Overview
A 9-day Kenya parks safari through Samburu, Lake Nakuru, the Maasai Mara, Lake Naivasha and Amboseli, with game drives in every park and views of Mount Kilimanjaro. The day-by-day itinerary, inclusions and rates are set out below.
Activities
- Game Drive
Itinerary at a Glance
Day 1: Nairobi - Samburu National Reserve
- Depart Nairobi and drive to Samburu.
- Check-in at Samburu Sopa Lodge and enjoy lunch.
- Afternoon game drive to explore the reserve.
- Dinner and overnight stay at Samburu Sopa Lodge.
Day 2: Exploring Samburu National Park
- Early morning game drive to search for wildlife.
- Leisure time at the lodge.
- Afternoon game drive to explore the reserve.
- Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Day 3: Samburu National Park - Lake Nakuru National Park
- Check-out and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park.
- En-route game drive.
- Check-in and enjoy lunch.
- Afternoon game drive to explore the park.
- Dinner and overnight stay at Nakuru Sopa Lodge.
Day 4: Lake Nakuru National Park - Maasai Mara National Reserve
- Check-out and drive to Maasai Mara.
- En-route stop at Narok town for lunch.
- Check-in at Ashnil Camp and enjoy lunch.
- Afternoon game drive to explore the reserve.
- Dinner and overnight stay at Ashnil Camp.
Day 5: Full Day Exploring Maasai Mara Reserve
- Full-day game drive to explore the Maasai Mara, known for its diverse wildlife.
- Picnic lunch by the Mara River.
- Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Sopa Lodge.
Day 6: Maasai Mara Reserve - Lake Naivasha
- Early morning game drive en route to Lake Naivasha.
- Check-in at Lake Naivasha Country Club and enjoy lunch.
- Optional boat ride and visit to Crescent Island.
- Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Naivasha Country Club.
Day 7: Lake Naivasha - Amboseli National Park
- Early morning drive to Amboseli National Park.
- Check-in and enjoy lunch.
- Afternoon game drive to explore the park.
- Dinner and overnight stay at Amboseli Sopa Lodge.
Day 8: Full Day Exploring Amboseli National Park
- Early morning game drive to witness wildlife.
- Optional visit to a Maasai village to learn about their culture and traditions.
- Explore the park to see elephants and other wildlife.
- Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Day 9: Return to Nairobi
- Breakfast and check-out.
- Drive back to Nairobi via road transport or SGR.
- Drop-off at your hotel/pick-up location/airport.
Nairobi, Kenya
What's included?
Included in Your Trip Cost
- Accommodation
- Meals as per itinerary
- National Park entrance fees
- Professional Tour guide
- Tour Van or Land cruiser
- Drinking water
Not Included in Your Trip Cost
- International Flights
- Tips
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Laundry
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