In this tour we will cover the 8 most popular destinations in Kenya, combining the northern and southern parks - Aberdare (1 night), Samburu Reserve (2 nights), Ol Pejeta Conservancy (1 night), Lake Nakuru National Park (1 night), Masai Mara National Reserve (4 nights), Lake Naivasha (1 night), Amboseli National Park (2 nights), Tsavo West (1 night) and Tsavo East (2 nights). Tour starts and ends at Nairobi. With our experienced driver guides, it will be a trip of a lifetime!
Short Itinerary
Day 1 (Nov 01, 2024) - Nairobi to Aberdare. No game drives or any other activites included
Day 2 (Nov 02, 2024) - Transfer to Samburu for half day game drives in Samburu
Day 3 (Nov 03, 2024) - Full day game drives in Samburu
Day 4 (Nov 04, 2024) - Transfer to Ol Pejeta for afternoon game drives in Ol Pejeta
Day 5 (Nov 05, 2024) - Transfer to Lake Nakuru for afternoon game drives in Lake Nakuru
Day 6 (Nov 06, 2024) - Transfer to Masai Mara for afternoon game drives in Masai Mara
Day 7 (Nov 07, 2024) - Full day game drives in Masai Mara
Day 8 (Nov 08, 2024) - Full day game drives in Masai Mara
Day 9 (Nov 09, 2024) - Full day game drives in Masai Mara
Day 10 (Nov 10, 2024) - Transfer from Masai Mara (No game drives) to Lake Naivasha for Boat ride to and Walking tour in Crescent Island
Day 11 (Nov 11, 2024) - Transfer from Lake Naivasha to Amboseli for afternoon game drives
Day 12 (Nov 12, 2024) - Full day game drives in Amboseli
Day 13 (Nov 13, 2024) - Short morning game drives in Amboseli and transfer to Tsavo West for afternoon game drives
Day 14 (Nov 14, 2024) - Short morning game drives in Tsavo West and transfer to Tsavo East for afternoon game drives
Day 15 (Nov 15, 2024) - Full day game drives in Tsavo East
Day 16 (Nov 16, 2024) - Short morning game drives in Tsavo East and transfer to Nairobi
Notes
In Naivasha, Boat ride to Crescent Island and walking tour in Crescent Island are included. Other activities like bike tour, hiking, horse ride can be opted as add-ons by paying additional.
If the accommodation chosen is at Samburu, game drives will be done in Samburu and if accommodation chosen is at Buffalo Springs or Shaba National Reserve, game drives will be done at Buffalo Springs+Shaba National Reserve.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi to Aberdare National Park
Your journey begins with a scenic drive from Nairobi to Aberdare. We will pickup from Nairobi Hotel or Hotel at 7:30 AM and proceed for a journey of approximately 4 to 4.5 hours (159 km). Upon arrival, you will check into your accommodation and enjoy your freshly prepared lunch. No game drives are scheduled for this day, allowing you time to relax and enjoy the cool highlands. Dinner will be served at your lodge.
Day 2: Aberdare to Samburu
After enjoying breakfast, you’ll depart Aberdare and head north to Samburu National Reserve, a drive that takes about 4 to 4.5 hours (216 km). Upon arrival and after checking into your camp, you will enjoy your delicious lunch. Then, you’ll embark on an afternoon game drive. Samburu is famous for its unique wildlife, including the Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, and Somali ostrich. At around 5:30 -6 PM return to lodge and freshen up. Enjoy your dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.
Day 3: Full Day Game Drives in Samburu
Enjoy a full day of game drives in Samburu. The itinerary for these days are flexible and you can discuss with your guide for your schedule for the days, previous day. After Breakfast, leave for full day game drives with packed lunch. Explore the reserve’s rugged terrain and spot Samburu’s special "Big Five" (grey zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, and gerenuk). You’ll have the opportunity to observe wildlife along the banks of the Ewaso Ng’iro River, where animals come to drink. Return to lodge at 5:30- 6 PM & freshen up. Enjoy your freshly prepared dinner & overnight stay at your camp.
Day 4 – Samburu to Ol Pejeta
Wake up early in the morning and proceed for game drives around 6:15 AM. Continue with game drives till around 9:00 AM and then head back to camp for breakfast. After breakfast, check out from camp and proceed to Ol Pejeta which is about 2 to 2.5 hours drive passing through scenic landscapes of central Kenya. Arrive at Ol Pejeta Conservancy shortly before noon and check into your lodge or camp, have hot lunch and then depart for an afternoon game drive. Ol Pejeta is renowned for its diverse wildlife, including the Big Five. You can focus on spotting elephants, rhinos, and buffaloes while enjoying the varied landscapes. After the game drive, we head back to lodge/camp, freshen up and enjoy a freshly prepared Dinner. Overnight at your lodge.
Day 5 – Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru
Wake up early in the morning and proceed for game drives around 6:15 AM. Continue with game drives till around 9:00 AM and then head back to camp for breakfast. After breakfast, check out from camp and depart to Lake Nakuru National Park with packed lunch which is about 3.5 hours drive from Ol Pejeta. Upon reaching Nakuru lodge check in, have dinner and relax for the day.
Day 6 - Nakuru to Masai Mara
Start your day early with morning game drives by 6.30 am followed by breakfast, check out and transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve. This drive usually takes around 5-6 hours. Upon reaching Masai Mara check in, have dinner and relax for the day.
Day 7, Day 8, Day 9 - Masai Mara
Today's itinerary is flexible and you can discuss with your guide on the previous evening and plan for today's schedule. You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for full day game drives around 9:00 AM with packed lunch and return back to lodge late afternoon around 6:00 PM. Or you can depart at 6:00 AM on an early morning game drive (This is the best time to see the animals and a good chance to witness hunt/kill). Later return to accommodation for breakfast and relax for a bit and depart on an afternoon game drive with packed lunch. you will stop at a picnic spot for having packed lunch and later depart on a game drive till the park is closed. Around 6:00 PM return to lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 10 - Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha
After breakfast checkout and Depart to Lake Naivasha which is about 5 hours drive. Check-in to your camp/lodge and then proceed for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 11- Lake Naivasha to Amboseli
After breakfast, Start your day with a Boat Ride to Crescent Island where you will be doing a nature walk next to zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, waterbucks, antelopes and many types of birds. Return back to your camp/lodge in Naivasha and check out. Start your drive to Amboseli which is about 5.5 to 6 hours drive from Naivasha , with en route lunch. you can check into your accommodation and enjoy dinner at your lodge or camp and unwind after the drive.
Day 12 - Amboseli
After breakfast, depart for morning game drives around 7:00 AM and continue till about 10:30 AM. Return back to camp to relax and have lunch and then in the afternoon around 3:00 PM proceed for afternoon game drives for 3 hours and return to camp before 6:30 PM.
Note: Since Amboseli is relatively hot, game drives around noon are not usually recommended but can be arranged if you are interested.
Day 13- Amboseli to Tsavo West
Wake up early in the morning and proceed to Amboseli for game drives around 6:15 AM. Continue with game drives till around 9:00 AM and then head back to camp for breakfast. After breakfast, check out from camp and proceed to Tsavo West. This drive will take about 1.5 to 2 hours. Have a packed lunch en route and Arrive in Tsavo West check into your lodge/camp. Enjoy your evening and dinner at your lodge or camp. Relax and unwind for the evening.
Day 14: Tsavo West to Tsavo East
Start your day with a morning game drive in Tsavo West, exploring more of the park’s unique features and wildlife. After breakfast, check out and begin your journey to Tsavo East National Park. The drive takes about 2 to 2.5 hours. Arrive in Tsavo East around midday and check into your lodge or camp. After a leisurely lunch, you can relax before heading out for an evening game drive. Tsavo East is renowned for its vast open plains and large herds of elephants, often covered in the park’s distinctive red dust. As the sun sets, return to your accommodation at around 6 PM for dinner and to unwind for the evening.
Day 15 – Tsavo East
We depart at 6:30 AM after breakfast on an early morning game drive (This is the best time to see the animals and a good chance to witness a hunt/kill). Later around 10:30 AM, return to accommodation for a break and relax for a bit and after lunch, depart on an afternoon game drivea round 3:00 PM till around 6:00 PM. Return to lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 16 - Tsavo East to Nairobi
Head out for a final early morning game drive in Tsavo East. The park is known for its large elephant herds and diverse wildlife. Continue with game drives till around 9:00 AM and then head back to camp for breakfast. After breakfast, check out from camp and proceed to Nairobi , this drive will take about 6 to 6.5 hours.
Stay Locations
Day 1 (Nov 01, 2024) - Aberdare (Within the Park) or Aberdare (Outside the Park)
Day 2 (Nov 02, 2024) - Samburu or Buffalo Springs or Shaba Game Reserve
Day 3 (Nov 03, 2024) - Samburu or Buffalo Springs or Shaba Game Reserve
Day 4 (Nov 04, 2024) - Ol Pejeta (Within the Park) or Ol Pejeta (Outside the Park)
Day 5 (Nov 05, 2024) - Lake Nakuru (Within the Park) or Lake Nakuru (Outside the Park)
Day 6 (Nov 06, 2024) - Masai Mara (Within the Park) or Masai Mara (Outside the Park) or Masai Mara (Bordering the Park)
Day 7 (Nov 07, 2024) - Masai Mara (Within the Park) or Masai Mara (Outside the Park) or Masai Mara (Bordering the Park)
Day 8 (Nov 08, 2024) - Masai Mara (Within the Park) or Masai Mara (Outside the Park) or Masai Mara (Bordering the Park)
Day 9 (Nov 09, 2024) - Masai Mara (Within the Park) or Masai Mara (Outside the Park) or Masai Mara (Bordering the Park)
Day 10 (Nov 10, 2024) - Lake Naivasha
Day 11 (Nov 11, 2024) - Amboseli (Within the Park) or Amboseli (Outside the Park)
Day 12 (Nov 12, 2024) - Amboseli (Within the Park) or Amboseli (Outside the Park)
Day 13 (Nov 13, 2024) - Tsavo West (Within the Park)
Day 14 (Nov 14, 2024) - Tsavo East (Within the Park)
Day 15 (Nov 15, 2024) - Tsavo East (Within the Park)
Maps
Pre & Post Tour Hotels
Nairobi is the base for safari tours in Kenya. If you need accommodation in Nairobi before/after your safari tour, you can check some popular hotel prices on bed and breakfast basis below (Prices are per person).
Single room:
- 67 Airport Hotel - Superior Deluxe Room - USD 71 per person
- ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands - USD 115 per person
- The Boma Nairobi - Superior Room - USD 144 per person
- Movenpick Hotel - Superior Room - USD 168 per person
- Fairmont the Norfolk - Fairmont Room - USD 299 per person
Double sharing room:
- 67 Airport Hotel - Superior Deluxe Room - USD 43 per person
- ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands - USD 69 per person
- The Boma Nairobi - Superior Room - USD 84 per person
- Movenpick Hotel - Superior Room - USD 95 per person
- Fairmont the Norfolk - Fairmont Room - USD 175 per person
Triple sharing room:
- 67 Airport Hotel - Superior Deluxe Room - USD 32 per person
- ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands - USD 69 per person
- The Boma Nairobi - Superior Room - USD 72 per person
- Movenpick Hotel - Superior Room - USD 79 per person
- Fairmont the Norfolk - Deluxe Room - USD 143 per person
All of the above prices are on per person per night on bed and breakfast basis. More hotel options can be shared upon request.
Transfers
This tour starts from Nairobi. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is the nearest international airport and Wilson Airport (WIL) is the nearest domestic airport.
Airport Pickup/Drop
Pickup or drop off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on the day of safari: No extra charge
Pickup or drop off at Wilson Airport on the day of safari: No extra charge
Airport to Hotel transfers
Transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Nairobi hotel or vice versa: USD 30 per vehicle
Transfer from Wilson Airport to Nairobi hotel or vice versa: USD 30 per vehicle
Transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Wilson Airport or vice versa: USD 30 per vehicle
Meals
Day 1 (Nov 01, 2024) - Lunch & Dinner
Day 2 (Nov 02, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 (Nov 03, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4 (Nov 04, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5 (Nov 05, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6 (Nov 06, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7 (Nov 07, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8 (Nov 08, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9 (Nov 09, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10 (Nov 10, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11 (Nov 11, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 12 (Nov 12, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 13 (Nov 13, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 14 (Nov 14, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 15 (Nov 15, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 16 (Nov 16, 2024) - Breakfast & Lunch
Transfer Times
Day 1 (Nov 01, 2024) - Nairobi to Aberdare takes about 4 to 4.5 hours (159 km)
Day 2 (Nov 02, 2024) - Aberdare to Samburu takes about 4 to 4.5 hours (216 km)
Day 3 (Nov 03, 2024) - No Transfer
Day 4 (Nov 04, 2024) - Samburu to Ol Pejeta takes about 2 to 2.5 hours (129 km)
Day 5 (Nov 05, 2024) - Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru takes about 3.5 to 4.5 hours (158 km)
Day 6 (Nov 06, 2024) - Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara takes about 5 to 5.5 hours (250 km)
Day 7 (Nov 07, 2024) - No Transfer
Day 8 (Nov 08, 2024) - No Transfer
Day 9 (Nov 09, 2024) - No Transfer
Day 10 (Nov 10, 2024) - Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha takes about 4.5 to 5.5 hours (232 km)
Day 11 (Nov 11, 2024) - Lake Naivasha to Amboseli takes about 6 to 6.5 hours (313 km)
Day 12 (Nov 12, 2024) - No Transfer
Day 13 (Nov 13, 2024) - Amboseli to Tsavo West takes about 1.5 to 2 hours (87 km)
Day 14 (Nov 14, 2024) - Tsavo West to Tsavo East takes about 2 to 2.5 hours (101 km)
Day 15 (Nov 15, 2024) - No Transfer
Day 16 (Nov 16, 2024) - Tsavo East to Nairobi takes about 5 to 5.5 hours (301 km)
Note: These are estimated drive times. Because of the traffic, location of the accommodations, and several other factors, actual drive times may vary. Driving distances are approximate and do not account for exact places.
Inclusions
4x4 Land Cruiser or Safari Van.
Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day).
Meals as per itinerary.
Daily game drives while on Safari.
A professional English speaking driver/ guide.
Park Fees (for Non-Residents).
All Taxes and VAT.
Exclusions
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).
Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.
Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).
Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
International flights.
Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).
Tips (Tipping guidelines).
Payment Policy
Deposit Payment
- Deposit is 50% of the total booking amount.
- Deposit can be paid either via a bank transfer or an online card payment.
- A 5% fee is applicable on all card payments (payment gateway charges). This is non-refundable.
- We offer bank accounts in 10 different currencies for bank transfers.
- Once you make the deposit payment you will receive a booking confirmation.
Balance Payment
- Balance can be paid via bank transfer, online card payment or with cash
- Bank payment can be done 15 days prior to the tour date (recommended 30 days prior)
- Card payment can be done 1 day prior to the tour date (recommended 7 days prior)
- A 5% fee is applicable on all card payments (payment gateway charges). This is non-refundable.
- Cash can be paid on arrival (US Dollars printed in or after the year 2009)
Addons
Add-on tours in Samburu
Samburu Village Visit (1 hour): USD 25 per person
Add-on tours in Ol Pejeta
Lion Tracking (2 hours): USD 70 per person for adult/USD 70 per child
Meet the Northern White Rhinos: USD 70 per person for adult/USD 70 per child
Guided Bush Walk (2 hours): USD 70 per person for adult/USD 70 per child
Guided Bird Walk (2 hours): USD 70 per person for adult/USD 70 per child
Dog Tracking: USD 70 per person for adult/USD 70 per child
Night Game Drives (2 hours): USD 70 per person for adult/USD 70 per child
Northern White Rhinos Visit/Riding with Rhinos: USD 70 per person for adult/USD 70 per child
Add-on tours in Lake Nakuru
Boat Ride (upto 3 hours): USD 110 per adult/USD 60 per child
Add-on tours in Masai Mara
Hot Air Balloon Ride (1 hour): USD 485 per person for adult/USD 335 per child
Masai Village Visit (1 hour): USD 25 per person
Sundowner: USD 35-60 per person depending on hotel
Add-on tours in Hell's Gate National Park, Naivasha
Hell's Gate National Park fees: USD 30 per adult/USD 20 per child
Biking tour in Hell's Gate National Park: USD 30 per adults/USD 30 per child
Walking tour in Hell's Gate National Park: USD 25 upto 4 pax
Add-on tours in Sanctuary Farm, Naivasha
Horse Riding (for 1 hour): USD 50 per adult/USD 45 per child
Horse Riding (for 2 hours): USD 80 per adults/USD 75 per child
Add-on tours in Mt. Longonot National Park, Naivasha
Mt. Longonot Hike (upto 5 hours): USD 40 per adult/USD 30 per child
Add-on tours in Amboseli
Hot Air Balloon Ride (1 hour): USD 450 per person for adult/USD 350 per child
Masai Village Visit (1 hour): USD 25 per person
Please note that children's rates are applicable to specific age groups. For details on child policies for each activity, please contact us directly.
In this tour we will cover the 8 most popular destinations in Kenya, combining the northern and southern parks - Aberdare (1 night), Samburu Reserve (2 nights), Ol Pejeta Conservancy (1 night), Lake Nakuru National Park (1 night), Masai Mara National Reserve (4 nights), Lake Naivasha (1 night), Amboseli National Park (2 nights), Tsavo West (1 night) and Tsavo East (2 nights). Tour starts and ends at Nairobi. With our experienced driver guides, it will be a trip of a lifetime!
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Our minimum requirement for operation is only one client. So we can offer the tour any day of the year for you
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