Safari Overview
This 10-Day Kenya Safari Package from Nairobi is our most popular itinerary — and for good reason. Over 10 incredible days, you'll experience the full spectrum of Kenya's wildlife and landscapes, visiting 6 of the country's most iconic national parks and reserves.
Your adventure begins at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli National Park, home to Kenya's famous big-tusked elephants. You'll then head north to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the last refuge of the northern white rhino, and onto Samburu National Reserve to spot the Northern Specials — rare animals found only in this arid landscape.
The journey continues through the scenic Lake Naivasha and the flamingo-studded shores of Lake Nakuru, before culminating in the crown jewel of African wildlife — the Masai Mara National Reserve, where the Great Migration passes from July to October.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Your PMK guide picks you up from your Nairobi hotel or JKIA airport early morning. Drive south towards Amboseli (approx 4 hours). En route, enjoy views of the Great Rift Valley and the Chyulu Hills. Arrive at your lodge in time for a hearty lunch. Afternoon game drive looking for elephants, lions, cheetahs, and zebras against the stunning backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Sundowner drinks. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge or similar.
Rise at dawn for a spectacular sunrise game drive — the light on Kilimanjaro is extraordinary. Amboseli is famous for its large elephant herds; you may encounter 50–100 elephants at once near the swamp areas. Look out for lions, hyenas, jackals, hippos, and hundreds of water birds. After lunch, afternoon drive to different areas of the park. Optional visit to a Maasai village in the evening. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli lodge.
Early morning game drive before breakfast. Drive north through Nairobi and onto the Laikipia Plateau to reach Ol Pejeta Conservancy (approx 5–6 hours with stops). Afternoon arrival and game drive within Ol Pejeta. This private conservancy is home to 13 of the Big Five, including the last surviving northern white rhinos (Najin and Fatu). Dinner and overnight at Sweetwaters Serena Camp or similar.
Full day exploring Ol Pejeta. Visit the northern white rhino sanctuary and learn about conservation efforts. Morning and afternoon game drives in search of lions, elephants, buffalos, leopards, and cheetahs. Optional: visit the chimpanzee rehabilitation centre (Jane Goodall Institute). Night game drives available at an extra cost. Dinner and overnight.
Morning drive north to the rugged Samburu National Reserve, bisected by the Ewaso Ng'iro River (approx 3 hours). Afternoon game drive in search of the 'Samburu Special Five' — reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, beisa oryx, gerenuk, and Somali ostrich. The riverine habitat also means excellent leopard sightings. Dinner and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge or similar tented camp.
Samburu is spectacular at dawn. Morning drive along the river, where crocodiles sun on the banks and elephant herds come to drink. Afternoon drive exploring the drier terrain where you find the rarer northern species. Optional: visit a Samburu community village to experience traditional culture. Sunset drinks at the river. Dinner and overnight.
Drive south to the Great Rift Valley and the beautiful freshwater Lake Naivasha (approx 4–5 hours). Afternoon boat safari on the lake among hippos and huge flocks of waterbirds. Optional: Guided walking safari on Crescent Island (hippos, giraffes, zebras — no predators!). Sunset on the lake is exceptional. Dinner and overnight at a lakeside property.
Short drive (1 hour) to Lake Nakuru National Park. Enter the park for a full afternoon of game drives. Lake Nakuru is famous for its flamingos, rhino sanctuary, and Rothschild's giraffe. Look out for black and white rhinos, lions (sometimes tree-climbing), leopards, and waterbuck. The alkaline lake, framed by acacia forest and cliffs, creates a stunning visual. Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge or similar.
Morning game drive in Nakuru before heading west to the Masai Mara (approx 3–4 hours, with Great Rift Valley viewpoint stop). Arrive at your Mara camp in time for a late afternoon game drive. The Masai Mara needs no introduction — with a resident predator population unlike any other, this is where big cat sightings are almost guaranteed. Dinner and overnight at your Mara camp or lodge.
One final dawn game drive in the Mara — the most magical experience in African wildlife. After a bush breakfast and final drive, head back towards Nairobi (approx 5 hours). Your guide drops you at your hotel, the airport, or anywhere in Nairobi. This concludes your 10-Day Kenya Safari. We hope it surpassed every expectation!