10-Day Aberdares, Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Nakuru, Naivasha & Masai Mara Safari

Depart Nairobi and travel through Kenya’s lush highlands to the misty forests of the Aberdares. Enjoy lunch before transferring to your tree-lodge overlooking illuminated waterholes—perfect for elephant, buffalo, hyena, and bushbuck viewing throughout the evening.
A serene, elevated start to your classic Kenya wildlife safari.

Highlights:

• Scenic central highlands drive
• Wildlife viewing from a tree-lodge waterhole

Accommodation Options:

• Economy: The Ark Lodge (Tree lodge) / Treetops Lodge (Tree lodge)
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• Comfort: The Ark Lodge (Tree lodge) / Treetops Lodge (Tree lodge)
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• Comfort Plus: The Ark Lodge (Tree lodge) / Treetops Lodge (Tree lodge)

Cross the equator and enter Samburu’s semi-arid wilderness. Afternoon game drive introduces Samburu’s Special Five—Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Beisa oryx, and Somali ostrich.
Golden light over the Ewaso Ng’iro River makes for spectacular photography.

Highlights:

• Samburu Special Five sightings
• Sunset over the Ewaso Ng’iro River

Accommodation Options:

• Economy: Samburu Sopa Lodge
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• Comfort: Samburu Sopa Lodge / Samburu Simba Lodge
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• Comfort Plus: Sarova Shaba Game Lodge / Ashnil Samburu Camp / Samburu Intrepids Camp
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• Luxury: Soroi Game Lodge / Soroi Larsens Camp / Saruni Samburu Lodge / Elephant Bedroom Camp / Surana Buffalo Springs Camp

Explore Samburu’s rugged landscapes with a full-day game drive. Look for lions resting on granite outcrops, cheetahs scanning the plains, and elephants wading across the river.
Picnic lunch by the riverside completes a perfect classic safari day.

Highlights:

• Full-day Big Cat and Special Five sightings
• Scenic picnic lunch

Accommodation Options:

Same As Day 2

Drive south to Ol Pejeta, home to the largest rhino population in East Africa and the last two Northern White Rhinos. Afternoon game drive reveals thriving wildlife, excellent predator sightings, and conservation-focused experiences.

Highlights:

• Visit to the world’s last northern white rhinos
• Rhino, lion, and hyena-rich conservancy

Accommodation Options:

• Economy: Kongoni Nanyuki Camp / Comfort Gardens Ol Pejeta
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• Comfort: Serena Sweetwaters Tented Camp / Maisha Sweetwaters Camp -Deluxe Tent
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• Comfort Plus: Serena Sweetwaters Morani Wing / Maisha Sweetwaters Camp - Morani Tent
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• Luxury: Porini Rhino Camp / Ol Pejeta Bush Camp / Sanctuary Tambare Camp

Descend into the Great Rift Valley and arrive in Lake Nakuru for an afternoon game drive. Spot both black and white rhinos, endangered Rothschild giraffes, buffaloes, and seasonal flamingos.

Highlights:

• Rift Valley descent
• Rhino and flamingo sightings

Accommodation Options:

• Economy: Lake Nakuru Lodge / Flamingo Hill Tented Camp
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• Comfort: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge / Sarova Woodlands 
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• Comfort Plus: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge / Mbweha Camp / Lake Elementaita Serena Camp
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• Luxury: The Cliff Nakuru Lodge

Short drive to Lake Naivasha. Enjoy a boat safari among hippos and fish eagles, followed by an optional Crescent Island walking safari with giraffes, zebras, and antelopes.

Highlights:

• Naivasha boat safari
• Crescent Island walking safari

Accommodation Options:

• Economy: Naivasha Kongoni Lodge
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• Comfort: Elsamere Lodge / Naivasha Crescent Camp
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• Comfort Plus: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort / Naivasha Simba Resort / Muthu Lake Naivasha Country club / Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort / Sawela Lodge
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• Luxury: Chui Lodge, Kiangazi House

Travel to the legendary Masai Mara. Afternoon game drive introduces lions, elephants, giraffes, and sweeping savannah landscapes as the sun sets over acacia-dotted plains.

Highlights:

• Scenic Rift Valley drive
• Sunset game drive in the Mara

Accommodation Options:

• Economy: Elangata Olerai Camp / Enkorok Camp / Mara Chui Camp / Jambo Mara Safari Lodge 
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• Comfort: Zebra Plains Mara Camp / Mara Sopa Lodge / Mara Leisure Camp / Prideinn Mara Camp / Osero Camp / AA Mara Lodge / Sentrim Mara Lodge / Mara River Lodge / Basecamp Masai Mara / Sekenani River Camp / Azure Mara Haven Hotel / La Maison Royale Mara Camp / Olengoti Eco Safari Camp / Emayian Luxury Camp 
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• Comfort Plus: Sarova Mara Game Camp / Muthu Keekorok Lodge / Mara Serena Safari Lodge / Mara Simba – Tent Rooms / Mara Maisha Camp / Tipilikwani Mara Camp / Matira Camp / Loyk Mara Camp / Mara Engai Lodge / Mara River Camp / Ashnil Mara Camp / Karen Blixen Camp / Neptune Mara Rianta Luxury Camp / Fig Tree Camp-Ngamboli Tents / Mara Crossings Camp / Royal Mara Safari Lodge / Soroi Mara Bush Camp / Fairmont Mara Safari Club / Kandili Camp / Eagle View Camp / Mara Intrepids Camp / Governors Camp Masai Mara / Naserian Mara Camp 
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• Luxury: Sand River Mara Camp / &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Camp / Saruni Mara Camp / Olare Mara Kempinski Camp / Porini Mara Camp / Entumoto Safari Camp / Kicheche Mara Camp / Mara Bushtop Luxury Camp / Entim Mara Camp / Mara Explorer Camp / Mara Eden Safari Camp / IIkeliani Mara Camp / Mara Ngenche Safari Camp

Spend a full day discovering the Mara’s incredible wildlife. Search for Big Five sightings, cheetahs on the hunt, and—when in season—the dramatic wildebeest migration.

Highlights:

• Big Five sightings
• Seasonal wildebeest migration (July–October)
• Scenic bush picnic

Accommodation Options:

Same As Day 7

Enjoy a sunrise game drive during peak predator activity. Optional hot-air balloon safari followed by champagne bush breakfast. Afternoon at leisure or additional game viewing.

Highlights:

• Sunrise wildlife viewing
• Optional balloon safari

Accommodation Options:

Same As Day 7 & 8

After breakfast, return to Nairobi via the Rift Valley escarpment. Drop-off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta Airport.