Karibu Safaris in Kenya: 10 Days Safari
karibu safaris in kenya: itinerary, showcasing Kenya’s top wildlife parks, Rift Valley lakes, Mt. Kilimanjaro views, and ending with beach relaxation on the Indian Ocean.
Day Destination Highlights Activities 1 Nairobi Arrival in Kenya Optional city tour: Giraffe Centre, Elephant Orphanage 2 Masai Mara Begin safari Drive/fly to Mara, afternoon game drive 3 Masai Mara Big Five safari Full-day game drives, optional hot air balloon 4 Lake Nakuru Flamingos, rhinos Drive to Nakuru, game drive in park 5 Lake Naivasha Scenic lake & walking safari Boat ride, visit Crescent Island 6 Amboseli Mt. Kilimanjaro backdrop Game drive, elephant sightings 7 Amboseli → Tsavo East Red elephants, rugged terrain Scenic drive, game viewing 8 Tsavo East → Diani Safari to beach Morning game drive, transfer to coast 9 Diani Beach Indian Ocean paradise Relaxation, snorkeling, Kisite Marine Park option 10 Diani / Departure Travel home Flight or transfer to Nairobi
Nairobi (Day 1)
Type Options Luxury Giraffe Manor, Hemingways Nairobi Mid-range Tamarind Tree Hotel, Four Points by Sheraton Budget Wildebeest Eco Camp, Hotel Central Park 📍 Masai Mara (Days 2–3)
Type Options Luxury Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Angama Mara, &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Mid-range Fig Tree Camp, Sarova Mara Game Camp Budget Rhino Tourist Camp, Enchoro Wildlife Camp 📍 Lake Nakuru (Day 4)
Type Options Luxury The Cliff Nakuru, Sarova Lion Hill Lodge Mid-range Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, Ziwa Bush Lodge Budget Sleepway Cottages, Legacy Hotel 📍 Lake Naivasha (Day 5)
Type Options Luxury Chui Lodge, Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort Mid-range Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp, Elsamere Lodge Budget Camp Carnelley’s, Fisherman’s Camp 📍 Amboseli (Day 6)
Type Options Luxury Tortilis Camp, Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge Mid-range Kibo Safari Camp, Sentrim Amboseli Budget AA Lodge Amboseli, Kimana Campsite 📍 Tsavo East (Day 7)
Type Options Luxury Satao Camp, Finch Hattons (technically in Tsavo West but combinable) Mid-range Ashnil Aruba Lodge, Voi Safari Lodge Budget Manyatta Camp Tsavo, Ndololo Camp 📍 Diani Beach (Days 8–10)
Type Options Luxury Almanara Luxury Villas, The Sands at Nomad, Swahili Beach Resort Mid-range Southern Palms Beach Resort, Baobab Beach Resort Budget Diani Backpackers, Stilts Backpackers
Day 1. Arrive in Nairobi – karibu safaris in kenya
You will be picked from the airport on your arrival and transferred to the Hotel for refreshing and breakfast. After breakfast you will drive to Shadrack elephant orphanage and the Nairobi National Park just a few Kilometers from the city.
You will spend time game viewing in the park. Wildlife includes giraffes, Lions, Zebras, Cheetah and many more wildlife animals to be found here After lunch you will visit the Giraffe center and the Karen Blixen. Diner and overnight at Boulevard Hotel
Day 2. Nairobi – Masai Mara – karibu safaris in kenya
You will be picked from your hotel after breakfast and drive to the Masai Mara national reserve. Arriving in time for lunch. Lunch at the Camp. After lunch you will relax until 4:00pm time for afternoon game drive through the reserve to these endless reaches of acacia-dotted grasslands studded with hazy hills where pride of Lions, Elephants, buffaloes, zebras and numerous plain animals are in abundance until 6:00pm. Diner and overnight at Olparpoi Mara Camp
Day 3. Full Day Masai Mara – karibu safaris in Kenya
Today you will have a full day game viewing in this magnificent park. Full day spent in the park with packed lunch in search of its popular residents like the well-known predators and their opponents like the Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe, Hippo and the dangerous Crocodiles with a visit to Mara River. Meals and overnight at Oldarpoi Mara Camp
Day 4. Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru – karibu safaris in kenya
Early breakfast at your camp, after breakfast, Leave Masai Mara for Lake Nakuru arriving in time for lunch and check in at the camp, have lunch and relax.
Later afternoon game drive to see one of the largest ornithological spots, Flamingo, and a variety of wildlife not forgetting the famous white Rhino and black rhino found in this park. Dinner and overnight at Sentrim Elementaita Camp
Day 5. Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha – karibu safaris in kenya
Day 6. Lake Naivasha – Amboseli – karibu safaris in kenya
Early morning breakfast game on-route and leave Lake Naivasha for Amboseli National Park to arrive in time for lunch, check in at the camp have lunch and rest.
Afternoon game drive at the park which is famous for its scenery with a backdrop of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, which dominates the landscape, and open plains. Dinner and overnight at Kilima Safari Camp
Day 7. Full day in Amboseli National Park – karibu safaris in kenya
Rising early for good views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds build up over the summit, we set off for another extensive game drive.
Amboseli is an excellent place to view a multitude of wildlife, including everything from Wildebeest, Giraffes, Baboons. Optional visit to a Masai village is planned after breakfast. Maasai are famously known as the proud nomadic. whose legendary prowess in battle and single-handed acts of bravery in fights with the wild animals are known across the world.
A visit reveals the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience. Dinner and overnight at Kilima Safari Camp
Day 8Amboseli – Tsavo East – karibu safaris in kenya
Early morning breakfast then drive to Tsavo East national pack which is renowned for its large numbers of elephants, Game on route to the lodge. Check in and have lunch at your lodge. In the afternoon, another game drive at the park later dinner and overnight at Voi wildlife lodge
Day 9. Full Day Tsavo East National Park – karibu safaris in kenya
Today you will have breakfast at 7;00am. After breakfast depart for a full day game drive with picnic lunch. Return to the lodge at 4pm time for refreshing after a long day in the bush, Diner and overnight at Voi wildlife lodge
Day 10. Tsavo East National Park – Mombasa or Diani Beach
Early morning breakfast then game drive enroute to Bachuma gate for exit formalities. Then drive to Mombasa or Diani beach, arriving in the afternoon. You will be dropped off at the beach hotel of your choice.
Price includes
- Transport and game drives
- Safari Jeep with a pop up roof
- Accommodation on full board
- All meals
- Park entrance fees
- Bottled drinking water
Excludes
- Drinks,
- Cigarettes
- Tips and things of personal use
Tourist seasons
- High Season (July – October)
- Shoulder Season (January – March)
- Low Season (April – June) – “Green Season”
- Special Beach Tourism Seasons