10 days all-around Kenya safari
This amazing 10 days all-around Kenya safari is a gateway to an ultimate wildlife and wildebeest migration experience. Right from the entry point at Jommo Kenyatta International Airport, Kenya offers great views hence blessing your stay and creating a signature of memories. The safari will start from Nairobi to Aberdare National Park, Olpejeta Conservancy to Samburu National Reserve to Lake Nakuru National Park, and then to Masai Mara Game Reserve. During this trip, you will encounter multiple animal species including elephants, lions, buffaloes, wildebeests, antelopes, and hyenas, to mention but a few. You will also see the birds of Kenya as well as interact with the local members of the community as you visit the Masai Cultural Village.
Now that you have an idea about your 10 days all-around Kenya safari, let’s dive into the details of the itinerary.
Safari Summary
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Aberdare National Park and evening game drive
Day 2: Morning game and Transfer to Olpejeta Conservancy
Day 3: Full-day game drives at Olpejeta Conservancy
Day 4: Transfer to Samburu National Reserve
Day 5: Full-day Game drives in Samburu National Reserve
Day 6: Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 7: Full-day game drives in Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 8: Transfer to Masai Mara Game Reserve
Day 9: Full-day Game drives in Masai Mara Game Reserve
Day 10: Masai Cultural Village and transfer to Nairobi – Departure
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Aberdare National Park and evening game drive
Upon arrival at the Jommo Kenyatta International Airport, you will meet our driver guide. He or she will brief you about your 10 days all-around Kenya safari. You will then drive to Aberdare National Park.
Upon arrival, you will take on an evening game drive to introduce you to the park. In the evening return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Morning game and Transfer to Olpejeta Conservancy
After breakfast, you will enjoy an exceptional morning game drive in the park. During the game drive, you will encounter animals such as elephants, buffalos, giraffes, blue and colobus monkeys, leopards, lions, warthog, giant forest hogs, bushbuck, red duiker, reedbuck, and eland.
Have lunch and drive to Olpejeta Conservancy. Check in to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3: Full-day game drives at Olpejeta Conservancy
After breakfast, you will embark on a full-day game drive in this animal hub. You will witness the Big Five animals; lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino. A picnic lunch will be organized by your lodge or campsite. Spend the night over in anticipation of the following day’s activities.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 4: Transfer to Samburu National Reserve
After breakfast, you will check out of your accommodation and embark on the drive to Samburu National Reserve. Lunch will be en route as you enjoy scenic views of the neighboring areas. Arrive, and check in to your earlier-booked lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 5: Full-day Game drives in Samburu National Reserve
After breakfast, meet your driver guide and embark on a full-day game drive in the magical Samburu National Reserve. You will see animals such as elephants and predators like lions, leopards, and wild dogs. The park is a perfect destination for bird lovers, expect to meet several Rift Valley endemic species. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 6: Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park
After a delicious breakfast, check out of the lodge and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park – the home to flamingo birds. The drive is quite a long one but it is worth the effort as it comes with a lunch stopover and stunning views of the endless plains as well as mountain ranges in Kenya.
Upon arrival, check in to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 7: Full-day game drives in Lake Nakuru National Park
The 7th day of your 10 days all-around Kenya safari belongs to this amazing home of flamingoes. It starts with a lip-smirking breakfast followed by exclusive game drives in the park. Visit Lake Nakuru for a birding adventure as well as seeing multiple animal species. A picnic lunch may be provided at the lake as you may advise. Have dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 8: Transfer to Masai Mara Game Reserve
After breakfast, drive to Masai Mara Game Reserve for yet another Kenya ultimate wildlife encounter. Arrive in the early afternoon for a delicious lunch. You may take on an evening guided nature walk or game drive. This will give you an insight into what the park has to offer. Have dinner and spend the night at your lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 9: Full-day Game drives in Masai Mara Game Reserve
This is the long-awaited day on your 10 days all-around Kenya safari. Have breakfast and take on full-day game drives in the Mara plains. You will watch the exceptional wildebeest migration as well as the Mara River crossing. The park is home to lions, buffaloes, antelopes, zebras, gazelles, and wild dogs, to mention but a few. Lunch in the bush is at your disposal courtesy of your lodge or camping site. In the later hours of the day, you will return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 10: Masai Cultural Village and transfer to Nairobi – Departure
After breakfast, check out and drive to the Masai Cultural Villages. Here, you will dance, dress, and dine with the Masai people. Learn about their history and traditions. It is a perfect opportunity to give back to the community. You may as well grab crafts and souvenirs from the shops. Continue your drive to Nairobi for departure. The driver will drop you off at either Nairobi or Jommo Kenyatta International Airport for your outbound flight. This marks the end of your 10 days all-around Kenya safari.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch