This 12-day itinerary starts with an early morning arrival in Nairobi, followed by breakfast before heading to Amboseli for a 2-night stay. Travel from Amboseli to Naivasha for 1 night, then to Maasai Mara for 2 nights. Continue to Nakuru for 1 night, then to Sweetwaters (Ol Pejeta) for 2 nights. Next, explore Samburu for 2 nights, followed by a 1-night stay at Mt. Kenya, before returning to Nairobi.
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Arrival in Nairobi – Amboseli
Early morning arrival in Nairobi
Breakfast in the city
Drive to Amboseli National Park
Check-in and relax at your lodge
Overnight in Amboseli
Day 2 :
Explore Amboseli
Full day game drives in Amboseli, known for its views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and elephant herds
Optional cultural visit to a Maasai village
Overnight in Amboseli
Day 3 :
Amboseli – Naivasha
Morning game drive in Amboseli
Depart for Lake Naivasha
Optional boat ride or visit Hell’s Gate National Park
Overnight in Naivasha
Day 4 :
Naivasha – Maasai Mara
Morning drive from Naivasha to Maasai Mara
Check-in at your lodge or camp
Evening game drive in the Mara
Overnight in Maasai Mara
Day 5 :
Maasai Mara Safari
Full day of game drives in Maasai Mara, renowned for the Big Five and wildlife diversity
Optional hot air balloon safari
Overnight in Maasai Mara
Day 6 :
Maasai Mara – Nakuru
Morning game drive in Maasai Mara
Depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for flamingos and rhinos
Overnight in Nakuru
Day 7 :
Nakuru – Sweetwaters (Ol Pejeta Conservancy)
Depart Nakuru for Sweetwaters
Afternoon visit to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, known for rhinos and chimpanzees
Overnight at Sweetwaters
Day 8 :
Sweetwaters (Ol Pejeta Conservancy)
Full day of exploration at Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Visit the rhino sanctuary and wildlife conservation programs
Overnight at Sweetwaters
Day 9 :
Sweetwaters – Samburu
Morning departure to Samburu National Reserve
Afternoon game drive in Samburu, home to unique wildlife like the Grevy’s zebra and reticulated giraffe
Overnight in Samburu
Day 10 :
Samburu Safari
Full day of game drives in Samburu
Experience the rugged beauty of the reserve and its wildlife
Overnight in Samburu
Day 11 :
Samburu – Mt. Kenya
Morning game drive in Samburu
Depart for the Mt. Kenya region
Relax at your lodge with views of Mt. Kenya
Overnight in Mt. Kenya
Day 12 :
Mt. Kenya – Nairobi
Depart from Mt. Kenya in the morning
Return to Nairobi for departure or further travel plans