9-Day Kenya Explorer Safari

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi – Tsavo East National Park

Depart Nairobi at 6:30 AM after hotel pickup and head southeast to Tsavo East, Kenya’s largest and oldest park a red-dust wilderness shaped by time and tusks.
Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge, followed by an afternoon game drive through the Galana River plains, watching for red elephants, lions, waterbucks, and the elusive lesser kudu.
Overnight: Ashnil Aruba Lodge / Voi Safari Lodge
Meals: Lunch, Dinner.

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

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CheetahOccasional

HyenaOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

LeopardRare

WildebeestRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Voi Wildlife Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Tsavo East NP without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Tsavo East – Tsavo West National Park

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive as you exit Tsavo East and make your way to the rugged and hilly Tsavo West.
En route, you’ll pass Mzima Springs — a crystal-clear oasis bubbling from volcanic rock, home to hippos and crocodiles visible through underwater viewing windows.
In the afternoon, explore Shetani Lava Flow and the blackened wilderness shaped by ancient eruptions.
Overnight: Kilaguni Serena Lodge / Ngulia Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

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

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Black RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Ngulia Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Tsavo West NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Tsavo West – Amboseli National Park

Depart Tsavo West after breakfast and drive toward the magnificent Amboseli, nestled at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro. Arrive in time for lunch.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive, where vast herds of elephants roam across salt flats and marshes, and the sky glows with snow-kissed peaks.
Overnight: Kibo Safari Camp / AA Lodge Amboseli
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

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:

Aa Lodge Amboseli

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day Game Drive In Amboseli

Explore Amboseli in full glory with morning and afternoon game drives, or a full-day safari with picnic lunch. Kilimanjaro often reveals her face at sunrise — a photographer’s dream.
Witness scenes of elephants bathing, zebras sprinting, and predators prowling in the golden grass.
Overnight: Kibo Safari Camp / AA Lodge Amboseli
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Aa Lodge Amboseli

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli – Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, travel northwest into the heart of the Great Rift Valley, arriving at Lake Naivasha, a freshwater paradise for birdlife and tranquility.
After lunch, enjoy a serene boat ride on the lake, passing hippos, African fish eagles, and sunbathing cormorants. Optionally, visit Crescent Island for a guided walking safari among giraffes and antelopes.
Overnight: Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge / Naivasha Kongoni Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

• Mid-range hotel located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Naivasha – Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, a compact yet wildlife-rich sanctuary known for its flamingo-lined shores, rhinos, lions, and leopards.
Arrive for lunch and embark on a late afternoon game drive. Climb up to Baboon Cliff for sweeping views of the lake below.
Overnight: Lake Nakuru Lodge / Buraha Zenoni Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

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

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara National Reserve

Today, descend into the soul of safari country — the Masai Mara, Kenya’s most famous wildlife reserve.
After lunch at your camp, embark on an afternoon game drive through a land where lion prides roam, elephants thunder, and cheetahs stalk the endless savannah.
Overnight: Endeem Mara Resort or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

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

Show more

BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Endeem Mara Resort

• Budget lodge bordering Masai Mara NR without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara National Reserve full-day

A day dedicated to the epic theater of the wild.
Track the Big Five, enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush, and visit the Mara River, where migration legends are born. Watch for crocodiles, hippos, and herds gathering to cross.
Optional: Visit a Masai village and immerse yourself in ancient culture and warrior heritage.
Overnight: Endeem Mara Resort or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Endeem Mara Resort

• Budget lodge bordering Masai Mara NR without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara - Nairobi

After breakfast and a final early game drive (optional), check out and depart for Nairobi, passing through scenic Maasai land and the Great Rift.
Arrive by late afternoon with drop-off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Meals: Breakfast.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.