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9-Day Classic Kenya Safari: Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara and Amboseli from Nairobi

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Duration
9 Days / 8 Nights
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Nairobi , Kenya
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Overview

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

What's included

Included in this tour

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check_circle Bottled water included on the tour
check_circle 8 nights' accommodation as selected
check_circle Meals during the overnight safari as stated by the lodge or camp.

Not included in this tour

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Meeting and pick-up

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Pick-up location

Nairobi , Kenya

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

Itinerary

Day 1

1 Pick-up 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 comfort 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 in Samburu National Reserve Open

Enjoy a guided afternoon game drive in Samburu National Reserve, with the route planned according to 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 the Samburu National Reserve Open

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

30 minutes
2 Morning Game Drive in Samburu National Reserve Open

Take a guided morning game drive in Samburu National Reserve, with routes planned according to wildlife movement, light, track conditions and guest comfort.

3 hours
3 Lunch and midday rest at Samburu National Reserve lodge or camp Open

Return to your lodge or camp for a leisurely 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 at Samburu National Reserve Open

Take a guided afternoon game drive in Samburu National Reserve, with the route planned according to wildlife movements, light, track conditions and guest comfort.

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

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

30 minutes

Day 3

1 Breakfast in Samburu National Reserve Open

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

30 minutes
2 Check-out at Samburu National Reserve Open

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

30 minutes
3 Morning Game Drive in 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 ever-changing scenery and rural views along the way, with comfort breaks 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 a little 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 according to 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 enjoy dinner and a restful evening.

30 minutes

Day 4

1 Breakfast at Ol Pejeta Conservancy Open

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

30 minutes
2 Departure from Ol Pejeta Conservancy Open

Check out at a leisurely 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 Transfer: Ol Pejeta Conservancy to Lake Nakuru National Park Open

Relax and enjoy the drive from Ol Pejeta Conservancy to Lake Nakuru National Park, taking in the changing scenery and countryside views en route, with comfort breaks 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 a little 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 Lake Nakuru National Park lodge or camp Open

Settle into your lodge or camp and relax with dinner and a peaceful evening.

30 minutes

Day 5

1 Breakfast in Lake Nakuru National Park Open

Begin 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 prepare 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 planned according to 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 the Maasai Mara National Reserve, taking in the changing scenery and rural views along the way, with comfortable stops whenever required.

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 relax with dinner and a peaceful evening.

30 minutes

Day 6

1 Breakfast at the Maasai Mara National Reserve Open

Begin the day with a leisurely 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 routing based on wildlife movement, light, track 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 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 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, light levels, 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 beneath the stars.

30 minutes

Day 7

1 Breakfast in the Maasai Mara National Reserve Open

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

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

Check out at a leisurely 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. Arranged on request, subject to host availability.

1 hour
4 Transfer from the 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 breaks whenever you need them.

7 hours
5 Check-in and lunch at Amboseli National Park lodge or camp Open

Arrive at your lodge or camp in Amboseli National Park, 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 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 relax with dinner and a restful evening.

30 minutes

Day 8

1 Breakfast in Amboseli National Park Open

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

30 minutes
2 Morning Game Drive at Amboseli National Park Open

Take a guided morning game drive in Amboseli National Park, with the route determined by wildlife movements, 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 relaxing lunch and time to rest out of 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 movements, light, road conditions and guest comfort.

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

Return 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 leisurely 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 prepare to continue your safari adventure.

30 minutes
3 Morning Amboseli National Park 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 towards 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 and Comfort Stop Open

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

1 hour
6 Continue booking your 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
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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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Children

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Infants

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

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