10-Day Kenya Safari from Nairobi with Samburu and Maasai Mara

• Start off in the wild capital of Nairobi with a game drive at Nairobi National Park, where you get a glimpse of the balance between the bustling business activity of the skyscrapers and the silent jungle lying in the background.
• Enjoy the game drive at 6:00 am. Observe the big rhino populations, big cats, and the backdrop of the city for a beautiful contrast.
• Visit the Elephant Orphanage at 10:30 and get an up-close and personal experience with the jumbos.
• Later, head to the Giraffe Centre for an exciting experience with the rare Rothschild giraffe.

Accommodation in a 4-star equivalent.

• Early in the morning, head down to the central Kenya outcrops.
• Arrive at Samburu, home of the butterflies of the north and the local Samburu tribe, who are closely related to the Maasai. Observe the big cats, including the famous lioness Kamunyak.

Accommodation in a lodge.

• The day starts with a thrill at the heart of Samburu. Enjoy an early morning game drive until 10:30 am and then proceed back to the camp.
• Relax and watch game from the camp.
• Later, delve into the park for an evening game drive.

• Drive to the equator region of Kenya, to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, which is home to the iconic Sudan, the last remaining male northern white rhino, and now also home to the iconic remaining female northern white rhinos, Najin and Fatu.
• On arrival, enjoy a game drive en route to camp and later an evening game drive.

• Spend a full day at the conservancy for game drives and up-close wildlife experiences.
• Visit the chimpanzee sanctuary hosted in Ol Pejeta and get the opportunity to meet Baraka, the blind rhinoceros.

Accommodation at a camp.

• From Kenya's equator, head down to the floor of the Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park, one of the Rift Valley formations. Formerly flocked by myriads of flamingo populations, the park stands out for its abundant bird species. Observe the rhino populations as well as big cats, including lions and leopards.
• On arrival, enjoy a game drive en route to camp and later have an evening game drive.

• Explore the rich wildscapes at Lake Nakuru National Park. Dig deeper into Lake Nakuru's splendors and enjoy this picturesque national park and its exciting game-viewing opportunities.

Accommodation at The Cliff or equivalent.

• Your wild adventure deepens as you head for a game drive in search of the Mara's promising wildlife experiences. The Maasai Mara plays host to the great wildebeest migration river action and is famed for its unique savannah landscapes, big cat species, and smaller rare feline species such as serval cats and genet cats.

Accommodation at Mara Maisha or equivalent.

• Head out for more action with a half-day in the Maasai Mara and an optional cultural experience with the Maasai. Dig deeper into understanding Maasai culture, one of the few tribal cultures that has retained its African traditions in dress, practices, songs, dance, and folklore.
• Additionally, if a hot air balloon ride is booked, enjoy an early morning ascent followed by the continuation of your full-day game drive.

• The safari culminates with a scenic drive along the lower floor of the Rift Valley back to Nairobi.