Kenya’s Two Most Famous Parks and Tribes

Elephant wildlife, Samburu National Park, Kenya

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If simple bush living appeals, then this safari to Kenya’s two most famous parks and tribes could be suited to you. With elephant, incredible wildlife, and culture being the primary focus, you’ll spend eight days exploring Samburu and the Maasai Mara.

8

Nights

Low season

$6,734

High season

$10,082

Guide price (pp)

Maasai Mara
Samburu National Reserve

Areas

Kenya

Country

Trip Highlights

Down-to-earth bushcamps that focus on providing the best wildlife experiences
Exchanging a few luxuries for the benefit of thrilling locations
Ideal for any elephant-lovers
Good for the budget-conscious
Activities include epic game drives, walking safaris, and cultural visits

Lionesses, Samburu National Reserve, Kenya

Trip Itinerary

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Ole Sereni is one of our top options for stopovers, as the hotel provides plenty of fine dining, a spa, and a swimming pool. So on Day 1 of this trip, you’ll touch down in Nairobi, Kenya’s vibrant and exciting capital, and stay at Ole Sereni for one night before your safari begins. This hotel is not only close to the airport, but also a stone’s throw from Nairobi National Park! Both its main restaurant and bar overlook the plains, so you can enjoy a little wildlife watching prior to your time in Samburu and the Mara region.

From Nairobi, you’ll fly to Samburu National Reserve and head straight out on safari into the elephant-filled park. You’ll stay at the aptly named Elephant Bedroom, which, though a very comfortable and low-key camp, is positioned right in the thick of the action thanks to its riverside location. As a classic safari camp, it offers activities that are typical of a wildlife-focused property, including game drives and walking safaris. There’s plenty of big game here, not least lion, leopard, and elephant. You can also look out for the ‘Samburu Special Five’ – reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Beisa oryx, gerenuk, and Somali ostrich. The reserve is home to hundreds of bird species too!

After your stay in Samburu, you’ll fly to the Maasai Mara and head to the classic camp and a true Yellow Zebra favourite property, Offbeat Mara. Once you’ve arrived, you can relax in the camp’s spacious mess tent, which contains pleasant lounge and dining areas, both boasting spectacular river views! Offbeat provides game drives, game walks, cultural visits, and hot air balloon safaris (at extra cost). If you visit during the period from July to October, you can look out for the famous Great Migration, as huge herds of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelles move up into the Mara region. However, even outside those peak months, this is a dream destination for wildlife viewing!

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Good to Know

01.

Who is this trip for?

This trip has been designed and priced with couples and honeymooners in mind (two adults traveling together). However, every trip we create is tailor-made for you. If you’re a group or a family, we might even suggest different accommodation. We can move elements and change the number of days – it all depends entirely on what you would like.

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Overview & Activities

Great for getting to know Kenya’s two most famous parks and tribes, this tailor-made trip offers an amazing mix of activities, not least exceptionally good game viewing in Samburu and the Maasai Mara.

This safari starts at Ole Sereni, which is very conveniently close to Nairobi’s international airport, and it’s also adjacent to the city’s national park. Then you’re off to Samburu for three nights at Elephant Bedroom. Your time in Mara North Conservancy is spent at Offbeat Mara, an authentic camp close to the Olare Orok river. Offbeat boasts lovely views of the river, and also of wildlife wandering by!

Both camps provide an exciting assortment of activities. While in Samburu, you can enjoy vehicle and walking safaris, kayaking, fishing, village visits, ranch tours, and more! Offbeat also offers classic game drives and game walks, as well as cultural visits and, at extra cost, hot air balloon rides.

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Pricing

The prices are per person (based on two adults traveling together) and please note that the prices are approximate for 2026. Please contact us for accurate costings for the time of year you are considering for your vacation. There are multiple season changes across the year and numerous room categories that can change the price of any trip.

Prices include all internal flights, transfers, reserve fees, accommodation, and meals as specified in the day-to-day itinerary. Prices exclude international flights, tipping, visa, and any meals not included.