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The journey
Discover some of Kenya’s most celebrated safari landscapes on this 9-day journey through Tsavo West, Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and the Masai Mara. Designed for travellers who want variety as well as classic game-viewing, this itinerary combines big wildlife experiences, scenic Rift Valley lakes, and memorable overland travel between parks.
Enjoy game drives across diverse habitats, from the open plains of Amboseli with views of Mount Kilimanjaro to rhino country at Lake Nakuru and the wildlife-rich grasslands of the Masai Mara. Along the way, you’ll also visit Lake Naivasha, known for its hippos and birdlife, making this safari a well-rounded introduction to Kenya’s natural beauty.
With accommodation, meals, park entrance fees, transport in a 4X4 safari van with pop viewing, and a professional driver guide included, this safari is designed to create lasting memories from start to finish.
At a glance
Day by day
Day 1: Nairobi – Tsavo West
You will be picked up from your hotel and depart for Tsavo West National Park arriving in time for lunch. You will have an evening game drive at the park to have a wildlife experience. Apart from the wildlife, Tsavo National Park offers many attractions such as the Mzima Springs.
Dinner and overnight at Voi safari lodge.
Day 2: Tsavo West National Park
After breakfast, you will have a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch in hand. One noteworthy place worth visiting here is the roaring rock which gets its name from the wind that hurtles through them. From here there are wonderful views over Tsavo from the top of a 98m rock face.
Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Day 3: Tsavo West – Amboseli
Early morning start and drive to Amboseli National Park. You will go on an afternoon game drive after checking in at your accommodation and having your lunch. At sunset, you will have a chance for a clear view of Mount Kilimanjaro’s backdrop.
Dinner and overnight at Kibo Safari Camp.
Day 4: Amboseli National Park
Rise early for good views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds build up over the summit. Despite its changing habitat, Amboseli National Park is possibly the best wildlife area in all of Africa to experience elephants at close range. You can also have an optional visit to the Maasai village for the dances and culture.
Dinner and overnight at your camp.
Day 5: Amboseli – Lake Naivasha
After your breakfast, you will drive to Lake Naivasha one of the beautiful lakes of the Rift Valley. you will have a chance to see the hippos, bird species, and some wildlife at the crescent island.
Dinner and overnight at Panorama Hotel.
Day 6: Lake Naivasha – Lake Nakuru
After your breakfast, you will depart for Lake Nakuru national park, a well-known lake for its stunning flamingoes and white and black rhinos. The flamingoes have always been the most attractive. you will arrive here in time for lunch and go on for an afternoon game drive.
Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge.
Day 7: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara
You will have an early morning game drive and later depart for Masai Mara National Reserve. This is one of the places left where wildlife still lives comparatively undisturbed in the numbers that were once common across all the plains and forests of Africa. As the northern tip of the vast Serengeti ecosystem, the Mara hosts the spectacular seasonal migration of many thousands of wildebeests, zebras, and attendant predators. Arriving in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive.
Dinner and overnight at your camp/lodge.
Day 8: Masai Mara National Reserve
After your breakfast, you will have a full-day game drive in the Masai Mara (lunch will be a picnic). You will have a chance to see the big 5; (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo), zebras, wildebeests, cheetahs, hyenas, and many bird species among others.
Dinner and overnight at your camp/lodge.
Day 9: Masai Mara – Nairobi
Early morning game drive with an optional visit to the Maasai village. Later you will have your breakfast and checkout to depart for Nairobi. you will have your lunch on your way back. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel or airport.
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