Day 1 – Nairobi to Tsavo West National Park
Your kenya long safari holiday begins with a morning departure from Nairobi at approximately 8:00 a.m., heading toward Tsavo West. Arrive in time for lunch at Salt Lick Safari Lodge, followed by an afternoon game drive.
Tsavo West is famed for its dramatic scenery, lava flows, and wildlife diversity. Visit the iconic Mzima Springs, where millions of liters of crystal-clear water flow daily from underground rivers originating in the Chyulu Hills. Watch hippos and crocodiles through the underwater viewing chamber and encounter the famous red-dust elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes.
Dinner and overnight at Salt Lick Safari Lodge.
Day 2 – Full Day in Tsavo West National Park
Today deepens your kenya long safari holiday adventure with a full-day game drive and picnic lunch.
Explore Roaring Rocks, offering sweeping panoramic views over Tsavo’s vast plains. Visit Poacher’s Lookout and the striking Chaimu Crater, a relatively young volcanic cone composed of black coke. This rugged terrain is ideal for spotting klipspringers and other agile wildlife.
In the park’s southwest lies Lake Jipe, straddling the Kenya-Tanzania border, attracting hippos and diverse bird species. Return to the lodge for dinner and relaxation under the African night sky.
Accommodation: Salt Lick Safari Lodge
Day 3 – Tsavo West to Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, continue your kenya long safari holiday to Amboseli. Arrive in time for lunch at Ol Tukai Lodge, followed by an afternoon game drive.
Amboseli is renowned for its vast open plains and swamps fed by Mount Kilimanjaro’s underground streams. The lush wetlands attract elephants, buffalo, hippos, and a variety of birdlife. Against the dramatic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, wildlife photography reaches another level.
Dinner and overnight at Ol Tukai Lodge.
Day 4 – Full Day in Amboseli National Park
Wake early for spectacular sunrise views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds gather around the summit. A highlight of your kenya long safari holiday is witnessing elephants up close as they bathe and feed in the swamps.
After breakfast, enjoy extended game drives across the park’s varied ecosystems. Optional cultural visits to a Maasai village can be arranged, offering insight into traditional dances, rituals, and homestead life.
Accommodation: Ol Tukai Lodge
Day 5 – Amboseli to Lake Naivasha
Today your kenya long safari holiday journeys into the Great Rift Valley toward Lake Naivasha, the highest freshwater lake in the Rift Valley.
At 1,910 meters above sea level, Lake Naivasha is fringed with papyrus reeds and supports over 400 bird species. Hippos wallow along the shoreline while fish eagles soar overhead. Optional boat rides allow close encounters with aquatic wildlife.
Dinner and overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort.
Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
Day 6 – Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru National Park
Continue your kenya long safari holiday to Lake Nakuru National Park, one of Africa’s premier rhino sanctuaries.
Famous for its flamingoes and alkaline lake, Nakuru offers sightings of both black and white rhinos, lions, leopards, giraffes, and large buffalo herds. The shimmering pink hues along the lakeshore create unforgettable scenery.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive before dinner at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge.
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Day 7 – Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve
Your kenya long safari holiday now heads to the legendary Masai Mara. Arrive in time for lunch at Mara Serena Safari Lodge, followed by an afternoon game drive.
As part of the greater Serengeti ecosystem, the Mara is home to abundant wildlife year-round, including lions, cheetahs, elephants, and large plains game herds. During migration season, thousands of wildebeest and zebras cross the Mara River.
Dinner and overnight at Mara Serena Safari Lodge.
Day 8 – Full Day in Masai Mara National Reserve
A full-day game drive with picnic lunch highlights the peak of your kenya long safari holiday. The Mara is one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five in a single day.
Search for black-maned lions, cheetahs resting under safari vehicles, elephants roaming the plains, and diverse birdlife with nearly 500 species recorded. Optional activities include a hot air balloon safari at sunrise or a Maasai cultural visit.
Dinner and overnight at Mara Serena Safari Lodge.
Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Day 9 – Masai Mara to Nairobi
Enjoy a final sunrise game drive, capturing the last magical moments of your kenya long safari holiday. After breakfast, depart for Nairobi with a picnic lunch en route.
You will be dropped off at your city hotel or at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, marking the end of your unforgettable journey.
