Tour Overview

This 10 days best of Kenya Safari is a magical expedition that will expose you five of Kenya’s most visited national parks which are Kenya’s pride. You will visit Nairobi national park which is the closest national park to Nairobi city and here you will be welcomed by the lions roaring, herds of buffaloes, elephants, rhinos, you will also visit Samburu national park, Lake Nakuru, Hell’s gate and end with the Masai Mara game reserve which is the most visited national park in Kenya and in East Africa.

This is famous for hosting wildebeest migration which happens during dry season in the months of June to September, these wildebeests are seen crossing Mara River from Serengeti national park in Tanzania. Wildebeest migration is the largest animal movement in the whole world, this attracts savanna predators which are lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, and scavengers such as vultures will be wandering around looking for the leftovers. If you are lucky enough you will find lions putting down a buffalo or a wildebeest.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Nairobi National Park

On your first leg of this tremendous safari, our driver guide will pick you from the airport, he will brief you about your stay in Kenya and thereafter he will transfer you to Nairobi national park which is about 30minutes drive from the city center.

Arrive in the evening time, for check in, and then head to the city jungle to encounter beautiful wildlife such as elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, rhinos among others, you will later retire to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Game drive and transfer to Samburu National park

Arise in the morning, enjoy a mouthwatering breakfast, and head to the jungle to spot animals such as buffaloes, elephants, lions, leopards, zebras, to mention but a few. After that, return to the lodge to check out and transfer to Samburu national park with your packed lunch, you will drive for about 6 hours, arriving in the park in the evening hours, you will go direct to your lodge to check in, have dinner and have an overnight stay.

Day 3: Whole day in Samburu national park

Start your day with a delicious breakfast, get your lunch packed, meet your driver guide and head to the jungle where you will spend the entire day encountering different wildlife in their natural habitat. There are so many saltlicks in Samburu and you will find them in a close range, enjoy a picnic lunch and thereafter go ahead with the game drive. Expect to take pictures and videos as much as you can.

It is in this park where you will spot Africa’s big 5, for example lions, leopards, buffaloes, elephants and rhinos. Spot other animals since the park is well stocked with other wildlife species that will amaze your sight. After this long day, you will return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4: Check out and transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park

Arise in the morning for a delicious breakfast, meet your driver guide who will transfer you to Lake Nakuru National Park. Exit Samburu national park, drive southwards for about 5 hours, expect stopovers for scenic viewing and lunch en-route. Arrive at lake Nakuru National Park in the evening, because of this driving time, you will connect to your lodge accommodation, check in, have dinner and enjoy an overnight stay.

Day 5: Full day in Nakuru National Park

Spending another beautiful day exploring the beauty of untapped Nakuru is soul healing, and this will be after your scrumptious breakfast, meet your driver guide and head to the jungle to spot animals when they are still very active. It is in the morning where you will encounter herds of buffaloes, lions, cheetahs, elephants, rhinos, giraffes among other animals.

Later return to the lodge in midmorning for relaxation and lunch as you wait for evening launch cruise on Lake Nakuru which sets off at 1:00pm for 2:30hours. During this boat cruise you will be guided by the Lake Nakuru guide who has the knowledge about the animal spots, you will enjoy this amazing activity especially when you see flamingos crowed at the shore of the lake, animals will be swimming and most of the sundowners enjoy such a magical moment. Retire to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6: Check out and transfer to Hell’s gate National Park

Arise in the morning, unfold your day with a mouthwatering breakfast, you will bid a farewell to Lake Nakuru national park and head to Hells Gate National Park, this is one of the best national parks that Kenya boasts to have especially because of its tremendous scenic views for example the spectacular view of the Pride Rock at Hell’s Gate.

Arrive in the afternoon hours, check in at the lodge, relax, enjoy lunch and later you can do an evening game drive and thereafter retire to the lodge for dinner.

Day 7: Game drive and transfer to Masai Mara

This is another eventful day where you will rise in the morning, enjoy a scrumptious breakfast, check out of the lodge and head to the jungle to see animals when they are still very active. Enjoy a picnic lunch, exit the park and head to Kenya’s most visited national park which boasts endless plains with beautiful views. Arrive in Masai Mara in the evening, check in at your lodge, relax, have dinner and enjoy an overnight stay.

Day 8-9: Explore Masai Mara

Amazing 2 days in Masai Mara is worth a celebration because the beauty that this tourist destination holds is out of this world. You will enjoy picnic breakfasts, lunches and if you visit the park during dry season, you will encounter wildebeest migration which takes place in June to September, and this migration attracts savanna predators which are lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, foxes among others.

Engage in the whole day game drives, visit Masai community where you will be entertained by through dances, songs to mention but a few. You may buy some souvenirs in case you want, then retire to the lodge which will be overlooking the Mara River and this will give you more opportunity to see the migration from your room.

Day 10: Check out and departure

On the last day of your safari, wake up in the morning, enjoy a scrumptious breakfast and check out of the lodge and transfer to Nairobi where you will be dropped at the Airport for international flight back home or to other destinations. This marks the end of your safari.