BEST OF KENYA SAFARI
Length: 15 Days
Location: Kenya
Highlights: Diverse Parks, Big Five Sightings, and Scenic Wonders
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Visit 9 Iconic Destinations – Including Samburu, Amboseli, Ol Pejeta, and Masai Mara
Scenic and Wildlife Variety – From Mt. Kilimanjaro to the Great Migration in the Mara
Luxury Lodging & Experiences – Stay at The Ark, Sweetwaters, and Mara Serena Lodge
ITINERARY
Day 1: Welcome to Kenya
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you'll be met by your safari guide and transferred to your hotel to rest and unwind.
Overnight: Nairobi Serena Hotel (Bed & Breakfast)
Day 2: Rest Day in Nairobi
Enjoy a relaxed day in Nairobi to recover from your travels. Your guide will provide a safari briefing to prepare you for the journey ahead.
Overnight: Nairobi Serena Hotel (Bed & Breakfast)
Day 3: Nairobi Excursions
After breakfast, visit the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, followed by the Giraffe Center, and end the day at the historic Karen Blixen Museum.
Overnight: Nairobi Serena Hotel (Bed & Breakfast)
Day 4: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
Depart Nairobi and drive south to Amboseli National Park, arriving in time for lunch. After a brief rest, enjoy an afternoon game drive in one of Kenya’s most iconic parks.
Dinner and Overnight: Amboseli Serena Lodge (Full Board)
Day 5: Full Day in Amboseli
Spend the day on morning and afternoon game drives, set against the stunning backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Amboseli is known for its large elephant herds, and sightings of lions, buffalo, and diverse birdlife.
Dinner and Overnight: Amboseli Serena Lodge (Full Board)
Day 6: Amboseli to The Ark, Aberdare Forest
After breakfast, drive back to Nairobi for lunch at Safari Park Hotel, then continue to The Ark Tree Lodge in the Aberdare Forest. Spend the night watching animals gather at the floodlit waterhole—you’ll even be alerted to special sightings during the night.
Dinner and Overnight: The Ark (Full Board)
Day 7: Aberdare to Samburu National Reserve
Travel north, skirting Mount Kenya, to reach Samburu National Reserve in time for lunch. This region is known for its rare wildlife, such as Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, and the graceful gerenuk.
Dinner and Overnight: Samburu Simba Lodge (Full Board)
Day 8: Explore Samburu & Buffalo Springs
Enjoy a full day of game drives through Samburu and Buffalo Springs, along the lush Ewaso Ngiro River. The landscape is dotted with acacia, doum palms, and tamarind, and is home to elephants, leopards, crocodiles, cheetahs, and even the shy dik-dik.
Dinner and Overnight: Samburu Simba Lodge (Full Board)
Day 9: Samburu to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Drive south to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a 22,000-acre private reserve known for its successful rhino conservation and as the home of the last remaining northern white rhinos. Visit the Chimpanzee Sanctuary, and stay in a tented camp with views of the floodlit waterhole.
Overnight: Sweetwaters Luxury Camp (Full Board)
Day 10: Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru & Lake Elementaita
Travel west around the Aberdare Mountains to Lake Nakuru National Park for lunch at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge. Enjoy a game drive around the lake—famous for its flamingos, pelicans, rhinos, and elusive leopards. Later, continue to your lodge at Lake Elementaita.
Overnight: Elementaita Serena Camp (Full Board)
Day 11: Lake Elementaita to Masai Mara
Head to the Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya’s crown jewel of wildlife. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Great Rift Valley en route. After lunch at Mara Serena Lodge, go on your first afternoon game drive.
Dinner and Overnight: Mara Serena Lodge (Full Board)
Day 12: Full Day in the Masai Mara
Spend a full day exploring the rolling savannahs of the Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. Wildlife sightings may include elephants, rhinos, wildebeest, zebras, lions, cheetahs, and more.
Dinner and Overnight: Mara Serena Lodge (Full Board)
Day 13: More of the Mara
Continue exploring the Mara on morning and afternoon game drives, with the chance to witness the Great Migration crossing the crocodile-filled Mara River (seasonal). An optional visit to a local Maasai village is also available.
Dinner and Overnight: Mara Serena Lodge (Full Board)
Day 14: Return to Nairobi & Farewell Dinner
After breakfast, drive back to Nairobi. The afternoon is free for shopping or relaxing at your hotel. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at the Carnivore Restaurant.
Overnight: Nairobi Serena Hotel (Bed & Breakfast)
Day 15: Departure
Depending on your flight schedule, you’ll be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your departure flight home.
TOUR PACKAGE DETAILS
What’s Included in Your Safari Experience:
Small group size — limited to just 18 guests
All accommodations as indicated in the itinerary
Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
All park entry fees, service charges, and hotel taxes
Services of a professional, English-speaking guide/driver
Travel in a custom 4x4 Safari Jeep with a pop-up roof for optimal wildlife viewing
Maximum of 6 guests per vehicle with a guaranteed window seat
Porterage for luggage at all lodges and hotels
Fully escorted by Charles Maina, your host and safari expert with 30+ years of experience
Not Included:
International airfare to Nairobi
Kenya visa fees and associated travel costs
Personal expenses (e.g., phone calls, laundry, beverages)
Meals not listed in the itinerary
Tips for drivers, guides, porters, and waitstaff
Medical or trip cancellation insurance
Excess baggage fees, shipping, and optional excursions
Departure taxes (if applicable)
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