Tour Overview
wildlife safari is the focus of this 9 day Kenya itinerary with Eton Safaris. The route is paced for clear daily logistics, guided activities matching Kenya Wildlife Safaris, comfortable lodge stays on overnight days, and a final day with breakfast and lunch only before departure.
9-day Samburu big five safari in Samburu National Reserve On Kenya Safari in Kenya with Eton Safaris. We arrange lodges, park permits, transport, and guided safaris with experienced local teams. Share your travel dates and interests for a tailored itinerary.
Tour Highlights
- day Samburu big five safari focus across Kenya
- Guided time in Samburu National Reserve
- Signature activity: sunrise game drive
- Private driver-guide and road support
- Lodge base at Sweetwaters Serena Camp (route dependent)
- Meal plan aligned to daily safari timing
- Transparent inclusions for park fees and listed activities
- Designed for strong on-page clarity and itinerary scannability
Includes
- Park entry fees (non-resident rates)
- All included activities (optional extras not included)
- All accommodation as per the itinerary (upgrade options available)
- An expert driver/guide to enhance your experience
- All transport throughout the tour (optional transfers not included)
- All taxes and service charges
- Meals as specified in your daily itinerary
Excludes
- International flights (to/from your home country)
- Roundtrip airport transfers
- Pre-tour and post-tour accommodation
- Tips and gratuities (recommended guideline: per day)
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Any government-imposed tax or park fee increases
- Selected meals as specified in the day-by-day section
- Drinks and beverages
Itinerary in details
Day1Arrival Transfer & Orientation Toward Samburu National Reserve
After a calm briefing, a transfer from Diani, easing into Kenya's landscapes while your guide outlines the coming days. After a short refreshment stop you reach Samburu National Reserve, where birding along alkaline lakes sets the tone for this privately guided departure. Check-in at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge follows, with time to settle before dinner and a clear briefing on tomorrow's pace. Evening settles with time to rest and prepare for the next chapter.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
Day2Samburu National Reserve Focus Day — Maasai village visit
A measured start to the day unfolds when dedicated time in Samburu National Reserve. Rangers and your private guide coordinate Maasai village visit, focusing patiently on wildlife movement through the day. Your driver then links the next segment toward Keekorok Lodge for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. The lodge team settles you in while your guide confirms the next morning’s plan.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Keekorok Lodge
Day3Samburu National Reserve Focus Day — elephant plains photography
Your journey opens with dedicated time in Samburu National Reserve. Rangers and your private guide coordinate sunrise game drive, building photographic opportunities around wildlife movement through the day. The itinerary pivots naturally into Mara Serena Safari Lodge for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. Guests wind down with optional briefings on tomorrow’s conservation notes.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Day4Samburu National Reserve Focus Day — rhino tracking
Travelers set out as dedicated time in Samburu National Reserve. Rangers and your private guide coordinate rhino tracking, pairing interpretive commentary with wildlife movement through the day. From there the experience deepens around Ol Tukai Lodge for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. Dinner is timed for an early start tomorrow, keeping energy high for the trail.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Ol Tukai Lodge
Day5Samburu National Reserve Focus Day — birding along alkaline lakes
Guests leave camp promptly as dedicated time in Samburu National Reserve. Rangers and your private guide coordinate balloon safari option, balancing comfort stops and wildlife movement through the day. Before long you continue toward Sarova Mara Game Camp for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. The schedule closes with a relaxed return and an early night ahead.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Sarova Mara Game Camp
Day6Samburu National Reserve Focus Day — Diani beach extension
The private vehicle departs once dedicated time in Samburu National Reserve. Rangers and your private guide coordinate Diani beach extension, prioritizing low-impact access for wildlife movement through the day. The route then leads into Tawi Lodge for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. You end the day reviewing wildlife highlights with your guide over dinner.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Tawi Lodge
Day7Samburu National Reserve Focus Day — sunrise game drive
This chapter of the safari starts when dedicated time in Samburu National Reserve. Rangers and your private guide coordinate elephant plains photography, following ranger cues for wildlife movement through the day. Guides next introduce you to Sweetwaters Serena Camp for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. Nightfall brings a restorative pause under clear African skies.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Day8Samburu National Reserve Focus Day — Great Migration viewing
With soft morning light across the landscape, dedicated time in Samburu National Reserve. Rangers and your private guide coordinate Great Migration viewing, focusing patiently on wildlife movement through the day. A scenic transfer carries you to Lake Nakuru Lodge for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. As dusk arrives, the lodge becomes a quiet base for stories from the trail.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge
Day9Final Activity Window & Departure via Diani
Following a short safety orientation, a final outing around Samburu National Reserve, keeping the schedule flexible so highlights of birding along alkaline lakes can be enjoyed without rush. Later in the day the focus shifts to your outbound transfer route, with packed timing that protects flight or border connections. After a light midday meal, the safari concludes as your driver returns you toward Diani. Evening settles with time to rest and prepare for the next chapter.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch Only
Accommodation: No accommodation
Frequently asked questions
What animals will I see on Wildlife in Kenya?
Wildlife focuses on the parks and habitats Kenya is known for — savannah game drives, boat cruises where available, and lodges close to the wildlife you came to see.
How many days do I need for Wildlife?
A short Wildlife highlight can work in a few days. A fuller Kenya wildlife circuit with two or more parks is typically a week or more.
When is the best time for Wildlife in Kenya?
Dry months usually mean easier game viewing. We plan Wildlife around rains, park roads, and the wildlife movements that matter for your dates.
Can I add gorilla trekking or beach time to Wildlife?
Yes, only where those experiences exist. We keep Wildlife as the wildlife core and add gorillas, chimps, or beach days in destinations that actually offer them.
