Magnificent Mara & Scenic Samburu Safari
See the Maasai Mara in all its glory, perhaps even catching the wildebeest migration, and experience a safari in the culturally diverse and scenically beautiful northern Samburu region of Kenya. The rugged landscape of the Samburu region is home to Saruni Samburu, the only lodge in the Kalama Reserve bordering the Samburu National Reserve and with over 200,000 acres of unspoiled wilderness, teeming with wildlife to exclusively explore. The area is also home to rare endemic species, the Samburu Five: Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich and genenuk.
From here you will spend 4 nights in the famous Maasai Mara, splitting your time between 2 camps, Saruni Mara and Saruni Wild, in private concessions. In both camps, you will enjoy endless views, fire-lit meals under the vast African sky and guided game drives led by Maasai warriors.
Day by Day summary
- Starts - Catch your overnight flight from JFK to Nairobi International
- 4 nights - Saruni Samburu, Samburu & Shaba, Kenya
- 2 nights - Saruni Wild, Maasai Mara, Kenya
- 2 nights - Saruni Mara, Maasai Mara, Kenya
- Ends - Transfer to Nairobi International for your international flight home
At a glance
- Kenya
- 8 Nights
- Safari
Tailormade itineraries
Every Mahlatini trip is custom created to your exact travel wishes – no readymade tours or set departures. Get in touch with our experts to start creating your bespoke itinerary.
Guide Price
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Highlights
- Experience authentic safaris guided by Maasai and Samburu warriors
- Eco-chic villas at Saruni Samburu with views over to Mount Kenya
- Game drives, walking safaris, bush dinners, picnics and sundowners
- Exclusive concession areas - get the best of the Mara without the crowds
- Sleep under canvas with wildlife right outside
Day-by-day
Our trips are unashamedly high-end but always deliver excellent value for money. Our guide price covers the majority of trip costs upfront, on a per person basis, including international flights and all transfers.
Includes
- Accommodation as specified
- Meals as specified
- Drinks (excluding premium brands)
- All scheduled safari activities offered by the camps or lodges
- Road transfers as detailed in the itinerary
- National Parks and conservation entry fees
- Light aircraft transfers as detailed in the itinerary
- Carbon-offsetting with One Tree Planted
- Conservation donation to Save the Rhino
- Community projects contribution with Uthando
Excludes
- Gratuities
- Personal travel insurance
- Additional activities not offered as scheduled by the accommodation
- Visas where relevant
ACTIVITIES
This sample trip offers countless adventures and activities to ensure lifetime memories are made. From unforgettable thrills to indulgent relaxation, choose those that appeal most and we will curate your perfect itinerary.
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4WD Safari
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Birdwatching
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Guided Walking Safari
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Night Drive
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Helicopter Flights
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Hot Air Balloon Flights
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Scenic Flights
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Cultural Experience
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Kids Bushcraft
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Food Experiences
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Star Gazing/Star Bed
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Wellness/Spa
ICONIC WILDLIFE
Whether you want to tick the Big Five off your bucket list or seek out specific safari species, our expert guides reveal the typical wildlife sightings to expect on this sample trip.
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Zebra
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Wildebeest
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Thompson's Gazelle
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Somali Ostrich
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Reticulated Giraffe
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Lion
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Leopard
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Hippo
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Grevys Zebra
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Gerenuk
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Elephant
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Crocodile
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Cheetah
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Buffalo
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Black Rhino
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Maasai Giraffe
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