.

Days 4-5
Samburu | 2 Nights
Samburu National Reserve, Kenya

Head north to Samburu National Reserve for game drives along the Ewaso Nyiro River and the northern species found here.

Day 6
Ol Pejeta Conservancy | 1 Night
Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Laikipia Plateau

Continue to Ol Pejeta Conservancy for black and white rhino, the chimpanzee sanctuary and an afternoon game drive.

Day 7
Return to Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya

A morning game drive on Ol Pejeta before the drive back to Nairobi.

What's Included

✓ Private open-roof 4x4 safari vehicle and professional driver-guide
✓ Six nights' accommodation on safari
✓ Full board (all meals) on safari
✓ Park and conservancy entry fees
✓ Collection and drop-off in Nairobi
✓ Bottled water in the vehicle

What's Excluded

✗ International flights
✗ Travel visas
✗ Tips and gratuities
✗ Travel insurance
✗ Drinks unless stated
✗ Personal items

Additional Information

  • From approximately US$4,000 per person (R65,483 per person at time of checking); the price per person falls as the group size rises
  • Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews at time of checking (October 2026)
  • Free cancellation up to 6 days before departure
  • Private safari: your group has its own vehicle and guide
  • The exact day order and camps can vary by departure, so confirm the programme when booking
  • Kenya's safari areas lie in a malaria zone, so speak to a travel clinic about prophylaxis before departure
Starting from
US$4,000
per person
Duration7 Days
DifficultyEasy
Best MonthsJune to October
Rating★★★★★
Pickup PointNairobi hotel or airport

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