A carefully paced 9-day Kenya journey
Depart Nairobi in the morning for Aberdares National park in the dense forest of the Rift Valley arriving in time for lunch at the Outspan golf & Country club. Afternoon tranfser by lodge vehicle to treetops lodge for floodlit game viewing.Dinner and...
What makes this journey special
5 key safari areas
Masai Mara · Lake Nakuru · Amboseli · Samburu
Signature sightings
Leopard · Buffalo · Rhino · Giraffe · Zebra
Aberdare to Nairobi
Aberdare → Samburu → Lake Nakuru → Masai Mara → Amboseli
9-day private safari
A day-by-day itinerary with flexible pacing and tailored accommodation options.
Your safari itinerary
Follow the journey from the first departure to the final safari day.
Aberdares
Depart Nairobi in the morning for Aberdares National park in the dense forest of the Rift Valley arriving in time for lunch at the Outspan golf & Country club. Afternoon tranfser by lodge vehicle to treetops lodge for floodlit game viewing.Dinner and overnight at Treetops Lodge/The Ark.
Samburu
After breakfast proceed to Samburu National Reserve cross Equator, travel through changing landscapes to the rugged-semi region, though harsh but having unique species like the unusual reticulated giraffe, grevy's Zebra, Beisa, oryx, gerenuk. These species are rarely found elsewhere. The bird life is especially notable. Arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive is taken. Dinner and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge/Samburu lodge.
Samburu
Full day with morning and afternoon game drive. Optional visit to Samburu villages. Meals and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge/Samburu lodge.
Lake Nakuru
Depart Samburu after breakfast and proceed south to lake Nakuru, which is often referred to as the pink lake for it’s great masses of pink flamingos. Arrive in time for lunch. Can also see water buck, leopards impala, Buffalo and is currently a rhino sanctuary. Afternoon game drive is taken. Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge/Flamingo Hill Camp.
Maasai Mara
Leave Nakuru after breakfast and head for Maasai Mara National Reserve which is famous for it’s great herds of wild game. All animals found in Kenya among the “big five” are found here. Arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon game drives. Dinner and overnight at Royal Mara Lodge/Ilkeliani Camp/Mara Leisure Camp.
Maasai Mara
Full day with morning and afternoon game drive. Leisure at lodge or visit the Maasai villages at a small fee paid separately. Meals and overnight at Royal Mara Lodge/Ilkeliani Camp/Mara Leisure Camp.
Amboseli
Depart Mara after breakfast and proceed to Amboseli via Nairobi for lunch. Arrive to the park at the foot of the snow capped Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. Afternoon game drive is taken. Dinner and overnight at a Kibo Safari Camp/AA lodge.
Amboseli
Full day with two game drive. Meals and overnight at Kibo Safari Camp/AA lodge..
Nairobi
Depart for Nairobi after breakfast, arriving late afternoon.
What’s Included
- Full board accommodation whilst on safari.
- All meals and activities as stated in the itinerary
- Accommodation in double/twin/triple room sharing.
- All park entrance fees to include government taxes and service of an English,German,Italian speaking professional driver/guide.
- Game drives as detailed in the itinerary.
- Extensive Game drives
- Game viewing in camps 4x4 vehicles and UHF radio.
- Recommended Mineral Water while on safari
What’s Excluded
- Visa
- Airport Taxes- client pay direct
- Tips
- Laundry
- Drinks
- Items of a personal nature
- Christmas and Easter Supplements
Safari parks & destinations
The route combines these parks and places, with the exact sequence shown in your day-by-day itinerary.
Lodges & camps along this safari
Accommodation is grouped by the parks on this itinerary. Final selection can be tailored to your budget, availability and preferred comfort level.
Masai Mara
5 accommodation options- Mara Serena Safari Lodge
- Ashnil Mara Camp
- Ilkeliani Camp
- Mara Sopa Lodge
- Basecamp Masai Mara
Lake Nakuru
3 accommodation options- Lake Nakuru Lodge
- Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
- Flamingo Hill Tented Camp
Amboseli
4 accommodation options- Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
- Ol Tukai Lodge
- Kibo Safari Camp
- Tortilis Camp Amboseli
Samburu
4 accommodation options- Ashnil Samburu Camp
- Samburu Sopa Lodge
- Elephant Bedroom Camp
- Samburu Intrepids
Aberdare
3 accommodation options- The Ark Lodge
- Treetops Lodge
- Aberdare Country Club
Top animals to look out for
Sightings are always wild and seasonal, but these are among the signature species associated with this route.
Best time to experience this safari
June to October is popular for dry-season wildlife viewing, while January to March can also offer rewarding game viewing. Exact conditions vary by park and year.
Park-to-park journey map
The dashed line gives a visual overview of the safari sequence; actual roads and transfers may vary.
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