10 Day Kenya Classic Luxury Safari
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FIRST DAY: NAIROBI TO NATIONAL RESERVE OF SAMBURU
On arrival at the airport, you will be received by a representative of Sense of adventure for meet and greet. Afterwards you will leave Nairobi for a journey of about 6 hours. Take a scenic drive to the Samburu National Reserve, which is well-known for its unusual species and breathtaking scenery. When you get there, check into your lodge/hotel/resort, where you can savor a substantial lunch while taking in views of the Ewaso Nyiro River. Enjoy the opportunity to see Samburu's special "Special Five" - the reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, Somali ostrich, beisa oryx, and gerenuk - on your first game drive in the afternoon. The scenery changes as the sun sets, making for amazing photo ops. Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay amid the sounds of the African bush after an exhilarating day of exploring.
Basis
Bed, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner drinking water
DAY 2: NATIONAL RESERVE OF SAMBURU
Start your second day early enough to take a game drive and see the park come to life at first light. Look out for animals waking up to the day and predators on the lookout. Enjoy a satisfying morning and then head back to the resort for breakfast. After breakfast, you can go to a nearby Samburu hamlet to learn about the rituals and way of life of the Samburu people, immersing yourself in their rich culture. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the lodge after lunch, or choose to go on a guided nature walk to learn more about the reserve's varied flora. Continue your animal exploration with a second game drive in the late afternoon. Another exciting day will end with dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Basis
Bed, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner drinking water
DAY 3: NATIONAL RESERVE OF SAMBURU TO OL PEJETA CONSERVANCY
Leave Samburu on the third day and travel approximately 4 hours to Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Check into your lodge/hotel/resort when you arrive, and then savor a delectable lunch there. Take a game drive in the afternoon to discover the conservancy, which is well-known for its high herds of black and white rhinos as well as its rhino sanctuary. Additionally, you will go to the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary to learn about the efforts being made to conserve chimpanzees. As the day comes to an end, head back to your lodge for dinner and unwind in the peace and quiet of the conservancy while taking in the starry sky.
Basis
Bed, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner drinking water
DAY 4: OL PEJETA CONSERVANCY TO LAKE NAIVASHA
You will leave Ol Pejeta after breakfast and go to Lake Naivasha for about a gorgeous freshwater lake noted for its abundant wildlife. After traveling for roughly 5hours or less, check into your lodge/hotel/resort, when you arrive. Enjoy lunch at the accommodation with a view of the lake after you've settled down. Take a picturesque boat trip on Lake Naivasha in the afternoon to see hippos, pelicans, and a variety of bird species. Discover the stunning surroundings, guided walking safaris among wildlife. After supper, head back to the lodge to unwind in Naivasha's serene setting for the evening.
Basis
Bed, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner drinking water
DAY 5: LAKE NAIVASHA TO OF LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast at the lodge on the fifth day, head to Lake Nakuru National Park, which is well-known for its breathtaking birdlife and rhino sanctuary. After arriving at your lodge/hotel/resort you will check in after the roughly 2 hours trip. Take a game drive to begin your exploration and see the park's colorful flamingos, many bird species, and rhinos. It's an amazing experience to see the lions, giraffes, and other creatures that call the park home. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park while taking in the breathtaking scenery. Proceed with your wildlife drive after lunch, stopping at the scenic vantage sites that provide views of Lake Nakuru. Afterwards, head back to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Basis
Bed, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner drinking water
DAY 6: LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK TO NATIONAL RESERVE OF MAASAI MARA
After an early breakfast on the sixth day, you will head to one of Africa's most famous wildlife locations, the Maasai Mara National Reserve. There will be stop overs along the way, and the trip should take about 6 hours. Before going on your first game drive in the reserve, check into your lodge/hotel/resort as you arrive in the Mara. The Big Five live in the vast savannahs of the Mara, and you'll spend the afternoon looking for buffalo, rhinos, lions, leopards, and elephants. The striking scenery makes for amazing photo ops as the sun sets. Return to the lodge for dinner after an exciting day to enjoy the evening beneath the African sky.
Basis
Bed, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner drinking water
DAY 7: NATIONAL RESERVE OF MAASAI MARA
After an early breakfast and a full day of game viewing, your second day in the Maasai Mara is sure to be just as exciting. Equipped with lunchboxes, you will venture further into the area, taking in the abundant species and varied ecosystems. The yearly migration of wildebeest is a famous event in the Mara, and depending on the season, you may be able to see this amazing show. In the middle of nature, pause for a picnic lunch before carrying on with your adventure. Throughout the day, your guide will add to your knowledge of this amazing ecosystem by sharing insights about the plants and fauna. As dusk draws near, head back to the lodge for dinner. Here, you can choose to unwind and swap tales from the day's events or take in a cultural performance.
Basis
Bed, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner drinking water
DAY 8: NATIONAL RESERVE OF MAASAI MARA
You might choose to take a beautiful hot air balloon flight at dawn on your last day in the Maasai Mara, which provides an unmatched aerial view of the savannah and its inhabitants. A champagne breakfast in the bush following the balloon trip is the ideal way to cap off your safari. After breakfast, you'll go on an early morning game drive, exploring parts of the park you might not have been to before. Enjoy the opportunity to explore new locations and return to your favorite sites while taking in the breathtaking scenery and colorful fauna of the Mara. Enjoy your final afternoon in the reserve, maybe going to the Mara River to view crocodiles and hippos up after lunch back at the resort.
Basis
Bed, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner drinking water
DAY 9: NATIONAL RESERVE OF MAASAI MARA TO NATIONAL PARK OF AMBOSELI
You will leave the Masai Mara on the ninth day and go to Amboseli National Park, which is renowned for its breath-taking views of Mount Kilimanjaro. The trip should take about 6 hours. Check into your lodge/hotel/resort as soon as you arrive. Take an afternoon game drive after checking in to see the park's expansive vistas and varied fauna, which includes sizable herds of elephants. The stunning vistas create the ideal setting for photos as the sun sets over the savannah. Enjoy the tranquil surroundings by returning to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay following an exhilarating day of animal viewing.
Basis
Bed, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner drinking water
DAY 10: NATIONAL PARK OF AMBOSELI TO NAIROBI
Enjoy breakfast at the resort on your last day before getting ready to return to Nairobi. Depending on when you leave, you might be able to have a quick morning game drive or just unwind at the lodge. Check out and start your 5 hours’ drive back to Nairobi after breakfast. When you arrive in Nairobi, your incredible Kenyan safari experience—filled from amazing wildlife encounters and gorgeous landscapes—will come to an end when you are dropped off at the airport or your hotel.
Basis
Breakfast