10 Day Kenya Classic Safari
Nairobi | Amboseli | Lake Nakuru | Masai Mara
Journey Through Kenya's Iconic Wilderness
Experience Kenya’s finest wilderness on a classic 10-day safari. Encounter elephants beneath Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli National Park, then return via Nairobi to hand-feed endangered Rothschild giraffes at the Giraffe Centre. Track rhinos and flamingos at Lake Nakuru before witnessing thrilling Big Five drama across the Maasai Mara.
Day 1 . Nairobi
Touch down at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to begin your classic Kenya expedition. Our experienced safari team meets you on arrival and whisks you through a short transfer to your airport hotel for a relaxing first evening in Nairobi.
Highlights & Schedule
- Day 1: Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, personalized meet-and-assist through arrivals, followed by a comfortable private transfer to your hotel.
Day 2–4 . Amboseli National Park
Depart Nairobi for Amboseli National Park, celebrated worldwide for iconic views of massive free-ranging elephant herds set against the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. Three immersive nights give you time to discover Amboseli's observation hill, seasonal marshes, and rich predator action.
Highlights & Schedule
- Day 2: Morning drive south to Amboseli National Park, check-in and lunch at camp, followed by an afternoon game drive across the acacia scrub and wetlands.
- Day 3: Full morning and afternoon game drives tracking big tuskers beneath Mount Kilimanjaro, hippos in the swamps, and diverse plains game.
- Day 4: Second full day of intensive game drives exploring Amboseli's varied habitats, visiting observation viewpoints, and soaking up dramatic African sunsets.
Day 5 . Amboseli to Nairobi
Enjoy breakfast overlooking the plains before journeying back to Nairobi. Settle back into your hotel for an afternoon of comfort, recharge, and preparation before exploring the Great Rift Valley tomorrow.
Highlights & Schedule
- Day 5: Scenic overland drive from Amboseli back to Nairobi, checking in at your hotel with the remainder of the day to relax at leisure.
Day 6 . Giraffe Centre and Lake Nakuru
Start the day with a memorable stop at Nairobi's famed Giraffe Centre, where you can hand-feed endangered Rothschild giraffes from elevated walkways. Next, descend into the dramatic Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park, a haven for both white and black rhinos, leopards, and thriving flocks of waterbirds.
Highlights & Schedule
- Day 6: Morning visit to the Giraffe Centre in Nairobi, followed by lunch and a scenic drive to Lake Nakuru for an afternoon game drive along the shores.
Day 7–9 . Masai Mara National Reserve
Enter Kenya's legendary wildlife paradise: the Masai Mara National Reserve. Renowned for its sweeping golden savannah, rolling hills, and unparalleled predator density, you will spend three unforgettable days tracking lions, cheetahs, leopards, and massive wildlife herds.
Highlights & Schedule
- Day 7: Morning game drive at Lake Nakuru spotting rhinos and birdlife, scenic drive into the Masai Mara to Soroi Mara Bush Camp, lunch, afternoon game drive, and dinner.
- Day 8: Full morning and afternoon game drives exploring prime Mara territories in search of the Big Five, resident big cat prides, and river crossings.
- Day 9: Second full day of comprehensive game tracking across the open plains with bush picnic opportunities and golden hour photography.
Day 10 . Masai Mara to Nairobi
Savor a final morning game drive across the Mara grasslands as dawn illuminates the wilderness. Transfer to the bush airstrip for your scenic flight back to Nairobi, followed by day room hospitality, lunch, and dinner before your flight home.
Highlights & Schedule
- Day 10: Morning game drive in the Masai Mara, scheduled flight to Nairobi, transfer to day room facilities at Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport with lunch and dinner, followed by transfer to the airport for your flight home.
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