10-Day Kenya Safari through Meru, Samburu, Sweetwaters and Masai Mara

• Pick up from the hotel after breakfast, or from the airport.
• Depart for Meru National Park via Murera Gate. This semi-arid park is famous as the former home of Joy and George Adamson and Elsa the lioness. It is also known for views of Mt. Kenya, rivers and riverine habitats, the Tana River, Adamson Falls, and wildlife such as Grevy's Zebra, elephants, eland, bush pig, waterbuck, cheetah, leopard, reticulated giraffe, hippopotamus, Bohor reedbuck, hartebeest, python, puff adder, cobra, buffalo, and different species of birds.
• Drive directly to Elsa's Kopje Lodge.
• Enjoy lunch and relax at the lodge.
• Take an afternoon game drive from 4 pm to 6 pm.
• Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

• After breakfast, take an early morning extended game drive.
• Enjoy a picnic lunch and explore the many rivers transecting the park.

Dinner and overnight at Elsa's Kopje.

• Take an early morning final game drive in the park to see the sunrise and more wild animals.
• Return to the camp for a full breakfast, followed by check-out.
• Enjoy an early buffet breakfast, then continue with a morning game drive.
• Leave Meru National Park for Samburu National Park.
• Arrive at Samburu National Reserve and check in at the lodge.
• Head out for an afternoon game drive.
• Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

• Have breakfast at the lodge, and the guide will arrange picnic lunches by 0800 hrs.
• Leave for a full day of game viewing.
• Search for the unique species that inhabit this reserve, such as Grevy's Zebra, Reticulated Giraffe, Gerenuk, and Beisa oryx.
• Take a break for a picnic lunch in the reserve and continue game viewing until 1700 hrs.
• Leave the park for an optional activity with the local community, either a village visit or a camel ride.

• After breakfast, leave Samburu and drive to Sweetwaters.
• Arrive in time for lunch.
• Enjoy an afternoon game drive with a visit to the Ol Pejeta Chimpanzee Sanctuary.

Dinner and overnight at the camp.

• Spend the full day until 1500 hrs exploring Sweetwaters, a privately owned conservancy overlooking the peaks of Mount Kenya.
• Return to the camp to refresh and relax.
• At 1830 hrs, prepare for a night game drive that runs from 1900 hrs to 2100 hrs.

It can get cold on night game drives, so extra layers are recommended for comfort. Clothing should be neutral in color.

Dinner and overnight at the camp.

• Leave Sweetwaters and depart for Lake Naivasha via Thompson's Falls.
• Stop over and have lunch.
• Explore the enchanting waterfalls, which attract colorful birds and provide good photographic opportunities.
• Arrive at Lake Naivasha in time for an optional boat ride in the evening.

• After breakfast, depart for Masai Mara National Reserve.
• Arrive in time for lunch at the camp or lodge.
• Depart for an afternoon game drive.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

• Have a relaxed breakfast or depart for a full-day game drive at around 0800 hrs.
• Return to the lodge by late afternoon at around 1800 hrs.
• Alternatively, depart at 0600 hrs for an early morning game drive.
• Head back to the accommodation for breakfast and relax for a while.
• Enjoy an afternoon game drive with a packed lunch.
• Stop at a picnic spot to have your packed lunch.
• Continue on a game drive until the park closes.
• Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

• Enjoy a short morning game drive.
• Check out of the camp and drive to Nairobi.
• Drop off at the airport or Nairobi hotel in time.