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5 Days Warriors And Plains, Samburu And Mara Cultural Safari | Africa safari
Cultural Safaris · 5 Days · Kenya

5 Days Warriors And Plains,Samburu And Mara Cultural Safari

Samburu villages, the Mara's Maasai and wildlife in between.

Duration5 Days4 Nights
WhereSamburu+ 1 more
From$2,000per person sharing
Best TimeJul – OctAlso Dec – Mar
PaceModerateVillage visits
The Journey

Why You Will Love This One

Share chai with a Maasai family, learn Samburu beadwork and watch the sun go down on the plains. Wildlife is wonderful, but the people are the best part of the story.

Come curious and hungry, and leave with friends who will text you.

Everything is a starting point. Add a night where you fall in love, swap a camp or bolt on a beach, and we will shape it around you.

  • Community Visit with your private guide
  • Samburu Special Five in Samburu
  • Sunset Valleys at Samburu
  • 4 nights across 2 stops
Your Route

Two Stops, Four Nights

Samburu and Maasai Mara, in a sensible order with as little backtracking as the map allows.

ADay 1 · Day 5NairobiMeet and greet
Scenic drive
1Days 1 – 2SamburuIntimate Bush Camps2 nights
Scenic drive
2Days 3 – 4Maasai MaraIntimate Bush Camps2 nights
Transfer
BDay 5NairobiFly home
Highlights

What You Will Remember

Samburu Culture
Samburu CultureMeet the Samburu, famous for their beadwork and warm welcome.
Sunset Valleys
Sunset ValleysBig skies and golden light across the valley.
Riverside Camps
Riverside CampsWake to birdsong and the river just beyond your tent.
Game Drives
Game DrivesDawn and dusk drives with Maasai guides who read tracks like headlines and find the cats before you finish your coffee.
Maasai Culture
Maasai CultureMeet Maasai families and see how they live beside the wildlife.
Leopards And Cheetahs
Leopards And CheetahsSharp eyes, patient stops and a very good camera.
Day By Day

Your 5 Days, In Detail

A typical flow for this safari. Timings shift with the herds, the weather and your wishes, and your guide has the final say on where the action is.

Welcome To KenyaDay1
Samburu

Welcome To Kenya

MorningLand in Nairobi, where your guide meets you with a warm welcome. Set off by road to Samburu. Getting there: Short flight or long scenic drive from Nairobi.

AfternoonSamburu Culture: Meet the Samburu, famous for their beadwork and warm welcome.

Overnight
Intimate Bush Camps, Samburu
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Getting Around
Scenic drive
Activities
Welcome and arrival
Sunset ValleysDay2
Samburu

Sunset Valleys

MorningBig skies and golden light across the valley.

AfternoonSignature moment: Community Visit: Meet a local family, hear their stories and learn how they live beside the wildlife, with benefits shared with the community.

Overnight
Intimate Bush Camps, Samburu
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Getting Around
4x4 game vehicle
Activities
Sunset Valleys, game drives
On To Maasai MaraDay3
Maasai Mara

On To Maasai Mara

MorningAfter breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive from Samburu to Maasai Mara, with time to take in the landscape on the way.

AfternoonGame Drives: Dawn and dusk drives with Maasai guides who read tracks like headlines and find the cats before you finish your coffee.

Overnight
Intimate Bush Camps, Maasai Mara
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Getting Around
Scenic drive
Activities
On To Maasai Mara
Maasai CultureDay4
Maasai Mara

Maasai Culture

MorningMeet Maasai families and see how they live beside the wildlife.

AfternoonLeopards And Cheetahs: Sharp eyes, patient stops and a very good camera.

Overnight
Intimate Bush Camps, Maasai Mara
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Getting Around
4x4 game vehicle
Activities
Maasai Culture, game drives
Farewell And DepartureDay5
Maasai Mara

Farewell And Departure

MorningOne last slow breakfast and a final look at the view.

AfternoonTransfer to Nairobi for your onward flight home, or ask us about adding days on the coast. Safe travels, and we hope to see you again.

Meals
Breakfast
Getting Around
Scenic drive
Activities
Departure
When To Go

The Best Time To Go

Samburu is at its best from Jul – Oct, but this journey works for much of the year. Brighter blocks mean better conditions.

Game viewing, Samburu

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Dec

Game viewing, Maasai Mara

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Oct
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Dec

Quiet camps and best rates

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FairGoodBest

An honest word. The green months (April, May and November) bring lush landscapes, fewer visitors and the lowest rates. Tell us your dates and we will say honestly what to expect.

Where You Stay

Where You Will Rest

Camps chosen for their position, their welcome and their style. We confirm the exact stays when we shape your proposal.

Check Out All Stays / Camps
Intimate Bush Camps, Samburu01

Intimate Bush Camps

Small camps with big character and hosts who know every animal by name.

  • Samburu
  • Samburu Special Five
Ask about this stay →
Intimate Bush Camps, Maasai Mara02

Intimate Bush Camps

Small, personal camps with the bush right outside your tent. Ideal for travellers who want the wild without the crowd.

  • Maasai Mara
  • Hot Air Balloon Flights
Ask about this stay →
Tented Riverside Camps, Samburu03

Tented Riverside Camps

Comfortable tents beside the river with shady decks and great birdlife.

  • Samburu
  • Samburu Special Five
Ask about this stay →
Rates

What It Costs

Indicative prices per person sharing, on full board. We confirm the exact figure in your written proposal.

Apr – May, Nov

Green Season

$2,000per person sharing

Green and quiet, with the lowest rates.

Jan – Mar, Jun

Shoulder

$2,350per person sharing

Good weather, good value and fewer vehicles.

Jul – Oct, Dec

Peak Season

$2,700per person sharing

The best wildlife viewing and the most demand. Book early.

Single-room supplements apply. Children travel at reduced rates, ask us. Rates may change with camp rates and fuel.

Good To Know

What Is Included, What Is Not

Included

  • Meet and greet and all airport and airstrip transfers
  • Accommodation as listed, on full board
  • House drinks, soft drinks and bottled water in camp
  • Daily game drives with a private guide in a 4x4 with a window seat for each guest
  • All road transfers between camps in a private 4x4
  • Village visits and cultural hosts
  • All park, conservancy and activity fees
  • Private bush breakfast or dinner at least once
  • Emergency medical evacuation cover (AMREF)

Not Included

  • International flights to and from East Africa
  • Visas and electronic travel authorisations
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Tips for guides and camp staff (about $15 per person per day)
  • Premium spirits, champagne and personal purchases
  • Optional activities not listed
  • Single-room supplement
Know Before You Go

Pack Light, Travel Smart

The small stuff that makes a big difference. Tap a topic for the details, and ask us anything we have missed.

Leopards And Cheetahs
Questions?We reply within a day, usually sooner.
Ask Us Anything
Getting There

Fly into Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta) and we meet you at arrivals. Please arrive the day before your safari if you can, so a late flight never costs you a game drive.

Baggage

Soft bags travel best in a safari vehicle. We store spare luggage safely while you are away.

What To Pack

Neutral layers, a warm fleece for early drives, a sun hat, sunglasses and good binoculars. Evenings are cool and days are warm.

Health And Safety

A yellow fever certificate may be needed if you come from a risk country. Ask your doctor about malaria cover. Our guides carry first-aid kits and radios.

Visas And Entry

Most visitors need a Kenya eTA, applied for online before travel. We guide you through it. Your passport needs six months of validity and spare pages.

Tipping

Tips are a kind way to say thanks. A guide is about $15 per person per day, with a shared tip for camp staff at each camp.

Good Questions

This Safari, Answered

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Add a night, swap a camp, bolt on a beach. Tell us what you love and we will tailor it, sawa sawa.

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