7 Days Kenya: Best of Samburu & Mara

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From: USD $5,880 per person

Fly-in safari, private trackers, premium lodges with river views
Private Groups: 9–12

7 Days Kenya: Best of Samburu & Mara

Step into two of Kenya’s most captivating ecosystems in one seamless journey. This 7-day luxury safari invites you to explore the contrasting wilds of Samburu and the Masai Mara, with stops at Lake Nakuru’s flamingo-lined shores. Designed for travelers who seek privacy, cultural connection, and comfort, this itinerary combines fly-in travel, elevated game viewing, and stylish camps perched along rivers and valleys.

Track rare northern species in Samburu, enjoy a golden-hour photography session at Lake Nakuru, and end with big cat encounters and balloon safaris in the Mara. Along the way, gourmet bush dinners and curated cultural moments await.

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7 Days Kenya: Best of Samburu & Mara

Signature Elite

From

$5,880 USD

Trip Highlights:

* Indicative costs per person, excluding international airline tickets

Included

24/7 service

14 days

All accommodations

Drinking water in our safari jeeps

Full board

Game drives

Luxurious private 4×4 Safari Jeep

Park Fees

Pickup and transfer airport

Private guide speaking fluently English

Reservation costs

Domestic flight/train

Fully accredited under SGR

Excluded

Reservation costs

Domestic flight/train

Your Journey Should Begin with Intention — Not Just a Booking

At Afritage Travel Group, we don’t just plan trips — we co-create immersive journeys that honor your pace, purpose, and the places you long to connect with.

Featured Itinerary

From: USD $5,880 per person

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi – The Welcome Begins

Day 2–3: Samburu National Reserve – Remote Wilderness & Cultural Insight

Day 4: Lake Nakuru – Rift Valley Stopover

Day 5–6: Masai Mara – Classic Africa, Elevated

Day 7: Flight Home from Nairobi

Day 1

Arrival in Nairobi – The Welcome Begins

As your flight touches down at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, a personal Afritage concierge welcomes you with a warm smile, a handcrafted gift, and a seamless VIP transfer to your luxury suite. You’ll ease into Kenya’s rhythm with a cultural orientation over sunset cocktails, followed by an elegant welcome dinner curated by a private chef. This evening sets the tone for a week of connection, comfort, and discovery.

Activities:

VIP meet & greet with Afritage host

Cultural orientation session

Rooftop welcome dinner at a fine-dining venue

Accommodations:

Signature Elite

Signature Select

Signature Classic

Day 2-3

Samburu National Reserve – Remote Wilderness & Cultural Insight

Your journey continues north with a scenic bush flight over Kenya’s Central Highlands into the heart of Samburu. This lesser-known reserve reveals a rugged beauty and a cast of rare wildlife—Grevy’s zebra, gerenuk, and Somali ostrich. Led by your Samburu guide, you’ll delve into traditional customs, conservation work, and the vibrant resilience of pastoral life. Evenings are for storytelling by the fire, set to the soundtrack of the Ewaso Nyiro River.

Activities:

Fly-in to Samburu airstrip

Morning and Twilight private game drives

Cultural walk and fireside stories with Samburu hosts

Optional visit to Reteti Elephant Sanctuary for an orphan rescue tour

Accommodations:

Signature Elite

Signature Select

Signature Classic

Day 4

Lake Nakuru – Rift Valley Stopover

After breakfast, a short scenic flight whisks you into the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park. Famed for its dramatic escarpments and pink flamingo-lined shores, Nakuru is a peaceful intermission between wild lands. Your private guide will help you spot endangered rhinos, tree-climbing lions, and vibrant birdlife. After a golden-hour drive along the lake, retire to your cliffside suite for a sundowner overlooking the valley.

Activities:

Private game drive through Lake Nakuru

Flamingo and Rhino tracking

Golden-hour photography session from Baboon Cliff

Accommodations:

Signature Elite

Signature Select

Signature Classic

Day 5-6

Masai Mara – Classic Africa, Elevated

Fly into the legendary Masai Mara, where endless savannah meets luxury without compromise. For two days, your private guide helps you track big cats and elephants in one of Africa’s most wildlife-rich environments. Enjoy gourmet lunches under acacia trees, an optional sunrise hot air balloon safari, and evenings wrapped in Maasai blankets beside your private firepit. Here, the spirit of safari is reborn.

Activities:

Scenic flight into Masai Mara

Sunrise and Sunset game drives with private tracker

Gourmet bush brunch and fireside cocktails

Optional hot air balloon safari over the Mara River

Accommodations:

Signature Elite

Signature Select

Signature Classic

Day 7

Flight Home from Nairobi

On your final day, take a morning bush flight from Mara back to Nairobi. Upon arrival, unwind in a private day suite or explore Nairobi’s boutique shops with your Afritage host. Your journey ends with a curated farewell package and a transfer to the international terminal. You leave not as a tourist but as someone who walked beside stories few others ever hear.

Activities:

Morning flight from Masai Mara to Nairobi

Optional farewell brunch or cultural shopping experience

Private airport transfer and curated departure gift

Your Journey Should Begin with Intention — Not Just a Booking

At Afritage Travel Group, we don’t just plan trips — we co-create immersive journeys that honor your pace, purpose, and the places you long to connect with.