9 Days Samburu, Masai Mara & Amboseli Safari

This 9 Day Classic Kenya Safari takes you to the remote wilds of Samburu, the rolling savannahs of the Masai Mara and the iconic beauty of Amboseli, capturing the essence of a luxury Kenya safari.

Kenya Safari Experience

The safari will take you to the remote and arid northern region of Samburu where you can see desert adapted species such as the Gerenuk and the Reticulated Giraffe before being whisked away to the teeming savannahs of the Masai Mara, home to one of the greatest shows on Earth – the great Migration.

Then travel to Amboseli to see Elephants against the snowcapped Mount Kilimanjaro. The reserve is one of the best places in Kenya to see the highly endangered Black Rhino and is also renowned for its Big Tuskers.

Day 1: JKIA/Nairobi

On arrival in Nairobi, on the first day of your Kenya safari you will be met at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by our customer service representative and driver-guide and transfer to your city hotel for check in. You have the afternoon to relax before a pre-departure meeting with your tour guide is held in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay at Fairmont Norfolk Hotel (DBB)

Day 2: Samburu Game Reserve

In the morning you will be driven to Wilson Airport to board a scheduled domestic flight to Samburu, one of the aridest Kenya safari parks. On arrival at the airstrip, you will be met by a representative from the camp and transferred to your lodge for check-in and lunch. After lunch, you will relax at the lodge before setting out on an afternoon game drive.

This arid region is home to a surprising diversity of wildlife that is sustained by the Ewaso Ng’iro River. Look out for desert animals such as Besia Oryx and the Gerenuk.

All meals and overnight stay at Saruni Samburu Lodge (FB)

Day 3: Samburu, Shaba and Buffalo Springs National Reserves

Enjoy breakfast in the bush before exploring Samburu on both morning and afternoon game drives, returning to the lodge for lunch during the day. The river is home to some of the largest Crocodiles in Africa, and the reserve is a good place to look out for Cheetahs during your game viewing drive.

The reserve has natural springs which are fed by underground aquifers which carry the water all the way from the melting glaciers on Mount Kenya.

All meals and overnight stay at Saruni Samburu Lodge (FB)

Day 4: Masai Mara National Reserve

Early morning game viewing drive, then return to your lodge for breakfast, then check out and transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled domestic flight departing to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Upon arrival, you will be met by a representative at the airstrip and transferred to your camp for check-in, followed by lunch. After lunch, you will relax at the camp before your embark on your late afternoon game viewing drive. Masai Mara National Reserve is one of the iconic wildlife regions of the African continent and has abundant plains game and one of the largest Lion populations on Earth. All meals and overnight stay at Saruni Mara Camp (FB)

 Day 5: Masai Mara National Reserve

Today spend the whole day in the Masai Mara National Reserve, the most iconic of the Kenya safari parks. Head out on morning and afternoon game drives – returning to the camp for lunch.

Explore the wide sweeping savannahs which at certain times of the year team with over 2 million Wildebeest, thousands of Zebra, and Gazelles, all closely followed by the predators. You can see all the Big Five (Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, Rhino, and Elephant) in the Reserve.

All meals and overnight stay at Saruni Mara Camp (FB)

Day 6: Masai Mara National Reserve

Today you can choose to do an optional activity, either an early morning Hot Air Balloon safari (a spectacular way to view the sweeping plains) or a walking safari, during which a knowledgeable ranger will decode the secrets of the bush for you. Alternately, just relax and head out on a game drive before spending some time relaxing at the camp.

All meals and overnight stay at Saruni Mara Camp (FB)

Day 7: Amboseli National Park

Early morning game viewing drive, return to your camp for breakfast, then check out and transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled domestic flight departing to Nairobi, Wilson airport, then connect your flight to Amboseli National park. On arrival at the airstrip, you will be met by a representative from the camp and transfer to your camp for check-in and lunch. In the afternoon you will be taken on a guided nature walk in the Amboseli concession area.

All meals and overnight stay at Amboseli Tortilis Tented camp (FB)

Day 8: Amboseli National Park

You will spend the day in Amboseli. Head out on morning and afternoon game drives in search of the wildlife. Amboseli is one of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants up close. The park is home to many Buffalo and you will have good Hippo sightings in the swamps.

This is one of the best places in Kenya to see the endangered Black Rhino.

All meals and overnight stay at Amboseli Tortilis Tented camp (FB)

Day 9: Nairobi/Departure

After a morning game drive in Amboseli and a delicious breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your scheduled domestic flight departing to Wilson airport. On arrival at Wilson, you will be meet by our driver-guide and transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight back home.

The package Includes

• Arrival & Departure airport transfers
• Transportation as per itinerary
• Accommodation per itinerary or similar
• Meals as per itinerary
• Services of an English-speaking driver/guide
• National park & game reserve entrance fees as per itinerary
• Excursions & activities as per itinerary
• All meet and greet services

The Package excludes

• Visas and related costs
• Personal Border Taxes
• Drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls, and other items of a personal nature
• International flights and arrival and departure taxes
• Meals not listed on the itinerary
• Travel and personal accident insurance
• Optional excursions and activities not listed in the itinerary