10 Day Kenya Safari Amboseli Naivasha Nakuru Bogoria & Masai Mara | 10 Days 9 Nights Kenya Road Safaris | 2 Nights Amboseli National Park, 2 Nights Lake Naivasha, 2 Nights Lake Nakuru National Park, & 3 Nights Masai Mara Safari | Amboseli, Hell’s Gate National Park, Mount Longonot National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Bogoria & Masai Mara Safari | 10 Days Kenya Safaris
This 10-day road safari takes you through six of Kenya’s top safari destinations to truly discover Kenya’s diverse wildlife and dramatic landscapes.
Over these 10 days, you will also visit the most famous Kenyan parks including Amboseli, Hell’s Gate National Park, Mount Longonot National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Bogoria and the Masai Mara which is well-known for its large cat population and home to the annual Wildebeest Migration, a wildlife epic like none other on earth.
Beginning and ending in Nairobi, the trip starts with game drives in Amboseli National Park, a photographer’s paradise combining close-range wildlife sightings with scenic landscapes, featuring the towering Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest mountain.
Amboseli is home to huge populations of Buffalo, Zebra, Wildebeest, giraffes, hippos, Lions, Leopards, Cheetahs and many other species of plains game. The park also boasts an abundance of birds, including Bee-eaters, Kingfishers, Pelicans, African fish Eagles and Falcons.
From Amboseli, we head to Nairobi and stop for lunch at the famous Carnivore restaurant – a meat-lovers paradise before continuing to Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley.
Visit Hell’s Gate National Park perfect for walking and cycling as there are no large predators. Animals such as Burchell’s Zebra, Coke’s Hartebeest, Thomson’s and Grant’s Gazelle and Impala are the main grazers. Giraffes and Defassa Waterbuck can also be encountered.
Then on to Mount Longonot National Park, a popular park for hiking and mountain climbing that takes less than 5 hours to climb up and down. The main attractions of the park include the extinct volcano and crater forest and the views of Lake Naivasha and the Great Rift Valley. It is also a great destination for birding – and in particular birds of prey.
The tour continues to Lake Nakuru National Park, a bird lovers’ paradise with over 400 different bird species, including many water birds. This birding haven hosts species such as the great white pelican, African spoonbill, yellow-billed stork, lesser and greater flamingo, and long-crested eagle.
The Lake Nakuru National Park is known as an important wildlife sanctuary for some of Africa’s endangered species, especially black and white Rhinos, and Rothschild’s Giraffes. The game reserve is home to Lions, Waterbuck, Buffalo and Baboons, which we keep an eye out for on our game drive.
We take a day trip to Lake Bogoria, with its natural hot springs and geysers as the main attractions. The lake has been called ‘the new home of the flamingo’ hosting a migratory population of up to two million of these pink birds at certain times.
It is the high salt and mineral content of this scenic soda lake that attracts huge numbers of flamingos, making the lake a visual delight.
Finally, we head to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. The next few days in Kenya’s premier game reserve, Masai Mara, gives you plenty of time to spot the Big Five and rich array of other wildlife roaming the open plains, as well as visit a local Maasai village to get a taste of traditional Kenyan culture.
Safari Itinerary in Summary
Day 1: Nairobi – Drive to Amboseli National Park
Day 2: Explore Amboseli National Park
Day 3: Amboseli – Drive to Lake Naivasha (Visit Hell’s Gate National Park)
Day 4: Visit Mount Longonot National Park)
Day 5: Lake Naivasha – Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 6: Lake Nakuru – Day Trip to Lake Bogoria
Day 7: Lake Nakuru – Drive to Masai Mara Game Reserve
Day 8: Explore Masai Mara Game Reserve
Day 9: Explore Masai Mara Game Reserve
Day 10: Masai Mara – Drive to Nairobi
Safari Itinerary in Detail
Day 1: Nairobi – Drive to Amboseli National Park
Depart Nairobi after breakfast. We drive south towards the Kenyan/ Tanzanian border to Amboseli National Park, lying in the foothills of distant Kilimanjaro. Known as the best place to view large herds of elephants, the park has a variety of habitats, which include the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli, wetlands with Sulphur springs, the savannah and woodlands.
We explore these habitats on an afternoon wildlife viewing game drive and look out for Leopard, Cheetah, Wild dogs, Buffalo, Elephant, Giraffe, Zebra, Lion, Crocodile, Mongoose and Lesser Kudu. There are also over 400 species of bird life located here.
After our exciting game drive, we return to our lodge for dinner and some relaxation.
Overnight Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Lodge, Oltukai Lodge or Kibo Safari Camp
Meal Plan {Lunch & Dinner}
Day 2: Explore Amboseli National Park
Today we spend the day exploring Amboseli on exciting wildlife viewing drives. We make an early start because daybreak is the best time for spotting wildlife gathering at the waterholes.
Overlooked by Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, Amboseli is one of Kenya’s oldest wildlife reserves. Its fame has spread and it is one of the most popular parks in Kenya, particularly for up-close contact with the vast herds of Elephants located here.
Amboseli’s big skies and sweeping horizons attract a variety of animals, particularly the plains-loving kind such as Antelopes, Spotted Hyenas, Jackals, Warthogs, Olive Baboons and Vervet Monkeys. Whilst its swamps are home to Hippo and Buffalo and provide a great spot for the Elephants to wallow.
During these wildlife excursions, we return to our camp for lunch and some relaxation or a swim in the pool before setting out on a late afternoon wildlife viewing drive.
Overnight Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Lodge, Oltukai Lodge or Kibo Safari Camp
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 3: Amboseli – Drive to Lake Naivasha (Visit Hell’s Gate National Park)
Today, after breakfast, we leave Amboseli behind and head for Nairobi and stop for lunch at the famous Carnivore restaurant – a meat-lovers paradise before continuing to Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley.
Along the way, the drive includes a 20-minute stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint where you will take in the unforgettable volcanic valley beneath the looming Kenyan sky. Visit Hell’s Gate National Park perfect for walking and cycling as there are no large predators.
Animals such as Burchell’s Zebra, Coke’s Hartebeest, Thomson’s and Grant’s Gazelle and impala are the main grazers. Giraffes and Defassa Waterbuck can also be encountered. The late afternoon and evening are free for you to shower, relax, and have dinner at the hotel.
Overnight Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge, Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge or Elsamere Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 4: Visit Mount Longonot National Park (Lake Naivasha)
Today you will take a day trip to Mount Longonot National Park, a popular mountain for hiking and mountain climbing that takes less than 5 hours to climb up and down.
The main attractions of the park include the extinct volcano and crater forest and the views of Lake Naivasha and the Great Rift Valley. It is also a great destination for birding – and in particular birds of prey.
You will be back at your hotel in time for lunch and the rest of the afternoon is free for you to relax or explore Naivasha at your leisure.
Overnight Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge, Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge or Elsamere Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 5: Lake Naivasha – Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, you will depart Lake Naivasha for Lake Nakuru National Park. You will arrive at the hotel in Nakuru in time for lunch. Your afternoon will be spent exploring Lake Nakuru, National Park. This remarkable park is internationally known for its animal sanctuary which includes both black and white Rhino species.
While exploring the park you will also discover many different bird species including the spectacular pink greater and lesser flamingos, great white pelican, African spoonbill, yellow-billed stork, lesser and greater flamingo, and long-crested eagle.
The Lake Nakuru National Park is known as an important wildlife sanctuary for some of Africa’s endangered species, especially black and white Rhinos, and Rothschild’s Giraffes. The game reserve is home to Lions, Waterbuck, Buffalo and Baboons, which we keep an eye out for on our game drive.
Overnight Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge, Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge or Lake Nakuru Lion hill Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 6: Lake Nakuru – Day Trip to Lake Bogoria
In the morning, we take a day trip to Lake Bogoria, with its natural hot springs and geysers as the main attractions. The drive up to the northwest of Kenya includes a 20-minute stop at the equator closing line.
At the equator, you will get to experiment with water and the different ways it moves in the two separate hemispheres. At around 10 am, you will arrive at Lake Bogoria.
The lake has been called ‘the new home of the flamingo’ hosting a migratory population of up to two million of these pink birds at certain times. It is the high salt and mineral content of this scenic soda lake that attracts huge numbers of flamingos, making the lake a visual delight.
As you explore the park and drive around, you may want to get your camera ready to document the thousands of pink flamingos and the picturesque lake views. You can then enjoy a picnic lunch at the lake before driving back to Lake Nakuru.
Overnight Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge, Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge or Lake Nakuru Lion hill Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 7 : Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara National Reserve
In the morning, you will depart for the magical Masai Mara National reserve, which is one of Kenya’s best wildlife reserves. This enormous reserve is actually part of the vast Serengeti plains famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest migration and is home to the Big Five: Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo, and Rhino.
Lunch at our Lodge and relax before departing for the afternoon game run. We explore Masai Mara searching for the abundant wildlife found here, including Africa’s Big Five animals – Lion, Elephant, Buffalo, Leopard and Rhino.
Return to the tented camp/ lodge for dinner and relax in nature.
Overnight Accommodation: Sarova Tented Camp, Siana Tented Camp or Mara Simba Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 8 & Day 9: Explore Masai Mara National Reserve
The next two days are spent game viewing in Kenya’s leading game reserve, the Masai Mara. Our morning and afternoon game drives take us in search of Africa’s Big Five and the wide array of other wildlife inhabiting this vast Kenyan game reserve.
On clear days, the Mara offers fantastic orange-tinged sunsets that make for spectacular photos. The Mara is home to plenty of wildlife, such as Masai Giraffe, Baboon, Warthog, Bat-eared Fox, Grey jackal, Spotted Hyena, Topi, Impala, Hartebeest, Wildebeest, Elephant, Buffalo, Zebras, Hippo, Lion, Cheetah and Leopard.
The ultimate action here is without a doubt the annual wildebeest exodus, the Great Migration, in July and August when millions of these grazers move north from the Serengeti in search of lusher grass before turning south again in October.
The Great Migration of hooved animals, in turn, attracts Africa’s predators, such as Lions, Hyenas and Cheetahs, among others. Hot-air balloon trips are an outstanding way of seeing the savannah plains teeming with wildlife. These Masai Mara balloon trips can be arranged at extra cost.
Overnight Accommodation: Sarova Tented Camp, Siana Tented Camp or Mara Simba Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 10: Masai Mara – Drive to Nairobi
After a sumptuous breakfast, and driving back to Nairobi this morning, we may wish to visit the shopping areas of Nairobi, revisit a favourite site or simply relax before proceeding to the airport, already fondly recalling the trip of a lifetime.
Meal Plan {Breakfast
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10 Day Kenya Safari Amboseli Naivasha Nakuru Bogoria & Masai Mara Prices Include;
Round trip road transport from Nairobi to Amboseli, Visit Hell’s Gate National Park, Mount Longonot National Park, Lake Nakuru, Lake Bogoria & Masai Mara + Accommodation in Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara + Professional Safari Driver Guide + Guaranteed window seating with open top for easy photography + Safari vehicles carry cold drinks and mineral water + All applicable game park entrance fees + All meals included while on safari & Daily Game drives
| Dates From | Dates To | Price Per Person | Children Aged 2 to 12 Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st January 2023 | 31st December 2023 | Request for rates | Request for rates |
10 Day Kenya Safari Amboseli Naivasha Nakuru Bogoria & Masai Mara Prices Exclude;
* International Airfare
* A visit to a Masai Village
* Accommodations in Nairobi
* Cost of obtaining passport and visas
* Gratuity for your professional driver-guide
* Sundowner bush cocktails and bush dinner
* Christmas, New Year, and Easter Supplement
* Optional Hot Air Ballooning, Nature walks, etc
* Gratuity for Porterage/ waiters at hotels, camps, and airports
* Personal expenses such travelling insurance, excess baggage fee, communication charges that include, laundry, emails, faxes, and phone calls beverages including luxury champagne, luxury spirits, beer, and wines during meals or meals not indicated in the itinerary