8 DAY KENYA BIG 5 & RHINO TRACKING SAFARI

8 days
Samburu | Masai Mara

Combining Kenya’s arid Samburu savannahs with the lush grasslands of the Masai Mara means a wide diversity of wildlife and scenery as well as different cultures and experiences to look forward to. And with three different lodges on an 8-day itinerary, this tour is ideal for those looking to make the most of their time in Kenya.

Your tour opens in the Samburu National Reserve where you divide your stay between two camps. There are morning and afternoon game drives to look forward to as well as guided nature walks, star gazing, night drives and cultural experiences – the emphasis is on as wide an experience as possible. It is big game country – home to elephant and lion - and part of your time is spent tracking the highly endangered black rhino. There is also plenty of time to look for Samburu’s more unusual animals that are absent from the Masai Mara: keep an eye out for the long-necked gerenuk, the sabre-horned oryx gazelle and the dazzling Grevy’s zebra.

Then it is off to the rolling grasslands of the Masai Mara and a camp with a private setting to ensure unspoilt views and exclusive game sightings. You enjoy a mix of game drives in the concession as well as the national reserve itself, which is home to the seasonal Wildebeest Migration as well as abundant year-round game. It is an area renowned for predator sightings and, even if the wildebeest herds are absent during your visit, you will still enjoy superb game viewing.

Accommodation on this safari takes the form of elegant tent camps with facilities such as swimming pools, spa treatments and private dining. The distances between destinations are taken care of by short flights, enabling you to enjoy as much time on safari as possible – perfect for couples and honeymooners.

Highlights

  • Wide diversity of wildlife, scenery and cultures
  • Game drives, birding, guided nature walks and community visits
  • Recommended for elephant and big cat sightings
  • Track black rhinos on foot in Samburu
  • Fly from camp to camp for convenience and comfort
  • Enjoy the annual Wildebeest Migration through the Mara in season
Highlights
  • Private tour
  • Can start any day
  • Can be customized
  • Game drives, birding, guided nature walks and community visits
  • Type of transport: - Road using a 4×4 comfortable Safari minivan or Jeep (Land Cruiser)
  • The perfect experience for adventurers!
  • Enjoy the annual Wildebeest Migration through the Mara in season
  • Fly from camp to camp for convenience and comfort
  • Track black rhinos on foot in Samburu
  • Wide diversity of wildlife, scenery and cultures
  • Recommended for elephant and big cat sightings
Destinations Visited
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Tour Plan

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Day 1-2 Unique Samburu | 2 Nights SAMBURU, KENYA

You arrive at Kenya’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport where a professional driver-guide transfers you to nearby Wilson Airport for a scheduled flight to Samburu National Reserve. A guide meets you at the airstrip and drives you to Saruni Samburu, tucked into panoramic mountains on the edge of the reserve. Accommodation is elegant and very comfortable and you have amazing views of a sprawling and unspoilt wilderness. A complementary head and neck massage sets the tone perfectly, and you enjoy a mix of activities ranging from game drives and walks to cultural tours, riverside picnics and displays of Samburu song and dance.

Day 3-4 Tracking Rhinos on foot | 2 Nights SAMBURU, KENYA

Samburu guides accompany you as you make your way to Saruni Rhino, an intimate tented camp set in a private wildlife reserve and one of the few places in Kenya – or indeed Africa – where you can still track black rhino on foot. There is also a nearby rhino sanctuary and an elephant orphanage to visit as well as game drives to go on and bird watching to enjoy – the sight of thousands of sand grouse drinking is one to remember. And for a unique cultural experience, your guide will take you to the Singing Wells where local herdsmen call their cattle to drink through songs that are apparently recognisable only by their own cattle.

Day 5-7 Explore the Masai Mara | 3 Nights MASAI MARA, KENYA

It is about a 90-minute flight from the Samburu airstrip to the Masai Mara, enabling you to change environments quickly and comfortably. Contiguous with the Serengeti, the Masai Mara is most famous for its seasonal Wildebeest Migration with the bulk of the animals passing through between the end of June and the beginning of November. It is a time of dramatic encounters between the wildebeest and their predators – lions, leopards, wild dogs and spotted hyenas – but such is the depth of wildlife in the Mara that it remains a highly rewarding destination at any time of year. Game drives with Maasai guides take you into the heart of the action and there are also exciting bush walks to go on as well as the chance to book an optional hot-air balloon flight over the savannah; it is a pre-dawn start and you are rewarded with a well-deserved champagne breakfast.

Day 8 Farewell Kenya!

Visit the rhino sanctuary on the way to the airstrip and once again admire the hippos and the crocodiles of the Mara River. Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport with Saruni driver and vehicle. Depending on the time of your international flight, stop at the Talisman or Carnivore restaurant for dinner.

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Day 1: Nairobi City
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Day 1 -2: Masai Mara National Reserve
Flamingos Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 3: Lake Nakuru National Park
Hippo (Hippopotamus amphibius), Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
Day 4: Lake Naivasha
elephants kili
Day 5 – 6: Amboseli National Park
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Day 7: Nairobi City
Show Places
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Welcome to Kenya, Nairobi is start point
Day 1: Nairobi City
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Kenya Beckons: Embrace the Enchanting Mara!
Day 1 -2: Masai Mara National Reserve
Flamingos Lake Nakuru National Park
Nakuru’s Wilderness Awaits: Nature Unveiled!
Day 3: Lake Nakuru National Park
Hippo (Hippopotamus amphibius), Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
Naivasha’s Serenity Beckons: Nature’s Palette Unveiled!
Day 4: Lake Naivasha
elephants kili
Land of the Giants & Kilimanjaro
Day 5 – 6: Amboseli National Park
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End of Safari – Farewell to Africa
Day 7: Nairobi City
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Day 1: Nairobi City
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Day 1 -2: Masai Mara National Reserve
Flamingos Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 3: Lake Nakuru National Park
Hippo (Hippopotamus amphibius), Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
Day 4: Lake Naivasha
elephants kili
Day 5 - 6: Amboseli National Park
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Day 7: Nairobi City
Show Places
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Welcome to Kenya, Nairobi is start point
Day 1: Nairobi City
tano bora4
Kenya Beckons: Embrace the Enchanting Mara!
Day 1 -2: Masai Mara National Reserve
Flamingos Lake Nakuru National Park
Nakuru's Wilderness Awaits: Nature Unveiled!
Day 3: Lake Nakuru National Park
Hippo (Hippopotamus amphibius), Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
Naivasha's Serenity Beckons: Nature's Palette Unveiled!
Day 4: Lake Naivasha
elephants kili
Land of the Giants & Kilimanjaro
Day 5 - 6: Amboseli National Park
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End of Safari - Farewell to Africa
Day 7: Nairobi City
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Price (USD)

$2850.00
Duration
8 days
Highlights
  • Private tour
  • Can start any day
  • Can be customized
  • Game drives, birding, guided nature walks and community visits
  • Type of transport: - Road using a 4×4 comfortable Safari minivan or Jeep (Land Cruiser)
  • The perfect experience for adventurers!
  • Enjoy the annual Wildebeest Migration through the Mara in season
  • Fly from camp to camp for convenience and comfort
  • Track black rhinos on foot in Samburu
  • Wide diversity of wildlife, scenery and cultures
  • Recommended for elephant and big cat sightings

Safari Overview

Combining Kenya’s arid Samburu savannahs with the lush grasslands of the Masai Mara means a wide diversity of wildlife and scenery as well as different cultures and experiences to look forward to. And with three different lodges on an 8-day itinerary, this tour is ideal for those looking to make the most of their time in Kenya.

Your tour opens in the Samburu National Reserve where you divide your stay between two camps. There are morning and afternoon game drives to look forward to as well as guided nature walks, star gazing, night drives and cultural experiences – the emphasis is on as wide an experience as possible. It is big game country – home to elephant and lion - and part of your time is spent tracking the highly endangered black rhino. There is also plenty of time to look for Samburu’s more unusual animals that are absent from the Masai Mara: keep an eye out for the long-necked gerenuk, the sabre-horned oryx gazelle and the dazzling Grevy’s zebra.

Then it is off to the rolling grasslands of the Masai Mara and a camp with a private setting to ensure unspoilt views and exclusive game sightings. You enjoy a mix of game drives in the concession as well as the national reserve itself, which is home to the seasonal Wildebeest Migration as well as abundant year-round game. It is an area renowned for predator sightings and, even if the wildebeest herds are absent during your visit, you will still enjoy superb game viewing.

Accommodation on this safari takes the form of elegant tent camps with facilities such as swimming pools, spa treatments and private dining. The distances between destinations are taken care of by short flights, enabling you to enjoy as much time on safari as possible – perfect for couples and honeymooners.

Highlights

  • Wide diversity of wildlife, scenery and cultures
  • Game drives, birding, guided nature walks and community visits
  • Recommended for elephant and big cat sightings
  • Track black rhinos on foot in Samburu
  • Fly from camp to camp for convenience and comfort
  • Enjoy the annual Wildebeest Migration through the Mara in season

Tour Plan

Expand All
Day 1-2 Unique Samburu | 2 Nights SAMBURU, KENYA

You arrive at Kenya’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport where a professional driver-guide transfers you to nearby Wilson Airport for a scheduled flight to Samburu National Reserve. A guide meets you at the airstrip and drives you to Saruni Samburu, tucked into panoramic mountains on the edge of the reserve. Accommodation is elegant and very comfortable and you have amazing views of a sprawling and unspoilt wilderness. A complementary head and neck massage sets the tone perfectly, and you enjoy a mix of activities ranging from game drives and walks to cultural tours, riverside picnics and displays of Samburu song and dance.

Day 3-4 Tracking Rhinos on foot | 2 Nights SAMBURU, KENYA

Samburu guides accompany you as you make your way to Saruni Rhino, an intimate tented camp set in a private wildlife reserve and one of the few places in Kenya – or indeed Africa – where you can still track black rhino on foot. There is also a nearby rhino sanctuary and an elephant orphanage to visit as well as game drives to go on and bird watching to enjoy – the sight of thousands of sand grouse drinking is one to remember. And for a unique cultural experience, your guide will take you to the Singing Wells where local herdsmen call their cattle to drink through songs that are apparently recognisable only by their own cattle.

Day 5-7 Explore the Masai Mara | 3 Nights MASAI MARA, KENYA

It is about a 90-minute flight from the Samburu airstrip to the Masai Mara, enabling you to change environments quickly and comfortably. Contiguous with the Serengeti, the Masai Mara is most famous for its seasonal Wildebeest Migration with the bulk of the animals passing through between the end of June and the beginning of November. It is a time of dramatic encounters between the wildebeest and their predators – lions, leopards, wild dogs and spotted hyenas – but such is the depth of wildlife in the Mara that it remains a highly rewarding destination at any time of year. Game drives with Maasai guides take you into the heart of the action and there are also exciting bush walks to go on as well as the chance to book an optional hot-air balloon flight over the savannah; it is a pre-dawn start and you are rewarded with a well-deserved champagne breakfast.

Day 8 Farewell Kenya!

Visit the rhino sanctuary on the way to the airstrip and once again admire the hippos and the crocodiles of the Mara River. Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport with Saruni driver and vehicle. Depending on the time of your international flight, stop at the Talisman or Carnivore restaurant for dinner.

Prices & Seasons

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Day 1: Nairobi City
tano bora4
Day 1 -2: Masai Mara National Reserve
Flamingos Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 3: Lake Nakuru National Park
Hippo (Hippopotamus amphibius), Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
Day 4: Lake Naivasha
elephants kili
Day 5 – 6: Amboseli National Park
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Day 7: Nairobi City
Show Places
Mara_car-19-1200x900
Welcome to Kenya, Nairobi is start point
Day 1: Nairobi City
tano bora4
Kenya Beckons: Embrace the Enchanting Mara!
Day 1 -2: Masai Mara National Reserve
Flamingos Lake Nakuru National Park
Nakuru’s Wilderness Awaits: Nature Unveiled!
Day 3: Lake Nakuru National Park
Hippo (Hippopotamus amphibius), Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
Naivasha’s Serenity Beckons: Nature’s Palette Unveiled!
Day 4: Lake Naivasha
elephants kili
Land of the Giants & Kilimanjaro
Day 5 – 6: Amboseli National Park
entimmain2
End of Safari – Farewell to Africa
Day 7: Nairobi City
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Day 1: Nairobi City
tano bora4
Day 1 -2: Masai Mara National Reserve
Flamingos Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 3: Lake Nakuru National Park
Hippo (Hippopotamus amphibius), Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
Day 4: Lake Naivasha
elephants kili
Day 5 - 6: Amboseli National Park
entimmain2
Day 7: Nairobi City
Show Places
Mara_car-19-1200x900
Welcome to Kenya, Nairobi is start point
Day 1: Nairobi City
tano bora4
Kenya Beckons: Embrace the Enchanting Mara!
Day 1 -2: Masai Mara National Reserve
Flamingos Lake Nakuru National Park
Nakuru's Wilderness Awaits: Nature Unveiled!
Day 3: Lake Nakuru National Park
Hippo (Hippopotamus amphibius), Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
Naivasha's Serenity Beckons: Nature's Palette Unveiled!
Day 4: Lake Naivasha
elephants kili
Land of the Giants & Kilimanjaro
Day 5 - 6: Amboseli National Park
entimmain2
End of Safari - Farewell to Africa
Day 7: Nairobi City
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Customer Reviews

5.0
Based on 365 Reviews
tripadvisor

Great Safari with Meektrails

We recently completed a 7 night safari with Meektrails and had a great experience. Our tour was originally organized by Charles who was very responsive and able to customize our itinerary to our wishes and budget. We spent time in Maasai mara, Nakuru, Amboseli, and Tsavo and enjoyed all of them. The land cruiser was in excellent condition, with a pop-up roof, huge roll down windows, comfortable seats, and working power plugs.Our amazing guide was Anthony who really elevated the experience and allowed us to have an incredible Safari. From the start Anthony was so friendly and open, and made it clear his aim was to make our experience as great as possible. He was absolutely amazing at finding animals and getting us as close as possible to all different animals. We saw everything we had expected and more including cubs and young of nearly every species. He knows all the roads, routes, and small trails which allowed us to get very up close experiences. He also seems to know everyone, from other guides to park rangers which helped us learn about and find the location of animals. He was even also able to organize an early entrance to a couple of the parks to allow us to see sunrise in the park with the animals.Throughout the trip Anthony always double checked the planned schedule with us and offered many suggestions for changes or additions to the plan which really improved the trip. It's clear he has a lot of experience, and local knowledge which allowed him to adjust the itinerary in the best way possible. It's also clear he cares greatly for the local communities and organized for us to give our unused lunch packs to local children rather than seeing the food go to waste.We greatly appreciated our time with Anthony and thanks to him the safari exceeded all our expectations. As for Meektrails the booking process was responsive and easy, and everything was organized as discussed with no hitches. We would certainly organize another safari with Meektrails if returning to Kenya.

November 29, 2024
tripadvisor

Best guide, best company

Our 7-day safari with Meektrails Safaris in Kenya with our guide Anthony was absolutely unforgettable! From start to finish, the experience exceeded all expectations. Our guide Anthony was phenomenal—he was knowledgeable, patient, and went above and beyond to ensure we saw everything on our wildlife wishlist. Thanks to his incredible skill and dedication, we had close encounters with the Big Five, witnessed breathtaking landscapes, and even saw species we hadn’t expected. His passion for wildlife and his deep understanding of the ecosystem made every game drive an adventure filled with learning and excitement. The accommodations and planning by Meektrails were seamless, making the whole journey stress-free and comfortable. Whether it was sunrise safari or tracking animals, every moment was magical. If you’re looking for a safari company that delivers an exceptional experience with a personal touch, Meektrails Safaris is the one. Highly recommended!

November 29, 2024
tripadvisor

An amazing 6 day safari

We had a really great experience! We went on a 6 day safari. Our guide was Phillip, we went to Masai Mara and we spotted the big five. Phillip was a really good and enthusiastic guide. I would really recommend it.

November 27, 2024
tripadvisor

Unforgettable first safari

We chose MeekTrails for our first family Safari in Kenya and it was a great choice. We built with them a program that perfectly fitted to our group (with people of different ages 11-60). Our five day safari brought us to Amboseli, Nakuru Lake and Masai Mara Nationals Parks and our fantastic guide Njinu made us see a lot of wild wonderful animals, included the big five! He could always find the best spots that made our experience unforgettable. The Sopa Lodges we chose were clean and comfortable, with a lot of services and pools.We strongly recommend MeekTrails if you’re thinking about going to Kenya to make a safari to discover african wikdlife! 🐆🐅🐘🦒🦏🐃

November 24, 2024
tripadvisor

A week we never will forget

First of all: a big Thank You to the whole team of Meek Trails. From the first contact with Diana until the last drop off at the hotel in Nairobi everything was perfect. Especially Philip: he was calm during driving, told us everything we should know about Africa, the animals, the plants and how to behave in Kenia. Everyday we felt that he was not only doing his job very well, but he was really loving the nature, the big animals and the small ones, specially the moorhens. He was patient, waited with us for the best moments, so we were very lucky to see all the animals we had hoped to see and were able to shoot beautiful photos. We saw the Big 5, the Ugliest 5 and many others and many birds. The days with Philip were full of seeing things and many laughters. The chosen hotels were all beautiful, the meals very good. At last: Thank you Meek Trails for that beautiful and unforgettable surprise at my birthday, when the whole team of the Zebra Camp and a Masai-Group were singing and dancing for me. Diana and Philip: Asante sani - we will miss you!

November 21, 2024

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$2850.00
Duration
8 days

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November 29, 2024

Great Safari with Meektrails

We recently completed a 7 night safari with Meektrails and had a great experience. Our tour was originally organized by Charles who was very responsive and able to customize our itinerary to our wishes and budget. We spent time in Maasai mara, Nakuru, Amboseli, and Tsavo and enjoyed all of them. The land cruiser was in excellent condition, with a pop-up roof, huge roll down windows, comfortable seats, and working power plugs.Our amazing guide was Anthony who really elevated the experience and allowed us to have an incredible Safari. From the start Anthony was so friendly and open, and made it clear his aim was to make our experience as great as possible. He was absolutely amazing at finding animals and getting us as close as possible to all different animals. We saw everything we had expected and more including cubs and young of nearly every species. He knows all the roads, routes, and small trails which allowed us to get very up close experiences. He also seems to know everyone, from other guides to park rangers which helped us learn about and find the location of animals. He was even also able to organize an early entrance to a couple of the parks to allow us to see sunrise in the park with the animals.Throughout the trip Anthony always double checked the planned schedule with us and offered many suggestions for changes or additions to the plan which really improved the trip. It's clear he has a lot of experience, and local knowledge which allowed him to adjust the itinerary in the best way possible. It's also clear he cares greatly for the local communities and organized for us to give our unused lunch packs to local children rather than seeing the food go to waste.We greatly appreciated our time with Anthony and thanks to him the safari exceeded all our expectations. As for Meektrails the booking process was responsive and easy, and everything was organized as discussed with no hitches. We would certainly organize another safari with Meektrails if returning to Kenya.

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mayamT6827VS
November 29, 2024

Best guide, best company

Our 7-day safari with Meektrails Safaris in Kenya with our guide Anthony was absolutely unforgettable! From start to finish, the experience exceeded all expectations. Our guide Anthony was phenomenal—he was knowledgeable, patient, and went above and beyond to ensure we saw everything on our wildlife wishlist. Thanks to his incredible skill and dedication, we had close encounters with the Big Five, witnessed breathtaking landscapes, and even saw species we hadn’t expected. His passion for wildlife and his deep understanding of the ecosystem made every game drive an adventure filled with learning and excitement. The accommodations and planning by Meektrails were seamless, making the whole journey stress-free and comfortable. Whether it was sunrise safari or tracking animals, every moment was magical. If you’re looking for a safari company that delivers an exceptional experience with a personal touch, Meektrails Safaris is the one. Highly recommended!

tripadvisor
581femkeb
November 27, 2024

An amazing 6 day safari

We had a really great experience! We went on a 6 day safari. Our guide was Phillip, we went to Masai Mara and we spotted the big five. Phillip was a really good and enthusiastic guide. I would really recommend it.

tripadvisor
tommasocasarini
November 24, 2024

Unforgettable first safari

We chose MeekTrails for our first family Safari in Kenya and it was a great choice. We built with them a program that perfectly fitted to our group (with people of different ages 11-60). Our five day safari brought us to Amboseli, Nakuru Lake and Masai Mara Nationals Parks and our fantastic guide Njinu made us see a lot of wild wonderful animals, included the big five! He could always find the best spots that made our experience unforgettable. The Sopa Lodges we chose were clean and comfortable, with a lot of services and pools.We strongly recommend MeekTrails if you’re thinking about going to Kenya to make a safari to discover african wikdlife! 🐆🐅🐘🦒🦏🐃

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lotharj970
November 21, 2024

A week we never will forget

First of all: a big Thank You to the whole team of Meek Trails. From the first contact with Diana until the last drop off at the hotel in Nairobi everything was perfect. Especially Philip: he was calm during driving, told us everything we should know about Africa, the animals, the plants and how to behave in Kenia. Everyday we felt that he was not only doing his job very well, but he was really loving the nature, the big animals and the small ones, specially the moorhens. He was patient, waited with us for the best moments, so we were very lucky to see all the animals we had hoped to see and were able to shoot beautiful photos. We saw the Big 5, the Ugliest 5 and many others and many birds. The days with Philip were full of seeing things and many laughters. The chosen hotels were all beautiful, the meals very good. At last: Thank you Meek Trails for that beautiful and unforgettable surprise at my birthday, when the whole team of the Zebra Camp and a Masai-Group were singing and dancing for me. Diana and Philip: Asante sani - we will miss you!