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Samburu, Nakuru & the Masai Mara: A 6-Day Safari

Your own guide, your own vehicle, and an itinerary shaped entirely around you.

6 Days / 5 Nights Up to 20 Guests Free Itinerary Changes Local Expert Guide

About This Tour

A 6-day safari north to Samburu's desert-adapted wildlife, the flamingos of Lake Nakuru, and two days in the Masai Mara's Big Five country. A private safari throughout, in a safari Land Cruiser jeep with your own English-speaking driver-guide.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.

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Arrival

Arrival pickup at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), Nairobi.

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Day 1 — Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve

Pickup and travel to Kenya's northern frontier, arriving by lunchtime for a late afternoon game drive and dinner at Samburu Sopa Lodge.

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Day 2 — Samburu National Reserve

A full day exploring the park's leopard, cheetah, lion, reticulated giraffe, and Grevy's zebra, plus over 365 recorded bird species.

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Day 3 — Lake Nakuru National Park

An early breakfast departure to Lake Nakuru, a soda lake in the Rift Valley home to over 400 bird species, arriving for lunch and an afternoon game drive.

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Day 4 — Masai Mara National Reserve

Travel south through the Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara, with late afternoon game drives before dinner and an overnight stay.

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Day 5 — Masai Mara National Reserve

A full day exploring the reserve for the Big Five, with optional village visits available.

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Day 6 — Masai Mara to Nairobi

A morning game drive, then the drive to Nairobi via Narok, browsing Masai markets along the way before departure.

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Departure

The final morning includes a game drive before the drive to Nairobi via Narok, with a stop to browse Masai markets before reaching Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 20 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — your own safari Land Cruiser jeep and English-speaking driver-guide throughout, with pickup from your Nairobi hotel or the airport.
Samburu's dry northern landscape has species the Mara doesn't — Grevy's zebra, the reticulated giraffe, and the long-necked gerenuk — so it adds real variety to a short trip.
It's an optional add-on in the Masai Mara that your Voyzo agent can book alongside the core itinerary.
It's an overland route the whole way — Nairobi to Samburu, Samburu to Nakuru, and Nakuru to the Masai Mara before returning to Nairobi — with wildlife viewing built into each transfer day.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

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