Kenya Safari with Maasai Mara Tour

Your 13-day safari adventure in Kenya will begin when you arrive in Nairobi, the capital city. You will be greeted warmly and helped with your luggage. Then, you will be taken to the Sarova Panafric Hotel, where you will spend the night in a comfortable bed. A hearty breakfast will be served the next morning to help you recover from any jet lag.

Start your day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel, and at 9:30 am, embark on an exciting day trip in Nairobi to shake off any lingering jet lag.

Your safari adventure begins with a visit to the Karen Blixen Museum, once home to Karen Blixen, the author of "Out of Africa." Continue to the Giraffe Center, where you can interact with and hand-feed endangered Rothschild giraffes.

Enjoy a well-deserved lunch break at the Utamaduni Restaurant along the way.

Explore the Kazuri Beads Factory, where you can learn about and purchase handcrafted beads.

Cap off the day with an introductory dinner at The Carnivore Restaurant, a unique culinary experience.

Return to the Sarova Panafric Hotel for an overnight stay, complete with breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided.

Your 13-day Kenya explorer tour adventure continues with a journey south to Amboseli National Park, passing through the Maasai countryside.

Enjoy captivating drive while witnessing the breathtaking sight of Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, in the background.

Relax by the poolside, continue your safari game viewing, or opt for some sightseeing in the afternoon.

As the day winds down, settle in for the night at Amboseli AA Lodge, where your accommodations include breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

A full day in Amboseli will offer the perfect opportunity for morning and afternoon game drives, when animals are most active. This is the prime time to witness captivating wildlife moments, including hunting cats and, if lucky, a kill.

The majestic sight of Mount Kilimanjaro's snow-capped peak adds to the awe-inspiring experience. After an exciting day of wildlife encounters and breathtaking scenery, you'll spend the night at Amboseli AA Lodge, where your stay includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Begin your day with an early breakfast and proceed on your 13-day Kenya explorer tour to Mount Kenya, passing through Nairobi. Arrive at Serena Mountain Lodge for a late lunch.

Serena Mountain Lodge, nestled on the slopes of Mount Kenya, offers a unique opportunity for safari game viewing with stunning mountain and rainforest views. Discreetly tucked away in Mount Kenya National Park, it's perched at an elevation of 2,195 meters, where you can breathe in the crisp, refreshing mountain air and witness a captivating array of wildlife.

In the afternoon, observe wildlife from the lodge or embark on an overnight floodlit game viewing adventure as animals gather at the nearby watering hole. After a delicious dinner, retire to your room for the night.

Continue northward, crossing the Equator to Samburu National Reserve, arriving in time for lunch.

Samburu's dusty, red plains, palm-fringed rivers, and expansive skies captivate visitors. On the edge of the Northern Frontier District, a desert region stretching to Lake Turkana's jade-green waters, Samburu is a haven for endangered species such as the blue-shanked Somali ostrich, Grevy's zebra, and Beisa Oryx. Witness large elephant herds traversing the rugged hills.

An exhilarating afternoon game drive precedes dinner and your overnight stay at the Samburu Sarova Shaba Lodge.

The entire day is dedicated to immersing yourself in Samburu's remarkable attractions. You'll begin with morning and afternoon safari game drives that take you on a journey across the vast savannah.

As you venture closer to the Uaso Ng’iro River, your chances of encountering captivating wildlife increase.

Nile crocodiles patiently await their next meal in the muddy waters, while the reticulated giraffe and Beisa Oryx cautiously approach the riverbanks for a tranquil drink. Meanwhile, prides of lions either patrol the open plains or find respite under the shade of trees.

You'll wrap up the day with meals and an overnight stay at Samburu Shaba Lodge.

Begin your day with a hearty breakfast and enjoy an en-route game viewing safari to the Ol Pejeta private game sanctuary.

Your afternoon will be filled with another exhilarating game viewing safari drive. You may opt for a walking safari or night game drives, which can be arranged locally at the camp. One of the highlights here is a visit to the chimpanzee sanctuary.

Ol Pejeta sanctuary is home to the "Big Five," including leopards, rhinos, elephants, lions, and buffalo.

In addition, you'll have the chance to spot a diverse array of wildlife, such as zebras, giraffes, waterbucks, elands, oryx, Thompson's gazelles, Grant's gazelles, silver-backed jackals, hartebeests, cheetahs, baboons, and hundreds of bird species.

Your accommodation at Serena Sweetwaters Tented Camp offers a luxurious blend of the traditional under-canvas experience with uncompromising comfort.

Today, your journey takes you across the Equator and to Lake Nakuru National Park, with a stop at the impressive Nyahururu Falls along the way.

Upon arrival at Lake Nakuru, enjoy a delicious buffet lunch and a refreshing siesta.

Your lodge is perched on a plateau overlooking the alkaline Lake Nakuru, offering a superb vantage point to explore one of the world's foremost ornithological wonders, renowned for its pink flamingo displays. Lake Nakuru is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, including colobus monkeys and a renowned Rhinoceros Sanctuary.

In the afternoon, embark on a safari game drive in this renowned ornithological spectacle where flamingos take center stage. Cap off your day with a satisfying dinner and spend the night at Lake Nakuru Woodlands Lodge.

Begin your day with an early breakfast and drive from Lake Nakuru National Park to the Masai Mara Game Reserve, descending into the Great Rift Valley and passing by the extinct volcano, Mt. Longonot, along the way.

Arrive in time for lunch, followed by a siesta and captivating safari game drives in the afternoon.

The Masai Mara National Reserve is a pristine wilderness of unparalleled beauty, welcoming visitors with an abundance of birdlife and wildlife, providing a unique opportunity to witness the 'Big Five' in a single morning. Covering 1,800 square kilometers, this iconic wildlife reserve showcases the quintessential African landscape - rolling hills adorned with lilac mist, vast expanses of golden grasslands, the winding Mara River, sprawling thorn-bush, and thousands of miles of undulating Kenyan wilderness.

End your day with a delicious dinner and retire for the night at Mara Base Camp Lodge.

Your day in Masai Mara promises a multitude of activities for your Kenya safari holiday, including morning and afternoon safari game drives, which are the prime times for observing active wildlife. All meals and overnight accommodation at Mara Base Camp Lodge, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner included, are provided.

Optional activities available for an additional fee during your holiday safari in Masai Mara National Reserve:

• Hot air balloon safari with a bush breakfast: $450 per person

• Cultural tour of an authentic local Maasai village: $25 per person

Transfer to Lake Naivasha: Start your day with an early morning game drive in the park. After the game drive, return to the lodge for breakfast and check out. Then, begin your journey to Lake Naivasha, which will take approximately 5 hours to reach.

Boat Ride: Upon your arrival in the late afternoon, check into the lodge and have lunch. Following lunch, embark on a boat ride to Crescent Island, where you'll enjoy a nature walk among zebras, giraffes, waterbucks, wildebeest, antelopes, and a variety of birds. After this adventure, return to the lodge for dinner and spend the night at Lake Naivasha Kongoni Safari Lodge.

After breakfast, you can optionally take a boat ride. Then, return to the lodge to relax. Enjoy leisurely lunch, followed by a drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the late afternoon.