10-Day Midrange Kenya Safari by Road

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, our team will warmly welcome you to Kenya and begin your safari with a road transfer to Amboseli National Park. The drive gives you a chance to enjoy the changing landscapes as you leave Nairobi and head toward the southern part of Kenya. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge or camp, enjoy lunch, and take some time to relax. Later in the evening, head out for your first game drive in Amboseli, with a chance to see elephants, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, and, if the weather is clear, beautiful views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

After breakfast, spend the day exploring Amboseli National Park. The early morning is a wonderful time for game viewing, with active wildlife and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro in the background. Amboseli is well known for its large elephant herds, open plains, swamps, and rich birdlife. You may also spot lions, hyenas, wildebeests, zebras, giraffes, and buffaloes. Since this is a private road safari, the day can be planned at a comfortable pace. You may enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park or return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation before continuing with an afternoon game drive. Later in the evening, return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, check out and begin your road journey from Amboseli to Ol Pejeta Conservancy. This is a scenic travel day as you drive through Nairobi and continue toward the central highlands, with beautiful countryside views along the way. Depending on time, you may have a stopover for lunch en route before proceeding toward the Nanyuki area. Upon arrival at your lodge or camp near Ol Pejeta, check in and relax after the journey. If time allows, you may enjoy a short evening game drive or simply settle in and prepare for the next day’s conservancy experience.

After breakfast, enjoy a morning visit or game drive within Ol Pejeta Conservancy, one of Kenya’s most important conservation areas. The conservancy is known for rhino conservation, excellent wildlife viewing, and beautiful views of Mount Kenya. You may also have the chance to visit the chimpanzee sanctuary and learn more about the conservation work being done here. Thereafter, depart Ol Pejeta and drive toward Samburu National Reserve. Arrive in time for lunch or later in the afternoon, depending on the day’s timing. After check-in and some relaxation, enjoy an evening game drive as you begin exploring Samburu’s beautiful northern landscape.

After breakfast, spend the day exploring Samburu National Reserve on game drives. Samburu is one of Kenya’s most beautiful and unique safari destinations, with a peaceful wilderness feel, dramatic landscapes, and excellent wildlife viewing along the Ewaso Nyiro River. During your game drives, you will search for the famous “Samburu Special Five,” which include the Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, and Beisa oryx. You may also see elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, and many bird species as you explore different areas of the reserve. Your experienced guide will share interesting insights about the wildlife, landscapes, and local culture, making the day both exciting and informative. Since this is a private safari, the day can be planned at a comfortable pace, with the option of enjoying a picnic lunch in the reserve or returning to the lodge for lunch and some relaxation before continuing with your afternoon game drive. Later in the evening, return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, check out from your lodge or camp in Samburu and begin your journey to Lake Nakuru National Park. The drive takes you through beautiful changing landscapes as you leave the northern safari region and head toward the Great Rift Valley. Arrive at Lake Nakuru in time for lunch, then take some time to relax before heading out for an afternoon game drive. Lake Nakuru is a scenic and rewarding park, known for its rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, waterbucks, and rich birdlife. You may also spot flamingos around the alkaline lake, depending on the season and water levels. Later in the evening, return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, check out from your lodge or camp in Lake Nakuru and begin your journey to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. The drive takes you through the beautiful Great Rift Valley countryside, with scenic views along the way as you head toward one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations. Upon arrival in the Masai Mara, you will check in at your camp or lodge and take some time to settle in and relax after the journey. Later in the evening, enjoy a special cultural experience with a visit to a traditional Maasai village. Here, you will learn more about the Maasai way of life, their traditions, dances, and daily lifestyle. You will also enjoy a guided nature walk led by a Maasai moran, giving you a closer connection to the land, culture, and surroundings of the Mara. After the experience, return to your camp or lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, head out for a full day of game drives in the Masai Mara National Reserve. This is one of the most exciting days of your safari, as the Mara is known for its wide open plains, big cat sightings, large herds of wildlife, and beautiful savannah landscapes. Your guide will take you through different areas of the reserve in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and many other animals. Depending on the season, you may also have the chance to witness the Great Migration, one of the most incredible wildlife spectacles in the world. You will enjoy a bush lunch in the wilderness, surrounded by the sounds and beauty of the Mara. Throughout the day, your guide will share interesting details about the wildlife, the ecosystem, and the special connection between the land, animals, and local communities. In the evening, return to your camp or lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Start your day with an early morning game drive in the Masai Mara, a beautiful time to be out in the reserve as the wildlife is active and the morning light is perfect for photography. Your guide will take you through the open savannahs in search of big cats, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and other wildlife. After the morning game drive, enjoy a special bush breakfast surrounded by the peaceful beauty of the Mara. This is a memorable way to experience the wilderness and take in the sights and sounds of nature. Later, return to your lodge or camp for some relaxation during the afternoon. You can enjoy the lodge facilities, rest, and take in the views before heading out again for an evening game drive. As the day comes to an end, enjoy the magic of the Masai Mara at sunset, with golden light across the plains and one last chance to spot wildlife before returning to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.