Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport where you’re warmly welcomed by your guide. After a private transfer to your accommodation, unwind from your journey. Depending on arrival time, you can opt for a short excursion to visit the Giraffe Centre or Karen Blixen Museum. A pre-safari briefing will be conducted in the evening.

Main Destination: Nairobi

Activities: Optional city visits, relaxation

Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, depart for Amboseli National Park, located in the southern part of Kenya near the Tanzania border. As you enter the park, the iconic sight of elephants against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro welcomes you. Arrive at your luxurious lodge in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive to explore the park’s open plains, wetlands, and acacia woodlands.

Main Destination: Amboseli National Park

Activities: Afternoon game drive

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Full Day in Amboseli

Wake up to the stunning sunrise views over Kilimanjaro. Embark on an early morning game drive when the animals are most active. Return to the lodge for a leisurely brunch and enjoy some downtime at the pool or spa. Later, head out for a sunset game drive, where you’ll likely spot large elephant herds, lions, giraffes, and cheetahs.

Main Destination: Amboseli

Activities: Morning and evening game drives

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Amboseli to Lake Naivasha

Today’s journey takes you to Lake Naivasha in the Rift Valley, a freshwater lake known for its birdlife and hippos. Arrive in time for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a peaceful boat ride across the lake, passing by hippos and flocks of waterbirds. Optionally, visit Crescent Island for a walking safari among giraffes, zebras, and antelopes.

Main Destination: Lake Naivasha

Activities: Boat ride, optional walking safari

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru National Park

Drive to nearby Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its flamingo-dotted shores and rhino conservation. After checking in and having lunch, venture out for a game drive through the park’s acacia forests and lakeside tracks. Spot endangered white and black rhinos, tree-climbing lions, and Rothschild giraffes.

Main Destination: Lake Nakuru

Activities: Afternoon game drive

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara

Depart after breakfast for Masai Mara, the crown jewel of Kenya’s wildlife parks. Arrive by mid-afternoon, where you’ll check into your exclusive camp nestled within the reserve. Head out for your first game drive, as golden hour sets the savannah ablaze and wildlife becomes active.

Main Destination: Masai Mara

Activities: Afternoon game drive

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Full Day Masai Mara Safari

Spend the day exploring the vast plains of the Masai Mara, where the Big Five roam. You’ll enjoy morning and afternoon game drives with a break in between for lunch at camp. Keep an eye out for cheetah hunts, lion prides, and grazing herds of wildebeest. Optionally, you can book a hot air balloon safari at sunrise for a spectacular aerial view of the Mara.

Main Destination: Masai Mara

Activities: Two game drives, optional balloon safari

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Masai Mara – Village Visit and Sunset Drive

After a relaxed breakfast, visit a local Maasai village for a cultural immersion experience. Learn about the traditions, dances, and lifestyle of the Maasai people. Return to camp for lunch and a final sunset game drive, giving you one last chance to photograph predators in the golden light.

Main Destination: Masai Mara

Activities: Cultural visit, sunset game drive

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Return to Nairobi – Departure

After a leisurely breakfast, fly or drive back to Nairobi. Depending on your international flight schedule, you may stop for lunch or souvenir shopping. Transfer to the airport for your departure, concluding your luxury Kenyan safari.

Main Destination: Nairobi

Activities: Travel, optional lunch or shopping

Meals Included: Breakfast