10 Days Special Kenya Safari

This is your lifetime chance to visit the seven best parks and reserves in Kenya with the sole aim of sporting the big five while exploring the unique landscapes of Kenya. Visit and explore Aberdare, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli, Tsavo West, and Tsavo East National Parks as well as Samburu and Maasai Mara National Reserves. Observe the African wilderness with a guide who will be willing to share their knowledge of the local wildlife with you and stay at full board accommodation in the best lodges in every park
Aberdare National Park is the country’s most elevated national park and encompasses a rare combination of soaring peaks, a high altitude plateau with alpine moorland, and dense rainforest at the lower altitudes.

In Samburu National Reserve, you can get a view of Uaso Nyiro River that cuts through this reserve, drawing a big population of Kenya animals to the park. The river bustles with activity from its huge population of Nile crocodile.

This is your lifetime chance to visit the seven best parks and reserves in Kenya with the sole aim of sporting the big five while exploring the unique landscapes of Kenya. Visit and explore Aberdare, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli, Tsavo West, and Tsavo East National Parks as well as Samburu and Maasai Mara National Reserves. Observe the African wilderness with a guide who will be willing to share their knowledge of the local wildlife with you and stay at full board accommodation in the best lodges in every park
Aberdare National Park is the country’s most elevated national park and encompasses a rare combination of soaring peaks, a high altitude plateau with alpine moorland, and dense rainforest at the lower altitudes.

In Samburu National Reserve, you can get a view of Uaso Nyiro River that cuts through this reserve, drawing a big population of Kenya animals to the park. The river bustles with activity from its huge population of Nile crocodile.

Itinerary

Day 1: Day 1: Nairobi – Aberdares

Pass By: Aberdare National Park, Aberdare National Park, Central Province
Pick up from the airport or hotel in the morning and depart for Aberdares arriving with a short game drive at the hotel in Nyeri. Check in and have lunch. Go on an afternoon game drive across Aberdares Park, and later have dinner and overnight at the Ark. Wildlife can be observed from different levels – from outside where you can see, hear and smell everything and inside where you can sit with a cup of tea and stay warm and cozy. You can put in a request to be awakened during the night if your favorite animals show up. A herd of elephants might be just feet away and if you are lucky, a leopard or large male Lion.

Meals included:
• Dinner
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Offering a year-round outdoor pool, The Aberdare Country Club is situated within a 1,300-acre wildlife sanctuary.

Day 2: Day 2: Aberdares – Samburu

Pass By: Samburu National Reserve, Samburu National Reserve, Samburu District, Rift Valley Province
Early breakfast at your hotel, short game en-route, Leave Aberdare for Samburu arriving with a short game drive in time for lunch and check in at Ashnil Samburu lodge and have lunch and relax. Samburu is one of Kenya’s most protected areas and home to species only found north of the equator, from the reticulated giraffe to Grevy’s zebras and Beisa oryxes. Later afternoon game drive until sundowner. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Samburu Sopa lodge is built atop high ground allowing panaromic views of the vastness of Samburu shrub land

Day 3: Day 3: Samburu

Pass By: Samburu National Reserve, Samburu National Reserve, Samburu District, Rift Valley Province
Full day spent in Samburu with early morning and afternoon game drives in Samburu Game Reserve which covers 40 square miles (104 square kilometers). Ololokwe Table Mountain forms a dramatic backdrop to the game viewing. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 4: Day 4: Samburu – Lake Nakuru

Pass By: Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Rift Valley Province
Early morning breakfast game en-route, leave Samburu for Lake Nakuru arriving in time for lunch and check in at Nakuru Sopa Lodge. Afternoon game drives across the Pink Lake. The park is home to stunning flocks of lesser and greater flamingos, which literally turn the lake shores into a magnificent pink stretch. The bird life here is world-renown and over 400 bird species exist here, such as white pelicans, plovers, egrets, and marabou stork. It is also one of the very few places in Africa to see the white rhino and rare Rothschild giraffe. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 5: Day 5: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara

Pass By: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rift Valley Province
Have an early morning breakfast. After breakfast leave Lake Nakuru for Maasai Mara arriving in time for lunch. Check in at the Mara Sopa Lodge and have lunch. Afternoon game drives until sundowner. Dinner and overnight at the camp. The Mara Game Reserve is one of the greatest wildernesses of the world. Large mammals are varied and easy to see. Residents among the park are: Maasai giraffe, buffalo, eland, and thousands of plain game including impala, zebra, topi, both Thomson’s and Grant’s gazelles.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 6: Day 6: Maasai Mara

Pass By: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rift Valley Province
The search for great predators and perhaps even cubs continues today and tomorrow during extensive game runs. On the plains are enormous herds of grazing animals plus the elusive cheetah and leopard hiding amidst acacia boughs. During your stay you also have an optional opportunity to visit a village of the Maasai people to witness the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 7: Day 7: Maasai Mara – Amboseli

Pass By: Amboseli National Park, Amboseli National Park, Amboseli Eco-system, Rift Valley Province
Have an early morning breakfast at your camp, then check out of the Lodge and park. Drive to Amboseli National Park arriving for lunch at the lodge. Afternoon game drive until 18:00. Amboseli National Park is Kenya’s international biosphere reserve. Amboseli in Maasai language means “place of water”. The park has an endless supply of water which is filtered through thousands of meters of volcanic rock from Mount Kilimanjaro. Vast herds of elephant, zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, impala and leopards are the main attraction. Mount Kilimanjaro forms the backdrop of this game sanctuary. The elephants in Amboseli are a marvelous sight to behold. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 8: Day 8: Amboseli – Tsavo West

Pass By: Tsavo National Park East, Tsavo National Park East, Coast Province
Early game drive in the park. Return to the lodge for breakfast and thereafter depart for Tsavo West. Check-in at the Chyulu gate and later proceed to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. Afternoon game drives till sundowner. Dinner and overnight at Kilaguni Serena Lodge.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 9: Day 9: Tsavo West – Tsavo East

Pass By: Tsavo East, Voi Mageso Chember, Tsavo National Park East 00200 Kenya
Have an early breakfast followed by a visit to Mzima Springs with a short game drive en route to Tsavo East which is renowned by its large numbers of elephants and the famous man-eating lions. You will have a short game drive en route to the lodge for check-in and lunch at the Lodge. Afternoon game drive till sundowner. Dinner and overnight at Ashnil Aruba Lodge.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 10: Day 10: Tsavo East – Nairobi

Pass By: Nairobi, Nairobi
Wake up at 05:30 for a cup of tea or coffee and start an early morning drive till 08:30 then back to the lodge for a full breakfast. Begin another game drive checking out of Tsavo East at around 11.00 and drive to Voi town for lunch. Drive back to Nairobi

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.