# Kenya safari tour

8 Days Kenya Safari

This 8-day safari combines Kenya’s most diverse wildlife destinations

8 Days Kenya Safari – Aberdares | Samburu | Ol Pejeta | Nakuru | Masai Mara

This 8-day safari combines Kenya’s most diverse wildlife destinations — from the lush Aberdare forests and Samburu’s arid landscapes to Ol Pejeta’s pioneering conservation efforts, Lake Nakuru’s rhino sanctuary, and the iconic Masai Mara. Enjoy unique experiences such as tree-top lodge game viewing, spotting the Samburu Special Five, and exploring the Mara’s rolling savannah in search of the Big Five and the Great Migration (July–October).

Day 1: Nairobi – Aberdare National Park (The Ark Lodge) (180km approx. 3 – 4 hrs)

Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner Depart Nairobi and drive North through Kenya’s fertile highlands to Aberdare National Park. Lunch at Aberdare Country Club before transferring to The Ark Lodge, uniquely built to overlook a floodlit waterhole and salt lick. Watch elephants, buffalo, and other wildlife come to drink, especially after dusk. Dinner & overnight at the Ark Lodge

Day 2: Aberdares – Samburu National Reserve (200km approx. 4 – 5 hrs)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner After breakfast, drive further north to Samburu National Reserve, a semi-arid wilderness along the Ewaso Nyiro River. Afternoon game drive in search of elephants, lions, leopards, and the Samburu Special Five (Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, and gerenuk). Dinner & overnight at Samburu Camp/ Lodge

Day 3: Samburu National Reserve

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Spend a full day in Samburu with morning and afternoon game drives. The river attracts abundant wildlife, including crocodiles, elephants, and rare bird species. Samburu is also known for cultural encounters with the Samburu people.

Day 4: Samburu – Ol Pejeta Conservancy (150 km, approx. 3 hrs)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Depart after breakfast for Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a private reserve renowned for rhino conservation and home to the last two northern white rhinos. Visit the Chimpanzee Sanctuary (the only one in Kenya) and enjoy game drives across the conservancy. Dinner & overnight at Ol Pejeta Camp/ Lodge

Day 5: Ol Pejeta – Lake Nakuru National Park (180km, approx. 4 hrs)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Drive south into the Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park. Afternoon game drive with chances to spot rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, lions, leopards, and flocks of flamingos along the lake’s edge. Dinner & overnight at Lake Nakuru Camp/ Lodge

Day 6: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara National Reserve (280 km, approx. 5 – 6 hrs)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner After breakfast, travel through the Rift Valley and into the open plains of the Masai Mara, Kenya’s premier safari destination. Afternoon game drive to spot the Big Five and other wildlife. Dinner & overnight at Mara Camp/ Lodge

Day 7: Masai Mara National Reserve

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Full day of game drives in the Mara. Choose between a morning and afternoon safari, or a full-day excursion with picnic lunch. If visiting July–October, you may witness the dramatic Great Migration of wildebeests and zebras. Dinner & overnight at Mara Camp/ Lodge

Day 8: Masai Mara – Nairobi – Departure (265 km, approx. 5 – 6 hrs)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Breakfast & drive back to Nairobi, with drop-off at your hotel or airport for departure.

Inclusions

Accommodation as per itinerary (lodges/camps, full board basis)
Meals as indicated in the itinerary
Transport in a private 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
Services of an experienced English-speaking driver/guide
All park entry fees and conservancy fees
Game drives as per itinerary
Visit to Chimpanzee Sanctuary at Ol Pejeta
Bottled drinking water during safari

Exclusions

International flights
Visa fees
Travel & medical insurance
Optional activities (hot air balloon safari, Maasai village visit)
Drinks at lodges/camps and personal expenses
Tips & gratuities for driver-guides and lodge staff

SAFARI PRICES BY SEASON,NUMBER OF PERSONS,LODGE/CAMP CATEGORY

Safari price (in USD) is per person in a private 4x4 pop-top Tour Jeep. (Click below to view Safari Tour Seasons).

Plan my safari

8 Days Ark, Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Nakuru & Mara – Low Season (Apr – June)
	Economy	Comfort	Luxury
2 Pax	2515	2545	2730
4 Pax	2010	2040	2225
6 Pax	1840	1870	2055
SRS	170	150	285

8 Days Ark, Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Nakuru & Mara – High Season (Nov – Dec 22nd)
	Economy	Comfort	Luxury
2 Pax	2860	2960	3200
4 Pax	2330	2430	2670
6 Pax	2155	2555	2490
SRS	280	400	490

8 Days Ark, Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Nakuru & Mara – Peak Season (July 1 – Oct 31st)
	Economy	Comfort	Luxury
2 Pax	3130	3300	4050
4 Pax	2550	2720	3475
6 Pax	2360	2530	3280
SRS	370	495	860

Child Policy
• Children below 3 years: Complimentary (sharing room with parents/guardians).
• Children aged 3–11 years: Pay 50% of the adult rate when sharing a room with two adults.
• Children in own room: Charged per person rate

Safari Accomodation Options

Luxury, Comfort & Economy

Lodge/tented camp options

The Ark Lodge

Accommodations with a * attract a supplement. Your tour consultant shall advice on the supplement value.

HOTEL	LOCATION
Samburu Sopa Lodge	Samburu National Reserve

HOTEL	LOCATION
Samburu Sopa Lodge	Samburu National Reserve
Samburu Simba Lodge	Samburu National Reserve

HOTEL	LOCATION
Samburu Game Lodge	Samburu National Reserve
Sarova Shaba Game Lodge	Shaba National Reserve
Ashnil Samburu Camp	Buffalo Springs Game Reserve
Samburu Intrepids	Samburu National Reserve

HOTEL	LOCATION
Soroi Larsens Camp	Samburu National Reserve
Saruni Samburu Lodge	Kalama Community Conservancy
Elephant Bedroom Camp	Ewaso Nyiro River, Samburu National Reserve

Accommodations with a * attract a supplement. Your tour consultant shall advice on the supplement value.

HOTEL	LOCATION
Serena Sweetwaters Tented Camp	Inside Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Nanyuki

HOTEL	LOCATION
Serena Sweetwaters Morani Wing	Inside Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Nanyuki
Porini Rhino Camp * * *	Inside Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Nanyuki
Ol Pejeta Bush camp * * *	Inside Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Nanyuki
Ol Pejeta Safari Cottages * * *	Inside Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Nanyuki

HOTEL	LOCATION
Lake Nakuru Lodge	Inside Lake Nakuru National Park

HOTEL	LOCATION
Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge	Inside Lake Nakuru National Park
Sarova Woodlands	State house road, Lake Nakuru town
Mbweha Camp	Congreve Conservancy, bordering Lake Nakuru National Park

HOTEL	LOCATION
Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge	Inside Lake Nakuru National Park
Flamingo Hill Tented Camp	Inside Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Elementaita Serena Camp	Soysambu Conservancy
Cliff Nakuru Lodge* * *	Inside Lake Nakuru National Park

Accommodations with a * attract a supplement. Your tour consultant shall advice on the supplement value.

HOTEL	LOCATION
Elangata Olerai Camp	Ololaimutiek village, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Orng’atuny Mara King Camp	Ololaimutiek Village, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Mara Chui Camp	Ololaimutiek Village, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Jambo Mara Safari Lodge *	Ololaimutiek Village, Masai Mara Game Reserve

HOTEL	LOCATION
Prideinn Mara Camp	Talek River, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Osero Camp	Masai Mara Game Reserve
Enkorok Mara Camp	Near Oloolaimutia Gate, Mara Siana Conservancy
AA Mara Lodge	4 km from Sekenani gate, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Sentrim Mara Camp	3Km from Sekenani gate, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Mara Sopa Lodge	Oloolaimutia Hills, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Mara Leisure Camp	Along the Talek River, Masai Mara Game Reserve
La Maison Royale Mara Camp	Ololaimutiek Village, 6 Km from Sekenani gate, Masai Mara Game Reseve
Sentrim Mara Lodge	Ololaimutiek Village, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Mara River Lodge	Lemek Conservancy
Basecamp Masai Mara *	Talek River, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Sekenani River Camp *	6-7 km from Sekenani gate, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Azure Mara Haven Hotel **	Masai Mara Game Reserve
Olengoti Eco Safari Camp **	Talek River, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Emayian Luxury Camp **	Oloololo Escarpment, Masai Mara Game Reserve

HOTEL	LOCATION
Mara Serena Safari Lodge	Mara Triangle Conservancy
Mara Simba – Tent Rooms	Talek River, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Mara Maisha Camp	4.5km from Talek Gate, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Tipilikwani Mara Camp	Talek River, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Keekorok Lodge	15Km from Sekenani Gate, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Matira Camp	Junction of the Mara and Talek Rivers, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Loyk Mara Camp	Olare Orok Conservancy
Mara Engai Lodge	Siria Escarpment, Masai Mara
Mara River Camp *	Oloololo Escarpment, Masai Mara
Ashnil Mara Camp *	Mara river, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Karen Blixen Camp *	Mara North Conservancy
Neptune Mara Rianta Luxury Camp *	Mara North Conservancy
Fig Tree Camp-Ngamboli Tents *	Talek River, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Mara Crossings Camp *	Mara river, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Royal Mara Safari Lodge *	Mara North Conservancy
Soroi Mara Bush Camp **	Olare Orok River, Masai Mara National Reserve, ‘Big cat territory’
Sarova Mara Game Camp	Masai Mara Game Reserve
Fairmont Mara Safari Club **	Olchoro Oirowua Conservancy
Kandili Camp **	Mara North Conservancy
Eagle View Camp **	Mara Naboisho Conservancy
Mara Intrepids Camp ***	Talek River, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Governors Camp Masai Mara ***	Mara river, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Naserian Mara Camp **	Lemek Wildlife Conservancy

HOTEL	LOCATION
Saruni Mara Camp	Mara North Conservancy
Olare Mara Kempinski Camp	Olare Orok Conservancy
Porini Mara Camp	Ol Kinyei Conservancy
Entumoto Safari Camp	Mara Siana Conservancy
Kicheche Mara Camp	Mara North Conservancy
Mara Bushtop Luxury Camp	Isaaten Conservancy
&Beyond Kichwa Tembo Camp	Kichwa Tembo private concession
Entim Mara Camp	Mara river, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Mara Explorer Camp	Talek River, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Mara Eden Safari Camp *	Masai Mara Game Reserve
IIkeliani Mara Camp *	Talek River, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Mara Ngenche Safari Camp **	Confluence Talek and Mara rivers, Masai Mara Game Reserve

8 Days Kenya Safari

8 Days Kenya Safari – Aberdares | Samburu | Ol Pejeta | Nakuru | Masai Mara

Day 1: Nairobi – Aberdare National Park (The Ark Lodge) (180km approx. 3 – 4 hrs)