Embark on an extraordinary 9-day journey through Kenya's most spectacular national parks and reserves, from the tree hotels of Aberdares to the endless plains of Masai Mara.
Experience the ultimate Kenya wildlife discovery on this comprehensive 9-day safari that takes you through Kenya's most diverse and spectacular ecosystems.
Begin your adventure in Nairobi before venturing to the mystical Aberdares National Park, where you'll stay in a unique tree lodge and watch wildlife at floodlit waterholes. Continue north to Samburu Game Reserve, home to rare northern species like the reticulated giraffe and Grevy's zebra.
Visit the renowned Ol Pejeta Conservancy with its rhino and chimpanzee sanctuaries, witness millions of flamingos at Lake Nakuru, and conclude your journey in the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, where the Big Five roam freely across endless savannah plains.
Duration: | 9 Days / 8 Nights |
Countries: | Kenya |
Start/End: | Nairobi |
Group Size: | Flexible |
Best Time: | Year Round |
Accommodation: Sarova Panafric Hotel
Meals: Lunch, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Jambo – Karibu! BoostSafaris representatives will warmly welcome you upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport with our traditional, unique welcome featuring champagne, hot/cold towels, and authentic safari hats and souvenirs. Transfer to your Nairobi hotel for an overnight stay to prepare for your incredible safari adventure.
Accommodation: The Ark Tree Lodge
Meals: Lunch, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
After breakfast, journey north through rich agricultural landscapes, coffee plantations, and pineapple farms to Aberdares National Park. Enjoy lunch at the Country Club before transferring to your unique tree lodge built deep in the forest. Experience wildlife viewing at the floodlit waterhole from your comfortable lounge or room, watching elephants, rhinos, buffalo, and the rare bongo throughout the night.
Note: Pack an overnight bag as main luggage stays at Country Club in safe deposit.
Accommodation: Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
Meals: Lunch, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Depart north via Nanyuki to the rugged Samburu Game Reserve in Kenya's semi-arid northern region. The Ewaso Nyiro River creates an oasis setting, drawing wildlife in great numbers. Afternoon game drive to spot endemic northern species including Gerenuk, Beisa Oryx, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, and Grevy's zebra. This ornithological paradise is also home to Palm Nut Vultures and Vinaceous Doves.
Accommodation: Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
Meals: All Meals
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in this spectacular landscape. Watch elephants dig for water in dry riverbeds and spot leopards at dusk. Optional visit to a Samburu manyatta to experience how this fascinating tribe lives in harmony with the harsh surroundings. The Samburu culture shares ancestral ties with the Maasai and offers insights into traditional pastoral life.
Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Meals: Lunch, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive south towards Mt. Kenya with game viewing en route. Arrive at Sweetwaters Serena Camp for lunch. Afternoon game drive in this renowned conservancy famous for abundant plains game, the Big Five, endangered chimpanzees, and rhino sanctuaries. Ol Pejeta is Kenya's largest black rhino sanctuary and home to the last two northern white rhinos on Earth.
Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
Meals: Lunch, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Depart for Lake Nakuru National Park in the heart of the Rift Valley. This famous soda lake is world-renowned as home to millions of flamingos creating spectacular pink shorelines. The park also serves as a rhino sanctuary providing opportunities to see the endangered black rhino. Afternoon game drive circumventing the lake with excellent bird watching opportunities.
Accommodation: Sarova Mara Lodge
Meals: Lunch, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Journey to Kenya's most famous game reserve through the Great Rift Valley. The Masai Mara is the northernmost extension of the Serengeti Plains and perhaps the only region where visitors can see animals in the same abundance as existed a century ago. Afternoon game drive searching for the Big Five: lion, Cape buffalo, elephant, black rhino, and leopard, plus countless other species across the endless savannah.
Accommodation: Sarova Mara Lodge
Meals: All Meals
Full day of game drives in this magnificent reserve. Early morning and afternoon drives offer the best wildlife viewing opportunities. Optional hot air balloon safari provides a magical perspective floating silently above the plains at dawn, followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush. Watch for the Great Migration (seasonal), massive herds of wildebeest, zebras, lions, cheetahs, and the complete East African wildlife ecosystem.
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast and check-out, bid farewell to the magnificent Masai Mara and begin your journey back to Nairobi. Arrive with a camera full of memories and unforgettable experiences. Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight, carrying with you the magic of Kenya's incredible wildlife and landscapes.
Mountain forest ecosystem with unique tree lodge experiences. Home to elephants, rhinos, buffalo, leopards, and the rare bongo antelope. Night wildlife viewing at floodlit waterholes.
Semi-arid landscape along the Ewaso Nyiro River. Famous for endemic northern species: Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, gerenuk, and Somali ostrich.
Private conservancy with Big Five, chimpanzee sanctuary, and rhino protection programs. Home to the world's last northern white rhinos and largest black rhino population in East Africa.
Alkaline soda lake in the Rift Valley, world-famous for millions of flamingos. Rhino sanctuary with excellent chances to see both black and white rhinos plus diverse birdlife.
Kenya's premier wildlife destination and northern extension of the Serengeti. Home to the Big Five, Great Migration (seasonal), and incredible density of predators and prey.
Excellent opportunities to see all Big Five animals: African elephant, Cape buffalo, lion, leopard, and black rhinoceros across multiple parks and reserves.
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