July to October coincides with the time most associated with the Great Migration in the Masai Mara; January and February tend to have drier weather in several regions of the country.
KENYA · WILDLIFE + NATURE
KENYA — MASAI MARA SAFARI
Experience nature up close.
DURATION9 days
BEST TIMEJul–Oct / Jan–Feb
EXPERIENCEWildlife + Nature
COUNTRYKenya
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Nairobi; Masai Mara Reserve; Samburu Reserve; Lake Nakuru
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Safaris in the Masai Mara
2Big cats
3Maasai culture
4Lake Nakuru
5Samburu Reserve
6African savanna
Safaris in the Masai Mara, encounters with Maasai culture and the changing ecosystem between Nakuru and Samburu make Kenya much more than a single reserve.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Nairobi
Arrival in Nairobi and preparation for the itinerary reservation sequence.
DAY 2
Nairobi → Masai Mara
Travel to the Masai Mara and first contact with the savannah.
DAY 3
Masai Mara: safari
Safari in the Masai Mara in search of big cats, herbivores and typical scenes from the East African savannah.
DAY 4
Masai Mara: second day of safari
Second day in the Mara, with the possibility of a Maasai cultural visit and new departures at times of greatest fauna activity.
DAY 5
Masai Mara → Lake Nakuru
Departure from the Mara towards Lake Nakuru, changing ecosystem and landscape.
DAY 6
Lake Nakuru
Safari around Lake Nakuru, known for birds, rhinos and lake scenery.
DAY 7
Lake Nakuru → Samburu
Travel to Samburu, entering the drier landscapes of northern Kenya.
DAY 8
Samburu: safari
Safari in Samburu to observe fauna adapted to the arid environment and species characteristic of the region.
DAY 9
Closing
Last hours of safari and closing.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
From the Masai Mara to Nakuru and Samburu, Kenya combines big cats, savannah, lakes and distinctive East African ecosystems.
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