Begin the day with an early morning game drive, the best time to spot predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs as they take advantage of the cooler temperatures. Return to the lodge for breakfast, followed by leisure time to relax and enjoy the views of the Ewaso Nyiro River. Lunch will be served at the lodge. In the afternoon, depart for another extensive game drive, exploring different sections of the reserve and riverbanks, where wildlife gathers to drink. As the sun sets, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight in Samburu Sopa Lodge.

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive focusing on wildlife along the river and open plains. Samburu offers excellent photographic opportunities, with dramatic landscapes and fewer vehicles compared to southern parks. Return to the lodge for lunch and some relaxation during the warmer part of the day. Later in the afternoon, head out for a final game drive in Samburu, possibly spotting nocturnal species beginning to emerge. Dinner and overnight in Samburu Sopa Lodge.

Enjoy an early breakfast and check out. Transfer to the airstrip for a scheduled flight to the Maasai Mara or choose to drive. Upon arrival, you will be met by your guide and transferred to Explore Nature Mara Lodge. En route or shortly after arrival, enjoy a Maasai village visit, where you will learn about traditional Maasai culture, customs, and way of life. Dinner and overnight in Explore Nature Mara Lodge.

After an early breakfast, depart with picnic lunches for a full-day game drive in the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Spend the day exploring the vast savannahs in search of the Big Five, large predator prides, and abundant plains game. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed in the bush before continuing with afternoon game viewing. Return to the lodge in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at Explore Nature Mara Lodge.

Enjoy breakfast before heading out for another full-day game drive with packed lunches, covering different regions of the reserve. Once back in the evening, enjoy a guided nature walk around the lodge area, offering a chance to learn about local flora, smaller wildlife, and birdlife while experiencing the Mara on foot (subject to lodge arrangements). Dinner and overnight at Explore Nature Mara Lodge.

Very early morning departure for an optional hot air balloon safari (at an additional cost), offering breathtaking aerial views of the Mara plains at sunrise, followed by a champagne bush breakfast. Guests not taking the balloon safari will enjoy a morning game drive. After breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive with picnic lunch, maximizing wildlife viewing on your final day in the Mara. Return to the lodge in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at Explore Nature Mara Lodge.

After an early breakfast, check out and transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Nairobi. Upon arrival, transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your international departure, marking the end of your safari.