Ultimate Kenya Safari 10 Days (Gold)

All the highlights in one unforgettable trip

Nairobi • Samburu • Ol Pejeta • Lake Nakuru • Masai Mara

Accommodation Level: Gold (Luxury Lodges & Camps)

Best for: Safari lovers seeking immersive wildlife experiences across Kenya’s most iconic and diverse ecosystems.

Safari Highlights

• Stay in luxury lodges and camps, each with a unique style and stunning location.

• Explore Samburu’s semi-arid wilderness, home to rare species like the Grevy’s zebra and gerenuk.

• Visit Ol Pejeta Conservancy, renowned for rhinos and the only chimpanzee sanctuary in Kenya.

• Discover Lake Nakuru, famous for flamingos, rhinos, and scenic views.

• Spend three unforgettable days in the Masai Mara, including an optional hot air balloon safari over the savannah.

• Travel in comfort with a private 4x4 safari vehicle and expert local guide.
  

📅 Full Itinerary – 10 Days / 9 Nights

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi – Urban Comfort & Culture

Welcome to Kenya! You’ll be met at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and transferred to your elegant hotel. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a city tour including the Giraffe Centre or Karen Blixen Museum.



• Overnight: Hemingways Nairobi
• Meals: Bed & Breakfast
  

Day 2: Drive to Samburu National Reserve – Enter the Northern Frontier

Journey north through Kenya’s diverse landscapes to Samburu. Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive in this lesser-visited gem.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  
• Overnight: Saruni Samburu Lodge
  

Day 3: Full Day in Samburu – Unique Wildlife Encounters

Explore Samburu’s rugged terrain with morning and afternoon game drives. Look out for the “Samburu Special Five” – Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, beisa oryx, and gerenuk.



• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  
• Overnight: Saruni Samburu Lodge
  

Day 4: Drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy – Big Five & Conservation

Depart for Ol Pejeta, a renowned conservation hub. Enjoy your first game drive and visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary.



• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  
• Overnight: Sweetwaters Serena Camp
  

Day 5: Ol Pejeta Safari – White & Black Rhinos

Enjoy full-day exploration in Ol Pejeta. You may spot the Big Five and visit the endangered Northern white rhinos. Optional activities include night drives and lion tracking.



• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  
• Overnight: Sweetwaters Serena Camp
  

Day 6: Lake Nakuru National Park – Flamingos & Scenic Beauty

Drive to Lake Nakuru, stopping for lunch en route. In the afternoon, go on a game drive in this picturesque park known for flamingos, rhinos, and leopards.



• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  
• Overnight: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
  

Day 7: Masai Mara – Enter the World-Famous Savannah

Travel to the Masai Mara, Kenya’s flagship safari destination. Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive across its endless plains.



• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  
• Overnight: Mara Serena Safari Lodge or Ashnil Mara Camp
  

Day 8: Full Day Masai Mara Safari – Big Cats & Balloon Safari

Spend the day exploring the Mara. Early risers can opt for a hot air balloon safari (extra cost), followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush. Game drives reveal lions, cheetahs, elephants, and more.



• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  
• Overnight: Mara Serena Safari Lodge or Ashnil Mara Camp
  

Day 9: Masai Mara – Final Safari Moments

Enjoy your final full day in the Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives or relax at your lodge and soak in the views.



• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  
• Overnight: Mara Serena Safari Lodge or Ashnil Mara Camp
  

Day 10: Return to Nairobi & Departure

After a morning game drive and breakfast, fly or drive back to Nairobi. You’ll be transferred to the airport or your onward destination.



• Meals: Breakfast
  

Safari Pricing

Pricing Variables

• Travel Season Assumed: Mid/High (June–October or January–March)

• Saruni Samburu and Hemingways Nairobi are among the most luxurious in Kenya – a major part of the price.
  
  
• Hot air balloon safari in Masai Mara adds ~$500 per person.
  
  
• Private vehicle and driver-guide cost is fixed, so groups benefit most.
  

Included

• 9 nights luxury accommodation (Gold-tier lodges & camps)
  
  
• Private transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
  
  
• Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  
  
• All park and conservancy entrance fees
  
  
• Chimpanzee Sanctuary visit at Ol Pejeta
  
  
• Full board meals on safari (B/L/D)
  
  
• Drinking water during game drives
  
  
• All scheduled game drives
  
  
• Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
  

Excluded

• International flights
  
  
• Kenya entry visa
  
  
• Travel insurance
  
  
• Optional hot air balloon safari ($500 per person)
  
  
• Tips and personal expenses
  
  
• Additional activities not specified
  

Custom itinerary on request.

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