10 Days 9 Nights Kenya Safari Experience
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- 10 Days 9 Nights
- Minimum 2 People
- All weather
A Classic Safari Around Kenya
This 9 nights 10 days Kenya Safari will take you to all the great wildlife parks and national reserves the country has to offer. The first day will be spent in Nairobi city, on the second day you will head south to Tsavo East National Park. On Day 3, you will cross over to Tsavo West National Park where you will spend a full day and night. Day 4 will see you travel to Amboseli National Park where you will stay for 2 nights. On Day 6, you will travel West of Nairobi to Lake Naivasha and spend the night. Then you will head to the world famous Masai Mara National Reserve and stay for 3 days. On Day 9, you will proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park. Your safari will end on Day 10 with a return to Nairobi.



Destinations: Samburu • Ol Pejeta • Lake Nakuru • Masai Mara • Lake Naivasha (Boat Ride & Crescent Island) • Amboseli
Start & End Point: Nairobi
Safari Overview
This carefully crafted 10-day safari takes you across Kenya’s most diverse ecosystems, from the arid landscapes of the north to the fertile Rift Valley lakes and the vast savannahs of the south. You will experience exceptional wildlife viewing, scenic road journeys, and unique activities such as a boat safari and guided walking safari. The itinerary is well paced to allow meaningful exploration while ensuring comfort and relaxation throughout the journey.
Trip Itinerary
Your safari begins with an early morning pick-up from Nairobi. You will drive north through central Kenya, passing coffee and tea plantations and crossing the equator near Nanyuki. The scenery gradually changes to drier, rugged terrain as you approach Samburu.
Arrive at your lodge or camp in time for lunch, followed by some rest.
In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive along the Ewaso Nyiro River. Samburu is known for its unique wildlife species that are rarely seen elsewhere in Kenya, including Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Beisa oryx, and Somali ostrich.
Return to your accommodation in the early evening for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive with a packed picnic lunch.
Spend the day exploring different parts of the reserve, following riverbanks and open plains where elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, and crocodiles are often seen. Samburu also boasts excellent birdlife, making it ideal for bird enthusiasts.
Lunch will be served at a scenic and safe picnic site within the park.
Continue with game viewing in the afternoon before returning to your lodge at sunset for dinner and overnight.
Enjoy breakfast before departing Samburu and driving south toward Ol Pejeta Conservancy, located between the Aberdare Ranges and Mount Kenya.
Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive. Ol Pejeta is renowned for its strong conservation efforts and is home to the Big Five, endangered black rhinos, and chimpanzees at the Sweetwaters Sanctuary.
You may also visit the equator marker within the conservancy.
Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, check out and drive toward Lake Nakuru, descending into the Great Rift Valley.
Arrive at your lodge around midday and enjoy lunch before heading out for an afternoon game drive. Lake Nakuru National Park is famous for its thriving rhino population, Rothschild giraffes, buffalo, lions, and diverse birdlife.
Visit scenic viewpoints such as Baboon Cliff for panoramic views of the lake and surrounding landscapes.
Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
After an early breakfast, depart Nakuru and journey southwest toward the Masai Mara, passing through picturesque countryside and local villages.
Arrive at your camp or lodge in time for lunch and relaxation.
Later in the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive in the Masai Mara, one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife reserves, known for its dense predator population and sweeping savannahs.
Return to camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Spend the entire day exploring the Masai Mara with a packed picnic lunch.
Your guide will take you through different areas of the reserve, maximizing opportunities to see lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras.
Depending on the season, you may witness river crossings during the Great Migration.
After a full day of wildlife viewing, return to camp at sunset for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, depart the Masai Mara and drive toward Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley.
Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch.
In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing boat safari on Lake Naivasha, spotting hippos and fish eagles. This is followed by a guided walking safari on Crescent Island, where you can walk among giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and antelope in a safe, predator-free environment.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, depart Naivasha and drive south through scenic landscapes toward Amboseli National Park.
Arrive in the late afternoon and check in at your lodge. Spend the rest of the evening relaxing and enjoying views of Mount Kilimanjaro, weather permitting.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
(No game drive scheduled today due to travel distance.)
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch.
Amboseli is famous for its large elephant herds and open plains with spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. You will also encounter lions, cheetahs, buffalo, giraffes, and a wide variety of bird species, particularly around the park’s swamps.
Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive as you exit Amboseli National Park. Drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the late afternoon.
Drop-off will be at your hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, marking the end of your safari.
from $3,685/per person
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Low Season
Accommodation | Solo | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax |
Budget Accommodation | $4,455 | $2,925 | $2,509 | $2,300 | $2,175 | $2,092 |
Mid Range Accommodation | $4,742 | $3,127 | $2,711 | $2,502 | $2,377 | $2,297 |
Comfort Accommodation | $5,115 | $3,552 | $3,136 | $2,927 | $2,802 | $2,719 |
High Season
Accommodation | Solo | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax |
Budget Accommodation | $5,592 | $3,685 | $3,220 | $2,985 | $2,845 | $2,751 |
Mid Range Accommodation | $6,491 | $4,231 | $3,766 | $3,531 | $3,391 | $3,297 |
Comfort Accommodation | $7,726 | $4,955 | $4,490 | $4,255 | $4,115 | $4,021 |
Cost Includes
- Pick-up from Nairobi hotel, residence, or airport and drop-off at the end of the safari
- Transportation in a custom-built safari vehicle with pop-up roof suitable for game viewing and photography
- Services of a professional, English-speaking driver-guide throughout the safari
- Accommodation on full board basis while on safari (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- All park and conservancy entry fees for Samburu National Reserve, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Nakuru National Park, Masai Mara National Reserve, Lake Naivasha, and Amboseli National Park
- Game drives as per the itinerary
- Boat ride on Lake Naivasha
- Guided walking safari at Crescent Island
- Packed picnic lunches during full-day game drives
- Bottled drinking water while on safari
- All government taxes and statutory levies
Cost Excludes
International flights and visa fees
Accommodation in Nairobi before and after the safari unless otherwise specified
Travel insurance and personal medical expenses
Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary (e.g. hot air balloon safari, Maasai village visit unless specified)
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages not included by lodges
Tips and gratuities for driver-guides, lodge staff, and porters
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, souvenirs, and snacksAny services not expressly mentioned under inclusions