7-Day Samburu, Ol Pejeta & Masai Mara Safari | Fly & Drive

7-Day Samburu, Ol Pejeta & Masai Mara Safari

Explore Samburu, Ol Pejeta, and Masai Mara on a 7-day Kenya fly & drive safari. Big Five, rhinos, big cats & luxury or midrange camps.

 

7 Days Fly & Drive Safari to Samburu, Ol Pejeta & Masai Mara

Big Cats • Rare Northern Species • Rhinos • Scenic Flights • 4×4 Drives

7 Days Fly & Drive Safari to Samburu, Ol Pejeta & Masai Mara

Experience Three Iconic Kenya Wildlife Destinations in One Seamless Safari

This 7-day fly-and-drive safari blends the comfort of bush flights with the immersive adventure of 4×4 game drives. Explore the contrasting landscapes of Samburu, the conservation-rich Ol Pejeta Conservancy, and the world-famous Masai Mara — each offering unique wildlife encounters and breathtaking beauty.

Perfect for:
✔ Wildlife lovers
✔ Photographers
✔ Couples & honeymooners
✔ Small families
✔ First-time safari travelers looking for comfort & authenticity

7 day safari adventure Day-by-Day Itinerary

Kick off your adventure with a scenic morning flight to Samburu, landing just minutes from the wildlife. Samburu’s dry, rugged beauty sets the stage for incredible sightings of rare “Samburu Special Five”:

  • Beisa oryx

  • Reticulated giraffe

  • Somali ostrich

  • Grevy’s zebra

  • Gerenuk (the standing antelope)

Enjoy an afternoon game drive before settling into your riverside camp.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:

  • Midrange: Samburu Sopa Lodge / Ashnil Samburu

  • Luxury: Elephant Bedroom Camp / Samburu Intrepids

Welcome to Kenya’s most unique northern ecosystem.

Spend the day tracking predators across the reserve’s dramatic hills and riverbeds. Keep your eyes open for:

  • Lions and cheetahs

  • Rare leopards resting on tree branches

  • Elephants cooling off in the Ewaso Nyiro River

  • Huge flocks of vulturine guineafowl

  • Samburu warriors herding livestock along the periphery

Your guide will customize your day with sunrise, mid-morning, and sunset drives.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A day filled with outstanding wildlife diversity.

After breakfast, drive south through pastoral landscapes into the Ol Pejeta Conservancy — home to East Africa’s largest population of black rhinos and the critically endangered northern white rhinos.

Activities include:
✔ Afternoon big game drive
✔ Visit to the famous rhino sanctuary
✔ Optional night game drive (extra cost)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:

  • Midrange: Sweetwaters Serena Camp

  • Luxury: Ol Pejeta Bush Camp

One of Kenya’s best rhino habitats awaits.

Spend the day exploring Ol Pejeta’s diverse wildlife and conservation activities. Expect:

  • Big Five sightings

  • Chimpanzee sanctuary visit

  • Black & white rhino encounters

  • Lions, hyenas, buffalo & plains game

  • Optional horseback ride around the rhino area (extra)

Ol Pejeta’s mixture of savannah and woodland makes for superb photography.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A rare chance to experience conservation success firsthand.

Transfer back to Nanyuki Airstrip for your bush flight to the Masai Mara. Upon landing, enjoy a short game drive to your camp.

Depending on the season (July–October), you may catch part of the Great Wildebeest Migration near the Mara River.

Wildlife highlights include:

  • Lions lounging with cubs

  • Cheetahs perched on termite mounds

  • Massive elephant herds

  • Hippos & crocodiles

  • Hyena clans & jackals

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:

  • Midrange: Mara Chui / Enkorok Camp

  • Luxury: Mara Serena / Entim Camp / Governors Camp

The world’s most famous safari destination welcomes you.

Today is dedicated to maximizing your wildlife encounters. Explore the Mara’s vast plains with:

✔ Sunrise game drive
✔ Full-day game viewing with picnic lunch
✔ Optional hot-air balloon safari (extra)
✔ Optional Maasai cultural visit

Photographers love the Masai Mara for:

  • Dramatic golden light

  • Open visibility

  • Frequent predator sightings

  • Elephant, giraffe & big cat interactions

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The ultimate day in Kenya’s wildlife kingdom.

Enjoy a final sunrise drive before flying back to Nairobi in the late morning or early afternoon.

Optional add-ons after arrival:

  • Nairobi City Tour

  • David Sheldrick Elephant Nursery

  • Giraffe Centre

  • Beach extension to Diani / Watamu / Lamu / Zanzibar

Meals: Breakfast
A smooth end to a spectacular safari.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Included

All flights (Nairobi–Samburu / Nanyuki–Mara / Mara–Nairobi)

All accommodations (full board)

All park fees

4×4 Land Cruiser game drives

Airport & airstrip transfers

Bottled drinking water

Professional, certified driver–guides

Not Included

Tips

Drinks

Personal items

Village visits

Optional activities

Travel insurance

Accommodation

 Midrange

  • Sweetwaters Serena Camp

  • Samburu Sopa Lodge

  • Enkorok Mara Camp

 Luxury

  • Elephant Bedroom Camp

  • Ol Pejeta Bush Camp

  • Mara Serena Lodge

  • Entim Mara Camp

All properties offer:

  • Ensuite bathrooms

  • Excellent meals

  • Scenic views

  • Friendly staff

  • Charging facilities

  • Optional cultural & nature activities

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Why This Safari Is Special

✔ Combines three contrasting ecosystems
✔ Rare northern species + Big Five + Big Cats
✔ Scenic bush flights for comfort and speed
✔ Top photographic destinations
✔ Excellent for couples, families & first-timers
✔ Option to upgrade to luxury camps
✔ Conservation-focused itinerary

Why Travel With Tropical Wild Expeditions
  • 100% Kenyan-owned & operated

  • Affordable + luxury flexible options

  • Highly trained Samburu guides

  • Seamless flight + safari coordination

  • Ethical tourism & community support

Authentic safaris, honest pricing, unforgettable experiences.

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Who This Safari Is Perfect For

Honeymooners wanting comfort & romance

Families with kids (short travel time)

Busy travelers with limited holiday days

Photography enthusiasts seeking golden light

Luxury travelers wanting convenience

Ready to Plan Your 7-Day Fly & Drive Safari? Get a Tailored Quote in Minutes

 

Departure: Nairobi
Call/WhatsApp: +254 700 123 456✉️ Email: info@tropicalwildexpeditions.com

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FAQ – 7-Day samburu flight Safari

Yes — ages 5+ recommended. Lodges are family-friendly and flights reduce long travel hours.

 

15kg per person in soft bags. We provide a storage option in Nairobi if needed.

 

Yes — Samburu, Ol Pejeta, and the Mara are among the best places in Africa for Big Five sightings.

 

 

Absolutely — we offer customizable accommodation tiers.

 

 

 

Yes — in a private 4×4 Land Cruiser with a dedicated guide.

 

 

 

 

Peak demand: July–October & December–March. Early booking gives better flight and lodge availability.

 

 

 

 

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