11-Day Essence of Kenya Safari

Upon arriving in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, you’ll be welcomed with drinks and checked into your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may explore the city or visit a local restaurant. Lunch is available at the hotel, but meals today are at your own expense.
Accommodation: Eka Hotel Nairobi

After breakfast, you’ll drive to Amboseli National Park, where you’ll enjoy welcome drinks, check into your lodge, and have lunch. In the afternoon, your first game drive awaits. Amboseli is famous for its elephants and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa Lodge

You’ll start the day with a game drive through Amboseli. Expect to see elephants, lions, giraffes, and maybe even some of the Big Five, with Mount Kilimanjaro as a backdrop. After lunch at the lodge, spend the rest of the day relaxing or swimming. Amboseli is also known for its impressive birdlife, with over 400 species.
Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa Lodge

After an early breakfast, you’ll leave for Aberdare National Park with packed lunches. You’ll check in at Aberdare Country Club, the base hotel for The Ark, a lodge that offers a unique experience of watching animals at a waterhole from the comfort of your room. Note that children under 7 are not allowed at The Ark without prior arrangements.
Accommodation: The Ark

Following breakfast, you’ll head to Samburu Game Reserve, passing through green farmlands and the Kenyan highlands. A brief stop at the equator offers scenic views, possibly even Mount Kenya. After checking in and lunch at the lodge, you’ll enjoy an afternoon game drive. Samburu is home to unique wildlife like the Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, and Somali ostrich. You’ll spend the next day exploring more of the reserve on game drives.
Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge

After breakfast, you’ll drive to Lake Nakuru for lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon, a game drive will take you through the park, famous for flamingos and one of Kenya’s largest rhino populations. The lake attracts many birds and animals, including warthogs, baboons, and even lions.
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before heading to Lake Naivasha. After a welcome drink and lunch, you’ll have time to unwind. Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake, is perfect for birdwatching and spotting hippos, giraffes, and buffalo along the shores.
Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

After breakfast, drive to the world-famous Masai Mara. After lunch and afternoon tea, set off on an exciting game drive. Masai Mara is full of wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, elephants, and wildebeest. You’ll spend the next day with both morning and afternoon game drives to explore this vast and rich reserve.
Accommodation: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

After breakfast, check out of the lodge and drive back to Nairobi. You’ll be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your departure flight.