Ultimate Kenyan Safari

9 days—From Amboseli's Elephants to Masai Mara's Big Five

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Safari summary

Embark on a captivating 9-day journey through the South Rift Valley, immersing yourself in the diverse array of bird and animal species that inhabit the region. Our expert guides are committed to providing an unforgettable experience at every destination. Begin your adventure at Amboseli National Park, then venture to Ol Pejeta Sweetwaters and Samburu National Reserve. Next, explore the wonders of Lake Nakuru before culminating your safari with the breathtaking landscapes of the Masai Mara National Reserve. Join us for an unparalleled exploration of Kenya's rich wildlife and natural wonders.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	None
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Kenya
	Parks	Amboseli Laikipia Plateau Lake Nakuru Masai Mara Samburu

Fine details

Safari highlights

Cultural visits—orphanages, markets, schools
Bushman | tribal visits
Wildlife sanctuaries

What’s included?

Accommodation
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Hot air balloons
International flights
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Exploring Amboseli

Amboseli

This morning, our representative and your driver/guide will greet you at your Nairobi hotel or the airport. After a brief orientation, your safari to Amboseli National Park begins. Passing through the picturesque Athi plain. You'll reach your accommodation in time for a sumptuous lunch. Later in the day, venture out for an afternoon game drive, witnessing the awe-inspiring sight of giant elephants against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Exploring Amboseli

Amboseli

Before dawn, you'll rise for an unforgettable sunrise game drive in the park, where Kilimanjaro's beauty is unparalleled. Witness predators like lions and cheetahs prowling . After the drive and a late breakfast, relax at the lodge before an afternoon park excursion. During the warm midday lull, rest up before encountering active wildlife in the cooler afternoon air. Alternatively, enjoy breakfast followed by a full-day game drive in the national park with a packed picnic lunch.

Amboseli to Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Laikipia Plateau

After an early breakfast, you'll leave Amboseli for Ol Pejeta Conservancy, also known as Sweet Waters. Journeying north through central Kenya, you'll pass by the Aberdare foothills and the majestic snowcapped peaks of Mount Kenya. Arriving late afternoon, check into your accommodation before embarking on exploration. Visit the Chimpanzee Sanctuary, offering refuge to orphaned chimpanzees, and observe the protected blind black rhino and the last two Northern white rhinos in the world.

Discovering Samburu

Samburu

Following breakfast, set out for Samburu, renowned for its distinctive landscape and abundant wildlife including leopards, lions, antelopes, and giraffes. This park is also celebrated for its exclusive "Special Five" species found nowhere else in Kenya: the Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, long-necked gerenuk, and oryx. Prepare for an afternoon game drive in this remarkable reserve.

Discovering Samburu

Samburu

You'll have a full day to delve into the park's rich biodiversity, seeking out its rare inhabitants alongside familiar wildlife such as leopards, lions, hyenas, cheetahs, and antelopes. Despite Samburu's smaller size compared to other Kenyan parks, its diverse wildlife congregates near the vital Ewaso Ny'iro River, offering prime opportunities for game viewing. Alternatively, enjoy breakfast before embarking on a full-day game drive in the national park, equipped with a packed picnic lunch.

LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK

Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, you'll embark on your journey to Lake Nakuru National Park in the Great Rift Valley. Once renowned for its flamingos, the park now boasts large herds of buffalos and is home to both black and white rhinoceros. At your lodge, savor a hot lunch before an afternoon game drive along the lake's shores. Keep your eyes peeled for baboons, buffalo, lions, leopards, eland, waterbucks, and more.

MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE

Masai Mara

After breakfast, you'll leave Lake Nakuru for Masai Mara. As part of the expansive Serengeti plains, Masai Mara witnesses a chapter of the renowned Wildebeest Migration annually, with 1.7 million wildebeest and over 500,000 zebras and antelopes crossing the Mara River. Even outside migration season, you'll encounter the Big Five and Kenya's diverse wildlife. Following lunch at your camp, embark on an afternoon and sunset game drive, seeking out big cats, elephants, giraffes.

MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE

Masai Mara

This day offers flexibility. Rise before dawn for a captivating Masai Mara sunrise. With a packed lunch in hand, venture into the park, witnessing the savannah ignite with the morning light while big cats prowl for prey. Enjoy a full-day exploration of Masai Mara. Alternatively, opt for a morning game drive followed by relaxation at the lodge, indulging in amenities and lunch. Later, venture out for an afternoon drive in the cooler weather.

DEPART

Savoring the last bites of breakfast, you'll bid farewell to your haven, departing for Nairobi. Unbelievable but true, our good bush moments have come to an end. Not empty handed though. With us are photographs – a capture of the special moments we have had on this tour to immortalize the experience. Our guide driver will drop you at the airport in Nairobi for your flight back home.

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