12-Day Southern Plains to Nothern Wilderness Safari

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

Game drive

Depart Nairobi for Amboseli National Park, arriving in time for lunch at the lodge/camp. After lunch and some relaxation, enjoy an afternoon game drive in Amboseli, famous for its large elephant herds and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Explore the park in search of lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and other wildlife before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

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

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HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Game drive

Enjoy an early morning game drive in Amboseli when wildlife is most active, followed by breakfast at the lodge. Spend the rest of the morning relaxing or enjoying optional activities before lunch. In the afternoon, head out for another exciting game drive exploring the Amboseli plains, swamps, and observation areas while enjoying the spectacular scenery of Mount Kilimanjaro. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Game drive

After breakfast, depart Amboseli and drive to the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve, with a packed lunch en route. Arrive in the Mara in the afternoon and enjoy an evening game drive as you enter the reserve, spotting wildlife including elephants, lions, giraffes, and antelopes. Continue to your camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and 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:

Enkorok Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Game drive

After breakfast, spend a full day exploring the Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. The Mara offers some of Africa’s best wildlife viewing, with opportunities to see the Big Five, large herds of wildebeest and zebras, and the famous Mara predators. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the day in the reserve before continuing with your game viewing adventure. Return to your camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Enkorok Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Game drive

After breakfast, depart the Maasai Mara and drive through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha. Enjoy lunch at your lodge before an afternoon visit to Hell’s Gate National Park for a game drive and scenic exploration of the dramatic landscapes, cliffs, and wildlife. Later, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Naivasha to view hippos and water birds before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Hell’S Gate National Park

Best Time To Visit June to February (Little rain)

High Season The park is rarely busy

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Hell’s Gate NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

LeopardVery Rare

CheetahVery Rare

HyenaRare

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ElephantNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Hell’s Gate NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Game drive

After breakfast, depart Lake Naivasha and drive towards Nanyuki, located at the foothills of Mount Kenya. Enjoy lunch at the hotel upon arrival, followed by a visit to the Equator crossing for photographs and a short experience of this famous landmark. Later, visit Ol pejeta Conservancy for an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight in the hotel.

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:

Kongoni Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Game drive

After breakfast, proceed for a full-day exploration of Ol Pejeta Conservancy, home to the last two northern white rhinos, chimpanzees, and diverse wildlife including lions, elephants, and buffaloes. Enjoy a morning game drive, followed by lunch at the conservancy. Continue with an afternoon game drive before returning to your hotel in Nanyuki for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)

Accommodation:

Kongoni Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Game drive

After breakfast, depart Nanyuki and drive north to Samburu National Reserve. Enjoy lunch at your lodge before an afternoon game drive through the rugged Samburu landscape. Look out for unique northern species such as the Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, gerenuk, and beisa oryx. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

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

Show more

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)

Game drive

Enjoy breakfast followed by a full day of game viewing in Samburu and Buffalo Springs reserves. Explore the Ewaso Nyiro River area, which attracts abundant wildlife, return to the lodge for lunch. Continue with afternoon wildlife viewing in the reserve before returning for dinner and overnight.

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)

Game dive

After breakfast, depart Samburu and drive to Meru National Park. Enjoy lunch at your lodge before heading out for an afternoon game drive in this beautiful and less crowded park, famous for its diverse landscapes, elephants, lions, giraffes, and the history of conservation pioneer Joy Adamson. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Meru National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Little to no rainfall)

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

Best Weather June to September (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Meru NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

Black RhinoRare

CheetahRare

WildebeestVery Rare

Wild DogRare to None

Accommodation:

Ikweta Safari Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Meru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Game drive

After breakfast at the lodge, spend the entire day exploring the beautiful wilderness of Meru National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. The park offers a truly wild and scenic safari experience, with diverse landscapes of rivers, woodlands, and open plains. Search for elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and many species of birds. Return to the lodge for lunch before continuing with an afternoon game drive. In the evening, return to your lodge to relax and enjoy your final night surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

Main Destination:

Meru National Park

Accommodation:

Ikweta Safari Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Meru NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Back to Nairobi

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning at the lodge before departing Meru National Park for Nairobi. Drive through the scenic central Kenya landscapes, passing through rural countryside and views of Mount Kenya along the way. Enjoy lunch en route before arriving in Nairobi in the afternoon or early evening. You will be transferred to the airport, marking the end of your unforgettable Kenya safari adventure covering Amboseli, Maasai Mara, Lake Naivasha, Nanyuki, Samburu, and Meru.

Main Destination:

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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