The Ultimate Kenya Safari!
Embark on the ultimate 10-day Kenya safari, where iconic landscapes and legendary wildlife come together in one seamless journey.
Route: Nairobi to Lake Naivasha & Hell's Gateto Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara (3 Full Days) to Nairobi
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Pickup from Hotel/Airport
- Your guide will meet you at the agreed pickup location in Nairobi (hotel, airport, or city center) or at Nanyuki if arranged in advance. Depart from Nairobi and begin your scenic journey to Tharaka, passing through the eastern slopes of Mount Kenya.
DAY 1: NAIROBI & CITY WILDLIFE
- Airport Pickup: Full 24/7 VIP reception at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and private transfer to your hotel.
- Nairobi National Park: Afternoon game drive in the world’s only national park bordering a capital city, tracking black rhinos, lions, and giraffes against the urban skyline.
- Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage: Visit the famous sanctuary to meet rescued baby elephants during their afternoon care.
- Overnight: Hotel/Airbnb in Nairobi
DAY 2 – NAIROBI TO THE GREAT RIFT VALLEY (LAKE NAIVASHA)
- Drive northwest out of Nairobi, stopping at the Rift Valley Escarpment viewpoint for panoramic photos across the valley floor.
- Lake Naivasha for an afternoon boat ride among pods of hippos and rich birdlife, landing on Crescent Island for a guided walking safari among zebras, giraffes, and waterbucks.
- Overnight: Lake Naivasha
DAY 3 – HELL’S GATE ADVENTURE & LAKE NAKURU
- Hell’s Gate National Park: Morning cycling or walking safari past towering cliffs, geothermal steam vents, and grazing antelopes.
- Journey to Nakuru: Short afternoon drive north into Lake Nakuru National Park.
- Overnight: Lake Nakuru
DAY 4 – LAKE NAKURU RHINO SANCTUARY TO MAASAI MARA
- Lake Nakuru Game Drive: Morning safari focused on tracking white and black rhinos, leopards, and observing the flamingos along the soda lake.
Drive to the Mara: Descend into Narok County and cross into the vast, open savannas of the Maasai Mara National Reserve.
- Late afternoon game drive to catch your first glimpse of the Mara's famed predator populations.
- Overnight: Tented safari camp in the Mara
DAY 5 – MAASAI MARA: RIVER CROSSINGS & SAVANNA EXPLORATION
- Full-Day Game Drive: Dawn-to-dusk deep exploration of the Mara ecosystem, focusing on big cat tracking (lions, cheetahs, leopards).
- Mara River Picnic: Enjoy lunch out in the bush overlooking the Mara River, watching hippos and Nile crocodiles.
- Overnight: Maasai Mara tented camp.
DAY 6 – MAASAI MARA: THE HEART OF THE PREDATORS
- Full-Day Safari: Spend the day following wildlife movements across the open plains and seasonal river valleys.
- Sundowner Experience: Pause at a scenic vantage point for a traditional African sunset over the savanna.
- Overnight: Maasai Mara tented camp.
DAY 7 – MAASAI MARA: THIRD FULL DAY OF EXPEDITION
- Extended Game Drives: Dedicated full day for photography and exploring remote sectors of the reserve away from the main tracks.
- Overnight: Maasai Mara tented camp.
DAY 8 – MAASAI MARA CULTURAL VISIT & BACK TO NAIVASHA
- Maasai Village Cultural Immersion: Morning visit to an authentic Maasai Boma to experience traditional song, dance, and a window into pastoralist life.
- Return Transit: Drive out of the reserve through the Rift Valley, heading back toward the peaceful highland fringe.
- Overnight: Lodge or hotel near Naivasha/Mai Mahiu.
DAY 9 – NAIROBI DINNER OUT & NIGHT LIFE EXPERIENCE
- Relaxed drive back into Nairobi by early afternoon.
- City Highlights: Brief visit to the Nairobi National Museum or KICC rooftop for city views.
- Farewell Dinner: Enjoy a celebratory dinner at Restaurant or a top city bistroS.
- Overnight: Nairobi hotel.
DAY 10 – NAIROBI SOUVENIRS & SHOPPING
- Market Shopping: Morning browse through the city's Market for authentic Kenyan crafts and souvenirs.
Ending Point
Hotels in Nairobi or JKIA Airport
Want to personalize this tour?
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/profiles/110597/b732a672-9adf-4a2c-a23b-c20e5fb2d0a9.png)
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Private 24/7 airport pick-up/drop off
- Professional, highly experienced guide
- Park Entry Fees & Conservation Tariffs
- 9 Nights of handpicked mid-range eco-lodges, hotels, and tented safari camps on a Full Board basis
Flights & Visas:
International flights to and from Kenya.
Kenyan eTA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) entry visas.
Optional Activities & Upsells
Personal Expenses
Tour Important Information
* Fast Wi-Fi and reliable electricity are available at the throughout your safari.
* Wear comfortable walking shoes, lightweight clothing, a hat, and sunscreen for the climate.
* Bring a reusable water bottle, and a light jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
* This tour includes walking on uneven terrain, village paths, and natural trails.
* Please inform your host in advance of any food allergies, dietary requirements, or medical conditions.
* Respect local customs, traditions, and sacred sites. Your guide will explain the appropriate etiquette.
Important message from the supplier
For the best experience, please book at least 3 days in advance so I can coordinate with local elders, community members, and any special activities.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Lewis N.
Karibu Kenya! I’m Lewis, your host, guide and storyteller.
$7,357/ per person
More tours by Lewis N.
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/24776/ba77bb3f-5de1-40bc-ae30-7ea882a741db.png)
Kenya: Experience Rural Life, Farming & Local Culture
Experience authentic farm life at a farm on the eastern slopes of Mount Kenya. Live with your hosts, enjoy fresh farm-to-table meals, and explore sustainable farming. Harvest tea, coffee, honey, fruits, and vegetables, care for dairy cows, pigs, chickens, ducks, turkeys, and rabbits, discover medicinal herbs, and learn beekeeping and organic gardening. Perfect for families, students, photographers, food lovers, and eco-travelers.
Kenya: Experience Rural Life, Farming & Local Culture
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/24768/ee45259f-014d-4d2d-b708-1a38052e22c9.jpg)
Nairobi: Bird Watching with Trails at Old Lake
Escape the city and discover Ondiri Wetland, Kenya's largest highland wetland and the source of the Nairobi River. Enjoy a guided nature walk through papyrus wetlands while learning about its rich biodiversity, birdlife, ecology, and Kikuyu cultural heritage. Spot native birds, admire peaceful landscapes, and hear stories of local conservation efforts. Ideal for nature lovers, photographers, birdwatchers, and anyone seeking a tranquil outdoor experience near Nairobi.
Nairobi: Bird Watching with Trails at Old Lake
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/24763/7c4cf168-042f-42ee-a52c-a5d2ee90fcee.png)
THE ULTIMATE KENYA SAFARI!
Experience the best of Kenya on this 10-day journey from Nairobi through the Great Rift Valley to Mount Kenya and peaceful safaris in Meru National Park.
THE ULTIMATE KENYA SAFARI!
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/25058/0a820298-48df-4ed2-9d01-8be5b0002b4a.png)
Discover Nairobi: History, Landmarks & Culture
Spend hours getting to know Nairobi from a local’s perspective. We’ll walk through the heart of the city, passing important landmarks, busy streets, local shops, markets and everyday meeting places. Along the way, we’ll talk about Kenya's history, culture, food, transport, business and daily life. There will be plenty of time for questions and conversation, and I’ll share practical tips on places to eat, things to do, getting around and experiencing Nairobi beyond the usual tourist routes
Discover Nairobi: History, Landmarks & Culture
Other Popular Unique Experience Tours in Nairobi
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/24776/ba77bb3f-5de1-40bc-ae30-7ea882a741db.png)
Kenya: Experience Rural Life, Farming & Local Culture
Experience authentic farm life at a farm on the eastern slopes of Mount Kenya. Live with your hosts, enjoy fresh farm-to-table meals, and explore sustainable farming. Harvest tea, coffee, honey, fruits, and vegetables, care for dairy cows, pigs, chickens, ducks, turkeys, and rabbits, discover medicinal herbs, and learn beekeeping and organic gardening. Perfect for families, students, photographers, food lovers, and eco-travelers.
Kenya: Experience Rural Life, Farming & Local Culture
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/160x160/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/profiles/110597/b732a672-9adf-4a2c-a23b-c20e5fb2d0a9.png)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/24773/41350551-edb7-4bb0-8c71-fd447526919a.jpg)
10-DAY BUSH-TO-BEACH KENYA EXPEDITION!
Embark on the ultimate 10-day Kenyan bush-to-beach expedition, seamlessly blending vibrant city culture, dramatic Rift Valley landscapes, iconic wildlife safaris, and tropical relaxation.
10-DAY BUSH-TO-BEACH KENYA EXPEDITION!
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/160x160/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/profiles/110597/b732a672-9adf-4a2c-a23b-c20e5fb2d0a9.png)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/24761/edbfee5f-07c2-4d2d-922b-13e218159f63.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/24761/5cf33a04-2682-4113-aa05-0e57514ecf54.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/24761/a3df643c-b0a1-4cc1-afb1-7dc822e32547.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/24761/efe83d22-43c9-472d-8e0a-2c72ca03c1f8.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/24761/ef90ee0e-fbea-441c-8fae-9d3372143695.jpeg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/24761/2a214746-246a-4e54-ae98-51af2042d9db.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/24761/0ed9fc78-7234-422f-90e0-2b66b2eecce4.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/24761/5f846cbd-4116-4b0c-a081-44172016ff92.jpeg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/24761/f0531151-b606-4c6f-bf97-ad2d741f4486.jpeg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/24761/1ece1ac0-1d10-4d9e-a754-690e87b4136e.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/24761/6f65dde5-aa0b-491d-9e70-8a93e5fc2ae4.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/24761/931a50eb-6964-403e-b93f-34501e095bf7.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/24761/6807c517-3539-4f18-9ad5-b48db5248376.png)