Safari Secrets: Northern Kenya & Masai Mara – 8 Days
Rhino tracking in Sera, Samburu culture and private conservancy game drives in the Mara
Trip code: 1159
8 days / 7 nights Tour starts Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi; transfer to Wilson Airport Tour ends Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi
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Overview
Explore Kenya’s quieter private conservancies on an eight-day safari from Nairobi. Track black rhinos on foot in Sera, discover Samburu landscapes and traditions, then spend three nights amid the wildlife of Mara Naboisho. The journey combines seven nights at Saruni Basecamp camps with scheduled internal flights, guided game drives and full-board hospitality. Activities may change with local conditions and guide recommendations.
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Itinerary
What you’ll do each day, with your included hotel — or upgrade any stay.
Day 1
Arrive at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and transfer to Wilson Airport for a scheduled flight to Kalama. Meet your Saruni Basecamp guide and transfer to Saruni Rhino, with a game drive if timing allows. Afternoon game drive and sundowners in Sera Community Conservancy. Overnight at Saruni Rhino.
Why You'll Love This Trip
- Track black rhinos on foot — a rare, unforgettable experience
- Private conservancies well away from the busy tourist circuits
- Scenic internal flights connect the regions smoothly
- Real Samburu and Maasai cultural encounters built into every day
- Seven nights across three intimate Saruni Basecamp camps
- Optional night drives and candlelit bush dinners under the stars
- Expert local guides lead every game drive, walk and tracking session
What's Included
- Seven nights full-board accommodation: two at Saruni Rhino, two at Basecamp Samburu and three at Basecamp Wilderness
- Meals and non-premium drinks
- Scheduled internal flights and transfers specified in the itinerary
- Guided game drives, walking safari and rhino tracking as scheduled and subject to local conditions
- Selected laundry service and airport assistance
- Temporary Flying Doctors cover
- Conservation fees and levies
- VAT and local taxes
- Family villa accommodation, subject to availability
What's Excluded
- International flights
- Visas and travel or medical insurance
- Exclusive use of a vehicle
- Premium drinks, optional or payable activities and entry fees
- Additional services including childcare and wellbeing treatments
- Lunch during the Nairobi stop on departure day
- Gratuities and personal expenses
- Any statutory increases beyond the supplier’s control
The published programme is a suggested itinerary and may change with weather, wildlife conditions and your guides’ recommendations. Scheduled flight seats are subject to availability at confirmation.
Internal flight baggage
Maximum 15 kg per person on internal flights, preferably in small soft-sided bags without wheels. Flight times, routings and road transfer times may change.
Rates and lodge confirmation
Minimum two guests. Published per-adult sharing prices apply for travel from 3 January 2026 to 2 January 2027; single and child prices are on request. Confirm the Day 3–4 Samburu lodge with Saruni Basecamp before sale. The seven-night offer includes one free accommodation night at the lowest-priced lodge; conservation fees remain payable for all seven nights. The brochure does not assign a price to 20–31 October 2026; request a quote for those dates.
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