10 Days best of Kenya wildlife safari.
A 10 days Kenya Wildlife safari is an unforgettable adventure that takes you through some of Africa’s most beautiful national parks and reserves. The safari begins with a thrilling game drive in Maasai Mara, renowned for its abundant big five mammals, African big cats, as well as he great migration. From there, you will head to Lake Nakuru National Park famous for its pink flamingos and rhino sanctuary.
Next, you will visit Amboseli National Park offering breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro and large herds of elephants. The safari continues to Tsavo East and Tsavo west national park where you can spot a diverse range of wildlife, including the big mammals that is lions, buffaloes, leopards, elephants and rhinos, in the stunning landscapes. With the expert guides African Vacation Safaris and suitable accommodations, this safari offers an immersive safari experience in Kenya’s incredible natural beauty and wildlife heritage. Get ready for the unforgettable journey through Kenya’s spectacular wildlife destinations.
Tour Highlights.
Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Maasai Mara national reserve.
Day 2: Full Day in Masai Mara national reserve.
Day 3: Morning game drive and Afternoon Maasai village tours.
Day 4: Transfer from Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru.
Day 5: Morning game drive and transfer to Amboseli national park.
Day 6: Full day in Amboseli national park.
Day 7: Transfer to Tsavo West national park.
Day 8: Transfer to Tsavo East National Park.
Day 9: Morning game drive and transfer to Nairobi.
Day 10: Airport drop-off.
Detailed itinerary.
Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Maasai Mara national reserve.
On the 1st day of the 10 day Kenya wildlife safari you will be picked from your hotel in Nairobi after or from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport upon arrival by our safari guide and transfer to Maasai Mara national reserve on a drive of 5-6 hours. Along the way you will have a stopover at the Great Rift Valley for the stunning sighting of Mount Longonot and Suswa and on to the western wall and proceed with your journey and you will make another stopover in Narok town where you will interact with the locals and get a chance to buy some beautiful and unique handmade pieces, you will have another stopover in the rift valley view point where you will be able to get scenic views of the rift valley escarpments.
Arrive in the reserve in time for lunch after checking into your lodge you will be served with lunch, in the afternoon you will go for a game viewing searching along Mara River to where you will witness the large wildlife washing away their thirst, herds of elephants bathing, and spotting other animals such as lions, wildebeests, cape buffaloes, gazelles, crocodiles, leopards, African elephants, among others. In the evening you will head back to your lodge for dinner and go for campfire gathering with Maasai dance under the clear Africa’s sky and later overnight.
Day 2: Full Day in Masai Mara national reserve.
On the second day of the safari; you will have an early breakfast at your lodge ahead of your morning game drive in the open savannah plains of Masai Mara national reserve. You will go with your picnic lunch for your game drive. Masai Mara national reserve has a variety of wildlife species such as lions, leopards, elephants, buffalos and rhinos, giraffes, elephants, wildebeest, elands, zebras, topis among others.
There are also various bird species in Maasai Mara national reserve which you can see during a game viewing experience on your safari. You will have your lunch in the reserve as you watch the beautiful scenery around Masai Mara national reserve and watch wildlife species grazing in the savannah plains. After lunch, you will have another game drive in the reserve to look out for various wildlife species and enjoy seeing the different attractions and later return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Morning game drive and Afternoon Maasai village tours.
On the 3th day you will wake up early in the morning and enjoy hearty breakfast. After the breakfast you will meet your safari guide and go for the full day’s safari experience. During the safari you will have the intriguing spotting of the big five mammals. You will visit the Mara River where you can witness the dramatic river crossings of the Great Migration when the period is between July to August. After the morning experience you can either be driven back to your lodge and enjoy lunch or have a picnic lunch. After lunch you will be transferred back to the reserve for the Maasai village tours.
During the Maasai village tours you will have the unique cultural experience that allows you to immerse in the traditional lifestyle of the Maasai people. Here you will explore the village, learn about Maasai customs, traditions, and history and interact with the community members, you will be demonstrated of the traditional Maasai crafts, such as bead work and speak making and among others. After the experience you will be transferred back to your lodge for dinner relaxation and overnight stay.
Day 4: Transfer from Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru.
On the 4th day of the safari, wake up early in the morning and be served with a delicious breakfast, after breakfast you will checkout and begin your journey to Lake Nakuru National Park. Along the journey you will spot the various landscape that offers you wonderful views. Upon your arrival you will check in the lodge and be served with lunch. After lunch you will go for the game viewing experience along Lake Nakuru to spot the millions and millions of the pink flamingos and among other bird species like Goliath herons, pied kingfishers, African fish eagles, hamerkops and others alongside various animal species rhinos, impalas, antelopes, giraffes, and among others. After the experience you will return back to your lodge for dinner, relaxation and overnight stay.
Day 5: Morning game drive and transfer to Amboseli national park.
On the 5th day of the safari, wake up early in the morning and be served with breakfast, after breakfast you will check out from your lodge and then you will meet your safari guide and go for morning game drive. You will spot the park’s incredible animal species like giraffes, rhinos, lions, hippos, crocodiles, antelopes, baboons and among many others and watch other bird species like eagles, storks, vultures and many others. You can as well visit the Lake’s famous flamingos and rhino sanctuary. After the experience you will proceed with journey to Amboseli national park with the perfect views along the way, and once you reach the park you will check in your lodge and then after lunch you will proceed with the afternoon game drive to spot the park’s animal species and bird species with the massive sightings of Mount Kilimanjaro in the background. After the game drive you will drive to your lodge for dinner, relaxation and overnight stay.
Day 6: Full day in Amboseli national park.
On the 6th day of the safari, wake up early in the morning and enjoy your hearty breakfast. After breakfast you will meet your safari guide and then go for the morning game drivers to spot the wildlife coming from their hidden areas to look for food, this is a very time for the game viewing experience and you will spot elephants, antelopes, waterbucks, bushbucks, lions, elephants and among others, and spotting various bird species like Goliath heron, Hartlaub’s bustard, Rufous chatterer, Water thick-knee, Steel-blue whydah, Long-toed lapwing, and among others through various spots like the Observation Hill and among others. After the morning game drive you will be transferred to your lodge for lunch.
After lunch, you will meet your safari guide for the intriguing guided nature walks in the park, this offers a unique and intimate experience with nature, that allows the tourists to explore the park’s diverse landscapes and spot wildlife up close, these walks can be led by the experienced guides, and these walks take you through the park’s grasslands, woodlands and swamps, that offers you the opportunities to see animal species like giraffes, elephants, antelopes and among others and bird species like lilac-breasted roller. The walks often begin at Observation Hill that offers you stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro, and may also visit the Enkongo Narok swamp or the park’s scenic trails that makes for unforgettable experience. After the walks you will drive to your lodge for dinner, relaxation and overnight stay.
Day 7: Transfer to Tsavo West national park.
On the 7th day of the Kenya safari, wake up early in the morning and enjoy your breakfast, after breakfast check out from your lodge and meet your safari guide and then transfer to Tsavo west national park, with the amazing sightings along the way. And once you arrive you will check in your lodge for lunch. After lunch you will meet your safari guide and transfer to the park for the relaxing game drive and this is where you will spot animal species like elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, antelopes, zebras, and different bird species. After the experience you will transfer to your lodge for dinner relaxation and overnight stay.
Day 8: Transfer to Tsavo East National Park.
On the 8th day of the safari, wake up early in the morning and enjoy your breakfast. After breakfast you will check out from your lodge and then transfer to Tsavo east national park with the morning enroute game drives as you proceed to Tsavo east national park. Once you arrive you will check in your lodge and the enjoy your lunch. After lunch you will meet your safari driver and then go for the afternoon game drive in the park to where you will spot the great gerenuks, waterbucks, buffaloes, lions, and among others, without forgetting bird species. After the game drive you will transfer to your lodge for dinner, relaxation and overnight stay.
Day 9: Morning game drive and transfer to Nairobi.
On the 9th day of the safari, wake up early in the morning and enjoy your breakfast. After breakfast, you will meet your safari guide for the morning game drive in the park to spot the early raisers that includes the elephants, lions, duikers, elands, rhinos, giraffes, baboons and among many others; and various bird species.
After the game drive you will drive back to your lodge and then enjoy your lunch. After lunch you will check out from your lodge and then meet your safari guide and begin with your journey to Nairobi, for the brief Nairobi city tour to where you will visit the Nairobi Giraffe center that is unique and interactive experience to where the visitors can get the chance to feed and pet the Rothschild’s giraffes, learning about giraffe behavior while enjoying close encounters with these wonderful creatures. After the experience you will transfer to your hotel for dinner, relaxation and overnight stay.
Day 10: Airport drop-off.
On the last of the safari, wake up early in the morning and enjoy your breakfast. After breakfast you will check out from your lodge. After you will meet your safari guide and then transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to catch your flight back home that will make your safari come to the end.
End of 10 days best of Kenya wildlife safari.
Safari inclusions.
Park fees.
All mentioned activities.
All accommodations on full board basis.
A professional driver/guide.
All transportation.
All Taxes/VAT.
Meals.
Bottled drinking water.
Pickups and drop-offs.
Maasai village tours.
Guided nature walks.
Safari Exclusions.
Additional accommodation not outlined in the itinerary.
Tips & Gratuity.
Personal items expenses on travel insurance, visa fees and souvenirs.
International flights.
Optional excursions and activities not listed in the itinerary.