13-Day Wonders of Kenya Safari experience

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13-Day Wonders of Kenya Safari experience

The Experience

This 13-day Kenya wildlife safari takes you through some of the country's most remarkable wildlife destinations, from the dry landscapes of Buffalo Springs National Reserve to the scenic surroundings of Lake Naivasha and the wildlife-rich plains of the Masai Mara. You will enjoy game drives, a boat ride on Lake Naivasha, and opportunities to see elephants, lions, rhinos, giraffes, and other wildlife. The adventure continues to Amboseli National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and views of Mount Kilimanjaro, before exploring the diverse landscapes of Tsavo West and Tsavo East national parks. With varied scenery, exciting wildlife encounters, and memorable activities, this safari offers an excellent opportunity to experience Kenya's natural beauty.
Duration13Days/12Nights
Price00
DestinationsKenya
Ideal ForCouples, Wildlife Fans

Overview

This 13-day Kenya wildlife safari takes you through some of the country's most remarkable wildlife destinations, from the dry landscapes of Buffalo Springs National Reserve to the scenic surroundings of Lake Naivasha and the wildlife-rich plains of the Masai Mara. You will enjoy game drives, a boat ride on Lake Naivasha, and opportunities to see elephants, lions, rhinos, giraffes, and other wildlife. The adventure continues to Amboseli National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and views of Mount Kilimanjaro, before exploring the diverse landscapes of Tsavo West and Tsavo East national parks. With varied scenery, exciting wildlife encounters, and memorable activities, this safari offers an excellent opportunity to experience Kenya's natural beauty.

The Journey

Day by Day

Day 1: Nairobi to Buffalo Springs National Reserve
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Day 1: Nairobi to Buffalo Springs National Reserve

Your safari begins with a morning departure from Nairobi towards Buffalo Springs National Reserve in northern Kenya. Along the way, stop at the Equator crossing for photographs and a brief experience at this geographical landmark. Continue through the scenic landscapes of central Kenya towards the Samburu region. Upon arrival, proceed to Buffalo Springs National Reserve, known for its dry savannah landscapes, doum palm trees, and diverse wildlife. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy an afternoon game drive to begin exploring the reserve. Look out for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and the unique northern Kenyan wildlife species, including the Grevy's zebra and reticulated giraffe. After your first wildlife experience, return to your lodge or camp for relaxation.
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Day 2: Explore Buffalo Springs National Reserve
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Day 2: Explore Buffalo Springs National Reserve

Spend a full day exploring Buffalo Springs National Reserve through morning and afternoon game drives. The reserve is part of the greater Samburu ecosystem and is known for its distinctive wildlife and beautiful landscapes. During your game drives, look for elephants gathering around water sources, lions resting in the shade, and various antelope species grazing across the plains. You may also spot the gerenuk, Somali ostrich, and Beisa oryx, which are well adapted to the dry northern environment. The reserve also offers excellent bird watching opportunities, with numerous species found around the Ewaso Ng'iro River and surrounding vegetation. Enjoy the changing scenery as you explore different parts of the reserve with your guide. After a rewarding day of wildlife viewing and photography, return to your accommodation
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Day 3: Buffalo Springs National Reserve to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
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Day 3: Buffalo Springs National Reserve to Ol Pejeta Conservancy

After breakfast, depart Buffalo Springs National Reserve and travel towards Ol Pejeta Conservancy in central Kenya. Enjoy the changing scenery as you leave the dry northern landscapes and travel through the countryside towards the foothills of Mount Kenya. Upon arrival, explore the conservancy on an afternoon game drive, depending on your arrival time. Ol Pejeta is renowned for its conservation efforts and is an important sanctuary for endangered black and white rhinos. The conservancy also supports elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, and other wildlife. You may have the opportunity to learn about its rhino conservation programs and the protection of endangered species. Enjoy the beautiful open plains and mountain views as you search for wildlife. After the game drive, head to your accommodation for relaxation and an overnight stay.
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Day 4: Ol Pejeta Conservancy to Lake Naivasha
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Day 4: Ol Pejeta Conservancy to Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, leave Ol Pejeta Conservancy and travel towards Lake Naivasha, a beautiful freshwater lake in Kenya's Great Rift Valley. Enjoy the scenic journey through the central highlands before descending into the Rift Valley region. Upon arrival, take a boat ride on Lake Naivasha, where you can observe hippos resting in the water and enjoy views of the surrounding landscape. The lake is also an excellent destination for bird watching, with African fish eagles, pelicans, cormorants, and other water birds frequently spotted. During the boat ride, your guide will help you identify the wildlife and bird species found around the lake. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and capture photographs of the scenery before returning to shore. Later, proceed to your accommodation for relaxation and an overnight stay.
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Day 5: Explore Masai Mara National Reserve
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Day 5: Explore Masai Mara National Reserve

Spend the day exploring the Masai Mara through exciting wildlife viewing experiences. You can choose an optional hot-air balloon safari, which usually begins early in the morning and offers a unique aerial perspective of the vast savannah plains. From above, enjoy views of the landscape and the wildlife moving across the reserve. After the balloon experience, you can continue with a game drive, depending on your arrangements. Alternatively, remain on the ground and enjoy a morning game drive followed by an afternoon wildlife exploration. Search for the Big Five and other animals as your guide takes you through different areas of the reserve. The Masai Mara is also known for its rich birdlife and beautiful open grasslands. After a rewarding day, return to your accommodation.
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Day 6: Explore Masai Mara National Reserve
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Day 6: Explore Masai Mara National Reserve

Spend the day exploring the Masai Mara through exciting wildlife viewing experiences. You can choose an optional hot-air balloon safari, which usually begins early in the morning and offers a unique aerial perspective of the vast savannah plains. From above, enjoy views of the landscape and the wildlife moving across the reserve. After the balloon experience, you can continue with a game drive, depending on your arrangements. Alternatively, remain on the ground and enjoy a morning game drive followed by an afternoon wildlife exploration. Search for the Big Five and other animals as your guide takes you through different areas of the reserve. The Masai Mara is also known for its rich birdlife and beautiful open grasslands. After a rewarding day, return to your accommodation.
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Day 7: Masai Mara to Nairobi
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Day 7: Masai Mara to Nairobi

After breakfast, leave the Masai Mara and begin your journey back to Nairobi. Enjoy the scenic drive through Kenya's countryside, passing rural settlements, rolling hills, and open landscapes along the way. Depending on your departure time and road conditions, you may make brief stops for refreshments and photographs. As you approach Nairobi, the scenery gradually changes from open savannah to busier towns and urban surroundings. Upon arrival in the city, transfer to your hotel or another agreed drop-off point. The rest of the day can be spent relaxing or exploring Nairobi at your own pace, depending on your schedule. This transfer marks the end of your Masai Mara experience before the safari continues to southern Kenya and Amboseli National Park the following day.
Day 8: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
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Day 8: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

Depart Nairobi after breakfast and travel to Amboseli National Park, located in southern Kenya near the Tanzania border. The journey takes you through scenic countryside, with opportunities to appreciate the changing landscapes along the way. Upon arrival, enter the park and enjoy an afternoon game drive if time permits. Amboseli is famous for its large elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain, when weather conditions allow. Explore the park's open plains, seasonal swamps and acacia woodlands while searching for elephants, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, and various bird species. The park's wetlands attract wildlife throughout the year, creating excellent opportunities for photography. After your game drive, proceed to your accommodation and relax as you prepare for a full day of exploration.
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Day 9: : Explore Amboseli National Park
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Day 9: : Explore Amboseli National Park

Spend a full day discovering the wildlife and landscapes of Amboseli National Park. Begin with a morning game drive when many animals are active and the temperatures are cooler. Explore the park's different habitats, including open grasslands, marshes and swamp areas that attract elephants and other wildlife. Amboseli is particularly well known for its elephant populations, offering opportunities to observe these impressive animals moving in family groups. You may also encounter lions, spotted hyenas, giraffes, zebras and numerous bird species. Continue with an afternoon game drive to explore more areas of the park. When the skies are clear, Mount Kilimanjaro provides a beautiful backdrop for wildlife photography. After a memorable day in the wilderness, return to your accommodation for relaxation.
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Day 10: : Amboseli National Park to Tsavo West National Park
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Day 10: : Amboseli National Park to Tsavo West National Park

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Tsavo West National Park before continuing towards Tsavo East National Park. During the morning drive, look for wildlife and enjoy the park's rugged landscapes, with opportunities to spot elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and other animals. Later, leave Tsavo West and travel to Tsavo East, one of Kenya's largest national parks. Upon arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive if time permits. Tsavo East is known for its vast open plains, red-dust elephants, and the scenic Galana River, which provides an important water source for wildlife. As you explore, look for lions, zebras, giraffes, antelopes and a variety of bird species. The park's open landscapes offer excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography. After the day's activities, head to your accommodation
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Tsavo West National Park to Tsavo East National Park
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Tsavo West National Park to Tsavo East National Park

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Tsavo West National Park before continuing towards Tsavo East National Park. During the morning drive, look for wildlife and enjoy the park's rugged landscapes, with opportunities to spot elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and other animals. Later, leave Tsavo West and travel to Tsavo East, one of Kenya's largest national parks. Upon arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive if time permits. Tsavo East is known for its vast open plains, red-dust elephants, and the scenic Galana River, which provides an important water source for wildlife. As you explore, look for lions, zebras, giraffes, antelopes and a variety of bird species. The park's open landscapes offer excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography. After the day's activities, head to your accommodation
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Day 12: Explore Tsavo East National Park
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Day 12: Explore Tsavo East National Park

Spend a full day exploring Tsavo East National Park through morning and afternoon game drives. Begin early to enjoy cooler temperatures and search for wildlife as animals move across the plains. The park's vast landscapes provide opportunities to encounter elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and several antelope species. Tsavo East is particularly famous for its red-dust elephants, which acquire their distinctive appearance from the park's reddish soil. You can also explore areas around the Galana River, where wildlife gathers to drink and cool off. Bird watching is another rewarding activity, with many species found across the park's different habitats. Throughout the day, enjoy the dramatic scenery and opportunities to photograph wildlife in its natural environment. After your game drives, return to your accommodation for relaxation
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Day 13: Tsavo East National Park to Nairobi
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Day 13: Tsavo East National Park to Nairobi

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Tsavo East National Park, depending on your departure schedule. This is an opportunity to spot any wildlife you may have missed and take in the park's beautiful landscapes one last time. Watch for elephants moving across the plains, giraffes browsing on trees, and other animals beginning their daily activities. After the game drive, exit the park and begin your journey back to Nairobi. Enjoy the countryside scenery along the way, with possible stops for refreshments depending on your travel arrangements. Upon arrival in Nairobi, transfer to your hotel, the airport, or another agreed drop-off point. This marks the end of your 13-day Kenya wildlife safari, featuring diverse landscapes, exciting game drives and memorable encounters across some of Kenya's most celebrated wildlife destinations.

What's Included

  • All airport pick up and transfers in private car
  • Transport and wildlife drives in modified 4 x 4 Land Cruiser
  • Services of a professional English speaking safari guide
  • Drinking water
  • Value Added Tax by Tanzania Revenue Authority

Not Included

  • International Flights
  • All items of a personal nature
  • Gratuities for safari guide and lodge staff ( please tip separately)
  • Travel insurance if needed
  • Visa fee ( 50 US$ /100 US$ for American or Irish Passport holders – to be paid upon arrival)
  • Drinks and beverages in lodges
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