Curated Expedition • Africa Celebrity Tours

10 Days Kenya Wildlife & Scenic Safari

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Discover the remarkable diversity of Kenya on an unforgettable 10-day safari through some of the country's most iconic wildlife destinations and scenic landscapes. Begin your adventure in Amboseli National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Continue to the tranquil shores of Lake Naivasha, where a boat ride offers an opportunity to experience Kenya's wildlife and birdlife from the water.

Your journey then takes you to the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve, renowned for its abundant wildlife, sweeping savannahs, and exceptional game-viewing opportunities. Continue to Lake Nakuru National Park, home to rhinos and a variety of bird and wildlife species, before heading north to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, an important wildlife conservation area known for its diverse wildlife and conservation initiatives.

The safari concludes in the magnificent Mount Kenya region, where dramatic mountain scenery, forests, and unique landscapes provide a peaceful contrast to the open savannahs. Combining exciting game drives, scenic lakes, diverse wildlife, and unforgettable landscapes, this safari offers a comprehensive introduction to the best of Kenya.

Route Path

Expedition Route Map
Covering locations:
Nairobi → Amboseli NP → Amboseli NP → Lake Naivasha → Masai Mara → Masai Mara → Masai Mara → Lake Nakuru → Ol Pejeta Conservancy → Mount Kenya National Park (Nanyuki/Nyeri Access) → Nairobi

  • Start: Nairobi Airport / City Center
  • Visit: Nairobi → Amboseli NP → Amboseli NP → Lake Naivasha → Masai Mara → Masai Mara → Masai Mara → Lake Nakuru → Ol Pejeta Conservancy → Mount Kenya National Park (Nanyuki/Nyeri Access) → Nairobi
  • End: Departure Transfer

Tour Features

Comfort Level

Mid-range tour ( This mid-range tour uses tented camps. )

Customizability

Can be customized

Privacy Structures

Private tour

Solo Availability

Not for solo travelers

Departures

Can start any day

Age Suitability

Suitable for all ages

Activities & Transportation

Activities Included

game drives

Vehicle Config

pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle

Airport Transfer

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Getting Around

pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle

Accommodation & Meals

Day Accommodation Meals Included
Day 1 Kibo Safari Camp
Drive to Amboseli Nationa Park ( Mid - range property just outside Amboseli National Park )
Lunch (L), Dinner (D)
Day 10 N/A
Drive to Nairobi ( N/A )
Breakfast (B)
Day 2 Kibo Safari Camp
Full day Amboseli National Park Game drive ( Mid - range property just outside Amboseli National Park )
Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D)
Day 3 Naivasha Sopa Resort
Drive to Lake Naivasha ( Mid - range property )
Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D)
Day 4 Zebra Plains Mara
Drive to Masai Mara Reserve ( Mid range accomodation )
Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D)
Day 5 Mara Sarova Game Camp
Full day in Masai Mara National Reserve ( Luxury property inside the reserve )
Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D)
Day 6 Mara Sarova Game Camp
Full Day at Masai Mara National Reseve ( Luxury property inside the reserve )
Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D)
Day 7 Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Drive to Lake Nakuru ( Mid - range property just outside the park )
Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D)
Day 8 Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Drive to Olpejeta Concervancy ( Mid-range tented camp within Ol Pejeta Conservancy )
Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D)
Day 9 Fairmont Mt Kenya Safari Club
Drive to Mount Kenya Region ( Luxury accommodation at the foothills of Mount Kenya )
Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D)

Day-By-Day Itinerary Details

Day 1: Drive to Amboseli Nationa Park
Your safari begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi as you travel south towards Amboseli National Park. Enjoy the changing scenery as you leave the city behind and journey towards the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. Arrive in Amboseli in time for lunch before heading out for your first afternoon game drive.

Explore the park's open plains and wetlands in search of elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, lions, and other wildlife. On clear days, Mount Kilimanjaro provides a spectacular backdrop to the landscape. After your game drive, return to your accommodation for dinner and your first night in the Amboseli region.
Day 1 - Drive to Amboseli Nationa Park
Lodging: Kibo Safari Camp ( Mid - range property just outside Amboseli National Park ) Meals: L, D
Day 10: Drive to Nairobi
Enjoy breakfast at Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club and take in your final views of the magnificent Mount Kenya region. After breakfast, begin your journey back to Nairobi through the scenic central Kenyan countryside.

Arrive in Nairobi later in the day, marking the end of your safari. Depending on your onward travel arrangements, you can be dropped off at your hotel, residence, or the airport.

Your 10-day Kenya safari comes to an end with unforgettable memories of Kenya's elephants, big cats, rhinos, scenic lakes, open savannahs, conservation landscapes, and the magnificent Mount Kenya region.
Lodging: N/A ( N/A ) Meals: B
Day 2: Full day Amboseli National Park Game drive
Spend the entire day exploring the remarkable landscapes of Amboseli National Park. Begin with an early morning game drive when wildlife is particularly active and the morning light creates beautiful views across the plains.

Continue exploring the park's different habitats, keeping an eye out for Amboseli's famous elephant herds as well as lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and numerous bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch or return to the lodge for a break before heading out for another game drive in the afternoon.

As the day comes to an end, return to your accommodation for dinner and another peaceful night surrounded by the beauty of Amboseli.
Day 2 - Full day Amboseli National Park Game drive
Lodging: Kibo Safari Camp ( Mid - range property just outside Amboseli National Park ) Meals: B, L, D
Day 3: Drive to Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, depart Amboseli and travel towards the Great Rift Valley and the beautiful Lake Naivasha. Enjoy the changing landscapes as you journey through the Kenyan countryside.

Arrive at Lake Naivasha and have lunch before taking some time to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Later, head out on a boat ride across the lake, offering wonderful views of the surrounding scenery and opportunities to observe hippos and a variety of birdlife along the shoreline.

Return to your accommodation in the evening for dinner and a relaxing night beside the lake.
Day 3 - Drive to Lake Naivasha
Lodging: Naivasha Sopa Resort ( Mid - range property ) Meals: B, L, D
Day 4: Drive to Masai Mara Reserve
After breakfast, leave Lake Naivasha and continue towards the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. The journey takes you through the scenic Great Rift Valley and across the Kenyan countryside before reaching the vast savannahs of the Mara.

Arrive in time for lunch before heading out on an afternoon game drive. Explore the grasslands in search of lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife.

As the afternoon progresses, enjoy the spectacular scenery and the possibility of witnessing wildlife activity across the plains before returning to your lodge for dinner and your first night in the Maasai Mara.
Day 4 - Drive to Masai Mara Reserve
Lodging: Zebra Plains Mara ( Mid range accomodation ) Meals: B, L, D
Day 5: Full day in Masai Mara National Reserve
Spend a full day exploring the magnificent Maasai Mara on extended game drives. Begin early in the morning when the cooler temperatures provide excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing.

Explore different areas of the reserve and its expansive grasslands in search of the Big Five and other wildlife. Depending on the season and wildlife movements, you may also have the opportunity to witness scenes associated with the Great Migration.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon exploration. As the sun begins to set over the savannah, return to your accommodation for dinner and another night in the Mara.
Day 5 - Full day in Masai Mara National Reserve
Lodging: Mara Sarova Game Camp ( Luxury property inside the reserve ) Meals: B, L, D
Day 6: Full Day at Masai Mara National Reseve
Enjoy another full day exploring the remarkable Maasai Mara, giving you more time to discover different areas of the reserve and experience its incredible wildlife. Set out early for a morning game drive when predators are often active and the savannah is alive with movement.

Continue across the Mara's open plains in search of lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and other wildlife. The additional day allows for a more relaxed safari experience and greater flexibility to follow interesting wildlife sightings.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the reserve before continuing with an afternoon game drive. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and your final night in the Maasai Mara.
Day 6 - Full Day at Masai Mara National Reseve
Lodging: Mara Sarova Game Camp ( Luxury property inside the reserve ) Meals: B, L, D
Day 7: Drive to Lake Nakuru
After breakfast, depart the Maasai Mara and continue towards Lake Nakuru National Park in the Great Rift Valley. Enjoy the changing landscapes as you travel through the Kenyan countryside.

After arriving and having lunch, head out for a game drive through the park. Lake Nakuru is known for its rhino population and diverse wildlife, with opportunities to see buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, lions, leopards, and a variety of bird species.

Explore the park and enjoy the scenic surroundings before returning to your accommodation in the evening for dinner and a relaxing night.
Day 7 - Drive to Lake Nakuru
Lodging: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge ( Mid - range property just outside the park ) Meals: B, L, D
Day 8: Drive to Olpejeta Concervancy
After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru and travel north towards Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Enjoy the scenic journey through Kenya's central highlands before arriving at this renowned wildlife conservation area.

After lunch, head out on an afternoon game drive through the conservancy. Ol Pejeta offers excellent opportunities to see a wide variety of wildlife, including rhinos, elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and other species.

The conservancy is also well known for its important conservation work and offers a different safari experience from Kenya's traditional national parks.
Day 8 - Drive to Olpejeta Concervancy
Lodging: Sweetwaters Serena Camp ( Mid-range tented camp within Ol Pejeta Conservancy ) Meals: B, L, D
Day 9: Drive to Mount Kenya Region
After breakfast, depart Ol Pejeta and continue towards the magnificent Mount Kenya region. Enjoy the scenic drive through Kenya's central highlands as the landscapes gradually transform into lush farmland and mountain scenery.

Arrive at Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club, set against the spectacular backdrop of Mount Kenya. After lunch, settle into the property and enjoy the peaceful surroundings before embarking on a game drive within the Fairmont grounds. Explore the property's wildlife-rich surroundings and keep watch for a variety of animals as you enjoy the unique combination of wildlife, gardens, and mountain scenery.

After the game drive, return to the Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club and spend the evening relaxing at the property. Enjoy dinner surrounded by the tranquil atmosphere and beautiful views of Mount Kenya.
Lodging: Fairmont Mt Kenya Safari Club ( Luxury accommodation at the foothills of Mount Kenya ) Meals: B, L, D

Seasonal Pricing (USD / Person)

Rates depend on travel windows and group numbers.

Season Windows 2 Pax 3 Pax 4 Pax 5 Pax 6+ Pax Action
Sep 01 - Oct 31, 2026 USD 4,635 USD 4,200 USD 3,980 USD 3,850 USD 3,765 Request Quote

Included

  • Accommodation on Full board basis
  • All airport/airstrip transfers
  • Transportation in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
  • Services of an English-speaking driver-guide
  • Park entry fees
  • All Government taxes and levies
  • Complimentary bottled water during game drives
  • 24 hours stand-by contact number
  • Guaranteed window seat in vehicles

Excluded

  • All items of personal nature (telephone, laundry)
  • Tips and gratuities to camp staff/guides
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic premium drinks
  • Visa application fees
  • International flight tickets & travel insurance