Kenya · Safari

10-Day Kenya Wildlife Safari with Mount Kenya, Samburu and Maasai Mara

10 Days Round trip from Kenya Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the game reserves of Buffalo Springs, Shaba, and Samburu
02 Relax and enjoy the facilities at the famous Mount Kenya Safari Club
03 Take an optional excursion to Ol Pejeta Game Sanctuary or enjoy a nearby fishing trip
04 See white and black rhinos alongside abundant birdlife at Lake Nakuru National Park
05 Find wildebeest, zebra, lions, cheetahs, crocodiles, and hippos in Maasai Mara

Embark on an exciting safari through Kenya's abundant natural landscapes, from Mount Kenya and Samburu to Lake Baringo, Lake Nakuru, and the world-famous Maasai Mara. Enjoy thrilling game drives and rewarding wildlife encounters, with opportunities to spot predatory and plains game, abundant birdlife, and both white and black rhinos. Along the way, admire beautiful Nyahururu Falls and take an evening bird walk at Lake Baringo. If timed well, your safari may also coincide with the annual migration of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelles.

Vast herds of wildebeest and zebra wander across the Mara grasslands, their numbers increasing during the annual migration from the Serengeti.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Nyahururu, Nairobi, Masai Mara, Mount Kenya, Lake Nakuru National Park, Samburu, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Baringo

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Travel to Mount Kenya

After you arrive in Kenya, you will be met by your Kenyan guide and vehicle and set off by driving to Mount Kenya.
You can enjoy overnight game viewing and other facilities at Mountain Serena Lodge.

Day 02

Cross the Equator to Samburu

This morning, you will drive across the Equator to the edge of the Northern Frontier, where the game reserves of Buffalo Springs, Shaba, and Samburu are located. Here, the terrain flattens out and has a distinct bush feel.

Enjoy lunch, an afternoon game drive, dinner, and an overnight stay at Samburu Lodge or similar.

Day 03

Safari in Samburu Game Reserve

Today, spend the day enjoying the unique beauty of the Samburu Game Reserve. The multi-stemmed palms (Hyphaene Compressa) that grow freely along the river add to the dramatic scenery. A healthy elephant population and big cats, including cheetahs and leopards, make for a memorable Kenya safari.

Savour game drives, lunch, dinner, and an overnight stay at Samburu Lodge or similar.

Day 04

Return to Mount Kenya Safari Club

Take an early morning drive and proceed to the world-famous Mount Kenya Safari Club to relax and enjoy the facilities.
You can either rest or take an optional excursion to Ol Pejeta Game Sanctuary or even a nearby fishing trip at an extra cost.

Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Mount Kenya Safari Club or similar.

Day 05

Drive to Lake Baringo via Nyahururu Falls

In the morning, drive via Nyahururu Falls down to beautiful Lake Baringo.
Later, go for an evening bird walk.

Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Lake Baringo Club or similar.

Day 06

Rift Valley Drive to Lake Nakuru

In the morning, drive down the floor of the Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park.
After lunch, you can go for an afternoon game drive, which will allow you to view various wildlife, both predatory and plains game, along with an abundance of birdlife. This park is also home to both the white and black rhino.

Savour lunch, an afternoon game drive, dinner, and an overnight stay at Lion Hill Sarova Lodge or similar.

Day 07

Leave for Maasai Mara Game Reserve

Depart for Maasai Mara Game Reserve, where you can enjoy an afternoon game drive after lunch.

Enjoy lunch, an afternoon game drive, dinner, and an overnight stay at Mara Serena Lodge or similar.

Day 08

Full-Day Exploration of Maasai Mara

You can spend the whole day enjoying the untamed beauty of the Mara. Vast herds of wildebeest and zebra wander across the Mara grasslands, their numbers increasing during the annual migration from the Serengeti. Lions, leopards, and cheetahs follow closely, while crocodiles and hippos congregate in the Mara and Talek rivers.
A picnic lunch can be organized in advance so that you can enjoy unhurried game viewing.

Appreciate meals and an overnight stay at Mara Serena Lodge or similar.

Day 09

Another Day in Maasai Mara

Continue to explore the beauty and varied wildlife of the Mara all day.

Day 10

Early Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

After breakfast, go on an early morning game drive.
Then, return to Nairobi.

Where this trip takes you

Mount Kenya, Samburu Game Reserve, Nyahururu Falls, Maasai Mara

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Kenya 8 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Accommodation with private bathrooms as stipulated in the itinerary or equivalent
Transportation in a guide-driven minivan with a pop-up roof for game viewing and photography
Services of an experienced English-speaking Kenyan driver-guide
Game viewing drives as indicated in the itinerary
All government taxes, park entrance fees, and levies
All meet-and-greet services
All arrival and departure transfers
All meals as indicated in the itinerary: B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner
Guaranteed window seat in each vehicle

What's Not Included

All items of a personal nature, e.g. laundry services, telephone call bills, fax, and email bills
Tips and gratuities for hotel, lodge, and camp staff, as well as Kenyan driver-guide(s)
All alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
Any other item(s) not included in the itinerary

Know before you go

Mount Kenya rises to about 5199 m and, as such, is the tallest mountain in Kenya. The mountain has been recognized as a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site and a wildlife sanctuary.
Lake Nakuru National Park was once described as the most fabulous bird spectacle globally. It spans an attractive range of wooded and bush grassland around the lake, offering wide ecological diversity - from the lake waters and woodland to the rocky escarpment and ridges.
Maasai Mara: A spectacle worth seeing is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelles from the Serengeti plains across the Tanzania border and Mara River to reach Maasai Mara grazing fields. The dramatic river crossing and predators preying on the migrants can be viewed from early June to August. The Mara also has thousands of species of birdlife and plant life.

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