7 Days Kenya Safari to Samburu, Aberdare, Lake Nakuru & Maasai Mara
Explore northern Kenya, the Aberdare highlands, Lake Nakuru and the Maasai Mara on a private safari combining contrasting landscapes and exceptional wildlife viewing.
Four Distinct Kenya Safari Landscapes in Seven Days
This private 7-day Kenya safari begins in Samburu, where the arid northern landscape offers a distinctive wildlife experience, before continuing to the forested Aberdare highlands, Lake Nakuru and finally the open plains of the Maasai Mara.
With two nights in Samburu and two nights in the Maasai Mara, the itinerary balances destination variety with dedicated wildlife-viewing time. Travel throughout in a private 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with your professional driver-guide.
Safari at a Glance
Choose Your Preferred Safari Style
Mid-Luxury
Comfortable safari lodges and camps offering excellent value across four destinations.
- Comfortable lodges & camps
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser
- Professional driver-guide
- Applicable park fees
Luxury
Higher-category lodges and camps with enhanced locations, comfort and safari atmosphere.
- Handpicked luxury lodges & camps
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser
- Professional driver-guide
- Applicable park fees
Premium
Premium safari properties for travellers prioritizing exclusivity, refined service and exceptional locations.
- Premium & exclusive safari camps
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser
- Professional driver-guide
- Applicable park fees
Six Highlights of This Kenya Safari
Two Nights in Samburu
Explore the dramatic northern Kenya landscape with dedicated wildlife-viewing time.
Aberdare Highlands
Experience cooler forested scenery that contrasts with Kenya's open savannahs.
Lake Nakuru Wildlife
Visit one of the Rift Valley's best-known protected landscapes and wildlife habitats.
Two Nights in Maasai Mara
Finish with classic Maasai Mara wildlife viewing and a full day in the reserve.
Private 4x4 Safari
Travel in your own safari Land Cruiser with a professional driver-guide.
Four Distinct Ecosystems
Combine northern drylands, highland forest, Rift Valley scenery and Mara grasslands.
Braverly Holidays on Safari in Northern Kenya
Your journey into Samburu takes you into one of Kenya's most distinctive safari regions. This Braverly Holidays Land Cruiser is pictured at Sarova Shaba Game Lodge in Shaba National Reserve, reflecting the northern Kenya section of this itinerary and the private 4x4 safari experience used throughout the journey.
Suggested Safari Lodges & Camps
Suggested properties are shown by tier. Comparable alternatives may be offered subject to availability.
Samburu — 2 Nights
Samburu Simba Lodge
or similar
Sarova Shaba
Ashnil Samburu
or similar
Elephant Bedroom Camp
Saruni Samburu
or similar
Aberdare — 1 Night
Treetops Lodge
The Ark
or similar
Treetops Lodge
The Ark
or similar
Treetops Lodge
The Ark
or similar
Lake Nakuru — 1 Night
Lake Nakuru Lodge
Buhari Zenoni
or similar
Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Sarova Lion Hill
or similar
The Cliff Nakuru
or similar
Maasai Mara — 2 Nights
Sentrim Mara
La Maison Mara
or similar
Tipilikwani Mara Camp
Sarova Mara
Mara Engai
or similar
Sand River Masai Mara
Angama Mara
Ishara Mara
or similar
7 Days Kenya Safari to Samburu, Aberdare, Lake Nakuru & Maasai Mara Itinerary
Nairobi → Samburu
Meet your Braverly Holidays driver-guide in Nairobi and depart north in your private 4x4 Land Cruiser toward Samburu. Travel through changing central Kenya scenery before arriving in the northern safari region. Depending on arrival time, enjoy your first wildlife-viewing experience before proceeding to your selected lodge or camp.
Full-Day Samburu Safari
Spend the day exploring Samburu and the surrounding northern Kenya wildlife landscape with your private driver-guide. The dry country, riverine areas and distinctive scenery provide a safari experience that feels very different from the Maasai Mara.
Samburu → Aberdare
After breakfast, depart Samburu and travel south toward the Aberdare highlands. As you approach the region, the landscape becomes greener and cooler. Arrive at your selected lodge and enjoy the forested highland atmosphere.
Aberdare → Lake Nakuru
Leave the Aberdare region after breakfast and continue toward Lake Nakuru. Arrive and enjoy wildlife viewing within the Lake Nakuru ecosystem before proceeding to your selected lodge for dinner and overnight.
Lake Nakuru → Maasai Mara
After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru and travel through the Great Rift Valley toward the Maasai Mara. Arrive at your selected lodge or camp and begin your Mara safari experience according to arrival time.
Full-Day Maasai Mara Safari
Spend a full day exploring the Maasai Mara in your private 4x4 Land Cruiser. Search for lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, cheetahs and other wildlife, with a picnic lunch allowing you to maximize time in the reserve.
Maasai Mara → Nairobi
After breakfast, check out and begin the return journey to Nairobi. Your driver-guide will drop you at JKIA, your Nairobi hotel or another agreed location. No game drive is scheduled on the final day.
What's Included & Excluded
Included
- ✓ Meet & Greet and safari pickup from JKIA, your hotel or residence within Nairobi
- ✓ Safari drop-off at JKIA, your hotel or residence within Nairobi at the end of the safari
- ✓ Private safari transportation in a 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- ✓ Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide
- ✓ Accommodation according to your selected safari tier or similar
- ✓ All applicable park entrance fees for parks and reserves included in the confirmed itinerary
- ✓ Full-board meals at safari lodges and camps
- ✓ Game drives and wildlife viewing as described in the confirmed itinerary
- ✓ Bottled drinking water during safari drives
- ✓ Kenya eTA application guidance
Excluded
- × International flights
- × Kenya eTA / application fees unless specifically included
- × Travel and medical insurance
- × Optional safari activities not specifically included
- × Hot-air balloon safari unless specifically included
- × Tips and gratuities
- × Alcoholic drinks and beverages not included by the lodge or camp
- × Personal expenses, shopping and other items of a personal nature
Important Information for Your Safari
Flexible Dates
The safari can be adjusted around your preferred travel dates, subject to availability.
Suggested Accommodation
Listed properties are suggested options. Comparable alternatives may be offered if unavailable.
Families & Children
Children are welcome. Final child rates depend on age, room sharing and lodge policies.
Wildlife & Migration
Wildlife sightings are natural and cannot be guaranteed. Migration movements vary seasonally.
Optional Experiences
Balloon safaris, Maasai village visits, sundowners and other experiences can be added where available.
Final Pricing
Starting rates are estimates. Final quotations reflect dates, party size, rooms and confirmed accommodation.
7 Days Kenya Safari to Samburu, Aberdare, Lake Nakuru & Maasai Mara FAQs
Helpful information about this exact 7-day private Kenya safari itinerary.
What destinations are included in this 7-day Kenya safari?
The itinerary travels from Nairobi to Samburu for 2 nights, Aberdare for 1 night, Lake Nakuru for 1 night and Maasai Mara for 2 nights before returning to Nairobi.
How much time do we spend in Samburu?
You spend two nights in the Samburu region. Day 1 is the journey from Nairobi to Samburu and Day 2 is dedicated to a full-day Samburu safari.
Why is Aberdare included in this safari?
Aberdare adds a cooler, forested highland landscape between the dry northern safari country and the Rift Valley, creating greater variety within the itinerary.
What can we expect at Lake Nakuru?
Day 4 travels from Aberdare to Lake Nakuru and includes time for wildlife viewing in the Lake Nakuru ecosystem before your overnight stay.
How many nights are included in the Maasai Mara?
The safari includes two nights in the Maasai Mara. You arrive from Lake Nakuru on Day 5, enjoy a full-day safari on Day 6 and return to Nairobi on Day 7.
Is this a private safari?
Yes. The package is designed as a private safari using a 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with a professional driver-guide.
Are park and reserve entrance fees included?
Applicable park and reserve entrance fees are included as stated in the package inclusions. Optional activities or services not specifically listed as included are quoted separately.
What accommodation levels can I choose?
You can choose Mid-Luxury, Luxury or Premium suggested lodges and camps. Similar alternatives may be offered depending on availability and your travel dates.
Can the Samburu, Aberdare, Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara itinerary be customized?
Yes. Travel dates, accommodation, selected activities and other itinerary details can be tailored when preparing your final quotation.
Is there a game drive on Day 7?
No. Day 7 is scheduled for breakfast, check-out and the journey from Maasai Mara to Nairobi, with no game drive planned on the final day.
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