Northern Kenya & Maasai Mara · 11 Days / 10 Nights

Compare Kenya’s semi-arid north with the rich grasslands of the Maasai Mara on a route created for returning visitors and serious wildlife enthusiasts.

Journey Highlights

• Strong contrast between northern and south-western ecosystems
• Time in both national-reserve and conservancy landscapes
• A rewarding option for a second journey to Kenya

Route at a Glance

Nairobi → Samburu → Laikipia → Nakuru → Maasai Mara → Naivasha → Nairobi

Day by Day

1. Day 1: Arrive in Nairobi and rest.
2. Day 2: Travel to Samburu and begin with an afternoon game drive.
3. Day 3: Full-day wildlife viewing in Samburu.
4. Day 4: Continue exploring Samburu, with the day’s rhythm set around wildlife and light.
5. Day 5: Travel to a Laikipia conservancy and join activities permitted by the selected property.
6. Day 6: Continue to Nakuru for Rift Valley wildlife viewing.
7. Day 7: Travel to the Maasai Mara and take an afternoon game drive.
8. Day 8: Full-day game drive in the Maasai Mara.
9. Day 9: A second full day, adapting the route to current animal movement.
10. Day 10: Continue to Naivasha for a lake activity or a restful afternoon.
11. Day 11: Return to Nairobi and transfer for departure.

Who This Journey Suits

• Returning visitors who have seen the classic south
• Wildlife photographers and landscape enthusiasts
• Travellers interested in Kenya’s conservancy model

Tailor-Made Planning

This is a sample private itinerary, not a fixed-departure package. Accommodation, vehicle type, domestic flights, permits and park or reserve access will be confirmed for your travel dates. Wildlife sightings, mountain views and river crossings cannot be guaranteed because they depend on season, weather and natural behaviour.

We do not publish a fixed price for this journey. Your proposal will reflect confirmed dates, group size, room type, accommodation standard, transport and live local availability.