6-Day Kenya Safari Tour – Rift Valley, Aberdares & Masai Mara Game Drives
Tour highlights
- Rare wildlife species in Samburu, including Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, and gerenuk
- Game viewing along the Ewaso Nyiro River with elephants, lions, leopards, and crocodiles
- Unique tree-top wildlife experience at The Ark in Aberdares with animals visiting a floodlit waterhole
- Rhino sanctuary experience at Lake Nakuru National Park, with chances to see both black and white rhinos
- Seasonal flamingos and diverse birdlife at Lake Nakuru
- Big Five game viewing in Masai Mara National Reserve
- Possibility of witnessing the Great Migration river crossings (seasonal)
- Full-day safari in Masai Mara with high predator sightings (lions, cheetahs, leopards)
- Authentic Maasai village cultural visit and interaction
- Scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley landscapes
Itinerary Overview
This 6-day private Kenya safari offers a carefully balanced journey through four of the country’s most iconic wildlife regions. Starting in Nairobi, the route heads north to the semi-arid wilderness of Samburu National Reserve, known for its rare northern species and dramatic river ecosystems. From there, the itinerary continues into the cool highlands of the Aberdares, where guests experience a unique tree-top wildlife stay overlooking a floodlit waterhole.
The safari then descends into the Great Rift Valley for game viewing at Lake Nakuru National Park, a key sanctuary for rhinos, giraffes, and seasonal flamingos. The final stage takes you to the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve, home to the Big Five, expansive savannahs, and some of Africa’s highest concentrations of wildlife.
Travel is in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser with an experienced safari guide, ensuring comfort, flexibility, and optimal game viewing throughout the journey. Accommodation is in carefully selected lodges on a full-board basis, with all park fees, meals, and transfers included. The tour begins and ends in Nairobi, with airport pickup and drop-off provided.
Travel Itinerary
You will be picked up early in the morning from your hotel or the airport in Nairobi by the Jossec Safaris team for a short safari briefing before beginning your journey north toward Samburu National Reserve. Drive through the scenic central highlands, passing coffee plantations, local villages, and crossing the Equator en route to Kenya’s rugged northern frontier.
Arrive at Samburu Sopa Lodge in time for lunch and relaxation. The lodge is beautifully set on elevated ground with panoramic views of the semi-arid wilderness surrounding the reserve.
In the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive in Samburu National Reserve, one of Kenya’s most unique safari destinations. Samburu is famous for its rare northern species known as the “Samburu Special Five,” including the Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, gerenuk, and Beisa oryx. Wildlife viewing is concentrated along the Ewaso Nyiro River, where elephants, lions, leopards, crocodiles, and numerous bird species are commonly spotted.
Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Distance: Approx. 311 km / 5 hrs 11 minsAfter breakfast, depart Samburu and drive south through Kenya’s fertile agricultural landscapes toward the cool Aberdare highlands. Enjoy scenic views of tea and coffee plantations along the way before arriving at the Aberdares region in time for lunch.
After lunch, transfer by lodge shuttle to The Ark Lodge, a unique tree-top safari lodge strategically built overlooking a floodlit waterhole and salt lick deep inside Aberdares National Park.
Spend the afternoon and evening relaxing at the lodge’s viewing decks and lounges while watching wildlife gather at the waterhole. Elephants, buffaloes, bushbucks, giant forest hogs, hyenas, and occasionally leopards frequently visit the area, offering a completely different safari experience where nature comes directly to you.
Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Accommodation: The Ark Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Distance: Approx. 226 km / 5 hrs 3 mins
Terms of Service
Price Includes
- Private 6-day safari in a 4x4 Land Cruiser
- Services of a professional English-speaking safari guide
- All park entrance fees (Samburu, Aberdares, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara)
- Full-board accommodation in selected safari lodges
- All meals during the safari (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Airport pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi
- All scheduled transfers between destinations
- Bottled drinking water during game drives
- Government taxes and levies
- Safari briefing on day of departure in Nairobi
Price Excludes
About the Operator
Jossec Tours and Safaris is a Kenya-based tour company established in 2017, specializing in authentic and memorable safari experiences across East Africa. With its own fleet of 4x4 safari vehicles and experienced professional guides, the company offers well-organized journeys to top destinations such as Maasai Mara, Amboseli, and Lake Nakuru. Known for personalized service, reliability, and attention to detail, Jossec Safaris caters to individuals, couples, families, and groups, offering both budget-friendly and tailor-made safari packages. Each experience is carefully designed to showcase Africa’s rich wildlife, stunning landscapes, and unique cultural heritage.
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