Jomo Kenyatta International Airport - Nairobi (15KM, 20 Mins Drive)

Nairobi - Upon arrival, our team will greet you and transfer you to your city hotel (Boma Nairobi or similar). After your long flight, we’ll brief you on the upcoming safari and address any questions you may have. The safari begins the next day.

Your stay includes bed and breakfast. This is ideal for evening arrivals in Nairobi. If you arrive earlier, you can relax at the hotel or explore city attractions such as the Nairobi city tour, Giraffe Center, Elephant Orphanage, or Karen Blixen Museum before returning to your hotel in the evening.

Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve (312 KM, 5.5Hrs Drive)

Samburu National Reserve - After breakfast, our representative/driver guide will pick you up from your city hotel for a scenic drive to Samburu National Reserve. Travel north through Kenya’s fertile highlands, where tea and coffee farming thrive.

Cross the equator and arrive in Samburu in time for lunch. In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive to explore this wildlife haven, known for rare species like Grevy’s zebras, Somali ostriches, reticulated giraffes, gerenuks, and oryx. Experience the cultural heritage of the Samburu people. Return to the camp at sunset.

Full Day Samburu National Reserve

Samburu National Reserve - Start the day with an early morning game drive in this unique reserve, rich in flora and fauna endemic to Kenya’s northern region. Look for rare species such as Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, and reticulated giraffe, then return for a late breakfast.

Spend the midday relaxing, reading, or journaling. Head out again at 4:00 PM as the day cools to spot more wildlife before returning to the lodge in the evening.

Samburu National Reserve to Ol Pejeta Conservancy (219 KM, 4 Hrs Drive)

Ol Pejeta Conservancy - After a leisurely breakfast, drive south from Samburu to Serena Sweet Waters Camp, arriving in time for lunch. Familiarize yourself with the camp, which has a waterhole near the bar area.

In the afternoon, visit the chimpanzee sanctuary and explore the park, known for its significant population of white and black rhinos. Other wildlife includes giraffes, gazelles, elephants, lions, and cheetahs. Ol Pejeta is the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa and home to two of the last northern white rhinos. It is also the only place in Kenya to see chimpanzees, rescued from the black market.

Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru National Park (172 KM, 3.5 Hrs Drive)

Lake Nakuru National Park - After breakfast, drive south to Lake Nakuru National Park through Kenya’s fertile highlands. Cross the equator again to the highlands of Nyahururu, arriving at Lake Nakuru in time for lunch. Check into your lodge and depart for an afternoon game drive. Return at sunset for an overnight stay.

Lake Nakuru is one of Kenya’s finest national parks, featuring rocky escarpments, acacia forests, and a waterfall. It is home to flamingos, black and white rhinos, lions, leopards, buffaloes, hippos, and the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe. The southern end of the lake is ideal for wildlife viewing, with lionesses often seen in trees and leopards frequenting the area.

Lake Nakuru National Park to Lake Naivasha (80KM, 2 Hrs Drive)

Lake Naivasha - After a leisurely breakfast, drive east to Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake near the town of Naivasha, northwest of Nairobi. Known for its hippos, Maasai giraffes, wildebeests, and over 400 bird species, it is a birdwatcher’s paradise.

Upon arrival, check in and proceed to Lake Naivasha for a boat ride and a walking tour of Crescent Island Game Sanctuary. Enjoy the diverse birdlife and wildlife on the lake and its surroundings. Return to the hotel for lunch, then visit Hell’s Gate National Park for cycling and walking excursions. Return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara National Reserve (221 KM, 4 Hrs Drive)

Maasai Mara National Reserve - After breakfast, drive through the Rift Valley to Masai Mara National Reserve, arriving at the camp in time for lunch. In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive in this renowned wildlife sanctuary, home to the Big Five: lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffaloes. Return to the camp at sunset for dinner and an overnight stay.

The Masai Mara is famous for its incredible wildlife, including big cats, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeests, zebras, hippos, hyenas, and impalas. Over 500 bird species have been recorded here. The reserve features beautiful savannah landscapes with acacia trees.

Full Day Masai Mara National Reserve

Maasai Mara National Reserve - Spend the day game viewing across the rich grasslands and rolling hills of the Mara. The reserve is known for its large herds of plains game and predators like leopards, cheetahs, and lions. Enjoy a picnic lunch under a flat-top acacia tree while watching the animals graze. Continue game viewing en route to your camp, arriving in the late afternoon.

You can also book a balloon ride, which takes off early in the morning. After landing, enjoy a bush breakfast before rejoining your driver guide for a full-day game drive.

Masai Mara National Reserve to Serengeti National Park (300 KM, 7.5 Hrs Drive)

Serengeti National Park - After breakfast, prepare for a long but scenic drive with picnic lunch boxes. Head towards the Kenya-Tanzania border (Isebania border post). Pay for your visa (costs $50-$100, visa cards not accepted). After clearing immigration, transfer to a Tanzanian vehicle and driver/guide, who will take you to Serengeti National Park. Arrive at the camp in the late afternoon with a game drive en route.

Enjoy your first Serengeti game drive, looking for the abundant wildlife. The lodge is unfenced, offering a true African safari experience. Your driver/guide and camp manager will provide a safety briefing upon arrival.

Full Day Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park - Start the day with an early morning game drive to see animals at their most active. Return to the lodge for a relaxed breakfast and lunch. Spend the hottest part of the day relaxing in camp, then head out again in the afternoon for another game drive. Return to the lodge for dinner and a night under the Serengeti stars.

You can also book a hot air balloon ride. Ask the tour manager before booking if interested.

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater (230 KM, 4.5 Hrs Drive)

Ngorongoro Crater - After an early breakfast at 6:00 AM, enjoy a final game drive through the Serengeti as you exit the park. Depart for Ngorongoro with picnic lunches. Descend into the crater for a half-day tour. The crater is 20 km wide and 600 m deep, with only two roads connecting the rim to the floor. The crater floor is home to about 20,000 mammals, including 20 black rhinos, making it the best place in Tanzania to see rhinos.

The animals are less wary of humans and vehicles, allowing for close-up viewing. The crater features lakes, rivers, woodlands, and hills.

Ngorongoro to Tarangire National Park via Lake Eyasi (180KM, 4.5 Hrs Drive)

Tarangire National Park - After an early breakfast, drive to Lake Eyasi, a seasonal soda lake. Lake Eyasi has been home to the Hadzabe people for over 10,000 years, one of the few places in Africa where traditional life continues without modern influence.

Visit the Hadzabe lands to learn about their ancient culture, daily activities like hunting and gathering, and their unique ‘click’ language. Proceed to your lodge in Tarangire National Park, arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon, explore the park, known for its high concentration of wildlife. Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Tarangire National Park to Amboseli National Park (254 KM, 4Hrs Drive)

Amboseli National Park - Depart early, around 7:30 AM, heading for the Kenya border (Namanga border post) via Arusha. After clearing immigration, meet your Kenyan driver guide who will take you to Amboseli National Park, arriving in time for lunch.

In the afternoon, explore the park’s acacia woodlands, freshwater swamps, scrub brush, and open plains. Part of the park is a dried-up lake bed with mirages rising from the heat. Return to the lodge at sunset for dinner and an overnight stay.

Full Day Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park - After breakfast, carry a packed lunch for a full day exploring the marshlands and swamps of Amboseli. These areas are fed by subterranean water channels, providing year-round water and pasture. Elephants and other herbivores are abundant. Return to the lodge in the late afternoon.

Alternatively, start with an early morning game drive, then return to the lodge for a relaxed breakfast and lunch. Spend the hottest part of the day relaxing in camp, then head out again in the afternoon for another game drive. Return to the lodge at sunset for dinner and an overnight stay.

Amboseli National Park to Nairobi (200KM, 3.5Hrs Drive)

Nairobi - After a leisurely breakfast, transfer back to Nairobi and optionally visit the Carnivore Restaurant for lunch or dinner. Later, be dropped off at your Nairobi hotel or the airport, marking the end of your safari.

If you have a late departure, we can arrange a visit to the Giraffe Center, home to endangered Rothschild giraffes, or the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, open to the public for one hour between 11 AM and 12 PM. Depending on your flight time, coordinate your departure from Amboseli National Park with your driver guide.

• Private transportation
• All taxes/VAT
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Park entrance tickets
• All accommodations in self-contained rooms

• Flights to and from home
• VISA
• Gratuities