Northern Circuit: Samburu, Ol Pejeta & Masai Mara
Eight days through Kenya’s wilder north and west: Samburu’s rare species, rhino on Ol Pejeta, flamingos at Nakuru and the Masai Mara to finish.
- Days
- 8
- Group
- 2 to 6
- Pace
- Easy
- From
- Nairobi
- Best
- Jul to Oct
- Meals
- Some meals
In pictures
6 photosDay by day
8 days · tap a day
Day 2Full day Game drives in Samburu
Day 8Masai Mara to NairobiWhere it goes
5 stops- 1NairobiStart and end
- 2Samburu2 nights
- 3Ol Pejeta1 night
- 4Lake Nakuru1 night
- 5Masai Mara3 nights
Where you’ll sleep
4 stays
Samburu2 nightsSamburu Sopa Lodge or similar
Cottages in the dry bush, with elephants at the waterhole.Google reviews
Ol Pejeta1 nightSweetwaters Serena Camp or similar
Tents facing a floodlit waterhole.Google reviews
Nakuru1 nightLake Nakuru Sopa Lodge or similar
High on the escarpment above the flamingo shallows.Google reviews
Masai Mara3 nightsMara Sopa Lodge or similar
On the edge of the reserve, close to the gate.Google reviewsWhat you’ll do
5 experiences
IncludedSamburuSamburu game drives
The Samburu Special Five, along the Ewaso Ng’iro river.
IncludedOl PejetaOl Pejeta rhino sanctuary
Rhino tracking, plus the chimpanzee sanctuary.
IncludedNakuruFlamingos and rhino at Nakuru
An afternoon along the lake shore.
IncludedMasai MaraMara game drives
Full days out after the big cats.
Add-on · ₹44,000Masai MaraHot air balloon at sunrise
Float over the Mara at dawn.The small stuff
What’s included
- Transport in open roof 4x4 safari Land Cruiser
- Service of a professional, trained and skilled driver/guide
- Game drives and park entrance fees
- Unlimited bottled water in safari vehicle
- 7-night accommodation
- Meals on full board basis at safari accommodation
- Local government taxes
Not included
- Tips to guide/driver (highly recommended)
- Hot air balloon safari (₹44,000 per person in Masai Mara)
- Medical and travel insurance covers
- Kenyan visa entry fees
Cancellation and changes
- More than 60 days before the start: Full refund, less ₹10,000.
- 30 to 60 days before the start: 50% of the trip cost is kept; the rest of what you’ve paid is refunded.
- Less than 30 days before the start: No refund.
- Date changes are free up to 60 days before the start, subject to availability.
Before you go
Kenya eTA required before you fly. Samburu is hot and dry: pack light, long layers and a hat.