Maasai Mara · Samburu · 6 days · 5 nights · Best Jun – Oct & Jan – Mar
6-Day Cultural Kenya
Kenya's wildlife is inseparable from its people, and this trip puts culture alongside the game drives. In the Maasai Mara you spend time in a Maasai community — the dances, the cattle, the stories — with warriors who guide you across land their families have kept wild. Then north to Samburu, cousins of the Maasai and keepers of the arid frontier, for their villages, their bead-work and their own herding way of life. Real encounters, hosted by the communities themselves, wrapped around excellent wildlife.
From $2,760 per person
Specimen itinerary for planning purposes only — not a confirmed booking document.
Logistics & transport
- Pickup
- Confirmed 24 hours before departure on WhatsApp
- Guide language
- As selected at booking
- Group
- Private / small group · max 6 guests
Where you'll stay
Lodging varies by trip — tented camp, safari lodge, beach hotel, or city hotel as your package requires. The property for this package is confirmed in writing after you book — ask us on WhatsApp if you want options before paying.
Included in your package price — exact camp, lodge, or hotel confirmed after booking.
Indicative schedule — day by day
Planned rhythm for your trip — your guide may adjust on the day for conditions, light and wildlife.
Day 1: Nairobi → Maasai Mara
Drive to the Mara for an afternoon game drive and your first evening in Maasai country.
Day 2: Mara game & Maasai village
A morning game drive, then an afternoon hosted in a Maasai manyatta — the jumping dance, fire-making, and the realities of Maasai life, led by the community.
Day 3: Mara → Nairobi → Samburu
A morning drive, then transfer north via Nairobi toward Samburu country (a long but scenic travel day).
Day 4: Samburu game & village
Morning game drive for the northern specials, then a visit to a Samburu village — bead-work, song, and their cattle-and-camel way of life.
Day 5: Samburu
A full day in the reserve — reticulated giraffe, elephant at the river, and an optional camel walk with Samburu guides.
Day 6: Samburu → Nairobi
A final morning drive, then the drive back to Nairobi.
Trip inclusions
- Full-board accommodation in comfortable lodges & tented camps
- All park & reserve entry fees
- Private 4x4 · experienced English-speaking driver-guide
- All game drives as per itinerary
- Bottled water in the vehicle
- 24/7 WhatsApp support
Trip exclusions
- International flights
- Kenya eVisa ($51 — we help you apply)
- Travel insurance (required)
- Optional experiences (see below)
- Drinks, tips & personal expenses
Preparation & packing
Before you go
- This section is general Kenya travel guidance — not a substitute for official advice or your doctor.
- We confirm trip-specific details (property, pickup times, park rules) with you on WhatsApp before departure.
- Questions about 6-Day Cultural Kenya? Message us anytime — we'd rather you ask than guess.
Visa & entry
- Most visitors need a Kenya eVisa before travel — apply at evisa.go.ke and check current fees and rules.
- Passport usually needs 6+ months' validity and blank pages — verify with your airline and immigration.
- Keep a printed copy of this itinerary and your eVisa for border control.
Health
- Yellow fever certificate may be required depending on where you are travelling from — check Kenya's latest entry rules.
- Malaria prevention is commonly recommended for safari areas — ask your doctor well before you fly.
- Travel insurance with medical evacuation cover is strongly recommended.
- Bring personal medication in original packaging.
Weather & clothing
- Safari mornings and evenings are often cooler than midday — layers work better than one heavy coat.
- Neutral colours (khaki, olive, beige) are standard for game drives.
- Rain can appear in any season — a light waterproof layer is worth packing.
- We send a short weather note for your dates once your trip is confirmed.
Packing list
- Comfortable closed shoes for walking + sandals for camp or lodge
- Sun hat, sunscreen, sunglasses
- Binoculars if you have a pair (optional — ask us if you'd like a recommendation)
- Power bank + travel adaptor (Kenya commonly uses Type G plugs, 240V)
- Soft bag often works better than a hard suitcase if your trip includes light-aircraft legs — we'll confirm luggage limits for your routing
- Some cash in USD (clean, newer bills) or KES for tips and small purchases
- Insect repellent
Money & connectivity
- Cards work in Nairobi and at many properties; cash is still useful for tips and markets.
- M-Pesa is widely used in Kenya — we can walk you through it on arrival if helpful.
- Wi‑Fi varies by property (lodge, camp, or hotel) — signal on game drives is usually limited.
- Tipping customs vary by property and guide — we share current guidelines for your trip before you travel.