Kenya wildlife safari experience

  • Kenya
  • Duration: 9 DAYS

Trip Overview

Embark on a thrilling 9-day safari through Kenya’s iconic landscapes, perfect for wildlife enthusiasts eager to spot the Big Five and various cat species. This journey takes you through Amboseli National Park, Aberdare National Park, Samburu National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, and the Masai Mara Game Reserve. Enjoy game drives, cultural encounters, and bird watching, all while staying in comfortable lodges.


 

Is This Tour for Me?

  • Travel Style: Classic
    • All the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
  • Service Level: Standard
    • Comfortable tourist-class accommodations and private transport.
  • Physical Rating: 2 – Light
    • Suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
  • Trip Type: Small Group
    • Small group experience; Max 14, avg 10.
  • Age Requirement: 12+
    • All travelers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Highlights:

  • Witness the majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro in Amboseli National Park.
  • Spot the Big Five and other wildlife in various national parks and reserves.
  • Experience cultural encounters with the Samburu community.
  • Enjoy the breathtaking scenery and wildlife of the Masai Mara.
  • Marvel at the birdlife and rhinos at Lake Nakuru.

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Itinerary

1

Day 1: Pick up from the airport or Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

Your guide will meet you at the airport or in Nairobi and drive to Amboseli National Park. You may have lunch en route or at the lodge, depending on your departure time. Later, enjoy an evening game drive in Amboseli National Reserve. The park is renowned for its big game and scenic beauty, with the landscape dominated by Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa Lodge

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

2

Day 2: Game drives in Amboseli National Park

Spend the day exploring Amboseli National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. Look out for zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, impalas, caracals, serval cats, lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, and over 400 species of birds. Amboseli is also excellent for viewing large herds of elephants with some of the largest tusks in Kenya.

Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

3

Day 3: Transfer to Aberdare for evening game drive

Travel to Aberdare National Park, enjoying lunch at Aberdare Country Club before an afternoon game drive. The park is home to elephants, black rhinos, leopards, spotted hyenas, olive baboons, black-and-white colobus monkeys, buffalos, warthogs, and bushbucks. Rare sightings include the Giant Forest hog, bongo, golden cat, serval cat, African wild cat, African civet cat, and the blue duiker.

Accommodation: Ark Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

4

Day 4: Morning game drive and transfer to Samburu National Reserve

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive before transferring to Samburu National Reserve. Have lunch en route and arrive in the park for an evening game drive.

Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 5: Game drive in Samburu National Reserve

Spend the day on a game drive in Samburu National Reserve, known for its unique wildlife such as the Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, and Beisa oryx – collectively known as the Samburu Special Five. Visit the Samburu community for a cultural experience.

Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

6

Day 6: Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park

Early breakfast then check out and leave Samburu via Nyahururu waterfalls to Nakuru Town. Have lunch and proceed for an afternoon game drive at Lake Nakuru National Park, renowned for its birdlife, especially flamingos, and for its rhino sanctuary.

Accommodation: Waterbuck Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

7

Day 7: Transfer to Masai Mara

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Nakuru, then transfer to Masai Mara Game Reserve. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and embark on an afternoon game drive.

Accommodation: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 8: Full Day in Masai Mara

Experience a full day of game drives in the Masai Mara, famous for its annual wildebeest migration and abundance of wildlife, including the Big Five.

Accommodation: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

9

Day 9: Transfer to Nairobi/JKIA for your flight out

After breakfast, check out and drive back to Nairobi. Enjoy a farewell lunch before your guide drops you off at the airport for your departure flight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Inclusions

  • Accommodation: 8 nights in comfortable lodges as specified in the itinerary.
  • Meals:
    • Breakfasts: 8
    • Lunches: 9
    • Dinners: 8
  • Transportation: Comfortable private vehicle with fuel for all transfers.
  • Airport Transfers: Included for your convenience on arrival and departure days.
  • Activities:
    • Game drives in Amboseli National Park, Aberdare National Park, Samburu National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, and Masai Mara Game Reserve
    • Cultural encounter with the Samburu community
  • Professional Guide: Experienced English-speaking driver/guide.
  • Park Fees: All entrance fees to the national parks and reserves included in the itinerary.

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