Breathtaking landscapes, amazing game drives and a multitude of wild animals to admire – this ten-day safari has it all!
You’ll start your adventure in the Ol’ Pejeta Conservancy – a beautiful park where you can see both black and white rhinos. After this grad kick-off, you’ll have two days to admire the big herds of elephants as well as the Samburu Special Five in the Samburu National Reserve, followed by more rhinos at the rhino sanctuary of Solio Game Reserve (you can never get enough of them). At Lake Nakuru National Park it’s time to simply marvel at the hundreds of flamingos turning the mesmerizing Lake Nakuru pink.
Before you’ll end your trip with a boat safari on Lake Naivasha, you’ll switch into explorer mode in the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve for two days. Look forward to see the Big Five, the crème de la crème of African wildlife and, if the timing is right, the Great Wildebeest Migration. We’ve told you: this safari has it all!
Exploring all that Africa has to offer is a dream for many. From epic Kenya safari adventures spotting Africa’s Big Five, going on a Gorilla trekking in Uganda or relaxing at Diani Beach: Africa has it all. Good news: Africa Safari Trips can build a custom made itinerary that suits all your wishes.
Our most popular itineraries can help you find some inspiration. A lot of our clients love to end their exciting safari with a few days of relaxation on Africa’s most stunning beaches. Would you like that as well?
Whether you choose one of our popular itineraries or prefer to customize your journey, we are here to assist you. Come aboard and get ready to explore Africa at your own pace, exactly the way you like it!
Day 1: Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi
As you step out of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, your personal Africa Safari Trips guide greets you with a big smile: ‘Karibu Kenya – welcome to Kenya!’ The guide takes you straight to your hotel, where you can relax and take in the images of vibrant Nairobi. The next day, your guide takes you on an exclusive, private safari that allows you to travel at your own pace. Enjoy the luxury of your private safari jeep and take the liberty to stop and watch the animals as long as you like:
Accommodations:
Silver – Boma Inn Nairobi
Gold – Tamarind Tree Hotel
Platinum – Karen Gables
Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi
Day 2: Ol’ Pejeta Conservancy
The Ol’ Pejeta Conservancy is a protected area set up for endangered species. For rhino lovers, this is a pure heaven on earth with a population of more than 100 black rhinos, almost 40 southern white rhinos AND the last two remaining northern white rhinos worldwide. The northern white rhinos can even be visited up close! Besides rhinos, the conservancy hosts endangered species like the African wild dog, the oryx, Jackson’s hartebeest and Grévy’s zebra, and houses a sanctuary for abused or orphaned chimpanzees.
Accommodations:
Silver – Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Gold – Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Platinum – Sweetwaters Serena Camp – Morani Wing
Ol’ Pejeta Conservancy
Silver
Day 3 – 4: Samburu National Reserve
Samburu National Reserve is a great place the first half of your safari adventure, with a dry semidesert and savannah landscape that allows for far sights and lots of animals. It is home to four of the Big Five and to the Samburu Special Five – five rare animals that can only be spotted together in Samburu. The central Ewaso Nyiro River makes for a great spot to see all these animals, while just outside the park you can meet the fascinating Samburu tribe, and observe their special way of living.
Accommodations:
Silver – Samburu Sopa Lodge
Platinum – Elephant Bedroom Camp
Samburu National Reserve – Silver
Samburu Sopa Lodge – Platinum
Day 5: The Solio Ranch Conservancy
The Solio Ranch Conservancy is a privately owned and very special wildlife sanctuary. Surrounded by stunning landscapes, the former ranch is dedicated to saving and protecting rhinos in Kenya. Enjoy thrilling game drives, guided walks and serene picnics amidst the picturesque scenery and not only marvel at the grey giants, but also animals like buffalos, zebras, giraffes, elands, oryx, impala, waterbucks, Thompson’s gazelles and warthogs. You can either spend an unforgettable day here or even stay the night at this tranquil place in the middle of nowhere.
Accommodations:
Silver – Rhino Watch Safari Lodge
Gold – Rhino Watch Safari Lodge
Platinum – Rhino Watch Safari Lodge – Senator Tent
The Solio Ranch Conservancy
Day 6
Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Nakuru National Park is an amazing wildlife haven, smack in the middle of the Great Rift Valley. The Nakuru Lake in the middle of the park is its main attraction, with hundreds of birds flocking to its shores. The park used to be known for its many flamingos, but rising water levels caused these birds to migrate elsewhere. Luckily, they are slowly returning, and in any case, Lake Nakuru is a great place to visit with its black and white rhinos, giraffes, buffalos, lions, the occasional leopard and over 400 species of birds.
Accommodations:
Silver – Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Gold – Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
Platinum – The Cliff Nakuru
Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 7 : En route to the famous Masai Mara National Reserve
Lovers of road trips will get their money’s worth today, as this is the day of a drive to what might be the most famous safari destination in the world. To top it off, the day ends on a high note with a walking safari just outside the reserve.
Activities:
Drive to the Masai Mara National Reserve to accommodations outside the park
Walking safari at Zebra Plains
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodations: – Silver
Zebra Plains Mara Camp – Gold
Ashnil Mara Camp – Platinum
Ilkeliani Mara Camp
Day 8
Masai Mara National Reserve
The Masai Mara National Reserve is one of the most famous places for safari worldwide. Located 270 kilometres west of Nairobi, this is one of the biggest game reserves in Africa. It extends over 1,500 km² and has more than 400 species of birds and no less than 95 species of mammals. Big cats are frequently spotted here, and this is THE place to watch the world-famous Great Migration between August and October, with its vast herds of wildebeests and zebras crossing the Mara River.
Accommodations:
Silver – Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Gold – Ashnil Mara Camp
Platinum – Ilkeliani Mara Camp
Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 9: Boat ride on Lake Naivasha & walking safari on Crescent Island
Have you ever wanted to pass floating hippos by boat? Seek no longer: during a boat safari on Lake Naivasha this is exactly what will happen. You will pass between huge groups of hippos while seeing eagles and cormorants flying above you, and admiring giraffes and buffalos on the shore. The safari on board a small motorized boat takes about 90 minutes and ends on the beautiful Crescent Island, where you will continue with a stunning walking safari between zebras, giraffes and wildebeests.
Accommodations:
Silver – Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge
Gold – Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge
Platinum – Enashipai Resort & Spa
Boat ride on Lake Naivasha & walking safari on Crescent Island
Flight home from Nairobi (not included in the price)
This is your last day! Unfortunately, it’s time to drive back to Nairobi to catch your flight home from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Sad to leave…? Then don’t worry! We can easily add a few days of safari to your holiday or a few days on one of Kenya’s stunning beaches along the coast!
