10 Days Kenya Explorer Safari

10 Days Kenya explorer safari tour itinerary

Day 1: Samburu Game reserve

Early morning drive through the Great rift valley with a brief stopover to admire the view as you head for Samburu Game Reserve, the semi-arid region of the nomadic Samburu people. Arrive and check in to a Samburu safari Lodge/Samburu Serena Safari Lodge for lunch and short relaxation. afternoon game drive after lunch allows viewing of the rare local species of Zebra and Giraffe. Dinner and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge or Similar

Day 2: Samburu game reserve

Full day at Samburu with morning and afternoon game drives. Rest of day at leisure. Samburu Game Reserve, which covers about 104 square kilometers. Ololokwe Table Mountain forms a dramatic backdrop to our game viewing. Samburu is also home to the third of Kenya’s giraffe species – the rare Reticulated Giraffe (only found in the Northern parks). This is also where you see the blue-legged Somali Ostrich, the long-necked Gerenuk gazelle and the straight-horned Beisa Oryx antelope. Overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge or similar

Day 3: Lake Nakuru National park

After breakfast, drive to the Lake Nakuru national Park for afternoon game drive in the park as we visit the lake with its pelicans, cormorants, kingfishers, bright flamingos, herons, ostriches and eagles. Lunch will be Carnivore Restaurant in Nairobi

There’s plenty of big game here, but also, uniquely, the park is home to a large population of black and white rhino at its protected sanctuary. We’ll be watching for these immense beasts but also zebra, hippo, baboon, and monkey. Dinner and Overnight at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge or similar.

Day 4: Masai Mara Game Reserve

After early breakfast, drive to the famous reserve in the world called Masai Mara game reserve. Arrive in time for lunch, we shall drive to the lodge with game drive enroute in the vast rolling savannahs of the reserve

The park boasts one of the highest densities of wildlife anywhere. And besides Africa’s Big Five, you’ll find many other wildlife species on these rolling hills, over 90 types of mammals. After lunch and a short siesta, enjoy an afternoon game drive in search of all the big five animals which are plenty here. Dinner and Overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge or similar

Day 5: Masai Mara Game Reserve

Today you shall have full day game drives in the reserve which is home to huge numbers of wildlife. Our day will be filled with unlimited game drives with all meals in the lodge. You will have options of other activities like a visit to the local Maasai people. You can see how they live, their customs, ceremonies and buy some souvenirs from them. You may also choose to do a truly unforgettable experience of early morning balloon safari over the reserve. There is nothing like watching the dawn break over the reserve, lighting up the acacia trees and seeing wildlife stirring into the new day. Dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge or similar

Day 6: Nairobi

Early morning gamed drive in the reserve will be your last chance to see any remaining animals. After breakfast, you will drive to Nairobi for lunch at Carnivore restaurant. Afternoon at leisure in the hotel. Dinner and Overnight at Ole Sereni Hotel or similar

Day 7: Amboseli National Park

Early morning drive to Amboseli national park. The mount Kilimanjaro summit stands at the park’s southern vista and is welcoming landmark seen throughout the reserve. We’ll take an easy game drive in this park known for its immense herds of elephants. This is possibly the best spot in Africa to view these noble giants, with sightings guaranteed. The park is also known for its easy animal spotting, so we’ll hopefully have a busy afternoon. Toward evening the clouds surrounding Kilimanjaro’s peak may part revealing its snowy summit. This is a perfect moment for photographs and a time to appreciate all the wonder that surrounds us.

You will arrive at your lodge for your buffet lunch and a short siesta. Later, we shall depart for an afternoon game drive with excellent views of the mount Kilimanjaro. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge or similar

Day 8: Taita Hills Sanctuary

Early morning game drive in the park in search of the big five animals. After breakfast, drive to drive to Taita Hills Sanctuary. This is a privately-owned wildlife sanctuary where we shall be tracking the big game like lion, leopard, elephant, giraffe and smaller wildlife such as gazelle, impala, and dik-dik. Dinner and overnight at Bluff Lodge or Sarova Taita Hills Lodge or similar

 Day 9: Tsavo East National Park

Early morning game drive returning to the lodge for your buffet breakfast. After breakfast, drive to Tsavo East national park, with its endless horizons and wild, rugged grasslands, offers endless opportunities for a memorable experience with abundant wildlife. Proceed to the lodge for lunch. After a short siesta, depart for an afternoon game drive in search of the big five animals.

The land here is open, making animal spotting an easier and relaxed experience. Look for lion, but also leopard, Cape buffalo, and the park’s great, red elephants, called so because they roll in the rusty-coloured soil found here. Afternoon game drive will be the game changer s you view animals. Dinner and overnight at Voi Wildlife Lodge or similar

Day 10: Mombasa / Diani

We’ll be up early to make the most of our game driving time. Traveling over the open savannah country here is an exhilarating experience and there’s nothing like the first animal sighting of the day. After breakfast, drive to Mombasa and transfer to your hotel

Our package for above arrangements includes:

• Return airport transfers during International flights
• Meet and greet services at all airports during International flights
• 3 bottles of mineral water per client per day while on safari
• 1 safari hat per client
• 1 safari bag per client
• Private transport with a with pop-up roof for game viewing
• Accommodation in the above lodges in standard rooms on full-board (lunch, dinner, breakfast)
• Government taxes
• 1-night accommodation at Ole Sereni hotel on half-board (dinner and breakfast)
• Unlimited game drives in the national parks / reserves
• Services of professional a driver-guide while on safari
• Park entrance fees to the park for clients
• Entrance fees to the park for bus and driver
• Window seat is guaranteed for every passenger
• Flying doctors and emergency evacuation services

Our Package DOES NOT include:

• Domestic and International flights & all related departure taxes
• Entry Visa to Kenya
• Personal insurance cover
• Lunch on DAY 10
• Accommodation in Mombasa
• Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks except mineral water while on the safari
• Gratuities, tips, cigarettes, laundry
• Any item of personal nature
• Any other item NOT mentioned above
• Any deviation from above itinerary