The 14 Days Best of Kenya Safari is an unforgettable journey through Kenya’s most spectacular wildlife destinations, combining iconic national parks, diverse landscapes, rich culture, and exceptional wildlife encounters. From the rugged wilderness of Samburu and the conservation success of Ol Pejeta to the scenic Great Rift Valley, the legendary Maasai Mara, and the elephant-rich plains of Amboseli, this safari showcases the very best of Kenya.
The journey begins and ends in Nairobi and includes exciting game drives, a Lake Naivasha boat cruise, opportunities to see the Big Five, rhino conservation experiences, and an authentic Maasai cultural encounter. With carefully selected destinations, comfortable accommodation, and a professional safari guide, this itinerary is ideal for travellers seeking a comprehensive Kenya safari experience.
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport where you will be welcomed by your safari guide and transferred to your hotel.
Depending on your arrival time, you may have the opportunity to relax at the hotel or enjoy an optional visit to one of Nairobi’s attractions.
Overnight: Nairobi
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
After breakfast, begin your journey north towards Samburu National Reserve. Enjoy beautiful scenery as you travel through the Kenyan countryside and approach the rugged landscapes of northern Kenya.
Arrive at your lodge for lunch and relax before heading out for your first afternoon game drive.
Samburu is famous for its unique wildlife and the northern Kenya species often referred to as the Samburu Special Five: Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Beisa oryx and Somali ostrich.
Overnight: Samburu
Meal Plan: Full Board
Spend the entire day exploring Samburu National Reserve with morning and afternoon game drives.
Look out for elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes and many species of birds. The reserve’s dramatic landscapes and distinctive wildlife make it one of Kenya’s most rewarding safari destinations.
Return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation before another afternoon wildlife drive.
Overnight: Samburu
Meal Plan: Full Board
After breakfast, depart Samburu and drive towards Ol Pejeta Conservancy in the Laikipia region.
After lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive. Ol Pejeta is particularly well known for rhino conservation and offers excellent opportunities to see black and white rhinos, elephants, lions, buffaloes and other wildlife.
Overnight: Ol Pejeta / Nanyuki
Meal Plan: Full Board
Enjoy a full day exploring Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
The day can include wildlife viewing and a visit to the conservancy’s important conservation projects. Depending on availability and the selected activities, you may also enjoy a guided conservation experience.
Keep your camera ready for rhinos, elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes and other wildlife.
Overnight: Ol Pejeta / Nanyuki
Meal Plan: Full Board
After breakfast, drive towards the Great Rift Valley and Lake Nakuru National Park.
Enjoy lunch before an afternoon game drive around the park. Lake Nakuru is renowned for its birdlife and is also an important sanctuary for black and white rhinos.
Explore the park’s scenic landscapes while searching for rhinos, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and other wildlife.
Overnight: Lake Nakuru
Meal Plan: Full Board
After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru and continue to Lake Naivasha.
Enjoy a boat excursion on Lake Naivasha, where you may see hippos and a variety of water birds. After the boat ride, continue towards the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Arrive in the Mara in the evening and settle into your lodge or tented camp.
Overnight: Maasai Mara
Meal Plan: Full Board
Wake up early for a sunrise game drive across the Maasai Mara plains.
The Mara is one of Kenya’s most iconic wildlife destinations and is renowned for its exceptional wildlife and the Great Migration.
Spend the day searching for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, hippos and numerous other species.
Return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation before an afternoon game drive.
Overnight: Maasai Mara
Meal Plan: Full Board
Enjoy another full day in the Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives.
Depending on the season and wildlife movements, your guide will take you to areas offering the best opportunities for wildlife viewing.
In the afternoon, enjoy an optional visit to a Maasai community to learn about local traditions, culture and daily life.
Overnight: Maasai Mara
Meal Plan: Full Board
Enjoy an early morning game drive before breakfast.
After breakfast, depart the Maasai Mara and drive back towards Nairobi, enjoying the changing landscapes along the way.
Arrive in Nairobi later in the day and check into your hotel.
Overnight: Nairobi
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
After breakfast, depart Nairobi and drive south towards Amboseli National Park.
Arrive in time for lunch and relax before your afternoon game drive.
Amboseli is particularly famous for its large elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. The park also offers opportunities to see lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, hippos and numerous bird species.
Overnight: Amboseli
Meal Plan: Full Board
Spend the entire day exploring Amboseli.
Enjoy an early morning game drive when wildlife is active and Mount Kilimanjaro may provide a spectacular backdrop.
Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation before an afternoon game drive.
Visit a local Maasai community as an optional cultural experience, learning about traditional lifestyles and the relationship between the community and the surrounding wildlife ecosystem.
Overnight: Amboseli
Meal Plan: Full Board
Enjoy an early morning game drive in Amboseli, with another opportunity to photograph elephants and the beautiful landscapes surrounding Mount Kilimanjaro.
After breakfast, depart Amboseli and drive back to Nairobi.
Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon and spend the rest of the day relaxing at your hotel.
Overnight: Nairobi
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
After breakfast, depending on your flight schedule, you may have free time for shopping or an optional visit to a Nairobi attraction.
Later, your guide will transfer you to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your departure flight.
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