10-Day Kenya Best Parks + Gentle Mt Kenya Ascent

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

Arrival in Nairobi – Transfer to Masai Mara

Your adventure begins with a warm welcome at Nairobi Airport. Drive across the Great Rift Valley to the legendary Masai Mara, checking in at Ololiepo Camp or a similar facility at the Ololamutia entry gate. After lunch, head out for your first thrilling game drive in the Sekenani sector, where zebras, elephants, and lions roam freely. Dinner and overnight at camp.

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:

Olailepo Mara Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

+8 Photos

+7 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

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

Full day Masai Mara

Spend a full day exploring the wildlife-rich Sekenani and Musiara sectors, celebrated for their high concentrations of predators and diverse wildlife. Morning and afternoon game drives showcase the Mara’s beauty, with open savannahs, acacia-dotted landscapes, and herds of grazing animals as far as the eye can see. Dinner and overnight at camp.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Olailepo Mara Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, check out and drive towards Lake Nakuru, with an optional stop at a Maasai village to experience the traditions of the Maasai people. Arrive in Nakuru in the afternoon, check in at your hotel, and enjoy lunch. Later, set out for a game drive around the lake (20 minutes distance), known for its flamingo populations, rhinos, and diverse bird species. Dinner and overnight in a hotel.

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

Show more

LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Golden Palace Resort

• Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP

+3 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake Nakuru- Amboseli

Begin the day with a morning game drive along the lakeside, an important bird sanctuary. After breakfast, depart for Amboseli National Park. Arrive in the afternoon and check in at Nyati Safari Camp, located right at the park’s main gate. If time allows, enjoy an evening game drive. Dinner and overnight stay.

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

Show more

HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Nyati Safari Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP

+10 Photos

+9 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Amboseli Full Day

Experience Amboseli at its best with a full-day safari. The park is famous for its vast elephant herds and incredible views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. Capture iconic photographs of elephants against the snow-capped backdrop and spot lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and rich birdlife. Dinner and overnight at Nyati Safari Camp.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Nyati Safari Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Amboseli – Nanyuki (Peaks Hotel)

Enjoy a short morning game drive, then depart for Nanyuki at the base of Mount Kenya. Arrive in the evening and check in at Peak Hotel located along A2 road just a short drive to Sirimon gate. The hotel has one of the most stunning rooftop view of the snowcapped mountain.

Main Destination:

Nanyuki (Town)

Accommodation:

Peaks Hotel Nanyuki

• Budget hotel located in Nanyuki (Town)

+4 Photos

+3 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Nanyuki – Sirimon Gate – Judmaier Camp

After breakfast, drive 30 minutes to Sirimon Gate (2,650m). Begin your trek through montane forest and bamboo zone, ascending steadily to Judmaier Camp (Old Moses, 3,300m). Arrive by lunchtime to find your cook waiting with a hot meal. Spend the afternoon exploring the mountain surroundings and resting. Dinner and overnight at camp.

Main Destination:

Sirimon Gate (Mt Kenya)

Accommodation:

Judmaier Campsite

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kenya

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Judmaier – Mackinder Valley – Shipton Camp

Today’s hike takes you higher into the alpine zone, passing moorland and giant lobelias before entering the breathtaking Mackinder Valley—a dramatic U-shaped glacial valley and one of the most picturesque sections of the trail. Arrive at Shipton Camp (4,200m) around 3:00 pm for a hot lunch. The afternoon is reserved for acclimatization walks and preparation for the summit. Overnight at Shipton Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Shipton Campsite

• On Mt Kenya

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Shipton – Summit Point Lenana – Mintos – Chogoria Bandas

Rise at 3:00 am for your summit attempt. Hike under starlight and reach Point Lenana (4,985m) at sunrise, where you’ll enjoy sweeping views of the peaks and plains below. After photos and celebrations, descend to Mintos Camp for breakfast, then continue down the scenic Chogoria route. If energy and time allow, make a short detour to the stunning Nithi Falls. Arrive at Chogoria Bandas (2,950m) in the late afternoon for a hot meal, relaxation, and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Chogoria Bandas

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kenya

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Chogoria – Nairobi

After breakfast, meet your driver for the journey back to Nairobi. Arrive in the afternoon and transfer to the airport for your departure, marking the end of an unforgettable safari and trekking adventure.

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.