9-Day Luxury Kenya Safari – Ultimate Wildlife & Scenic Adventure

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9-Day Luxury Kenya Safari – Ultimate Wildlife & Scenic Adventure
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This 9-Day Luxury Big Kenya Safari is designed for travelers who want the ultimate wildlife immersion and scenic diversity.

From the predator-packed plains of Masai Mara National Reserve, to rhino-rich Lake Nakuru National Park, the serene shores of Lake Naivasha, the elephant-filled Amboseli plains, and the volcanic landscapes of Tsavo West National Park, this luxury safari offers a complete Kenyan wilderness experience.

Traveling in a pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle and minivan with a professional safari guide ensures intimate wildlife viewing, excellent photography opportunities, and comfortable road travel.

This itinerary is perfect for couples, families, and small groups seeking a tailor-made Kenya safari tour with the full Big 5 experience.

Who This Safari Is Ideal For

  • Luxury travelers seeking Kenya’s top parks in one journey

  • Wildlife enthusiasts targeting the Big 5 safari experience

  • Couples or families wanting a well-paced, comfortable safari

  • Guests seeking immersive privately guided safari adventures

  • Travelers wanting both wildlife and scenic diversity

Why This Safari Best

  •  Covers Kenya’s most iconic parks with logical routing

  •  Extended time in Masai Mara for premium predator sightings

  •  Rhino-focused game drives at Lake Nakuru

  •  Relaxed scenic stop at Lake Naivasha

  • Elephant spectacles at Amboseli under Mount Kilimanjaro

  •  Dramatic volcanic landscapes and wildlife in Tsavo West

  •  Choice of pop-up roof 4x4 or minivan for flexibility

Tour Highlights

Big 5 game drives in Masai Mara

Birding and rhino spotting at Lake Nakuru

Crescent Island walking safari at Lake Naivasha

Amboseli elephants with Kilimanjaro views

Scenic drives through the Great Rift Valley

Tsavo West volcanic landscapes and wildlife

Luxury lodge stays with full-board meals

Sunrise and sunset wildlife photography

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Tour Features

Luxury tour

This luxury tour uses lodges and tented camps.

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.

Can be customized

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Suitable for solo travelers

Solo travelers can book this private tour.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Suitable for all ages

This tour is suitable for children of all ages.

Day 1

Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve

Morning pickup from Nairobi and drive via the Great Rift Valley escarpment to Masai Mara. Stop at scenic viewpoints along the way.

Arrive at your luxury lodge in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive in your pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle. Begin spotting lions, elephants, buffalo, and cheetahs.

Transport Distance & Time:
Approx. 270 km | 5–6 hours drive

Meal Plan:
Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation

Amani Mara Camp

Day 2

Full Day in Masai Mara

Full-day game drives in Masai Mara with picnic lunch.

Explore riverine forests, open plains, and Mara River areas for seasonal migration sightings.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Transport Distance & Time:
Game drives | Approx. 6–8 hours wildlife viewing

Meal Plan:
Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic), Dinner

Accommodation

Amani Mara Camp

Day 3

Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park.

Arrive for lunch and an afternoon game drive focusing on rhinos, giraffes, and birdlife.

Return to lodge for dinner.

Transport Distance & Time:
Approx. 300 km | 5–6 hours drive

Meal Plan:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

Day 4

Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha

Morning breakfast followed by a short drive to Lake Naivasha.

Arrive for lunch and enjoy an optional boat safari or Crescent Island walking safari, where you can encounter giraffes, zebras, and antelopes.

Transport Distance & Time:
Approx. 90 km | 2 hours drive

Meal Plan:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation

Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

Day 5

Lake Naivasha – Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, depart for Amboseli National Park via Nairobi. Stop en route for photos of scenic landscapes.

Arrive for lunch and an afternoon game drive in Amboseli, known for large elephant herds.

Transport Distance & Time:
Approx. 310 km | 5–6 hours drive

Meal Plan:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation

Ol Tukai Lodge

Day 6

Full Day in Amboseli National Park

Morning and afternoon game drives to explore Amboseli’s elephants, lions, and diverse birdlife.

Capture stunning photography with Mount Kilimanjaro as a backdrop. Return to lodge for relaxation and dinner.

Transport Distance & Time:
Game drives | Approx. 6–7 hours wildlife viewing

Meal Plan:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation

Ol Tukai Lodge

Day 7

Amboseli – Tsavo West National Park

After breakfast, depart for Tsavo West National Park.

Arrive for lunch and an afternoon game drive exploring the park’s volcanic landscapes, lava flows, and wildlife including lions, elephants, and buffalos.

Transport Distance & Time:
Approx. 300 km | 5–6 hours drive

Meal Plan:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation

Salt Lick Safari Lodge

Day 8

Full Day in Tsavo West National Park

Full-day game drive with morning and afternoon sessions. Visit the Mzima Springs for hippos and crocodiles.

The park’s open savannahs and volcanic formations offer unmatched scenery and wildlife photography opportunities.

Transport Distance & Time:
Game drives | Approx. 6–8 hours wildlife viewing

Meal Plan:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation

Salt Lick Safari Lodge

Day 9

Tsavo West – Nairobi

After breakfast, depart Tsavo West and drive back to Nairobi.

Arrive in the afternoon at your hotel or at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for onward departure, concluding your Luxury Big Kenya Safari.

Transport Distance & Time:
Approx. 380 km | 6–7 hours drive

Meal Plan:
Breakfast

Accommodation

No Accommodations ( End of the tour )

Important to know

The prices below are per person (based on two adults travelling together) and please note that the prices are approximate for 2026.

Please contact us for accurate costings for the time of year you are considering for your holiday.

There are multiple season changes across the year and numerous room categories that can change the price of any trip.

Prices include all internal flights, transfers, reserve fees, accommodation, and meals as specified in the day-to-day itinerary.

Prices exclude international flights, tipping, visa, and any meals not included.

Rates Per Person

Rates are Per Person Sharing a Room Except for the Solo who is on Single Supplement
Month/SeasonSolo 2 People 3 People 4 People 5 People 6 People
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026$4290$4290$4290$4290$4290$4290

Included

All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Excluded

International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Meal Plan

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Drinking water

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