14-Day Grand Kenya Wildlife Safari - Best of Kenya

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve

Depart early from Nairobi and drive north through the scenic central highlands toward Samburu National Reserve.

Enjoy first afternoon game drive searching for the Samburu Special Five:
Grevy’s zebra
Reticulated giraffe
Somali ostrich
Beisa oryx
Gerenuk

Dinner and overnight at a Samburu Sopa Lodge.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to September and January to February

High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)

Best Weather June and December (Cool and fresh after rain)

Wildlife in Samburu NR

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

ZebraCommon

LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

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HippoOccasional

HyenaOccasional

CheetahRare

Wild DogRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Samburu Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Samburu NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Day Samburu Wildlife Safari

Spend the day exploring the dry landscapes and riverine forests of Samburu National Reserve.

Wildlife highlights:
Lions, leopards, and cheetahs
Large elephant herds
Crocodiles and hippos along the Ewaso Nyiro River

Excellent birdwatching opportunities

Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Accommodation:

Samburu Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Samburu NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Samburu to Ol Pejeta Game Reserve

After breakfast depart for the scenic region surrounding Mount Kenya. Drive through lush highlands and traditional farming communities.

Activities may include:
Nature walks and birdwatching
Lodge-based relaxation and photography
Scenic views of Mount Kenya

Dinner and overnight at Sweetwaters Camp.

Main Destination:

Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)

Best Time To Visit June to September (Dry season)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to September and December to February (Less rain)

Wildlife in Ol Pejeta Conservancy

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

Black RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

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HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

WildebeestOccasional

HippoOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogRare

Accommodation:

Sweetwaters Serena Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Full day at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, home to important rhino conservation programs and the famous chimpanzee sanctuary.

Game drives may include sightings of:
Black and white rhinos
Large elephant herds
Lions and hyenas
You may also visit the chimpanzee sanctuary. Dinner and overnight at a Sweetwaters safari lodge.

Main Destination:

Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)

Accommodation:

Sweetwaters Serena Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Sweetwaters to Lake Nakuru National Park

Drive south into the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive.

Highlights include:
Thousands of flamingos along the lake
White and black rhinos
Rothschild giraffes
Lions, leopards, and buffalo
Over 400 bird species

Dinner and overnight at a Sarova Lion Hill Lodge.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park

Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)

High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

Show more

LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara National Reserve

Travel to the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. The drive passes through scenic Rift Valley landscapes and traditional Maasai villages.

Enjoy your first Mara game drive searching for the Big Five:
Lion
Leopard
Elephant
Buffalo
Rhino

Dinner and overnight at a Maasai Sopa Lodge.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Day Maasai Mara Big Five Safari

Spend the day exploring the vast plains of the Maasai Mara.

Wildlife sightings may include:
Lions hunting on the savannah
Large elephant herds
Cheetahs chasing prey
Zebras and wildebeest grazing

Between July and October you may witness the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration river crossings. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Maasai Mara to Amboseli National Park

After breakfast drive to Amboseli National Park near the Kenya–Tanzania border with lunch enroute.

You check into Amboseli Serena Lodge and Relax with dinner at the lodge. Prepare for game drive the nest day.

Spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Wildlife highlights include:
Large elephant herds
Lions and cheetahs
Giraffes, zebras, and buffalo

Dinner and overnight at an Amboseli Serena Lodge.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February

High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)

Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Amboseli NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HippoCommon

Show more

HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Day Amboseli Safari

Explore Amboseli National Park with morning and afternoon game drives where you view the "Big Five" along with more wildlife species

Optional activities:
Birdwatching around the swamps
Maasai cultural visits
Wildlife photography sessions
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Amboseli to Tsavo West National Park

Drive southeast to Tsavo West National Park, known for volcanic landscapes and natural springs.

Game drives may include sightings of:
Elephants and lions
Hippos at Mzima Springs
Giraffes, zebras, and antelopes

Dinner and overnight at a Tsavo West - Kilaguni Safari Lodge.

Main Destination:

Tsavo West National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February (Best for general wildlife viewing; little rainfall)

High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)

Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tsavo West NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

Show more

Black RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Tsavo West NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Day Tsavo West Safari

Spend the full day exploring the dramatic scenery of Tsavo West National Park.

Wildlife highlights:
Lions and leopards
Large elephant herds
Crocodiles near rivers and waterholes
Scenic volcanic hills and lava flows

Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Tsavo West National Park

Accommodation:

Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Tsavo West NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tsavo West to Tsavo East National Park

Drive to Tsavo East National Park, Kenya’s largest park known for its famous red elephants.

Afternoon game drive highlights:
Red dust-covered elephants
Lions and cheetahs
Zebras and wildebeest
Excellent birdwatching

Dinner and overnight at a Tsavo East Aruba Ashnil or simmilar lodge.

Main Destination:

Tsavo East National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February (Best for general wildlife viewing; little rainfall)

High Season December to March and July to October (Not busy)

Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tsavo East NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

LionOccasional

Show more

CheetahOccasional

HyenaOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

LeopardRare

WildebeestRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Ashnil Aruba Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Tsavo East NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Day Tsavo East Safari

Explore the vast savannah landscapes of Tsavo East National Park with morning and afternoon game drives.

Wildlife sightings include:
Elephants and buffalo
Lions, leopards, and cheetahs
Large herds of antelope and zebras
Incredible landscapes for wildlife photography

Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Tsavo East National Park

Accommodation:

Ashnil Aruba Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Tsavo East NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tsavo East to Nairobi

After an early breakfast depart Tsavo East and drive back to Nairobi. Arrive in the afternoon marking the end of your epic Kenya Grand Wildlife Safari.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.