Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru, the Maasai Mara and Lake Naivasha on a ten-day journey through Kenya's finest landscapes.
This ten-day holiday tour shows you the full variety of Kenya. In the north, Samburu's arid savannahs along the Uaso Nyiro River are home to species found only north of the equator, such as Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe and Beisa oryx. At Sweetwaters in Ol Pejeta you stay at a tented camp around a waterhole near the Chimpanzee Sanctuary. You then visit Lake Nakuru's rhinos and flamingos, enjoy three nights in the Maasai Mara and finish at Lake Naivasha with an excursion to the gorges and steam vents of Hell's Gate.
Ideal for: Travellers with more time who want a broad, varied Kenya holiday, including families, couples and wildlife enthusiasts.
Meet-and-greet on arrival and transfer to a Nairobi hotel for the night (dinner not included).
Drive north to Samburu National Reserve, a wild and rugged landscape watered by the Uaso Nyiro River. After lunch, an afternoon game drive looks for leopards, lions, elephants, gerenuk, Grevy's zebras, reticulated giraffes and Beisa oryx. Dinner and overnight at your lodge (B, L, D).
A full day of morning and afternoon game drives in Samburu. All meals and overnight at your lodge (B, L, D).
Drive to Sweetwaters Tented Camp, a sheltered oasis clustered around a waterhole in its own private reserve, arriving for lunch. In the afternoon, game drive across the 110,000-acre conservancy, home to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary and big game such as giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, elephants, oryx and eland. Dinner and overnight (B, L, D).
Travel to Lake Nakuru in the Rift Valley for lunch, then an afternoon game drive looking for black and white rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, lions, leopards, hippos and flamingos. Dinner and overnight at your lodge (B, L, D).
Drive to the Maasai Mara, arriving for lunch. The afternoon game drive brings your first encounters with the Big Five and the reserve's famous lions. Dinner and overnight at your lodge (B, L, D).
Two full days of morning and afternoon game drives across the Mara, with its lion prides, cheetahs, hippos and, from July to October, the migration herds. All meals and overnights at your lodge (B, L, D).
Drive to Lake Naivasha for lunch, then visit Hell's Gate to see Fischer's Tower, the Central Tower, the Njorowa Gorge and natural steam vents rising from the volcanic rock. Dinner and overnight at your resort (B, L, D).
After breakfast, drive back to Nairobi for your airport transfer (B).
Accommodation: Nairobi hotel (1 night), Samburu lodge (2 nights), Sweetwaters Tented Camp (1 night), Lake Nakuru lodge (1 night), Maasai Mara lodge (3 nights) and Lake Naivasha resort (1 night), or similar.
| Per Person Each of | Peak Season- 01 Jul-30 Oct | High Season- 03 Jan -31Mar- 01 Nov – 15 Dec | Low Season- 01 Apr- 30 Jun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH LEVEL ACCOMMODATION | ||||
| 02 | $5105 | $4444 | $3995 | |
| 03 | $4610 | $4245 | $3500 | |
| 04 | $4385 | $3725 | $3275 | |
| 05 | $4215 | $3550 | $3105 | |
| 06 | $4115 | $3455 | $3000 | |
| SRS | $950 | $755 | $650 | |
| STANDARD LEVEL ACCOMMODATION | ||||
| 02 | $4595 | $4160 | $3960 | |
| 03 | $4100 | $3660 | $3465 | |
| 04 | $2875 | $3435 | $3240 | |
| 05 | $3705 | $3265 | $3065 | |
| 06 | $3605 | $3170 | $2965 | |
| SRS | $985 | $720 | $320 | |
| MEDIUM LEVEL ACCOMMODATION | 02 | $4285 | $4010 | $3695 |
| 03 | $3785 | $3535 | $3200 | |
| 04 | $3560 | $3310 | $2975 | |
| 05 | $3390 | $3140 | $2800 | |
| 06 | $3290 | $3040 | $2705 | |
| SRS | $610 | $480 | $210 |
Rates are per person sharing, by group size, season and accommodation level. SRS = single room supplement. Prices are a guide and are confirmed at the time of booking.
This safari runs year-round. The Great Migration is usually in the Maasai Mara from July to October, while the dry months of January to February and June to October offer easy game viewing.
Our prices are based on a private safari vehicle for your group, with your own driver-guide. Shared departures may be possible on request.
A 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof for game viewing and photography.
Yes. We can adjust the travel dates, length, destinations, pace and activities to suit you.
Yes. We can quote for upgraded lodges and tented camps, subject to availability on your dates.
Yes. We can add domestic flights, a Kenyan coast or Zanzibar beach stay, or extra safari days before or after this itinerary.
Lightweight neutral-coloured clothing, warm layers for early mornings, comfortable shoes, a sun hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, binoculars and a camera. See our Safari Travel Information page for a full checklist.
Tell us your travel dates and group size and our safari team will send a personalised quote. Every itinerary can be customised.