Catalogue package 026
8-Day Samburu, Mount Kenya, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara Safari
Journey overview
This eight-day Kenya safari moves from the arid north at Samburu through the Mount Kenya highlands, into the Great Rift Valley at Lake Nakuru and finally to the Masai Mara. The Mount Kenya stop is treated as a highland safari stay rather than a summit climb unless Land Rail confirms a specific activity.
Safari Highlights
- Two nights in Samburu
- Mount Kenya highland scenery
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Three nights in the Masai Mara
- Four contrasting landscapes
The route
01
Nairobi
02
Samburu
03
Mount Kenya Region
04
Lake Nakuru
05
Masai Mara
06
Nairobi
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Nairobi to Samburu
Leave Nairobi and travel north toward Samburu. Arrive and head out for an afternoon game drive where time permits.
Day 2
Samburu — Full-Day Safari
Spend the day exploring Samburu’s riverine and semi-arid habitats for elephants, predators and northern Kenya specialist species.
Day 3
Samburu to Mount Kenya Region
Leave Samburu and travel toward the Mount Kenya region. Check in to the confirmed accommodation and enjoy the highland setting. Do not describe this as a summit climb unless a trekking activity is specifically part of the booking.
Day 4
Mount Kenya Region to Lake Nakuru
After breakfast, travel toward Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive for afternoon game viewing where timing allows.
Day 5
Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara
Enjoy final Nakuru game viewing if required, then continue toward the Masai Mara. Arrive and settle into the selected camp or lodge.
Day 6
Masai Mara — Full-Day Safari
Spend a full day exploring the Mara’s open plains and riverine habitats for predators and plains wildlife.
Day 7
Masai Mara — Second Full Safari Day
Use the additional day to explore a different section of the ecosystem or revisit productive wildlife areas. Migration activity is seasonal.
Day 8
Masai Mara to Nairobi
Enjoy the final morning in the Mara before travelling back to Nairobi.
Safari FAQs
Does this itinerary climb Mount Kenya?
Not by default. The source package names Mount Kenya, but the final activity must be confirmed.
What makes Samburu different from the Masai Mara?
Samburu is drier and supports distinctive northern species, while the Mara is open savannah with a different wildlife community.
How much time is spent in the Mara?
This itinerary uses three nights.
Is Lake Nakuru included for rhino viewing?
Yes, although individual wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
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