$3,629 to $4,491 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi-Maasai Mara
Nairobi-Maasai Mara
Begin your safari with an early morning pickup in Nairobi and journey toward the world-famous Maasai Mara. Travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley, with opportunities to stop and admire the breathtaking landscapes before continuing to the reserve.
Arrive at your camp in time for lunch and a short rest before setting out on your first afternoon game drive. Explore the Mara’s vast open plains in search of lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife that make this ecosystem one of Africa’s premier safari destinations.
As the afternoon light softens across the savannah, continue wildlife viewing before returning to camp at sunset. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by the sights and sounds of the African wilderness.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Full Day in Maasai Mara National Park
Full Day in Maasai Mara National Park
After breakfast, depart with packed lunches for a full-day game drive in the Maasai Mara, maximizing your time in one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife reserves. Explore vast open plains, river systems, and wildlife-rich habitats as your guide tracks animal movements and shares insights into the ecosystem.
Search for lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, cheetahs, and other wildlife while enjoying the flexibility to follow sightings across different areas of the reserve. At midday, enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated scenic spot within the park before continuing your exploration.
As the afternoon unfolds, continue game viewing under the golden light that makes the Mara especially rewarding for photography. In the evening, return to camp for dinner and overnight stay after a full day immersed in the wilderness.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Maasai Mara-lake Nakuru
Maasai Mara-lake Nakuru
After breakfast, depart the Maasai Mara for Lake Nakuru National Park. Enjoy changing landscapes along the way, from rolling savannahs to the dramatic Rift Valley escarpments, before arriving at your lodge in time for lunch.
In the afternoon, set out for a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, one of Kenya’s premier rhino sanctuaries. The park is home to both black and white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, buffalo, zebras, and a remarkable variety of birdlife. Depending on water levels and seasonal conditions, flamingos may also be seen along the lakeshore.
The park’s compact size allows for rewarding wildlife viewing within a short period, making it an ideal stop on your safari circuit. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lake Nakuru-Lake Naivasha
Lake Nakuru-Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru and enjoy a short drive to Lake Naivasha, arriving at your lakeside lodge in time for lunch. Surrounded by acacia trees and tranquil waters, Lake Naivasha offers a refreshing change of pace from traditional game drives and provides an opportunity to experience a different side of Kenya’s natural beauty.
In the afternoon, choose from a range of optional activities. Take a boat ride across the lake to observe hippos and a variety of bird species, including fish eagles and kingfishers, or a guided nature walk among freely roaming giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and other wildlife.
Return to the lodge in the evening and relax in the peaceful lakeside setting before dinner and overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Accommodation:
- Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Naivasha-Amboseli National Park
Lake Naivasha-Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, depart Lake Naivasha and journey south toward Amboseli National Park, passing through diverse landscapes that showcase Kenya’s scenic beauty. The drive offers views of rural communities, rolling countryside, and expansive plains before reaching one of the country’s most iconic safari destinations.
Arrive at your camp in time for lunch and a short period of relaxation before heading out on an afternoon game drive. Explore Amboseli’s vast open plains, seasonal swamps, and wildlife-rich habitats, home to large elephant herds, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, and a variety of bird species. On clear days, the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro provides a spectacular backdrop to your safari experience.
Return to the camp in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Safari Camp
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Full Day in Amboseli National Park
Full Day in Amboseli National Park
After an early breakfast, depart with packed lunches for a full-day game drive in Amboseli National Park. Spend the day exploring the park's diverse landscapes, from vast open plains and acacia woodlands to lush seasonal swamps, while your experienced guide takes you to the best wildlife viewing areas.
Witness Amboseli's famous large elephant herds roaming freely against the breathtaking backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro on clear mornings. As you explore, look out for lions, cheetahs, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, hippos, and an impressive variety of birdlife.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot within the park before continuing your afternoon game drive, when wildlife becomes more active as the temperatures begin to cool. Capture unforgettable moments as the golden light transforms the landscape, then return to your camp in the evening for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Amboseli-Tavo west National park
Amboseli-Tavo west National park
After breakfast, check out of your camp and depart for Tsavo West National Park, enjoying a scenic drive through Kenya's ever-changing landscapes. Along the way, watch as the open plains of Amboseli give way to rolling volcanic hills, rugged terrain, and the vast wilderness that makes Tsavo West one of Kenya's most diverse national parks.
Arrive at your camp in time for lunch and a short break before setting out on an afternoon game drive. Explore the park's striking volcanic scenery, ancient lava flows, rocky outcrops, and natural springs while searching for elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, impalas, and other wildlife that thrive in this unique ecosystem.
Depending on time, you may visit the dramatic Shetani Lava Flow or stop at one of the park's scenic viewpoints to admire Tsavo West's spectacular landscapes before returning to your camp in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Tsavo West National Park
- Accommodation:
- Severin Safari Camp
Wildlife in Tsavo West NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Full Day in Tsavo West National Park
Full Day in Tsavo West National Park
After an early breakfast, depart with packed lunches for a full-day game drive in Tsavo West National Park. Explore the park's rolling savannahs, volcanic hills, rocky outcrops, and acacia woodlands while searching for red-dusted elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, hartebeests, and various antelope species. Visit the famous Mzima Springs, where crystal-clear waters attract hippos, crocodiles, fish, and abundant birdlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot within the park before continuing your afternoon game drive. Return to your camp in the evening for dinner and your final overnight stay in Tsavo West.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Tsavo West National Park
- Accommodation:
- Severin Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Tsavo West-Nairobi
Tsavo West-Nairobi
After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive as you exit Tsavo West National Park, offering one last opportunity to observe wildlife and capture memorable safari moments.
Begin your journey back to Nairobi, reflecting on the diverse landscapes, iconic parks, and rich wildlife experiences encountered throughout your safari. The drive takes you through changing scenery, from rugged wilderness to rural countryside, providing a smooth transition back to the city.
Arrive in Nairobi where you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of your 9-day Big Kenya Safari.
Meals: Breakfast.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
