10 Days Kenya Safari: Masai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha, Amboseli, Tsavo West & Tsavo East

From $2,950 per person (based on 2 pax sharing)
Explore Kenya’s greatest national parks in 10 days, from the Great Migration in Masai Mara to the red elephants of Tsavo
Kenya Safari Holidays | 10 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari | Kenya Big Five Safari Itinerary | Nairobi to Mombasa Overland Tour

Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara – Rift Valley Drive & Afternoon Safari

Depart from Nairobi after breakfast and drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley to Masai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy a stop at a panoramic viewpoint before continuing through rolling hills and savannahs.
Check in to your lodge or tented camp for lunch. In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive, seeking elephants, giraffes, antelopes, and possibly your first lion encounter.

Overnight in Masai Mara – Safari Lodge or Tented Camp
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Full-Day Safari in Masai Mara – Big Five & Mara River

Today is a full-day safari adventure across the expansive plains of Masai Mara, one of Africa’s best wildlife destinations. With a picnic lunch packed, spend the day searching for the Big Five, lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, and buffaloes, as well as cheetahs, wildebeests, zebras, and more.
Visit the Mara River to see hippos and crocodiles, and if traveling between July and October, possibly witness the Great Wildebeest Migration crossings.

Optional: Visit a Masai village for cultural interaction.

Overnight in Masai Mara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru – Flamingos & Rhinos

After breakfast, leave the Mara and head to Lake Nakuru National Park (approx. 5–6 hrs). Arrive for lunch and check-in.
In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive in Lake Nakuru, famous for its flamingos, white and black rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, and acacia woodland leopards. Enjoy sunset views across the alkaline lake.

Overnight at a Lodge near Lake Nakuru
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha – Boat Safari & Walking Tour

After breakfast, drive to Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake within the Rift Valley. Take a guided boat ride to spot hippos, African fish eagles, and waterbirds.
Visit Crescent Island Game Sanctuary for a walking safari among zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, and impalas. Optional visit to Hell’s Gate National Park for cycling and hiking (additional fee).

Overnight in Naivasha – Lakeside Lodge or Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Lake Naivasha to Amboseli – Kilimanjaro Views

Depart after breakfast and drive southeast to Amboseli National Park, located near the Kenya–Tanzania border (approx. 6–7 hrs). Arrive in time for a late lunch and a sunset game drive, where you’ll see elephant herds moving beneath the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Overnight in Amboseli – Lodge or Tented Camp with Mountain Views
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Full-Day Safari in Amboseli – Wetlands, Wildlife & Views

Start your day early with a morning game drive, the best time for clear views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and active predators. Amboseli is renowned for its vast elephant herds, wetlands filled with birds and hippos, and predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas.
Return to your lodge for lunch and relax before a short evening drive.

Overnight in Amboseli
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Amboseli to Tsavo West – Lava Fields & Mzima Springs

After breakfast, drive to Tsavo West National Park (approx. 4 hrs). On arrival, visit the Shetani Lava Flows, remnants of ancient volcanic eruptions. Then proceed to Mzima Springs, a lush oasis fed by underground rivers from Kilimanjaro, where you can view hippos and fish from an underwater observation window.
Later, enjoy an afternoon game drive through the rocky terrain and open plains.

Overnight in Tsavo West – Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Tsavo West to Tsavo East – Man-Eaters & Red Elephants

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning drive in Tsavo West, then transfer to Tsavo East National Park, the land of red-dusted elephants and open savannahs.
Arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive in Kenya’s largest park, famous for maneless lions, giant herds of elephants, and the Galana River ecosystem.

Overnight in Tsavo East – Lodge or Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Full-Day Safari in Tsavo East – Raw Wilderness Adventure

Spend the day exploring Tsavo East, visiting key areas like Lugard Falls, Mudanda Rock, and the Yatta Plateau, the world’s longest lava flow. Game drives reveal lions, elephants, elands, zebras, ostriches, and more in a less crowded, more remote safari setting.
Optional: bush breakfast or sundowner at a scenic viewpoint.

Overnight in Tsavo East
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10: Return to Nairobi or Drop-off in Mombasa

Enjoy your final early morning game drive and breakfast at the lodge. Then begin your return drive to Nairobi (approx. 5–6 hrs) or opt for a Mombasa drop-off (approx. 4 hrs) for a beach extension at the Indian Ocean coast.
Tour ends with drop-off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

End of Tour
Meals: Breakfast

✅ What’s Included in the 10 Days Kenya Safari:

• 9 nights full-board accommodation in lodges/camps

• All park fees (Masai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha, Amboseli, Tsavo West & East)

• Daily game drives in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof

• Services of an English-speaking professional safari guide

• Lake Naivasha boat ride & Crescent Island walking tour

• Bottled water during safaris

• All airport transfers

🚫 What’s Not Included:

• International flights

• Entry to Masai village (~$25 pp, optional)

• Optional excursions (Hell’s Gate, bush breakfast, etc.)

• Personal expenses, tips, drinks, and travel insurance

🌟 Safari Highlights:

• Big Five safari across Kenya’s top national parks

• Great Migration sightings (seasonal) in Masai Mara

• Flamingos, rhinos & leopards in Lake Nakuru

• Boat safari & walking with wildlife in Lake Naivasha

• Elephants beneath Mt. Kilimanjaro in Amboseli

• Lava flows & underwater hippo viewing in Tsavo West

• Red elephants & remote wilderness in Tsavo East

• Overland adventure ending in Nairobi or Mombasa