Kenya · Safari

10-Day Kenya Wildlife Safari with Samburu, Masai Mara and Amboseli

10 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the stunning Samburu National Reserve and encounter diverse wildlife
  • 02 Experience the awe-inspiring Masai Mara National Reserve and witness the Great Migration
  • 03 Enjoy a hot air balloon ride over Masai Mara for a unique perspective (optional)
  • 04 Visit the picturesque Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island Sanctuary
  • 05 Discover the beauty of Amboseli National Park, with views of Mt. Kilimanjaro

Embark on a 10-day adventure through Kenya's remarkable wildlife landscapes, from the semi-arid Samburu National Reserve to Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha, Crescent Island, Hell's Gate, and Amboseli National Park. Enjoy thrilling game drives, dramatic Great Rift Valley scenery, and rich encounters with Kenya's natural beauty and cultural heritage. The journey also includes the option of a hot air balloon ride over Masai Mara and beautiful views of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Amboseli.

Embark on a 10-day adventure through Kenya's remarkable wildlife landscapes, from the semi-arid Samburu National Reserve to Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha, Crescent Island, Hell's Gate, and Amboseli National Park.

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 Yes
Cities Naivasha, Narok, Nairobi, Masai Mara, Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Samburu, Hell's Gate National Park
Languages Dutch, English, French, German, Japanese, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Nairobi and Transfer to Samburu National Reserve

  • You will arrive at the airport, where the company's representative will pick you up. You will be given a brief safari orientation (pre-departure meeting), after which you will be driven north past the equator to the Northern Frontier District.
  • Continue to the semi-arid Samburu National Reserve and check in to your campsite. Enjoy lunch at the lodge, with time to settle in before your safari adventure begins. Later, set out for an afternoon game drive in the reserve.
  • Return to the lodge before dark for dinner.

Meals included: lunch and dinner, drinking water while on a safari game drive

2
Day 02

Early Morning Game Viewing in Samburu

  • After breakfast, set out for an early morning game drive in the reserve. This is usually the most popular game-viewing time. During the early hours, temperatures are low, providing a favourable atmosphere for both the game and the viewer. Lions, cheetahs, and leopards roam the vast grasslands in search of their next meal - it may be an unsuspecting impala or even a smaller animal like the warthog. Whatever the players, the spectacle of nature unfolding is always awe-inspiring.
  • At 12:30 pm, you will enjoy lunch at the lodge or have a packed lunch.
  • Later, return to the campsite before dark, where you will enjoy dinner at the lodge.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner, drinking water while on safari/game drive

3
Day 03

From Samburu to Lake Nakuru via the Equator and Rift Valley

  • After breakfast, depart for a morning game drive in the reserve en route to the gate. Drive south to the equator for a brief stop. Here, locals perform a water demonstration to confirm the equator position, and for a small tip, you could be awarded an
4
Day 04

Journey to Masai Mara National Reserve

  • Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at the camp. Check out afterward and drive via Narok town to Masai Mara National Reserve, the land of the Masai tribe. The proud young Masai warrior-nomads, with their plaited hair, red cloaks, and spears, challenge your curiosity. This 700-square-mile game reserve is the Africa of your dreams, with wild animals grazing amid the superb rolling landscape of gentle hills and acacia woodlands. Check in to your camp and enjoy lunch at the lodge. There will be time to settle in before your first game drive.
  • Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the reserve and return to the lodge before dark.

Dinner and overnight at Giraffe Hills Mara Camp, including bed, breakfast, lunch and dinner.

5
Day 05

Masai Mara Game Drives and Optional Balloon Safari

  • Today there will be a possibility to take an optional hot air balloon ride (costs excluded). Take to the skies for the ultimate Masai Mara wildlife adventure, soaring in a hot air balloon over herds of game into the inner reaches of the Mara. You'll ascend in the early morning when the winds are calmest. Watch as the professional crew fills the balloon with hot air. Slowly, the big, colourful bag begins to bulge and take shape.
  • After your incredible ride, it's time to return to Earth for breakfast. You might wonder what all the ordinary people are doing on this perfect African morning. Before leaving, the pilot will present you with your balloon certificate, and then you'll enjoy a game drive en route back to the camp. No ride of the imagination can match this airborne experience.
  • If you do not opt for the balloon ride, you will enjoy a full day of uninterrupted game drive.

Overnight at Giraffe Hills Mara Camp, including bed, breakfast, lunch and dinner.

6
Day 06

Travel to Lake Naivasha and Hell's Gate National Park

  • Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at the camp, then check out. Drive to Lake Naivasha, where you will have lunch en route.
  • After lunch at Mt Long'onot Transit Hotel, drive to Hell's Gate National Park, where you will see many features formed by volcanic activity, including hot, cold, and warm springs.
  • Arrive at the camp in the evening.

Dinner and overnight at Naivasha West Beach Camp. Included: bed, breakfast, lunch and dinner.

7
Day 07

Crescent Island Sanctuary Exploration

  • Located along Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley, Crescent Island Sanctuary is one of the most beautiful parks in Kenya and is often called Naivasha's
8
Day 08

Drive to Amboseli National Park

  • After an early morning breakfast, you will be driven to the southern part of Kenya called Amboseli. On the way, you will pass near the border of Kenya and Tanzania (note: when passing through Amboseli National Park, a visa is not needed because the park is on the Kenyan side). You will arrive in the park in the late evening and enjoy a game drive en route to your campsite.

Overnight and dinner at the Sentrim Amboseli Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner).

9
Day 09

Full Day in Amboseli and Masai Culture Visit

  • Spend a whole day in Amboseli National Park, with morning and afternoon game drives. This park is termed an animal's paradise.
  • Visit a Masai village and learn about its rich culture at an extra cost. In the early evening, the clouds clear, exposing the snow-capped dome of Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Overnight and dinner at the Sentrim Amboseli Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner).

10
Day 10

Return to Nairobi

  • You will have breakfast in the morning, then enjoy game drives en route as you leave the national park.
  • You will arrive in Nairobi around lunchtime and go for lunch. After that, you will be driven to the airport for your next destination or to your hotel.
Samburu National Reserve grasslands, Masai Mara rolling hills, Lake Naivasha shoreline, Mt. Kilimanjaro backdrop

Where this trip takes you

Samburu National Reserve grasslands, Masai Mara rolling hills, Lake Naivasha shoreline, Mt. Kilimanjaro backdrop

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 8 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation as detailed in the itinerary
  • AMREF (travel insurance) Flying Doctors services in East Africa (in case of emergency)
  • All meals as noted in the itinerary (each day generally includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets consisting of Western and local dishes)
  • Transportation in a standard game-viewing safari vehicle complete with a pop-up roof for easy viewing and photography (every passenger is guaranteed a window seat)
  • Your driver-guide speaks English and has in-depth knowledge of the flora, fauna, landscape, and Kenyan culture safaris
  • A minivan outfitted with two-way, long-range high-frequency radio communications equipment
  • Each 4x4 Toyota Hiace minivan carries safari accessories, including window sills, a first-aid kit, an ice chest, and a fire extinguisher
  • Bottled mineral water during game drives
  • Park entrance fees and game drives, as noted in the itinerary
  • All government taxes, levies and fees
  • Pick-up and drop-off transfers

What's Not Included

  • A minimum of US$ 5 per tourist per day (compulsory tipping for driver-guide)
  • International airfares and departure taxes
  • Personal communication charges for telephone calls, faxes, email, etc.
  • Tips and gratuities for your driver-guide
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (bottled mineral water is provided in the minivan while on game drives)
  • Laundry services
  • Between-meal snacks, parks, attractions, and events not included in your itinerary
  • Rain jackets, hand gloves
  • Balloon safari in Masai Mara (USD$ 475 per ride)
  • Personal needs
  • Masai village visit (US$ 15-20)
  • Night game drive ($150 per person)

What to bring

  • Valid passport
  • Valid visa

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Limpopo Hotel Suites, Zanzibar Road, Nairobi, Kenya
Tour start
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.

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