10 Days Kenya Classic Safari

Arrival Nairobi, meet and greet by Africa Journeys representative, transfer to Nairobi's leading hotel, the Serena. Rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight : Nairobi Serena Hotel – Bed & Breakfast

After breakfast transfer from your per-tour hotel in Nairobi at 07:30 am. Leaving the bustling city of Nairobi, we travel south to Amboseli National Park, located near the border with Tanzania. We arrive at our lodge in time for lunch.

Amboseli National Park is the second most visited park in Kenya after the Masai Mara. It’s known for its spectacular herds of elephants and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa, just across the border in Tanzania. Large herds of tusked elephants roam the plains in the morning and evening, but you will also see hippo, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, hyena and the occasional lion and wild dog.

In the afternoon enjoy a game drive in the park.

Accommodation: Tulia Amboseli Camp (Full board)

Full day dedicated to the discovery of Amboseli National Park with morning and afternoon game drives.

Enjoy an early morning game drive to catch the awakening wonders of this park, followed by a hearty safari breakfast.

Then we’ll take off on a mid-morning game drive in search of more large and small animals. We may visit Observation Hill, an ideal spot to get great vistas of the park and see more wildlife, especially the elephants.

In the afternoon you can choose to relax at the camp or take another game viewing drive.

Accommodation: Tulia Amboseli Camp (Full board)

After breakfast transfer from Amboseli to Samburu game reserve one of the most stunning reserves in North Kenya. Along the way enjoy stunning views of Mount Kenya, the second tallest mountain in Africa with its snow-covered peaks.

In the afternoon enjoy a game drive in search for the special 5 animals including the long-necked gerenuk, Somali ostrich, Grevy’s Zebra, Oryx and reticulated giraffe.

Accommodation: Ashnil Samburu Camp (Safari Tent)

Meal plan: Full board

Enjoy a morning and afternoon game drive with chances of spotting leopards, lions, spotted hyenas, cheetahs, antelopes, gazelles and many more.

Accommodation: Ashnil Samburu Camp (Safari Tent)

Meal plan: Full board

Depart after breakfast for Lake Nakuru National Park with a short stop at Thomson’s falls to admire the scenic beauty. Arrive at the Lodge in time for lunch.  

Lake Nakuru National Park was first established as a bird sanctuary, before being declared a national park. Lake Nakuru hosts over 400 different bird species, including many water birds. Bird species include the Great White Pelican, African Spoonbill, Yellow-billed Stork, Lesser and Greater Flamingo, and Long-crested Eagle. The Lake Nakuru National Park is known as an important wildlife sanctuary for some of Africa's endangered species, especially black and white rhinos, and Rothschild's giraffes. The game reserve is also home to lions, waterbuck, buffalo and baboons, which we keep an eye out for on our game drive.

Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge (Standard Room)

Meal plan: Full board

After breakfast drive to the incredible Masai Mara game reserve, known for its incredible diversity of game, including the Big Five. The Mara is Africa’s richest ecosystem. The stunning acacia highlighted savannah will greet you first and sightings of the park’s rich game will soon follow.

Masai Mara hosts the highest and most varied concentration of wild animals than any other wildlife park in the region. The scenic appeal of the tree studded savannah plains, the moderate climate and diversity of wild game species makes it a one stop shop for game viewing activities.

Afternoon game viewing drive in this location known for high concentration of wildlife with high chances of spotting the most elusive wild cats.

Accommodation: Ashnil Mara Camp

Meal Plan: Full board

Optional: Hot air balloon ride and mid-day visit to the Local Village.

The BALLOON SAFARI adventure begins in the pre-dawn hours. The magnificent view of the park is thrilling. Towards the end of the safari, you rise to a height of 1500 feet for a panoramic view of the twisting Mara River and the savanna below. After an hour or so in the air, your safari finishes with a flourish: a champagne breakfast in the bush, cooked on the balloon’s burners.

Morning and Afternoon game viewing in the Masai Mara Game reserve which remains the most exciting wildlife eco-system in the Natural world.

Full days spent in the Mara with early morning and afternoon game viewing drives in the rolling hills, woodlands, and Rivers, that makes up the Mara in search of more game. The animals are more active at this time of the day.

Accommodation: Ashnil Mara Camp

Meal Plan: Full board

Morning game drive and in the afternoon visit a masai village for a cultural tour and in the evening enjoy a sundowner in the reserve.

Accommodation: Ashnil Mara Camp

Meal Plan: Full board

Breakfast at your Camp depart thereafter with game drive enroute to Nairobi and continue to the airport for your outbound flight.