Private Custom Safaris

7-Day Aberdare & Samburu & Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara Comfort Private Safari

from €2,942 (indicative) per person

Get a Free Quote Ask on WhatsApp
Length
7 days
Start and end
Nairobi, start and end
Accommodation
Mid-range proposal; named properties and room types subject to dated quote
Group size
Private party; vehicle and lodge activity sharing to be confirmed
Price from
€2,942 (indicative) pp sharing

Overview

7-Day Aberdare & Samburu & Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara Comfort Private Safari is designed as a longer circuit with several changes of setting, following Aberdare, Samburu, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara. Use it as a private proposal with room to adjust departure times and the daily pace.

Indicative market benchmark: US$3,292 per person, checked on 26 October 2026 against SafariBookings operator listings. This is a planning reference for a comparable route, not a confirmed Book Safari Tours rate or reserved departure. A dated quotation must confirm accommodation, transport, permits, taxes and inclusions. The meal table follows the researched reference programme; the final quotation confirms the services reserved for your party.

How the journey flows

Kenya rewards a deliberate choice between long road circuits and shorter flights into individual wildlife areas. Nairobi is a practical gateway, while coastal departures open up Tsavo and the southern parks. Camp location matters as much as its comfort level: a low room rate outside a reserve can add daily driving and change the fee calculation.

Check each day alongside its transfers. In particular, allow for pickup times and road or flight connections before counting a full wildlife-viewing day.

Why choose this route

Aberdare

Forest and highland scenery provide a contrast to Kenya’s open savannah parks. Ask whether this is a forest game-drive stay, a lodge-waterhole stay or both; these are different experiences.

Samburu

Northern river country introduces a drier setting and a different rhythm from the Mara. Allow enough nights to justify the road journey, and compare a fly-in connection if the rest of the route lies far south.

Lake Nakuru

A Rift Valley lake and surrounding woodland add a different habitat to a plains safari. Wildlife and bird concentrations change; do not choose the park solely on an expectation of a particular flamingo display.

Masai Mara

Open grassland and river corridors make this the wildlife centrepiece of many Kenya journeys. Choose between a reserve base and an adjoining conservancy, and check where included drives may take place.

Private travel and accommodation choices

A private safari should define what is exclusive to your party. Road transport may be private while a lodge’s activities or a scheduled flight remain shared. Ask for those distinctions in writing, along with the camp names, room categories and exact number of nights at each base.

Accommodation and package scope

The research reference is in the mid-range category. However, it is a starting point for discussion, not a hotel reservation. Then compare the proposed properties by their location, access to activities, room setup and meal plan. A tented camp can offer very different facilities from a basic campsite, even when both appear in the same broad budget search.

Next, request one itemised proposal. It should cover accommodation nights, game drives or guided visits, transfers, park charges, meals and drinking water. However, an activity mentioned as a possibility is not automatically included. Named hotels in third-party research are not evidence of a partnership or available rooms.

Prices, seasons and what can change

The researched USD reference is US$3,292 per person. Other displayed currencies are indicative conversions using the 2026-10-23 reference rates: USD 1 = EUR 0.89342, GBP 0.74804 and CAD 1.3995. Converted amounts are rounded up to whole currency units and are not exchange-rate guarantees.

Also, room sharing, the travel month, vehicle occupancy, domestic flights and permit availability can all change the final amount. Therefore, ask for the price for your exact party and dates. Include any single supplement, child arrangements and mandatory charges. Finally, check international airfare, entry documents, insurance, tips and optional excursions.

Compare the reserve, adjoining conservancy and gate location before choosing accommodation. For a Mara migration trip, select a seasonal area rather than assuming that the herds will be beside every camp.

If migration viewing is a priority, explain whether you want broad herd scenery, calving-season country or time near a river. These aims can call for different camps and dates. No itinerary guarantees herd positions, a river crossing or a particular predator encounter.

Planning your 7-Day Aberdare & Mara Comfort Private

  • Where exactly do pickup and drop-off take place for the Nairobi to Nairobi routing?
  • Which mid-range properties and room types are available for my dates?
  • Which transport legs, activities, park fees and meals are included in the final amount?
  • What are the cancellation, amendment and payment conditions for the dated proposal?

Use the safari quote form to send your dates, party size, room needs and preferred pace. Refer to this itinerary title so the proposal can address the actual route. Review the booking terms and cancellation policy with the final quotation.

Official planning reference

For park information and current visitor guidance, consult Kenya Wildlife Service. Research checked on 26 October 2026. The source trail and reference pricing are retained with this package in the editorial record.

Compare related safari ideas

For another way to use your travel time, compare 7-Day Masai Mara and Diani Honeymoon Safari and 7-Day Samburu, Ol Pejeta and Masai Mara Private Safari. Compare the actual route and travel style before deciding which outline to customise.

Route

Route map: Nairobi, Aberdare, Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, NairobiStart & EndDay 1Day 2–3Day 4Day 5–7Start & EndDay 1Day 2–3Day 4Day 5–7Nairobi: Start & EndAberdare: Day 1Samburu: Day 2–3Lake Nakuru: Day 4Masai Mara: Day 5–7

Kenya

  1. StartNairobi (Day 1)
  2. Day 1Aberdare
  3. Day 2–3Samburu
  4. Day 4Lake Nakuru
  5. Day 5–7Masai Mara
  6. EndNairobi (Day 7)

Accommodation & meals

DayAccommodationMeals
1 Mid-range lodge in the Aberdare area; property and room type subject to quote Lunch, dinner
2–3 Mid-range lodge in the Samburu area; property and room type subject to quote Breakfast, lunch, dinner
4 Mid-range lodge in the Lake Nakuru area; property and room type subject to quote Breakfast, lunch, dinner
5–6 Mid-range lodge in the Masai Mara area; property and room type subject to quote Breakfast, lunch, dinner
7 End of safariNo accommodation Breakfast

Places you visit

Aberdare Lake Nakuru Masai Mara Samburu

Wildlife safaris

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrival and Aberdare

    Begin the proposed route from Nairobi; agree on the pickup point and arrival timing before the programme is finalised. Forest and highland scenery provide a contrast to Kenya’s open savannah parks. The final proposal should state the transport mode and leave a realistic margin for arrival; a route connection is not an additional full day of wildlife viewing.

    • Nairobi, Aberdare
    • Transfer day; road or flight timing to be confirmed
    • Mid-range lodge in the Aberdare area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Lunch, dinner
  2. Day 2

    Aberdare to Samburu

    Travel from Aberdare towards Samburu, keeping the transfer separate from any dedicated activity time. Northern river country introduces a drier setting and a different rhythm from the Mara. The final proposal should state the transport mode and leave a realistic margin for arrival; a route connection is not an additional full day of wildlife viewing.

    • Samburu
    • Transfer day; road or flight timing to be confirmed
    • Mid-range lodge in the Samburu area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  3. Day 3

    Time in Samburu

    Use the day in Samburu without adding another overnight move, with the activity schedule adjusted to the local conditions. Allow enough nights to justify the road journey, and compare a fly-in connection if the rest of the route lies far south. Agree with the guide on an early outing, a longer continuous excursion or a slower day according to the activities actually included at the selected base.

    • Samburu
    • Local activities; timing agreed with the guide
    • Mid-range lodge in the Samburu area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  4. Day 4

    Samburu to Lake Nakuru

    Travel from Samburu towards Lake Nakuru, keeping the transfer separate from any dedicated activity time. A Rift Valley lake and surrounding woodland add a different habitat to a plains safari. The final proposal should state the transport mode and leave a realistic margin for arrival; a route connection is not an additional full day of wildlife viewing.

    • Lake Nakuru
    • Transfer day; road or flight timing to be confirmed
    • Mid-range lodge in the Lake Nakuru area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  5. Day 5

    Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara

    Travel from Lake Nakuru towards Masai Mara, keeping the transfer separate from any dedicated activity time. Open grassland and river corridors make this the wildlife centrepiece of many Kenya journeys. The final proposal should state the transport mode and leave a realistic margin for arrival; a route connection is not an additional full day of wildlife viewing.

    • Masai Mara
    • Transfer day; road or flight timing to be confirmed
    • Mid-range lodge in the Masai Mara area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  6. Day 6

    Time in Masai Mara

    Use the day in Masai Mara without adding another overnight move, with the activity schedule adjusted to the local conditions. Choose between a reserve base and an adjoining conservancy, and check where included drives may take place. Agree with the guide on an early outing, a longer continuous excursion or a slower day according to the activities actually included at the selected base.

    • Masai Mara
    • Local activities; timing agreed with the guide
    • Mid-range lodge in the Masai Mara area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  7. Day 7

    Onward connection from Nairobi

    Complete the return or onward transfer to Nairobi. The available activity time must be checked against the onward flight or pickup. Keep the connection realistic: airport check-in, road conditions and any border formalities can take priority over extra sightseeing. Accommodation after the tour is a separate request unless your quote includes it.

    • Masai Mara, Nairobi
    • Departure transfer; duration depends on the confirmed endpoint
    • Breakfast

Prices & dates

from €2,942 (indicative) per person sharing

  • Price depends on travel dates, group size and lodge choice.
  • Departure dates and availability require confirmation.
  • Single supplement and child rates on request.
Check availability

Included

Included

  • Proposed accommodation nights — properties, room categories and availability to be confirmed
  • Planned transfers and guided activities — exact scope to be confirmed in the dated quote
  • Park, reserve and permit charges only as itemised in the final quotation
  • Meals and drinking water only as specified in the final itinerary

Not included

  • International flights unless expressly included in the final quote
  • Entry documents, personal travel insurance and personal expenses
  • Optional activities and upgrades not listed in the final quotation
  • Single supplements and mandatory surcharges unless expressly itemised

Reviews

No reviews for this safari yet. Ask us for references from recent guests.

Related safaris

You might also like

More safaris in this country

Free quote

Ask about this safari

Tell us a little about your trip. A Nairobi-based planner replies with a tailored itinerary and price.

The more you share, the better your first itinerary.

from €2,942 (indicative)
per person sharing

Get a Quote