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REALING SELLING TITLE KENYA UNVEILED: THE ULTIMATE 10-DAY BIG FIVE & WILDLIFE SAFARI 🐘🦁10 Days / 9 Nights
4.3 · 11 reviewsOverview
Amboseli • Ol Pejeta Conservancy • Lake Nakuru • Masai Mara
10 Days / 9 Nights | From USD 2,292 per person
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Discover Kenya’s extraordinary wildlife and breathtaking landscapes on this unforgettable 10-day safari. From the iconic elephants of Amboseli with Mount Kilimanjaro as a backdrop to the conservation success story of Ol Pejeta, the birdlife and rhinos of Lake Nakuru, and the legendary plains of the Masai Mara, every destination offers a unique adventure.
Enjoy exciting game drives, scenic countryside, comfortable accommodation, and opportunities to experience Kenya’s rich culture. This safari is ideal for couples, families, photographers, and first-time visitors seeking an immersive African wildlife experience.
Trip highlights
- Amboseli National Park: See large elephant herds against the spectacular backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy: Discover rhinos, chimpanzees, and diverse wildlife in a renowned conservation area.
- Lake Nakuru National Park: Look out for white and black rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, and seasonal flamingos.
- Masai Mara National Reserve: Enjoy three days of exceptional wildlife viewing and opportunities to spot Africa’s famous big cats.
- Cultural Experiences: Optional Maasai village visits and local cultural encounters.
- Scenic Landscapes: Explore open savannahs, acacia woodlands, wetlands, and the Great Rift Valley.
Itinerary10 days
Day by day · 10 days
- 🏨 Standard: Sarova Panafric or similar · Mid-range: Emara Ole Sereni or similar · Luxury: Glee Nairobi or similar🍽 Breakfast
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where you will be welcomed by our representative and transferred to your Nairobi hotel. Depending on your arrival time, relax at the hotel or arrange an optional city excursion to attractions such as the Giraffe Centre, Nairobi National Museum, or Karen Blixen House.
- 🏨 Standard: Nyati Safari Camp or similar · Mid-range: Amboseli Sopa Lodge or similar · Luxury: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge or similar🍽 Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
After breakfast, depart for Amboseli National Park, travelling through Kenya’s scenic countryside. Arrive in time for lunch and some relaxation before your first afternoon game drive. Look out for elephants moving across the plains, along with other wildlife, while enjoying views of Mount Kilimanjaro when conditions permit.
- Wildlife highlights: Elephants, buffaloes, zebras, lions, giraffes, and seasonal birdlife.
- 🏨 Same lodge or camp as Day 2.🍽 Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Spend a full day exploring Amboseli’s varied habitats, including wetlands, open plains, and acacia woodlands. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in search of elephants, predators, and other wildlife. An optional Maasai village visit or guided nature walk can be arranged for a cultural perspective on local life.
- Optional activity: Maasai village visit or guided nature walk at an additional cost.
- 🏨 Standard: Kongoni Camp or similar · Mid-range: Maisha Sweetwaters Camp or similar · Luxury: The River Camp or similar🍽 Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
After breakfast, travel north towards the Laikipia region and Ol Pejeta Conservancy. On arrival, settle in and enjoy an afternoon game drive. Ol Pejeta is renowned for its conservation work and is home to rhinos, rescued chimpanzees, and a variety of other wildlife.
- Wildlife highlights: Rhinos, chimpanzees, lions, elephants, and Grevy’s zebra.
- 🏨 Same lodge or camp as Day 4.🍽 Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Enjoy a full day exploring Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary and learn about its work caring for rescued chimpanzees. Continue with game drives in search of the Big Five and endangered species. An optional night game drive or lion-tracking experience may be available at an additional cost.
- Optional activities: Night game drive or lion tracking.
- 🏨 Standard: Merica Hotel or similar · Mid-range: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge or similar · Luxury: The Cliff Nakuru or similar🍽 Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, travelling through the scenic Great Rift Valley. Upon arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive through landscapes of woodland, grassland, and lakeshore habitats. Search for rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, leopards, and an array of birdlife. Flamingo numbers vary with lake conditions and season.
- 🏨 Standard: AA Lodge Mara or similar · Mid-range: Mara Sopa Lodge or similar · Luxury: Entim Mara Camp or similar🍽 Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
After breakfast, depart for the world-famous Masai Mara. Arrive in time for lunch before heading out for your first game drive across its sweeping savannahs. The reserve is renowned for its remarkable wildlife diversity and opportunities to encounter lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and large herds of herbivores.
- 🏨 Same lodge or camp as Day 7.🍽 Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Spend the day exploring the Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. Observe wildlife in its natural habitat and enjoy opportunities for photography across the reserve. During the Great Migration season, generally July to October, you may have the opportunity to witness dramatic river crossings, depending on wildlife movements.
A picnic lunch can be arranged for a full-day excursion, subject to the itinerary and arrangements.
- 🏨 Same lodge or camp as Day 7.🍽 Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Enjoy another day discovering the Mara’s extraordinary wildlife. Choose extended game drives to explore different areas or spend some time relaxing at camp between activities. An optional Maasai village visit or guided nature walk may be arranged to add a cultural experience to your safari.
- Optional activities: Maasai village visit or guided nature walk at an additional cost.
- 🏨 Not included.🍽 Breakfast
After breakfast, begin your return journey to Nairobi. A final morning game drive may be possible if time and the departure arrangements permit. On arrival in Nairobi, you will be transferred to the airport or your hotel, depending on your onward travel plans.
An optional flight from the Masai Mara to Nairobi can be arranged at an additional cost.
Accommodation & Pricing
Rates are quoted per person in USD, according to the supplied seasonal pricing schedule and number of travellers.
Standard Accommodation
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| Travel period | 2 pax | 3 pax | 4 pax | 5 pax | 6 pax | SRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr–31 May | $3,093 | $2,693 | $2,492 | $2,372 | $2,292 | $263 |
| 1 Nov–22 Dec | $3,457 | $3,057 | $2,856 | $2,736 | $2,656 | $211 |
| 2 Jan–31 Mar; 1–30 Jun | $3,594 | $3,096 | $2,846 | $2,697 | $2,597 | $331 |
| 1 Jul–31 Oct; 22 Dec–1 Jan | $4,231 | $3,694 | $3,425 | $3,264 | $3,156 | $371 |
Mid-Range Accommodation
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| Travel period | 2 pax | 3 pax | 4 pax | 5 pax | 6 pax | SRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr–31 May | $3,410 | $3,009 | $2,809 | $2,688 | $2,608 | $432 |
| 2 Jan–31 Mar; 1–30 Jun | $4,083 | $3,585 | $3,336 | $3,186 | $3,087 | $475 |
| 1 Nov–22 Dec | $3,254 | $3,026 | $2,913 | $2,844 | $2,799 | $432 |
| 1 Jul–31 Oct; 22 Dec–1 Jan | $5,033 | $4,496 | $4,227 | $4,066 | $3,958 | $601 |
Luxury Accommodation
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| Travel period | 2 pax | 3 pax | 4 pax | 5 pax | 6 pax | SRS |
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| 1 Apr–31 May | $3,410 | $3,009 | $2,809 | $2,688 | $2,608 | $432 |
| 2 Jan–31 Mar; 1–30 Jun | $4,083 | $3,585 | $3,336 | $3,186 | $3,087 | $475 |
| 1 Nov–22 Dec | $3,254 | $3,026 | $2,913 | $2,844 | $2,799 | $432 |
| 1 Jul–31 Oct; 22 Dec–1 Jan | $5,033 | $4,496 | $4,227 | $4,066 | $3,958 | $601 |
Package Inclusions
- 9 nights’ accommodation during the safari.
- Full-board meals during the safari, as specified.
- All park entrance fees and taxes, as specified in the source package.
- Transportation in a comfortable 4×4 safari Land Cruiser.
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide.
- Game drives and activities specified in the itinerary.
- Bottled drinking water during the safari.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off services.
Package Exclusions
- International airfare and visa fees.
- Personal expenses, souvenirs, and additional snacks.
- Optional activities not specified in the itinerary, including a hot-air-balloon safari.
- Tips and gratuities for the driver-guide (recommended at USD 10 per day).
- Any services not expressly listed under inclusions.
Departure Information
- Departure and return point: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or a Nairobi hotel, as arranged.
- Departure time: The source advises being ready one hour before the scheduled departure time. Airport arrival time should be reconfirmed against your flight details.
What to Expect
Experience Kenya’s diversity through unforgettable wildlife encounters, striking landscapes, and welcoming cultural experiences. From Amboseli’s elephants and the conservation efforts at Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru’s birdlife and the vast plains of the Masai Mara, this journey brings together some of the country’s most celebrated safari destinations.
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Reviews
Smooth booking, great communication and a trip that matched the description exactly.
The itinerary was well paced — enough time at each stop without ever feeling rushed.
Really enjoyable trip. Roads were bumpy in places, but the experience made up for it.
Very good organisation and friendly staff. One transfer ran late but was handled well.
Good guide, but the room at one stop was not as nice as the photos.