9-Day Big Five Safari Adventure

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

Nairobi to Maasai Mara

Your safari begins with a scenic drive from Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s premier game-viewing destination. Arrive at the Mara Sopa Lodge, nestled in the hills of Oloolaimutia, in time for lunch. After a brief rest, venture out for your first afternoon game drive, exploring the vast plains in search of lions, elephants, cheetahs, and more.

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:

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

Maasai Mara

Spend the entire day in Masai Mara with packed lunch boxes for extended game viewing. Traverse different regions of the reserve, including the Mara River, famous for the Great Wildebeest Migration, and the Musiara Marsh – a predator hotspot. Capture breathtaking sightings of leopards on trees, elephant herds, rhinos, and buffaloes.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, a sanctuary for both black and white rhinos, and a great location for flamingos and Rothschild giraffes. Enjoy lunch at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge, followed by a late afternoon game drive soaked in the beautiful Lake Nakuru backdrop.

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:

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha

After a relaxed breakfast, depart for Lake Naivasha, Kenya’s freshwater lake known for hippos and birdlife. Arrive at Enashipai Resort & Spa, a tranquil lakeside retreat. Activities include a boat ride to Crescent Island. Enjoy the beauty of this lakeside paradise.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Enashipai Resort & Spa

• Luxury resort located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake Naivasha to Amboseli

Drive south to Amboseli National Park, arriving at the luxurious Oltukai Lodge, offering stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Enjoy a late afternoon game drive to see large herds of elephants, often backlit against the snow-capped mountain – a photographer's dream.

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:

Ol Tukai Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Amboseli

Spend the full day exploring Amboseli National Park, renowned for its vast open plains, lush swamps, and iconic herds of elephants set against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Keep an eye out for predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas, along with buffalo and a rich variety of bird species. The park’s scenic ponds attract wildlife throughout the day and can be viewed from a raised platform that offers sweeping vistas of the Amboseli landscape.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Ol Tukai Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Amboseli to Tsavo West

After breakfast, drive to Tsavo West National Park. Visit Mzima Springs, a stunning oasis with crystal-clear waters, where hippos and crocodiles can be observed from an underwater observatory. Continue to Salt Lick Safari Lodge in Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, famous for its elevated rooms and waterhole views.

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:

Salt Lick Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Taita Hills WS

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Taita Hills Sanctuary

Enjoy morning and evening game drives within the Taita Hills Sanctuary, a private reserve teeming with wildlife including lions, elephants, buffaloes, and elusive leopards. Experience a bush sundowner or simply relax and watch the wildlife from the comfort of your lodge’s balcony.

Main Destination:

Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary

Best Time To Go June to October (Wildlife), November to April (Birding)

High Season June to September

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Salt Lick Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Taita Hills WS

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Taita Hills Sanctuary to Nairobi

After a leisurely breakfast, begin your journey back to Nairobi. Arrive in the late afternoon, marking the end of your incredible Big Five Kenya Safari.

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.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.