Day 1: Nairobi to Tsavo West National Park
After an early morning pick-up at your Nairobi hotel, you’ll meet your dedicated driver-guide and begin your journey to Tsavo West National Park. Enjoy a wildlife-rich drive and check in at the Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge, one of Kenyaโs oldest and most storied safari lodges. After lunch and some time to unwind, you’ll head out on your first game drive at 4:00 PM. Keep your eyes open for red elephants, buffalo, rhinos, and lions, all while exploring Tsavoโs dramatic lava landscapes and savannahs.Accommodation: Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge
Day 2: Full Day in Tsavo West
Spend the entire day discovering the wonders of Tsavo West, with morning and afternoon game drives. You’ll visit Mzima Springs, where hippos and crocodiles can be seen from underwater viewing chambers, explore the eerie Shetani Lava Flow, and climb Roaring Rocks for panoramic views. On one afternoon, enjoy a special Sundowner experience in the bush.Accommodation: Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge
Day 3: Tsavo West to Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, you’ll head to Amboseli National Park, where Mount Kilimanjaro looms large over the plains. Upon check-in at Ol Tukai Lodge, relax and enjoy lunch with sweeping views of the landscape. In the afternoon, set off on a game drive to see Amboseliโs famous elephants, many of them tuskers, and spot lions, hyenas, and giraffes roaming freely.Accommodation: Ol Tukai Lodge
Day 4: Amboseli to Ol Pejeta Conservancy via Nairobi
Depart early and travel north via Nairobi and through the Central Highlands, stopping at the Equator Line near Nanyuki for a fun water demonstration and certificate souvenir. Arrive at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Kenyaโs premier private reserve. After lunch at Sweetwaters Serena Camp, enjoy an afternoon at leisure or head out for a wildlife drive in this Big Five haven, also home to the last northern white rhinos and a chimpanzee sanctuary.Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Day 5: Full Day in Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Spend the full day exploring this wildlife-rich conservancy, where you’ll enjoy both morning and afternoon game drives. Learn about cutting-edge conservation work and encounter rare species, including black rhinos, Grevyโs zebras, and Jacksonโs hartebeests.Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Day 6: Ol Pejeta to Lake Elmenteita via Nyahururu Falls
Drive to the Rift Valley, stopping at the 237-foot Nyahururu Falls for photos. Continue to Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp, located within the scenic Soysambu Conservancy. After lunch, enjoy time by the infinity pool or opt for optional activities like horseback riding or archery. Later, a guided game drive offers a chance to spot Rothschild giraffes, flamingos, elands, and more.Accommodation: Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp
Day 7: Lake Elmenteita to Masai Mara via Maasai Village
Enjoy scenic views as you descend the eastern wall of the Rift Valley. An optional visit to a Maasai Manyatta gives you a deep cultural experience with singing, dancing, and jumping contests. Continue to the Masai Mara, where you’ll check in at Sarova Mara Game Camp and head out on an exciting evening game drive.Accommodation: Sarova Mara Game Camp
Day 8: Full Day in Masai Mara National Reserve
Experience the Masai Mara with two game drivesโone in the early morning and one in the late afternoon. Home to the highest density of wildlife in Kenya, this reserve is particularly famous for its Big Cats and the Great Migration (seasonal). Optional: Elevate your experience with a hot air balloon safari (at extra cost), offering breathtaking aerial views of the savannah and its roaming wildlife.Accommodation: Sarova Mara Game Camp
Day 9: Masai Mara to Nairobi & Departure
After breakfast, depart for Nairobi, arriving in the early afternoon for a farewell lunch at Carnivore Restaurant, courtesy of Afio Mai Africa Safaris. Youโll then be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight home.