6 days10 Days Northern & Southern Kenya Savannah Private Safari
New10 daysNairobiPrivate tour
Length
10 days
Itinerary
10 days planned
Group
Private
Guides
English
Overview
What sets the 10-Day Northern & Southern Kenya Savannah Private Safari apart is its diverse and well-balanced itinerary, combining the rich wildlife of southern Kenya (like the elephants of Amboseli and big cats of Maasai Mara) with the unique and lesser-visited northern reserves like Samburu and Ol Pejeta. This contrast gives you a chance to see both the Big Five and northern Kenya’s rare species like Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, and the gerenuk. The tour also features private transportation, personalized guiding, and scenic accommodations in locations that allow for immersive, up-close wildlife encounters—making it ideal for travelers seeking both iconic experiences and off-the-beaten-path discoveries.
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Day by day itinerary
1Nairobi to Amboseli⌄
Depart Nairobi in the morning and arrive in Amboseli National Park—famed for its majestic elephant herds set against the backdrop of Kilimanjaro. Check into the lodge, enjoy lunch, then take your first afternoon game drive. Expect sightings of elephants, zebras, buffalo, and predators at dusk.
Meals: Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: AA Lodge Amboseli or similar
2Full Day in Amboseli⌄
Spend a full day exploring Amboseli with morning and afternoon drives, visiting Observation Hill at sunrise for panoramic views. Look out for lions, cheetahs, and large elephant families in the swamps and open plains
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: AA Lodge Amboseli or similar
3Amboseli → Aberdare⌄
After breakfast, drive to the misty highlands of the Aberdares National Park. Arrive at The Ark, a unique lodge with floodlit waterholes where game like elephants and bushbuck come to drink. Afternoon at leisure, followed by a night game viewing experience.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: The Ark Lodge or similar
4Aberdare → Samburu⌄
Head north to Samburu National Reserve, known for its endemic wildlife (reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, gerenuk). After lunch at Samburu Ashnil Lodge, enjoy an afternoon game drive in the rugged landscapes of the northern savannah
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Samburu Sopa Lodge or Similar
5Full Day in Samburu⌄
A full day of wildlife viewing with morning and afternoon drives. Spot hotspots like Buffalo Springs, searching for the “special five” of Samburu: gerenuk, Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, and Somali ostrich. Optional visit to a local Samburu village
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Samburu Sopa Lodge or similar
6Samburu → Ol Pejeta⌄
After a morning drive, travel south to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, home to black rhinos and the only chimp sanctuary in Kenya. Settle into Sweetwaters Comfort Lodge or similar Lodge, then enjoy an evening game drive and visit the chimpanzee sanctuary at Sweetwaters
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Sweetwaters Comfort Lodge or similar
7Ol Pejeta → Lake Nakuru⌄
Travel across the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park. Stay at Lake Nakuru Lodge, then head out in the late afternoon to spot rhinos, buffalo, Rothschild giraffes, and the famed flamingo flocks along the lakeshore
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Lake Nakuru Lodge or similar
8Lake Nakuru → Maasai Mara⌄
Depart early for the world-famous Maasai Mara. Arrive at Jambo Mara Lodge for lunch, then embark on a late afternoon game drive among the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino—in one of Africa’s richest reserves.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Jambo Mara lodge or similar
9Full Day in Maasai Mara⌄
Enjoy two full-day game drives through the Mara’s open grasslands. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration and dramatic river crossings. Optional Maasai cultural visits or hot-air balloon ride.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Jambo Mara Lodge or similar
10Mara to Nairobi⌄
After an early morning drive, depart the Mara and journey back to Nairobi. Arrive mid-afternoon for a transfer to your hotel or airport, concluding your private safari adventure.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch: packed lunch
What's included
- ✓All game drives and excursions as per the itinerary
- ✓Bottled drinking water during game drives
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Dinner
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓Visit to Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Ol Pejeta Rhino Sanctuary
- ✓All national park and conservancy entrance fees
- ✓Pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi (airport or hotel)
- ✓9 nights' accommodation in safari lodges and tented camps
- ✓Boat ride at Lake Naivasha (if included)
- ✓Private 4x4 safari vehicle with an English-speaking professional driver/guide
Not included
- ✕International flights to/from Nairobi
- ✕Visa fees for Kenya
- ✕Travel and personal insurance
- ✕Gratuities
- ✕Laundry, souvenirs, and other personal expenses
- ✕Pre- or post-safari accommodation in Nairobi (unless requested)
Good to know
Cancellation
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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