9-Day Kenya Classical Safari

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

Nairobi-Masai Mara National Reserve

On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, or after breakfast at your Nairobi city hotel, meet your professional driver-guide and begin the journey to the world-renowned Masai Mara. Drive through the dramatic Great Rift Valley, stopping briefly for scenic views. Arrive at your camp or lodge in time for lunch, before heading out for an afternoon game drive. This first glimpse of the Mara introduces you to its vast open plains teeming with wildlife, from elephants and giraffes to predators on the hunt. Dinner and overnight at your camp or 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:

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

Full day game drive

Spend the day exploring the Masai Mara with a picnic lunch carried into the reserve. Search for the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—as well as cheetahs, hyenas, and large herds of plains game. The Mara’s endless savannah landscapes provide unforgettable photographic opportunities. During migration season (July–October), witness the dramatic wildebeest river crossings. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.

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)

Explore Masai Mara National Reserve

A second full day in the Mara allows deeper exploration of different areas of the reserve. You may choose to do two extended game drives (morning and afternoon) with a break at your lodge, or another full-day excursion with picnic lunch. With three days in the Mara, you maximize your chances of spotting rare wildlife encounters and enjoying the park’s spectacular scenery. Optional activities such as a hot-air balloon safari (extra cost) can also be arranged. Dinner and overnight at your 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)

Masai Mara-Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, depart the Mara and travel to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving for lunch at your lodge. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive through the park’s acacia woodlands, grasslands, and lakeshore. Nakuru is a sanctuary for rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, and a wide variety of birdlife, including flamingos when conditions allow. Dinner and overnight at your 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

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Egret Savanna Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Nakuru-Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, take a short drive to Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake in the Great Rift Valley. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat ride across the lake to spot hippos and birdlife, or visit Crescent Island for a guided walking safari among giraffes, zebras, and antelopes. The tranquil setting makes Naivasha a perfect place to unwind after safari adventures. Dinner and overnight at your lakeside lodge.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Sawela Lodges

• 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 -Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, depart for Amboseli National Park, arriving in time for lunch at your lodge. In the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive in Amboseli, renowned for its large elephant herds and spectacular backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Main Destination:

Ambalavao (City)

Accommodation:

Oilepo 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 Exploration at Amboseli National Park

Spend the day exploring Amboseli on morning and afternoon game drives. The park’s varied habitats support a wealth of wildlife including lions, cheetahs, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and more than 400 bird species. The swamp areas are particularly good for close encounters with elephants. Dinner and overnight at your 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

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HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Oilepo Amboseli

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli National Park-Tsavo East National Park

After breakfast, drive to Tsavo East National Park, Kenya’s oldest and one of its largest parks. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge. In the afternoon, embark on a game drive through the park’s vast open plains. Tsavo East is known for its “red elephants” dusted in ochre soil, large prides of lions, and striking landscapes. Dinner and overnight at your 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)

Tsavo East-Nairobi

Enjoy breakfast at your lodge before beginning your return journey to Nairobi. Arrive in the afternoon for drop-off at your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight. Note: No game drive today to allow for travel time.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

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.