Day 1: Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve

Morning
Departure: Start your journey early from Nairobi and drive to Samburu National Reserve (approximately 5-6 hours). The scenic drive takes you through the central highlands with views of Mount Kenya en route.
Check-in and Lunch: Arrive at your lodge (e.g., Samburu Sopa Lodge, Ashnil Samburu Camp) for check-in and lunch.

Afternoon
Afternoon Game Drive: Embark on a game drive in Samburu, known for its unique wildlife such as Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, and gerenuk. The Ewaso Ng’iro River, which runs through the park, attracts an abundance of wildlife.
Cultural Visit (Optional): Experience the culture of the Samburu people if time allows.

Evening
Dinner and Relaxation: Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 2: Full Day in Samburu National Reserve
Early Morning
Sunrise Game Drive: Start the day with an early morning game drive to catch predators and herbivores at their most active.
Breakfast: Return to the lodge for breakfast.

Mid-Morning
Relaxation or Additional Game Drive: Spend time at the lodge or head out for a mid-morning exploration to spot more of Samburu’s distinctive wildlife.

Afternoon
Extended Game Drive: After lunch, set out for an afternoon game drive to explore other areas of the park, including the riverbanks and arid plains where lions, leopards, and elephants are often spotted.

Evening
Dinner and Overnight: Return to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.

Day 3: Samburu to Aberdare National Park
Morning
Breakfast and Check-out: Enjoy breakfast and check out of your lodge.
Transfer to Aberdare National Park: Drive to the Aberdare region (approximately 4-5 hours). Arrive at your base lodge (e.g., Aberdare Country Club), where you will transfer to a tree lodge (e.g., The Ark or Treetops Lodge).

Afternoon
Arrival and Lunch: Arrive at your tree lodge for lunch and settle in. These lodges offer unique game viewing as animals gather at waterholes close by.

Evening
Evening Wildlife Viewing: Enjoy the experience of watching animals like elephants, buffaloes, and leopards from the lodge’s observation deck or balconies.
Dinner and Night Viewing: Dinner is served at the lodge, with the opportunity to watch nocturnal wildlife visiting the waterhole.

Day 4: Aberdare to Lake Nakuru National Park
Morning
Breakfast and Check-out: Have breakfast and transfer back to your base lodge for check-out.
Drive to Lake Nakuru: Proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park (approximately 3-4 hours). The route takes you through the beautiful highlands of central Kenya.

Afternoon
Check-in and Lunch: Arrive at your lodge (e.g., Sarova Lion Hill Lodge, Lake Nakuru Lodge) and enjoy lunch.
Afternoon Game Drive: Head out for a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its flamingos, rhinos, giraffes, lions, and leopards. The lake itself is often dotted with thousands of pink flamingos and pelicans.

Evening
Dinner and Relaxation: Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 5: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve
Morning
Breakfast and Check-out: Have breakfast and check out of your lodge.
Transfer to Masai Mara: Drive to Masai Mara National Reserve (approximately 5-6 hours), enjoying scenic views of the Great Rift Valley and rolling landscapes.

Afternoon
Check-in and Lunch: Arrive at your lodge or camp (e.g., Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Ashnil Mara Camp) and have lunch.
Afternoon Game Drive: Embark on your first game drive in the Masai Mara, known for its high concentration of big cats and wildlife diversity.

Evening
Dinner and Overnight: Return to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.

Day 6: Full Day in Masai Mara
Early Morning
Sunrise Game Drive: Start your day with an early game drive to spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, and other predators.
Bush Breakfast (Optional): Enjoy breakfast in the bush for a unique experience.

Mid-Morning
Game Viewing and Relaxation: Continue exploring the savannah, searching for elephants, buffaloes, zebras, and wildebeests.

Afternoon
Picnic Lunch: Have lunch in a scenic spot or return to the lodge.
Afternoon Game Drive: Continue exploring the vast plains of Masai Mara. During the migration season (July to October), witness the dramatic river crossings.

Evening
Dinner and Optional Activities: Return to your lodge for dinner. You may opt for a night game drive if offered by your lodge.

Day 7: Masai Mara to Nairobi
Early Morning
Final Game Drive: Head out for one last morning game drive in the Masai Mara.
Breakfast and Check-out: Return for breakfast and check out from the lodge.

Mid-Morning
Scenic Drive Back to Nairobi: Drive back to Nairobi (approximately 5-6 hours), with optional stops for souvenirs.

Afternoon
Arrival in Nairobi: Arrive in the afternoon and transfer to your hotel or the airport for your departure.

Safari Tips:
Packing Essentials: Neutral-colored clothing, sunblock, hat, insect repellent, comfortable shoes, a camera with a zoom lens, and binoculars.
Best Time to Visit: June to October for prime game viewing and the Great Migration in Masai Mara. Samburu and Aberdare offer great wildlife viewing year-round.
Photography: Early morning and late afternoon light provide the best photography conditions.