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9-Day Classic Kenya Safari — Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara & Amboseli departing Nairobi

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Duration
9 Days / 8 Nights
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Meeting & Pickup
Nairobi , Kenya
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English, French (Français)

Overview

This is a headline safari package for international clients arriving in Nairobi. It offers the classic highlights: northern wildlife, rhino conservation, Rift Valley rhinos and lakeside scenery, Maasai Mara big cats, and Amboseli elephants.
A complete nine-day Kenya safari from Nairobi via Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, and Amboseli.

What's Included

Included in this tour

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check_circle Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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check_circle Park or reserve entrance fees included in the itinerary
check_circle Bottled water provided during the tour
check_circle 8 nights' accommodation as selected
check_circle Meals provided during the overnight safari as specified by the lodge or camp.

Not included in this tour

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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup location

Nairobi , Kenya

Pickup is included from any location in Nairobi — your hotel, Airbnb or residence. You choose your exact pickup point while booking, and your driver comes to you at the agreed time.

Itinerary

Day 1

1 Pickup and Safari Briefing in Nairobi Open

Meet your guide in Nairobi for a warm welcome and a short briefing on the days ahead, then set off on your safari.

15 minutes
2 Transfer from Nairobi to the Samburu National Reserve Open

Relax and enjoy the drive from Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve, taking in the changing scenery and countryside views along the way, with rest stops whenever you need them.

5 hours 30 minutes
3 Check-in and Lunch at Samburu National Reserve Lodge or Camp Open

Arrive at your Samburu National Reserve lodge or camp, check in and settle into your room, then enjoy lunch and some time to relax before your afternoon game drive.

2 hours 30 minutes
4 Afternoon game drive at Samburu National Reserve Open

Take a guided afternoon game drive in Samburu National Reserve, with the route planned based on wildlife movement, light, road conditions and guest comfort.

3 hours
5 Return to the Samburu National Reserve lodge or camp Open

Return to your lodge or camp to freshen up, enjoy dinner, and relax for the evening.

30 minutes

Day 2

1 Breakfast in Samburu National Reserve Open

Start the day with a relaxed breakfast at your Samburu National Reserve lodge or camp.

30 minutes
2 Morning Game Drive at Samburu National Reserve Open

Join a guided morning game drive in Samburu National Reserve, with routing based on wildlife movements, light, road conditions and guest comfort.

3 hours
3 Lunch & Midday Rest at Samburu National Reserve Lodge or Camp Open

Return to your lodge or camp for a relaxed lunch and some time to rest during the midday heat before heading back out for the afternoon game drive.

2 hours 30 minutes
4 Afternoon Game Drive in Samburu National Reserve Open

Enjoy a guided afternoon game drive in Samburu National Reserve, with the route chosen according to wildlife movements, light, road conditions and guest comfort.

3 hours
5 Return to Samburu National Reserve Lodge or Camp Open

Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and a relaxing evening under the stars.

30 minutes

Day 3

1 Breakfast at Samburu National Reserve (Kenya) Open

Start the day with a relaxed breakfast at your Samburu National Reserve lodge or camp.

30 minutes
2 Checkout at Samburu National Reserve Open

Check out at a relaxed pace and get ready to continue your safari adventure.

30 minutes
3 Morning Game Drive at Samburu National Reserve Open

Take a guided morning game drive in Samburu National Reserve, with routing based on wildlife movement, light, road conditions, and guest comfort.

2 hours
4 Transfer from Samburu National Reserve to Ol Pejeta Conservancy Open

Relax and enjoy the drive from Samburu National Reserve to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, taking in the changing scenery and countryside views along the way, with rest stops available whenever you need them.

3 hours 30 minutes
5 Check-in and Lunch at Ol Pejeta Conservancy Lodge or Camp Open

Arrive at your Ol Pejeta Conservancy lodge or camp, check in and settle into your room, then enjoy lunch and some time to relax before your afternoon game drive.

2 hours
6 Afternoon Game Drive at Ol Pejeta Conservancy Open

Take a guided afternoon game drive in Ol Pejeta Conservancy, with the route adjusted based on wildlife movement, light, road conditions, and guest comfort.

2 hours 30 minutes
7 Return to Ol Pejeta Conservancy: Lodge or Camp Open

Settle in at your lodge or camp and relax with dinner and a restful evening.

30 minutes

Day 4

1 Breakfast at Ol Pejeta Conservancy Open

Start the day with a relaxed breakfast at your Ol Pejeta Conservancy lodge or camp.

30 minutes
2 Checkout at Ol Pejeta Conservancy Open

Check out at a relaxed pace and prepare to continue your safari adventure.

30 minutes
3 Morning game drive at Ol Pejeta Conservancy Open

Take a guided morning game drive at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, with routing based on wildlife movement, light, road conditions, and guest comfort.

2 hours
4 Ol Pejeta Conservancy to Lake Nakuru National Park transfer Open

Relax and enjoy the drive from Ol Pejeta Conservancy to Lake Nakuru National Park, taking in the changing scenery and countryside views along the way, with comfort stops whenever you need them.

4 hours
5 Check-in and Lunch at Lake Nakuru National Park Lodge or Camp Open

Arrive at your Lake Nakuru National Park lodge or camp, check in and settle into your room, then enjoy lunch and some time to relax before your afternoon game drive.

2 hours
6 Afternoon Game Drive in Lake Nakuru National Park Open

Take a guided afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, with routing based on wildlife movement, light, road conditions, and guest comfort.

2 hours 30 minutes
7 Return to the Lake Nakuru National Park lodge or camp Open

Settle into your lodge or camp and unwind over dinner and a restful evening.

30 minutes

Day 5

1 Breakfast at Lake Nakuru National Park Open

Start the day with a leisurely breakfast at your Lake Nakuru National Park lodge or camp.

30 minutes
2 Check-Out at Lake Nakuru National Park Open

Check out at a relaxed pace and get ready to continue your safari adventure.

30 minutes
3 Morning game drive at Lake Nakuru National Park Open

Take a guided morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, with the route determined by wildlife movement, light, road conditions, and guest comfort.

2 hours
4 Transfer from Lake Nakuru National Park to the Maasai Mara National Reserve Open

Relax and enjoy the drive from Lake Nakuru National Park to Maasai Mara National Reserve, taking in the changing scenery and countryside views along the way, with comfort stops whenever you need them.

5 hours
5 Check-in and Lunch at Maasai Mara National Reserve Lodge or Camp Open

Arrive at your Maasai Mara National Reserve lodge or camp, check in and settle into your room, then enjoy lunch and some time to relax before your afternoon game drive.

2 hours
6 Afternoon Game Drive in the Maasai Mara National Reserve Open

Take a guided afternoon game drive in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, with the route determined by wildlife movement, light, road conditions, and guest comfort.

2 hours 30 minutes
7 Return to your lodge or camp in the Maasai Mara National Reserve Open

Settle into your lodge or camp and unwind with dinner and a restful evening.

30 minutes

Day 6

1 Breakfast at the Maasai Mara National Reserve Open

Start the day with a relaxed breakfast at your lodge or camp in the Maasai Mara National Reserve.

30 minutes
2 Morning Game Drive in the Maasai Mara National Reserve Open

Take a guided morning game drive in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, with the route planned according to wildlife movement, light, road conditions, and guest comfort.

3 hours
3 Lunch and Midday Rest at a lodge or camp in Maasai Mara National Reserve Open

Return to your lodge or camp for a relaxed lunch and time to rest during the midday heat before heading back out for the afternoon game drive.

2 hours 30 minutes
4 Afternoon Game Drive in the Maasai Mara National Reserve Open

Take a guided afternoon game drive in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, with the route planned according to wildlife movement, lighting, road conditions and guest comfort.

3 hours
5 Return to the Maasai Mara National Reserve lodge or camp Open

Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and a relaxing evening under the stars.

30 minutes

Day 7

1 Breakfast at the Maasai Mara National Reserve Open

Start your day with a leisurely breakfast at your Maasai Mara National Reserve lodge or camp.

30 minutes
2 Check-out at Maasai Mara National Reserve Open

Check out at a relaxed pace and prepare to continue your safari adventure.

30 minutes
3 Optional Maasai Village Visit Open

An optional visit to a nearby Maasai community close to the Maasai Mara National Reserve, where you can meet local hosts and learn about their culture, traditions and everyday life. Organised on request, subject to host availability.

1 hour
4 Transfer: Maasai Mara National Reserve to Amboseli National Park Open

Relax and enjoy the drive from Maasai Mara National Reserve to Amboseli National Park, taking in the changing scenery and countryside views along the way, with comfort stops whenever you need them.

7 hours
5 Check-in and lunch at Amboseli National Park Lodge or Camp Open

Arrive at your Amboseli National Park lodge or camp, check in and settle into your accommodation, then enjoy lunch and some time to relax before your afternoon game drive.

2 hours
6 Afternoon Game Drive at Amboseli National Park Open

Take a guided afternoon game drive in Amboseli National Park, with routing based on wildlife movement, light, road conditions, and guest comfort.

2 hours 30 minutes
7 Return to the lodge or camp at Amboseli National Park Open

Settle into your lodge or camp and unwind with dinner and a restful evening.

30 minutes

Day 8

1 Breakfast at Amboseli National Park Open

Begin the day with a relaxed breakfast at your Amboseli National Park lodge or camp.

30 minutes
2 Morning Game Drive in Amboseli National Park Open

Take a guided morning game drive in Amboseli National Park, with the route determined by wildlife movement, light, road conditions, and guest comfort.

3 hours
3 Lunch and Midday Rest at Amboseli National Park lodge or camp Open

Return to your lodge or camp for a leisurely lunch and time to rest away from the midday heat before heading back out for the afternoon game drive.

2 hours 30 minutes
4 Afternoon Game Drive in Amboseli National Park Open

Take a guided afternoon game drive in Amboseli National Park, with the route planned according to wildlife movement, light, road conditions and guest comfort.

3 hours
5 Return to your lodge or camp in Amboseli National Park Open

Head back to your lodge or camp for dinner and a relaxing evening under the stars.

30 minutes

Day 9

1 Breakfast in Amboseli National Park Open

Start the day with a relaxed breakfast at your Amboseli National Park lodge or camp.

30 minutes
2 Check-out at Amboseli National Park Open

Check out at a relaxed pace and get ready to continue your safari adventure.

30 minutes
3 Amboseli National Park Morning Game Drive Open

Join a guided morning game drive in Amboseli National Park, with the route planned according to wildlife movement, light, road conditions, and guest comfort.

2 hours
4 Return transfer from Amboseli National Park to Nairobi Open

Relax and enjoy the drive from Amboseli National Park to Nairobi, taking in the changing scenery and countryside views along the way, with comfort stops whenever you need them.

2 hours 30 minutes
5 Lunch & Comfort Stop Open

Take a break for a relaxed lunch and a chance to freshen up before the rest of the day's adventures.

1 hour
6 Continue booking return transfer to Nairobi Open

Relax and enjoy the drive from Amboseli National Park to Nairobi, taking in the changing scenery and countryside views along the way, with comfort stops whenever you need them.

2 hours 30 minutes
7 Drop-off in Nairobi Open

Final drop-off in Nairobi at the agreed hotel, residence, airport or pick-up point.

30 minutes

Additional Info

Languages

English
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French (Français)
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Spanish
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Tour details

  • schedule 9 Days / 8 Nights
  • location_on Nairobi , Kenya
  • groups Price varies by group size and season.

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Age 13–17

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Children

Age 3–12

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Infants

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Professional guide and driver, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Transportation in a safari vehicle, Park or reserve entrance fees included in the itinerary, Bottled water provided during the tour, 8 nights' accommodation as selected, Meals provided during the overnight safari as specified by the lodge or camp..

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