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4-Day Kenya Safari Itinerary

This is the shape of a real 4-day Kenya safari as we run it — drawn from the route of our 4-Day Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha & Amboseli Safari from Nairobi tour. Drive times are approximate and depend on traffic and road conditions; lodges, order of parks and pace can all be tailored to your dates.

Day by day (4)
  1. Day 1 Nairobi to Lake Nakuru
  2. Day 2 Lake Nakuru → Lake Naivasha
  3. Day 3 Lake Naivasha → Amboseli
  4. Day 4 Amboseli to Nairobi

Day 1

Nairobi to Lake Nakuru

Pickup and Safari Briefing in Nairobi.

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

Transfer from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park.

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

Check-in and lunch at Lake Nakuru National Park lodge or camp.

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.

Afternoon Lake Nakuru National Park game drive.

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

Return to Lake Nakuru National Park lodge or camp.

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

Day 2

Lake Nakuru → Lake Naivasha

Breakfast at Lake Nakuru National Park.

Begin the morning with a relaxed breakfast at your Lake Nakuru National Park lodge or camp.

Check-Out at Lake Nakuru National Park.

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

Morning Lake Nakuru National Park Game Drive.

Join a guided morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park; routing will depend on wildlife movement, light, road conditions and guest comfort.

Transfer from Lake Nakuru National Park to Lake Naivasha.

Relax on the drive to Lake Naivasha, enjoying the changing scenery and rural views, with comfort stops as required.

Check-In and Lunch at Lake Naivasha Lodge or Camp.

Arrive at your Lake Naivasha lodge or camp, check in and settle into your room, then enjoy lunch and some downtime before your afternoon game drive.

Afternoon Lake Naivasha Boat Ride and Shoreline Viewing.

Take an afternoon boat and shoreline experience on Lake Naivasha, timed around water conditions, birdlife, hippo areas and guest comfort.

Return to Lake Naivasha Lodge or Camp.

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

Day 3

Lake Naivasha → Amboseli

Breakfast at Lake Naivasha.

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your Lake Naivasha lodge or camp to start the day.

Check-Out at Lake Naivasha.

Check out at an easy pace and prepare to continue your safari journey.

Morning Lake Naivasha Boat Ride and Shoreline Viewing.

Embark on a morning boat and shoreline experience on Lake Naivasha, timed for water levels, bird activity, hippo zones and guest comfort.

Transfer from Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park.

Relax on the drive from Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park, enjoying the changing scenery and countryside views, with comfort stops as needed.

Check-In and Lunch at Amboseli National Park Lodge or Camp.

Arrive at your Amboseli lodge or camp, check in and settle into your room, then enjoy lunch and some downtime before your afternoon game drive.

Afternoon Amboseli National Park Game Drive.

Take a guided afternoon game drive in Amboseli National Park, with the route set by wildlife movement, light, track conditions and guest comfort.

Optional Maasai Village Visit.

An optional visit to a nearby Maasai community near Amboseli National Park, where you can meet local hosts and learn about their culture, traditions and daily life. This is arranged on request when hosts are available.

Return to Amboseli National Park Lodge or Camp.

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

Day 4

Amboseli to Nairobi

Two African elephants on a green Amboseli plain with snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro and dramatic clouds behind them

Breakfast at Amboseli National Park.

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

Check-Out at Amboseli National Park.

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

Morning Amboseli National Park Game Drive.

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

Return Transfer from Amboseli National Park towards Nairobi.

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 as required.

Lunch and Comfort Stop.

Stop for a relaxed lunch and a chance to freshen up before continuing the day's programme.

Continue Return Transfer to Nairobi.

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 as required.

Drop-Off in Nairobi.

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

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