Kenya · Tanzania · East Africa

Kenya Safari Destinations
For Your Private Itinerary

Choose your safari destinations around your interests and available time. Compare parks, conservancies and the Rift Valley lakes, then explore packages that combine them. The PMK team help you balance your wish list with a practical route and lodge options.

Choose Parks That Match Your Safari Priorities

A short trip usually benefits from a focused route. With more days, you can combine contrasting destinations and allow extra nights where wildlife viewing matters most to you.

DestinationWhat to compare before booking
Masai MaraCompare focused reserve stays and multi-park routes
AmboseliCompare park time, lodge location and onward transfers
Samburu and Ol PejetaExplore northern Kenya itineraries with suitable overnight stops
Lake Nakuru and Lake NaivashaCompare park visits, lake activities and separate charges
TsavoConfirm Tsavo East, Tsavo West and your departure point
Nairobi National ParkFit a park visit around your hotel and flight timings

Plan the Route Before Choosing Every Lodge

Your overnight locations affect time spent travelling and time available for activities. Share your arrival and departure plans before booking around a suggested route. The PMK team can help you assess the sequence of destinations and proposed stops.

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Most Popular
Southwest Kenya · Rift Valley

Masai Mara National Reserve

Compare private Masai Mara safari packages from Nairobi, from a focused short trip to a longer Kenya itinerary. Review your time in the reserve, proposed lodge location and game-drive schedule before choosing your route.

Tell us whether the Great Migration is a priority. Your dates and interests help shape the itinerary, but wildlife sightings and river crossings cannot be guaranteed.

Best time to visit: July–October (migration), Other travel months: ask us about wildlife interests and lodge options
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Elephant Country
Southern Kenya · Near Kilimanjaro

Amboseli National Park

Plan an Amboseli safari around your dates, accommodation preferences and available time. Choose a focused park visit or combine Amboseli with other Kenya destinations.

Compare the overnight stops, game-drive time and proposed vehicle. The PMK team can help you choose lodge options and assess the transfer days in a longer route.

  • Giant Elephant Herds
  • Kilimanjaro Views
  • Black Rhino
  • Giraffe & Zebra
  • Iconic Photography
Best time to visit: January–February & June–October (driest months, Kili most visible at dawn)
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Unique Species
Northern Kenya · Ewaso Ng'iro River

Samburu National Reserve

Explore Samburu safari packages as a focused northern Kenya trip or part of a longer private itinerary. Compare nights in the reserve, accommodation and onward destinations.

Allow time for the experiences that matter to you. Discuss wildlife interests and optional cultural visits with our team so activities, availability and charges are clear in your quote.

  • Reticulated Giraffe
  • Grevy's Zebra
  • Nile Crocodiles
  • Lions & Leopards
  • Samburu Culture
Best time to visit: January–April & June–October (dry seasons; animals concentrate at the river)
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Pink Flamingos
Rift Valley · Central Kenya

Lake Nakuru National Park

Explore Lake Nakuru safari packages on their own or as part of a private Kenya circuit. Compare the park visit, overnight lodge and onward route before booking.

The PMK team can help you decide how Lake Nakuru fits alongside Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha or your other chosen destinations. Wildlife and bird sightings vary with conditions.

  • Pink Flamingos
  • Black & White Rhino
  • Tree-Climbing Leopards
  • Buffalo Herds
  • 500+ Bird Species
Best time to visit: June–September & January–March (dry seasons; flamingo numbers fluctuate with water levels)
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Kenya's Largest Park
Southeast Kenya · Coast Corridor

Tsavo National Park

Compare Tsavo safari packages with the park and overnight stops clearly identified. Tsavo East and Tsavo West are separate destinations; your itinerary should show which you will visit.

Tell us whether your trip starts in Nairobi or is planned around a coastal stay. The PMK team can help you assess a suitable route, lodge options and onward travel for your dates.

  • Red Elephants
  • Large Lion Prides
  • Mzima Springs
  • Volcanic Landscapes
  • Black Rhino
Best time to visit: July–October & January–March (dry seasons; game concentrates near water sources)
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More Destinations

Also Worth Exploring

Explore additional stops and extensions, then discuss how they fit your private itinerary and travel dates.

Aberdare National Park

Cool highland forests, scenic outings and a different wildlife-viewing experience. Compare lodge stays and a northern Kenya route.

HighlandsForestScenery
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Lake Naivasha

A freshwater Rift Valley lake surrounded by acacia forest. Boat outings, birdwatching and Crescent Island walking safaris, with separate Hell's Gate activities available.

Boat SafarisBirdwatchingHell's Gate
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Hell’s Gate National Park

Plan cycling, striking Rift Valley scenery and a private day trip from Nairobi, with the pace and activities shaped around your group.

CyclingDay TripsNaivasha
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Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Compare conservancy stays, game drives and conservation experiences. Ask our team to confirm reservations and additional activity charges for your dates.

Rhino SanctuaryBig FiveConservation
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Serengeti, Tanzania

The Masai Mara's Tanzanian sister — the other half of the Great Migration. Endless plains, enormous lion prides, and classic East African safari.

Great MigrationBig FiveTanzania
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Ngorongoro Crater

Compare a Ngorongoro visit as part of a Kenya and Tanzania itinerary. Review the proposed overnight location, crater activity and onward transfer arrangements.

Big FiveUnique LandscapeTanzania
Kenya & Tanzania Package →
Diani Beach

Finish your safari with a Diani Beach stay. Compare resort choices, meal plans, transfer options and the nights available before your journey home.

BeachSnorkellingRelaxation
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Nairobi National Park

Plan a private Nairobi National Park safari around your hotel stay and flight schedule. Confirm pickup, available hours and any separately booked Nairobi attractions.

Day TripLions & RhinoGiraffe Centre
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The World's Greatest Show

The Great Wildebeest Migration

Every year, over 1.5 million wildebeest, 400,000 zebra, and 200,000 gazelle travel in a continuous loop between the Serengeti in Tanzania and the Masai Mara in Kenya — following the rains and the grass.

The most dramatic moment is the Mara River crossing — when thousands of wildebeest hurl themselves into crocodile-infested waters in a thundering, chaotic surge. Witnessing this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Peak crossing season in the Masai Mara is July to October. Discuss camp location and nights available with the PMK team. Herd movements depend on conditions; no itinerary can guarantee a river crossing.

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Migration Calendar

Jan–MarCalving season in Serengeti — thousands of births. Predator action at its peak.
Apr–MayHerds move north through Serengeti. Green season — lush landscapes, fewer tourists.
Jun–JulHerds reach the Mara River. First dramatic crossings begin in earnest.
Aug–Oct ★Peak season! Discuss a migration-focused stay. Crossings are unpredictable; confirm lodge availability for your dates.
Nov–DecHerds return south to Serengeti. Excellent game viewing, lower lodge rates.

Kenya Safari Destinations: Planning Questions

Which Kenya safari destinations should I choose?

Start with your wildlife interests, available days and arrival and departure points. Compare a focused park stay with a multi-destination itinerary. The PMK team can help you balance your priorities with a practical route.

Can I combine several parks on a private safari?

Yes. Share the destinations you would like to visit and we can discuss a suitable sequence. Review the overnight stops and transfer days so the route allows time for your planned activities.

How do I compare destination costs?

Ask for a quote showing accommodation, transport, entry fees and activities for your travel dates. Compare the same room arrangements and inclusions; a destination name alone does not describe the full cost of a safari.

Can I add Tanzania or a beach stay?

Discuss a combined Kenya and Tanzania route or a beach extension with our team. Your quote should confirm the extra nights, transfer arrangements and departure point before you book.

Are wildlife sightings or migration crossings guaranteed?

No. Wildlife moves freely and conditions vary. Tell us your priorities so we can advise on the itinerary, but a specific sighting or crossing cannot be promised.

Help Me Choose My Safari Destinations

Send your dates, group size and safari interests. The PMK team will help you compare routes and lodge options.

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More safari destinations to shape your holiday

Compare quieter Kenya landscapes with Tanzania wildlife destinations. Choose the route around your dates, interests and time in each park.

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