The 10 Days Best of Kenya Safari is entirely about unearthing the wonders of the Magical Kenya. This is a perfect itinerary for nature and wildlife enthusiasts to discover Kenya’s distinct faunal species and breathtaking landscapes.
Begin your expedition in the beautiful Nairobi and continue to the country’s finest protected areas including Amboseli National Park, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Hell’s Gate NP, Lake Nakuru and more.
Expect to explore different animal species including the big 5 game members, big cats, observe the wildebeest migration, huge concentrations of antelope families, and many bird species. This travel itinerary combines guided game viewing, cycling and hiking adventures.
Best of Kenya Safari Highlights
- Day 1: Arrival & pick up at the airport
- Day 2: Nairobi-Amboseli, Afternoon Game Drive
- Day 3: Explore Hell’s Gate national park
- Day 4: Visit Mt. Longonot
- Day 5: Longonot mountain to Lake Nakuru NP
- Day 6: Explore the beautiful Lake Bogoria
- Day 7: To Maasai Mara Reserve
- Day 8: Big 5 game safari (Masai Mara)
- Day 9: Hot air balloon safari / walking safari
- Day 10: Drive back to Nairobi city
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival & pick up at the airport
You will meet your Kenya guide at the airport for a warm welcome, briefing and later connect to your pre-booked accommodation facility for relaxation. It will be a short drive from Jomo Kenyatta Airport to the city and you will have a long evening chilling at the hotel.
Day 2: Nairobi-Amboseli, Afternoon Game Drive
This day will involve picking you up from your respective hotels and transfer to Amboseli National Park located overviewing the free-standing Mt. Kilimanjaro. Arrive at Amboseli NP with warm welcome from the breathtaking view of Kilimanjaro mountain.
Settle at the camp for relaxation and enjoy early lunch till afternoon when you will be setting off for a memorable game drive. The Amboseli game drive excursion will have you exposed to large herds of African elephants, cheetahs, African buffaloes, giraffes, lions, leopards, hyrax, lesser Kudus, wild dogs, zebras and bird species. You will get back to the lodge for a leisurely dinner, relaxation and retire for the night.
Day 3: Explore Hell’s Gate national park
Leave Amboseli for Hell’s Gate NP, Kenya’s most preferred destination for cycling experiences. Your drive time will be about 5-6 hours starting from Amboseli and arrive early for lunch then embark on cycling excursion around the Hell’s Gate N/Park. The rest of the evening, you will be chilling at your respective accommodation pre-booked by your tour operator.
Day 4: Visit Mt. Longonot
Lying in the Great Rift Valley area, Mount Longonot NP will be reachable within an hour drive or more. Arrive early so as to begin your 5-hour hike through Mount Longonot.
Through the rewarding hiking trail, expect the spectacular view of the thick forest, wildlife and amazing views at the volcano’s crater rim. Once you have descended, connect to your respective accommodation for relaxation and overnight stay.
Day 5: Longonot mountain to Lake Nakuru NP
Enjoy a delicious breakfast and after, you will head to flamingo rich Lake Nakuru National Park. Your 2-3 hours’ drive journey includes a stopover for you to enjoy remarkable views of the Great Rift Valley. Continue on a scenic drive to the lodge in Lake Nakuru NP for relaxation and lunch.
You will embark on an afternoon game drive to explore the park’s natural endowments. Your day sightings will include waterbucks, black and white rhinos, Rothschild giraffes and birds like the pink greater and lesser flamingoes. You may proceed to historic Kariandusi, a popular archaeological site lying along the Southeastern side of the Great Rift Valley and Lake Elmenteita or simply return to relax at the lodge after the game drive.
Day 6: Explore the beautiful Lake Bogoria
Set off to Lake Bogoria about 2-3 hours’ drive after breakfast and en-route, have a 2-minute stopover at the Equator crossing. You may perform water experiment to determine the 2 different hemispheres. Continue to Lake Bogoria for birding excursion, look out for more birds including flamingos and enjoy unmatched views of the lake. Enjoy a picnic lunch and later retreat to Lake Nakuru NP for overnight stay.
Day 7: To Maasai Mara Reserve
Wake up early and have breakfast then meet your Kenya driver for transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve. Depart early in the morning to rich ecological Masai Mara and your journey will cover 4-5 hours. Lunch will be offered on arrival at the lodge in the Maasai Mara and you will proceed with the afternoon game drive. Myriad of wildlife will be encountered on your 4×4 safari game viewing today including cape buffaloes, giraffes, wildebeest, zebras, elands, cheetahs, lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and birds.
Day 8: Big 5 game safari (Masai Mara)
A delicious breakfast early in the morning. Leave for a long day search for the big 5 game and witnessing the wildebeest migration. The full-day game drive includes a pick lunch and the big five game members to locate include cape buffaloes, rhinos, elephants, leopards, and lions.
Other unique wildlife will be observed besides the great migration and big 5. Late in the afternoon, spend your long evening chilling at the safari camp.
Day 9: Hot air balloon safari / walking safari
Enjoy a tasty cup of tea or coffee and after, have another full day exploring Maasai Mara. Today, you will embark on a hot balloon excursion. It comes with bush breakfast or set off on a guided walking safari. Balloon tour offers the best aerial view of diverse animal species and walking tour is entirely foot-walk through the rich wildlife habitats. In the afternoon, you will have an exciting game drive. Visit to the Masai warriors’ community for authentic African cultural experience.
Day 10: Drive back to Nairobi city
Enjoy a delicious breakfast and today will be the day for you to return to Nairobi city. Drop off at the hotel or airport for departure.
End of safari.