8 Days Kenya Safari | Samburu, Aberdare & Masai Mara
Samburu
8 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari: Samburu, Aberdare, Lake Naivasha & Masai Mara
Overview
This 8-day Kenya wildlife safari is designed for travelers who want maximum game viewing with diverse landscapes — from the rare species of Samburu National Reserve, to classic Big Five encounters in Masai Mara National Reserve, with unique overnight wildlife viewing at Treetops Lodge.
The itinerary balances iconic parks, conservation success stories, and cultural encounters, while minimizing long drives. Ideal for first-time safari travelers, photographers, couples, and families, this journey delivers high wildlife density, expert guiding, and flexible accommodation tiers — all with guaranteed departures from 2 guests.
The itinerary balances iconic parks, conservation success stories, and cultural encounters, while minimizing long drives. Ideal for first-time safari travelers, photographers, couples, and families, this journey delivers high wildlife density, expert guiding, and flexible accommodation tiers — all with guaranteed departures from 2 guests.
Safari Facts Table
| Duration | 8 Days / 7 Nights |
| Destinations | Samburu • Aberdare • Ol Pejeta • Lake Naivasha • Masai Mara |
| Safari Style | Road Safari (4×4 Pop-Up Roof) |
| Starting / Ending | Nairobi / Nairobi |
| Ideal For | Wildlife lovers, photographers, first-time Kenya visitors |
| Minimum Guests | 2 People |
| Customization | Fully customizable (lodges, vehicle, flights) |
Why Choose This Safari
This safari is built to outperform “generic Kenya tours.”
✔ Maximum Wildlife Diversity – From Samburu’s rare “Special Five” to Mara’s Big Five
✔ Iconic Night Wildlife Viewing – Sleep above a floodlit waterhole at Treetops
✔ Conservation Impact – Visit Ol Pejeta Conservancy, home to rhinos & chimps
✔ Landscape Variety – Forests, arid savannahs, lakes, and open plains
✔ Value Optimization – Smart routing reduces drive fatigue & cost
✔ Flexible Comfort – Budget → Luxury options without itinerary changes
✔ Iconic Night Wildlife Viewing – Sleep above a floodlit waterhole at Treetops
✔ Conservation Impact – Visit Ol Pejeta Conservancy, home to rhinos & chimps
✔ Landscape Variety – Forests, arid savannahs, lakes, and open plains
✔ Value Optimization – Smart routing reduces drive fatigue & cost
✔ Flexible Comfort – Budget → Luxury options without itinerary changes
👉 If you want depth, not just destinations — this safari delivers.
Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi → Aberdare National Park
Travel through Kenya’s fertile highlands to Aberdare National Park, arriving at Outspan Hotel before transfer to Treetops Lodge.
WHY: Treetops offers rare nighttime wildlife viewing from elevated decks — a legendary safari introduction.
WHY: Treetops offers rare nighttime wildlife viewing from elevated decks — a legendary safari introduction.
🛏️ Overnight: Treetops Lodge
🍽️ Meals: Lunch & Dinner
🍽️ Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Aberdare → Samburu National Reserve
Cross the Equator en route to Samburu’s dramatic semi-arid wilderness.
WHY: Samburu hosts species you won’t see elsewhere — Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk.
WHY: Samburu hosts species you won’t see elsewhere — Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk.
🛏️ Overnight: Samburu Sopa Lodge
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Full Day in Samburu
Morning & afternoon game drives along the Ewaso Nyiro River.
WHY: River ecosystems concentrate wildlife and allow close-range photography.
WHY: River ecosystems concentrate wildlife and allow close-range photography.
🛏️ Samburu Sopa Lodge
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Samburu → Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Morning game drive then south to Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
WHY: Ol Pejeta is East Africa’s leading rhino sanctuary and conservation success story.
WHY: Ol Pejeta is East Africa’s leading rhino sanctuary and conservation success story.
🛏️ Serena Sweetwaters Tented Camp
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Ol Pejeta → Lake Naivasha
Descend the Aberdare escarpment, stopping at Thomson’s Falls before reaching Lake Naivasha.
WHY: Naivasha offers relaxed wildlife viewing — hippos, birds, and optional walking safaris.
WHY: Naivasha offers relaxed wildlife viewing — hippos, birds, and optional walking safaris.
🛏️ Fish Eagle Inn / Similar
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Lake Naivasha → Masai Mara
Drive through the Great Rift Valley into the world-famous Mara.
WHY: The Masai Mara delivers the highest predator density in Kenya.
WHY: The Masai Mara delivers the highest predator density in Kenya.
🛏️ Manyatta Camp / Lodge
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Full Day Masai Mara
Unlimited game drives with picnic lunch.
WHY: Full-day access maximizes predator sightings and migration action.
WHY: Full-day access maximizes predator sightings and migration action.
🛏️ Manyatta Camp / Lodge
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Optional:
• Maasai Village Visit – $25
• Hot Air Balloon Safari – $450
• Maasai Village Visit – $25
• Hot Air Balloon Safari – $450
Day 8: Masai Mara → Nairobi
Final morning game drive before return to Nairobi.
🍽️ Breakfast
🍽️ Breakfast
Accommodation Options (Budget → Luxury)
| Budget | Manyatta Camp, Fish Eagle Inn |
| Mid-Range | Samburu Sopa Lodge, Serena Sweetwaters |
| Luxury | Treetops Lodge, Mara Serena Safari Lodge |
What’s Included / Excluded
✅ Included
- 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking guide
- All park & conservancy fees
- Full-board accommodation
- Bottled water during safari
❌ Excluded
- International flights
- Visa & travel insurance
- Tips & personal expenses
- Optional activities (balloon, village visit)
Integrated Pricing Table – 2026 (Per Person, USD)
| Low Season | 2,250 | 2,850 | 3,950 |
| High Season | 2,550 | 3,150 | 4,350 |
| Peak Season | 2,850 | 3,450 | 4,750 |
Based on 2 people sharing. Private & fly-in upgrades available.
FAQs
Is this safari suitable for first-time visitors?
Yes — it combines iconic parks with comfortable pacing.
Yes — it combines iconic parks with comfortable pacing.
Can this itinerary be customized?
Absolutely. Lodges, vehicles, and flight upgrades are available.
Absolutely. Lodges, vehicles, and flight upgrades are available.
Best time to travel?
July–October for migration; January–March for fewer crowds.
July–October for migration; January–March for fewer crowds.
Are children allowed at Treetops Lodge?
Minimum age is 7 years.
Minimum age is 7 years.
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- Samburu
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Tour Information
Max Guests
06
Min Age
12
Languages Support
english