Experience Kenya’s Rich Variety of Parks and a Total Wildlife Safari Encounter

Duration: 12 Days, 11 Nights

Destinations: Samburu Game Reserve – Ol Pejeta Conservancy – Aberdare National Park – Lake Nakuru National Park – Masai Mara Game Reserve – Lake Naivasha Area Attractions – Amboseli & Tsavo West National Parks

Highlights: Visit 9 National Parks and Reserves by 4×4 land cruiser jeep. Daily private safari tours.

Departs from and returns to Nairobi airport or Nairobi area hotels. Starts and ends in Nairobi – we will pick you up from your hotel or the airport.

Enjoy this amazing safari in a customized pop-up roof Adventure In The Wild Safaris 4×4 Safari Jeep equipped with a portable fridge/cooler box, binoculars, long-range radio, sandbags, 4G/LTE broadband WiFi, power outlets, first aid kit, safari guidebooks, baby seats (on request), side steps (on request), and a professional multi-lingual safari guide to ensure a memorable experience.

Witness Kenya’s spectacular wildlife and landscapes. Big game, exotic species, and the culture of Samburu and Maasai communities await. Enjoy boat rides, hiking, biking, and walking safaris through savannahs, lakes, and forests.

Your tour begins at Samburu National Reserve, under the shadow of Mt. Kenya. Encounter rare species like oryx, gerenuk, Somali ostrich, and reticulated giraffe, plus elephants, leopards, cheetahs, and hundreds of birds. Explore Samburu culture at local villages.

Next, Ol Pejeta Conservancy offers black rhinos and a chimpanzee sanctuary, along with exotic species such as tree hyrax, white-tailed mongoose, black-fronted duiker, and elands.

Aberdare National Park is an upcountry rainforest retreat with high waterfalls, lush moors, and thick forests. Stay at a unique tree hotel and view wildlife from your balcony, including buffalo, black rhinos, spotted hyenas, and occasionally black leopards.

Lake Nakuru National Park is famed for flamingos, black and white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, and the Great Rift Valley landscapes.

The Masai Mara is Kenya’s crown jewel, home to immense herds, the Big Five, and stunning savannah vistas. At the Mara River, observe hippos, crocodiles, and during July–October, witness the Great Migration.

Lake Naivasha and surroundings offer boat rides to view hippos and birds, walking safaris at Crescent Island, and Hell’s Gate National Park for safe hikes or bicycle rides past grazing wildlife.

Amboseli National Park provides unlimited game drives with Mt. Kilimanjaro as a backdrop. Expect elephants, buffalo, hippos, and more.

Tsavo West National Park concludes your tour with dramatic landscapes, Mzima Springs, lava flows, recent volcanoes, and abundant wildlife including crocodiles, hippos, and exotic fish.

Tour Highlights

• 2 nights Samburu Game Reserve: Grevy’s Zebra, reticulated giraffe, oryx, gerenuk, Somali ostrich; local culture; Mt. Kenya views; multiple climate zones.
• 1 night Ol Pejeta Conservancy: Tree hyrax, white-tailed mongoose, black-fronted duiker; rhino and chimpanzee sightings; game drives for elephants and elands.
• 1 night Aberdares National Park: Tree hotel stay; waterfalls; lush forests; buffalo, black rhinos, spotted hyenas.
• 1 night Lake Nakuru National Park: Black and white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, flamingos, Great Rift Valley vistas.
• 2 nights Masai Mara Game Reserve: Big Five, unlimited game drives, immense herds, savannah vistas, Maasai culture.
• 1 night Lake Naivasha: Boat safari, hippos, walking safari at Crescent Island, extensive bird species, bicycle/hiking at Hell’s Gate.
• 2 nights Amboseli National Park: Mt. Kilimanjaro views, Observation Hill, elephants, buffalo, hippos, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, local villages.
• 1 night Tsavo West National Park: Dramatic landscapes, big game, Mzima Springs, lava flows, volcanoes.

The scenic Thompson Falls at Nyahururu is also included along the route. Optional Masai village visit ($20 per person) and hot air balloon ride over Masai Mara ($480 per person) are available. All safari arrangements provided by Adventure In The Wild Safaris.

12-Day Kenya Safari Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi – Samburu Game Reserve (320 km – Approx. 5 hrs)

Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner

0730hrs: Pick up from your Nairobi hotel or Nairobi airport. Depart Nairobi and proceed to Samburu Game Reserve.

Day 2: Samburu Game Reserve

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Spend the day on game viewing drives at Samburu. Options include combining the Samburu, Buffalo Springs, and Shaba reserves. Game viewing concentrates along the Ewaso Nyiro River, lifeline of this semi-desert environment.

Day 3: Samburu Game Reserve – Ol Pejeta (180 km – Approx. 3 hrs)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Early morning game drive in Samburu, then depart for Ol Pejeta Game Sanctuary near Mount Kenya and Laikipia. Afternoon game drives include opportunities to see rhinos and chimpanzees.

Day 4: Mount Kenya – Aberdare National Park (80 km – Approx. 1 hr)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning game drives around Ol Pejeta, then proceed to Aberdare National Park. Afternoon transfer to a unique tree hotel.

Day 5: Aberdare – Lake Nakuru National Park (180 km – Approx. 4 hrs)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Travel to Lake Nakuru with a stop at Thompson Falls in Nyahururu. Afternoon bird watching and game drives. Lake Nakuru hosts flamingos, other birds, and a black and white rhino sanctuary.

Day 6: Lake Nakuru National Park – Masai Mara Game Reserve (290 km – Approx. 6 hrs)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning bird and game viewing, then drive to Masai Mara with stops at scenic points. Afternoon game viewing upon arrival.

Day 7: Masai Mara Game Reserve

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A full day of game viewing. Traverse the Masai Mara reserve encountering the Big Five and other wildlife. Visit the Mara River to watch hippos, crocodiles, or witness the Great Migration (July–October).

Day 8: Masai Mara – Lake Naivasha (240 km – Approx. 5 hrs)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning game drives in Masai Mara. Depart for Lake Naivasha. Afternoon visit to Hell’s Gate National Park for hiking and bicycle rides.

Day 9: Lake Naivasha – Amboseli National Park (340 km – Approx. 6 hrs)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning boat safari at Lake Naivasha to view hippos, exotic birds, and small game. Guided walking safari at Crescent Island. Later transfer to Amboseli National Park. Afternoon game viewing.

Day 10: Amboseli National Park

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Full day of game drives with time to relax. Early morning, mid-morning, and afternoon drives. Between sessions, relax at the lodge or camp. Safari vehicle and driver/guide available for unlimited game drives.

Day 11: Amboseli – Tsavo West National Park (100 km – Approx. 2 hrs)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning game drive at Amboseli with views of Mt. Kilimanjaro (weather permitting). Proceed to Tsavo West National Park. Enjoy scenery and game viewing drives.

Day 12: Tsavo West – Nairobi (250 km – Approx. 4 hrs)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch

Game drives in Tsavo West. Visit Mzima Springs to view hippos, crocodiles, and exotic fish. Return to Nairobi to conclude the safari.

All arrangements provided by Adventure In The Wild Safaris.