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12 Days 11 Nights Kenya Classic Safari

12 Days 11 Nights Kenya Classic Safari

Experience Kenya’s most iconic wildlife destinations, from Samburu’s rare species to the legendary plains of the Maasai Mara.

Your journey begins with a warm welcome in Nairobi before heading north to Samburu National Reserve, home to unique species like the Reticulated Giraffe and Grevy’s Zebra. Spend time exploring its rugged terrain and observing the vibrant birdlife along the Ewaso Nyiro River. Continue to Lake Nakuru National Park, a sanctuary for rhinos and flocks of flamingos, before venturing into the world renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve, known for its dramatic landscapes and rich wildlife encounters. Enjoy full day game drives and witness nature’s raw beauty in one of Africa’s most iconic ecosystems. The adventure continues to Lake Naivasha, where you’ll relax on a peaceful boat ride, and finally to Amboseli National Park, where herds of elephants roam beneath the majestic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.
This safari combines comfort, adventure, and a touch of culture, offering the perfect Kenyan experience from start to finish.

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No. of Days :12 days 11 nights

Based on 2 Pax

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Day One: – Arrival

 

We will meet you at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Nairobi and then drive to Argyle for dinner and to relax for the night.

  • Location: – Nairobi
  • Accommodation: – Argyle
  • Meal Plan: – Full Board Basis

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Samburu National Reserve

Day Two: Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve

After breakfast, you will start the drive to Samburu Reserve. Samburu National Reserve, on the Northern Safari circuit of Kenya is home to some of the unique species of wildlife not common in other safari circuits.

Get there in time for lunch. After checking in and rest, we’ll embark on an afternoon game drive to enjoy sightings of wildlife species such as the elephants, and special five species including, Somali Ostrich, Gerenuk antelope, Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy Zebras, Beisa Oryxes.

Dinner and overnight at the camp.

  • Location: – Samburu National Reserve
  • Camp of Stay: – Samburu Intrepids
  • Meal Plan: – Full board
  • Activities: Game drive

 

 

 

Day Three: Samburu National Reserve Full Day Safaris

On this day, we will enjoy a morning and afternoon game drives.

Samburu National Reserve is home to the big five, Elephant, Lion, Rhino, Leopard, Buffalo. The Gerenuk, Reticulated Giraffe, Somali Ostrich, Gravy Zebra, Besia Oryx, which are classified as the Samburu special are only found in the Northern circuit. There are also endangered Wild Dog as well as Pun cake Tortoise – Endangered. There are over 450 species of birds identified and aquatic species in the Waso Nyiro River including, vultures, kingfishers, marabous, bateleurs, guinea fowl and others. We will explore the reserve in the morning, head back to the camp for lunch and later back for our afternoon game drive.

Dinner and overnight at the camp.

  • Location: – Samburu National Reserve
  • Camp of Stay: – Samburu Intrepids
  • Meal Plan: – Full board
  • Activities: Game drive

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Lake Nakuru National Park

Day Four: Samburu National Reserve to Lake Nakuru

Have breakfast before driving via Thomson’s Falls, a scenic waterfall on the Ewaso Nyiro River, to Lake Nakuru National Park for lunch and a game drive. The park is a haven for bird lovers, with over 400 species of bird, and provides a habitat for lion, leopard, and Rothschild giraffe. It also offers fantastic chances of spotting herds of white rhinos.

Enjoy an afternoon game drive. Later, head to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

  • Location: – Lake Nakuru
  • Camp of Stay: – Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
  • Meal Plan: – Full board
  • Activities: Game drive

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Day Five: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, start our drive to the Masai Mara National Reserve. There shall be stops at scenic places along the Nakuru – Masai Mara route.

Arrive in time for lunch, check in and refreshments before embarking on 3 hours of guided game drive to familiarize ourselves with the reserve.

Dinner and overnight at the camp.

  • Location: – Maasai Mara National Reserve
  • Camp of Stay: – LOYK Mara Camp
  • Meal Plan: – Full board
  • Activities: Game drive

 

Day Six, Seven and Eight: Masai Mara National Reserve

The following three days will be filled with in depth exploration of the Mara, you will be taken for full day game drives of the most renowned game reserve in Kenya. It has won several awards as the leading destination in Africa.

The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it will be easy to spot them. You will be on the lookout for Africa’s Big Five lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino. The birdlife is also abundant.

Maasai Mara is famous for the great wildebeest migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebras from the Serengeti (Tanzania) migrate to Mara in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna  lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and vultures making for incredible sightings.

 

With a vast land to explore, we will be able to spot lots of wildlife such as the big cats, wildebeest, birds, and many more. From July to October, this vast land hosts the most phenomenal activities in the world, the wildebeest migration, and crossing. With an added bit of African rough and bush terrain, this eventful moment will actually close up your safari in a memorable way.

 

Return to camp for dinner and overnight.

 

  • Location: – Maasai Mara National Reserve
  • Camp of Stay: – LOYK Camp
  • Meal Plan: – Full board
  • Activities: Game drive

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Day Nine: Masai Mara National Reserve – Naivasha

After breakfast, we will start our journey to Naivasha arriving in the late afternoon.

Have lunch, check in and leisure till evening where we will enjoy an evening boat ride in Lake Naivasha.

Later drive back to camp for dinner and overnight.

  • Location: – Naivasha
  • Camp of Stay: – Naivasha Sopa lodge
  • Meal Plan: – Full Board Basis
  • Activities: – Boat Ride

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Amboseli National Park

Day ten: – Naivasha to Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, we will depart Naivasha and commence our journey to Amboseli National Park. Upon our arrival, we will enjoy a late lunch while we await check-in to our lodge. Following check-in, we will have some time to rest before dinner.

Overnight at the lodge.

  • Location: – Amboseli National Park
  • Camp of Stay: – Amboseli Sopa Lodge
  • Meal Plan: – Full Board Basis
  • Activities: Game drive

 

Day eleven: – Full Day Amboseli National Park

On this day, we will have morning and evening game drives at the park.

The name “Amboseli” is derived from the Maasai language which means “salty dusty place”. It is well known for its Big Game especially the resident elephant herds and stunning scenic beauty of landscape.

After breakfast spend the better part of the morning in the park in search of its popular residents like the well known predators and their opponents like the Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe, Hippo accompanied with a view of the Magnificent Mt. Kilimanjaro

Later return to the lodge for lunch and rest. We will embark on afternoon game drive later, returning back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

  • Location: – Amboseli National Park
  • Camp of Stay: – Amboseli Sopa Lodge
  • Meal Plan: – Full Board Basis
  • Activities: Game drive

 

Day twelve: – Drive to Nairobi and Fly back home

 After a hearty breakfast, we will check out at 9:00am from camp and drive to Nairobi arriving at the airport in time for your flight back home. It’s a 5 hours’ drive depending on traffic.

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Safari Cost and Rates

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Safari Inclusives and Exclusives

12 Days 11 Nights Kenya Classic Safari

Below are inclusive and exclusive of this safari. They can be added and removed depending on personal interests and preferences. These are just the basic inclusions.

Inclusions

Return road Transfers with our 4x4 land cruiser jeeps.
Return Bush Transfers
Concessions and Park entrance fees to all parks being visited
Accommodation on Twin / Double basis in luxury camps
Meals are on full board basis (Vegetarian Options are available and Gluten Free)
Comprehensive game drives in our 4x4 open sided land cruiser jeeps with amazing spaces with window seats, freezers electric sockets and binoculars.
Services of a professional photographer, English speaking, private birding safari guide.
Maasai Community Visit in Masai Mara and/ Serengeti Bush Dinner
Evacuation Covers with Amref International
Mineral drinking water all through the safari

Exclusions

Personal Items (Visas, Medical and Travel Insurances)
Alcoholic beverages where not applicable (Mostly international brands)
Tips and Gratuity (We recommend you tip our guides directly)
Activities not mentioned above
Any other item / activity not mentioned above

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