7 Days of Samburu & Maasai Mara Fly-In Safari
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Tour Plan
This 7-day fly-in safari combines two of Kenya’s most distinctive wildlife regions for a maximized safari experience.
Begin with three nights in Samburu National Reserve, known for its dramatic semi-arid landscapes and rare northern species such as Grevy’s zebra and reticulated giraffe.
Continue by scheduled flight to the popular Maasai Mara for 3 nights of exceptional Big Five game viewing across vast open plains.
Staying in premium tented camps and exploring in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with expert guides, this year-round itinerary delivers diversity, comfort, and outstanding wildlife encounters.
Safari Summary
- Start/End: Nairobi
- Status: Open All year
- Vehicle used: 4/4 Land Cruiser
- Accommodations: Tented Camps
- Samburu – 3 Nights, Maasai Mara – 3 Nights
Detailed Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi – Transfer to Samburu by flight
Transfer to Wilson Airport and depart from to Samburu National Reserve with a mid-morning. Be met at the airstrip by guide and driven to the camp with a game drive en route. After lunch there will be an afternoon game drive.
Overnight: Soroi Samburu Lodge/Soroi Larsens Camp/Ashnil Samburu Camp
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2 & 3: Samburu – Morning and afternoon game drives
These 2 days, have morning and afternoon game drives.
Optional activities: Walking safaris, Samburu village visit and birding adventures
Overnight: Soroi Samburu Lodge/Soroi Larsens Camp/Ashnil Samburu Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Samburu – Transfer to Maasai Mara by flight
After breakfast transfer to the airstrip for a scheduled mid-morning flight to Maasai Mara. Be met by our guide and transfer to the camp for lunch. There will be a game drive after lunch.
Overnight: Zebra Plains Mara Camp/Olkinyei Mara Tented Lodge/Ilkeliani Camp/Entim Camp/Zebra River Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5 & 6: Maasai Mara – Morning and afternoon game drives
These 2 full days have morning and afternoon game drives.
Optional Activities: Walking safaris, balloon ride, Maasai Village visit and night game drives.
Overnight: Zebra Plains Mara Camp/Olkinyei Mara Tented Lodge/Ilkeliani Camp/Entim Camp/Zebra River Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Mara – Transfer to Nairobi by flight
Have breakfast, transfer to the airstrip, depart by a mid-morning flight to Wilson Airport arriving Nairobi by early afternoon. Have lunch then be dropped at your hotel or airport.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
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Included:
- All government taxes/Levies
- Internal flight; Nairobi – Samburu – Mara – Nairobi
Park entry fees - 6-night accommodation and meals on full board basis
- Drinking water
- Game drives are private or shared in 4/4 Land Cruiser
- All game drives as mentioned in the tour description
- Services of professional tour driver/guide (s)
- All airport transfers in Nairobi, Samburu and Mara
Lunch in Nairobi on the last day
Rates Depend On:
- Number of people traveling
- Date or month (hotels have different rates throughout the year)
- Any other special request i.e. children and their ages
Not Included:
- International flights from home and back
- Tips & porterage
- Visa fees (if applicable)
- Other personal items
- Optional Activities: Balloon ride, Maasai Village visit and any other activity not in the tour description above
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