6 days Kenya Safari

This 6 days Kenya Safari takes you on an adventurous visit to Kenya’s top safari destinations that is Samburu National Reserve, Masai Mara National Reserve and the beautiful Crescent Island.

Highlights of 6 Days Samburu, Crescent Island and Masai Mara Safari

  • Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Samburu National Reserve
  • Day 2: morning game drive and transfer to Crescent Island, Lake Naivasha
  • Day 3: full day at Lake Naivasha (visit the crescent island and nature walk around Lake Naivasha)
  • Day 4: transfer to Maasai Mara national reserve
  • Day 5: Full Day Game Drive
  • Day 6: Nairobi

Detailed itinerary of 6 days Samburu, Crescent Island and Masai Mara safari

Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Samburu national reserve

To start your safari, you will be picked from your hotel in Nairobi by our safari driver – guide, he will give you a short briefing about the safari and embark on a journey to Samburu national reserve. Along the way you will enjoy the scenic landscape and the country side of Kenya, arrive in time for lunch at your lodge.

In the afternoon you will go for an afternoon game drive in the plains of Samburu national reserve lasting up to 06:00 pm, during the game drive you will enjoy and capture views of the scenic arid landscape of the reserve and various wildlife species such as Grevy’s zebra, the Beisa Oryx, the Gerenuk, the reticulated giraffes, Somali ostrich among others. Head back to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Lion King Bush Lodge

Meal plan: lunch and dinner

Day 2: morning game drive and transfer to Crescent Island, Lake Naivasha

Wake up before dawn and head to the plains of Samburu national reserve for an early morning drive, on this game drive you will catch the breathtaking sunrise and spot a number of animals as they are just waking up. In the morning hours it is still cool and the animals are easy to see, lookout out to Samburu special five the Beisa Oryx, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, Grevy’s zebra, and gerenuk, a long-necked antelope that feeds while standing on its hind feet.

After the game drive, you will head back to the lodge for late breakfast, then checkout of your lodge and embark on a drive to Lake Naivasha arriving in late afternoon. Along the way you will have lunch and arrive at the lake in the late afternoon, check into your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Sweet Water Lake Resort

Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 3: full day at Lake Naivasha (visit the crescent island and nature walk around Lake Naivasha)

Wake up for breakfast and head to the Crescent Island accessed on a boat ride on the calm waters of Lake Naivasha, the island is found in the middle of Lake Naivasha and is a habitat for several bird species such as fish eagles, herons, Ospreys, black crakes and animals such as zebras, impalas, cape buffaloes, Kongoni, giraffes, hippos among others. After exploring the island, you will head back to your lodge for lunch and in the afternoon you will return to shores of the lake for a guided walks while enjoying the beautiful scenery and spotting animals such as hippos and many birds including huge populations of pink flamingoes. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Sweet Water Lake Resort

Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4: transfer to Maasai Mara national reserve

After early breakfast, you will embark on a journey to Maasai Mara national reserve the most popular wildlife destination in Kenya, along the way you will have a stopover at Narok Valley view point where you will have scenic views of the Rift Valley and its escarpments. Then proceed to the reserve arriving in the time for lunch at your lodge, in the afternoon you will go for an afternoon game drive exploring the savannah plains of the reserve. During the game drive, lookout for animals including lions, leopards, cape buffaloes, gazelles among others. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Sekenani Camp

Meal Plan: Full Board

 6 days Samburu, Crescent Island and Masai Mara safari
Maasai People

 Day 5: Full Day Game Drive

Wake up early for breakfast and head to the reserve for a full day game drive, you will spend the whole day exploring the Masai Mara plains and enjoying sight of various animals including lions, leopards, cape buffaloes, wildebeests, gazelles, zebras among others.

You will have picnic lunch and continue exploring the reserve till evening. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 6: Nairobi

After breakfast, depart for Nairobi with a morning game drive as you leave the Masai Mara National Reserve. Arrive late afternoon and get transferred back to your hotel or at the airport for your flight back home.

End of 5 Days Samburu, Crescent Island and Masai Mara Safari

Safari Inclusions

  • Park fees
  • All activities
  • All accommodation
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Drinking water

Exclusions

  • International flights
  • Additional accommodation
  • Tips
  • Personal items
  • Government imposed taxes / park fees
  • Extras – There are no extras in this tour.
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