13-Day Kenya Expedition Combi

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve

Your tour starts with pick up at 7:00 AM from your Nairobi hotel or airport and drive to Samburu. This drive will take about 6 to 7 hours with diverse views ranging from the raw countryside, the central highlands of Kenya, the equator line, and views of Mt Kenya. You'll arrive in Samburu by lunchtime, check into your lodge/camp, and have a hot lunch. Then, you'll depart for an afternoon game drive. After the game drive, you'll head back to the lodge/camp to reach by around 5:30 or 6:00 PM, freshen up and enjoy a freshly prepared dinner. Your overnight stay will be at your lodge.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to September and January to February

High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)

Best Weather June and December (Cool and fresh after rain)

Wildlife in Samburu NR

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

ZebraCommon

LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

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HippoOccasional

HyenaOccasional

CheetahRare

Wild DogRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Samburu Simba Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Samburu NR without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Samburu National Reserve

You will depart at 6:30 AM after breakfast on an early morning game drive. This is the best time to see the animals and a good chance to witness a hunt/kill). Later around 10:30 AM, you will return to your accommodation for a break and relax for a bit. After lunch, you will depart on an afternoon game drive around 3:00 PM till around 6:00 PM. You'll return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Accommodation:

Samburu Simba Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Samburu NR without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Samburu to Ol Pejeta Conservancy

You will wake up early in the morning and proceed for game drives around 6:15 AM. You'll continue with game drives till around 9:00 AM and then head back to camp for breakfast. After breakfast, you will check out from camp and proceed to Ol Pejeta which is about 2 to 2.5 hours drive passing through scenic landscapes of central Kenya. You'll arrive at Ol Pejeta Conservancy shortly before noon and check into your lodge or camp, have a hot lunch. Then, you'll depart for an afternoon game drive. Ol Pejeta is renowned for its diverse wildlife, including the Big Five. You can focus on spotting elephants, rhinos, and buffaloes while enjoying the varied landscapes. After the game drive, you will head back to the lodge/camp, freshen up, and enjoy a freshly prepared dinner. Your overnight stay will be at your lodge.

Main Destination:

Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)

Best Time To Visit June to September (Dry season)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to September and December to February (Less rain)

Wildlife in Ol Pejeta Conservancy

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

Black RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

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HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

WildebeestOccasional

HippoOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogRare

Accommodation:

Sweetwaters Serena Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ol Pejeta Conservancy

You'll depart at 6:30 AM after breakfast on an early morning game drive. This is the best time to see the animals and a good chance to witness a hunt/kill. Later around 10:30 AM, you will return to your accommodation for a break and relax for a bit. After lunch, you will depart on an afternoon game drive around 3:00 PM till around 6:00 PM. You will return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)

Accommodation:

Sweetwaters Serena Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru National Park

You will wake up early in the morning and proceed for game drives around 6:15 AM. You will continue with game drives till around 9:00 AM. Then, you will head back to the camp for breakfast. After breakfast, you will check out from camp and depart to Lake Nakuru National Park with a packed lunch which is about a 3.5-hour drive from Ol Pejeta. Upon reaching Nakuru Lodge, you will check-in, have dinner, and relax for the day.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park

Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)

High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

WildebeestVery Rare

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Flamingo Hill Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve

You'll start your day early with morning game drives by 6:30 am followed by breakfast. You will check out and transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve. This drive usually takes around 5-6 hours. Upon reaching Masai Mara, you will check in. You will go for an evening game drive then head back to the camp. You will have dinner and relax for the day.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Maasai Simba Camp

• Budget lodge located outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara National Reserve

Today's itinerary is flexible and you can discuss with your guide on the previous evening and plan for today's schedule. You can either have a relaxed breakfast or depart for full-day game drives around 9:00 AM with a packed lunch. You'll return to the lodge late afternoon around 6:00 PM. Or you can depart at 6:00 AM on an early morning game drive. This is the best time to see the animals and a good chance to witness hunt/kill. Later, you will return to the accommodation for breakfast, relax for a bit, and depart on an afternoon game drive with a packed lunch. You will stop at a picnic spot to have a packed lunch. Later, you will depart on a game drive till the park is closed. Around 6:00 PM, you will return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Mara Simba Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara National Reserve

You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for full-day game drives around 9:00 AM with a packed lunch. You'll return to the lodge late afternoon around 6:00 PM. Or you can depart at 6:00 AM on an early morning game drive. This is the best time to see the animals and a good chance to witness hunt/kill. Later, you will return to your accommodation for breakfast, relax for a bit, and depart on an afternoon game drive with a packed lunch. You will stop at a picnic spot to have a packed lunch. Later, you will depart on a game drive till the park is closed. Around 6:00 PM, you will return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Mara Simba Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara National Reserve

You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for full-day game drives around 9:00 AM with a packed lunch. You will return to the lodge late afternoon around 6:00 PM. Or you can depart at 6:00 AM on an early morning game drive. This is the best time to see the animals and a good chance to witness hunt/kill. Later, you'll return to the accommodation for breakfast, relax for a bit, and depart on an afternoon game drive with a packed lunch. You will stop at a picnic spot to have a packed lunch. Later, you will depart on a game drive till the park is closed. Around 6:00 PM, you will return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Mara Simba Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, you will check out and depart to Lake Naivasha which is about 5 hours drive. You will check in to your camp/lodge. Then in the afternoon, you will go for a boat ride and a walking safari at Crescent Island. Later in the evening, you will proceed for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, you will start your day with a boat ride to Crescent Island where you will be doing a nature walk next to zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, waterbucks, antelopes, and many types of birds. You will return to your camp/lodge in Naivasha and check out. You will start your drive to Amboseli which is about a 5.5 to 6-hour drive from Naivasha, with en route lunch. You can check into your accommodation and enjoy dinner at your lodge or camp and unwind after the drive.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February

High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)

Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Amboseli NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HippoCommon

Show more

HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, you will depart for morning game drives around 7:00 AM and continue till about 10:30 AM. You'll return to the camp to relax and have lunch. Then in the afternoon, around 3:00 PM, you will proceed for afternoon game drives for 3 hours and return to the camp before 6:30 PM.
Note: Since Amboseli is relatively hot, game drives around noon are not usually recommended but can be arranged if you are interested.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Amboseli to Nairobi

You will wake up early in the morning and proceed to Amboseli for game drives around 6:15 AM. You will continue with game drives till around 9:00 AM. Then, you will head back to camp for breakfast. After breakfast, you will check out from the camp and proceed to Nairobi to reach by around 3:00 PM.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.