Day 01Nairobi / Coast to Amboseli
Enjoy game drives on Amboseli’s open plains and wetlands beneath Mount Kilimanjaro. The park is renowned for large elephant families, excellent birdlife and classic views across the seasonal lake bed and swamps.
Discover the Journey
Explore elephants beneath Kilimanjaro, geothermal landscapes and flamingo country at Lake Bogoria, then finish with classic Big Five viewing in the Maasai Mara. The journey is privately operated and can be adjusted around flight times, accommodation preferences and special interests such as photography, birding or family travel.
Safari Highlights
Private safari with an experienced English-speaking driver-guide
Well-paced game drives during productive wildlife-viewing hours
Scenic routing through Kenya’s contrasting ecosystems
Flexible itinerary support before and during the safari
Extended wildlife viewing in the Maasai Mara
Elephants and Mount Kilimanjaro scenery in Amboseli
Day by Day
Detailed Safari Itinerary
Each day is paced around travel time, wildlife activity and the best available game-viewing opportunities.
Day 01
Day 02Amboseli – Game viewing and exploration
Enjoy game drives on Amboseli’s open plains and wetlands beneath Mount Kilimanjaro. The park is renowned for large elephant families, excellent birdlife and classic views across the seasonal lake bed and swamps.
Day 03Lake Nakuru – Game viewing and exploration
Explore Lake Nakuru National Park, a compact Rift Valley sanctuary known for rhino conservation, Rothschild’s giraffe, buffalo and rich birdlife. Game drives combine lakeshore habitats, woodland and scenic viewpoints.
Day 04Lake Bogoria – Game viewing and exploration
Visit the dramatic Lake Bogoria landscape, known for alkaline waters, geothermal features and seasonal flamingo concentrations. Your guide balances scenic stops, birding and onward Rift Valley travel.
Day 05Lake Naivasha – Game viewing and exploration
Travel through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha, where the pace softens around freshwater scenery and abundant birdlife. Optional activities can include a boat ride or a nature walk, depending on timing and your selected package.
Day 06Maasai Mara – Game viewing and exploration
Spend prime wildlife-viewing hours in the Maasai Mara, following seasonal animal movements across grasslands and riverine areas. Look for lion, cheetah, elephant, buffalo, giraffe and, with luck, leopard while your guide interprets behaviour and tracks.
Day 07Maasai Mara – Game viewing and exploration
Spend prime wildlife-viewing hours in the Maasai Mara, following seasonal animal movements across grasslands and riverine areas. Look for lion, cheetah, elephant, buffalo, giraffe and, with luck, leopard while your guide interprets behaviour and tracks.
Day 08Maasai Mara – Game viewing and exploration
Spend prime wildlife-viewing hours in the Maasai Mara, following seasonal animal movements across grasslands and riverine areas. Look for lion, cheetah, elephant, buffalo, giraffe and, with luck, leopard while your guide interprets behaviour and tracks.
Day 09Nairobi – Departure / onward connection
Enjoy a final breakfast and, where time permits, a last wildlife or scenic stop before the onward transfer. Your guide coordinates the schedule around your hotel, airport or beach connection.
What's Included
- Transport in a private 4x4 safari Land Cruiser unless otherwise stated
- Services of a professional English-speaking safari driver-guide
- Game drives and park visits as described in the itinerary
- Accommodation and meals as specified in your confirmed quotation
- Bottled drinking water during safari drives
- Airport/hotel transfers connected with the safari itinerary
What's Excluded
- International flights and entry visas
- Travel and medical insurance
- Premium drinks, laundry and personal expenses
- Optional activities not shown as included in your quotation
- Tips and gratuities
- Any increase in statutory park fees after confirmation, where applicable
Safari Accommodation
Accommodation can be tailored to budget, mid-range or luxury preferences. Final lodge/camp names are confirmed in your quotation according to availability.
Amboseli: carefully selected safari lodge or tented camp, based on your preferred comfort level and availability.
Lake Nakuru: carefully selected safari lodge or tented camp, based on your preferred comfort level and availability.
Lake Bogoria: carefully selected safari lodge or tented camp, based on your preferred comfort level and availability.
Lake Naivasha: carefully selected safari lodge or tented camp, based on your preferred comfort level and availability.
Maasai Mara: carefully selected safari lodge or tented camp, based on your preferred comfort level and availability.
Recommended Safari Packing List
Pack light, practical and comfortable items for warm days, cool early mornings and frequent vehicle entry/exit.
Light neutral-coloured clothing and a warm layer for early mornings
Comfortable closed shoes or walking shoes
Sun hat, sunglasses and high-SPF sunscreen
Binoculars and camera with spare batteries/memory cards
Personal medication and a small day bag
Reusable water bottle, insect repellent and travel documents
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