Today is dedicated to a full-day game drive with picnic lunch in the reserve, allowing you to explore deeper into the Mara’s vast ecosystem. With its rolling grasslands, acacia-dotted plains, and meandering rivers, the Mara offers unmatched wildlife viewing opportunities. You’ll likely encounter the Big Five and possibly witness dramatic predator-prey interactions. Keep an eye out for wildebeest, zebras, and giraffes, and don’t miss the chance to visit the Mara River, where crocodiles and hippos lurk. Optional: Visit a Maasai village to learn about their traditions. Return in the evening for dinner and storytelling around the fire.

After breakfast, check out and drive through the Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for lunch. Known for its birdlife, the park’s soda lake is a haven for flamingos and over 400 bird species. In the afternoon, embark on a game drive where you’ll spot white and black rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, leopards, and tree-climbing lions. The park also boasts scenic viewpoints and waterfalls, perfect for photography. After your adventure, settle in at your lodge for a relaxed evening surrounded by Nakuru’s natural beauty.

Depart after breakfast and drive through central Kenya’s rolling hills and fertile farmlands to Aberdare National Park. Arrive at Aberdare Country Club or a nearby lodge for lunch before transferring to a tree lodge nestled deep in the forest, such as The Ark or Treetops. From the comfort of your lodge’s viewing deck, watch elephants, buffalo, bushbucks, and even elusive leopards as they gather around the floodlit waterhole. No traditional game drives today—this is a unique experience of quiet observation and forest tranquility.

After an early breakfast, journey north across the equator into the rugged and semi-arid region of Samburu. Arrive at your lodge or camp along the Ewaso Nyiro River just in time for lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a game drive in search of Samburu’s “Special Five”: the Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx, gerenuk, and reticulated giraffe. You may also encounter lions, leopards, and elephants in this striking landscape. The unique flora and fauna of this region set it apart from any other Kenyan park. Return for dinner and a restful night under the Samburu stars.

Wake up early for a final game drive to soak in the last moments of Samburu’s raw beauty. After breakfast, begin your journey back to Nairobi with a stop for lunch en route. Arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon or early evening, marking the end of your unforgettable 6-day safari. Optional drop-off at your hotel or the airport for onward travel.