The Mara, at first light

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The Mara, at first light

Maasai Mara · Samburu 7 nights

Private Vehicle Included

Licensed Guide

24-hr Proposal

Full Concierge

— Overview —

Seven nights between the Mara Triangle and the wild north of Samburu.

A classic two-camp safari for those who came for the wildlife above all else. The Mara for the great cats and the migration in season; Samburu for the rare northern species and a different, drier kind of beauty.

  • Two distinct ecosystems — green Mara, red Samburu
  • Private vehicle and lead guide throughout
  • Walking safari with a Samburu warrior
  • River-camp dinners under fig trees

— Day by Day —

  1. Nairobi Arrival
  2. Into the Mara
  3. Mara Triangle
  4. River Crossings
  5. North to Samburu
  6. Special Five
  7. Walking with Warriors
  8. Departure

Day 01

Arrival in Nairobi

Met at JKIA or Wilson Airport and transferred to your Nairobi hotel. Welcome briefing with your Solana trip director over a quiet first dinner.

Included

  • All internal flights
  • Private 4×4 and lead guide throughout
  • All accommodation as listed
  • All meals as listed
  • Park and reserve fees
  • Walking safari with Samburu warrior
  • Sundowner drinks

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas
  • Personal items
  • Gratuities

— Seasonality —

When to travel

Jan

High

Clear skies, excellent predator sightings

Feb

High

Calving season and warm safari light

Mar

Shoulder

Quieter camps before the long rains

Apr

Low

Emerald landscapes and private-feeling parks

May

Low

Green season photography and lower rates

Jun

Shoulder

Drying tracks and strong general game

Jul

High

Migration movement begins in the Mara

Aug

High

Peak migration and river-crossing chances

Sep

High

Superb cats, plains game and clear weather

Oct

Shoulder

Warm days and fewer vehicles

Nov

Low

Short rains, birding and dramatic skies

Dec

High

Festive travel and lush plains

High season commands the strongest camp rates and earliest availability pressure; low and shoulder months can offer softer pricing, greener landscapes, and a quieter private-vehicle experience.

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From · per person

USD 7,400