12 Days Kenya Safari | Masai Mara, Samburu, Amboseli & Tsavo Tour

12 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Samburu, Aberdare, Amboseli, Tsavo West & Tsavo East Safari

The Ultimate Kenya Safari Circuit – Big Five • Diverse Landscapes • Photographic Hotspots • Cultural Encounters

Safari Highlights

Embark on a 12-day journey through Kenya’s most iconic wildlife destinations — from the legendary plains of the Masai Mara, the flamingo-ringed shores of Lake Nakuru, the rare wildlife of Samburu, the forested highlands of Aberdare, to the breathtaking backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli, and the rugged wilderness of Tsavo West & Tsavo East.

This safari is designed for travelers seeking:
✔ A complete Kenyan wilderness circuit
✔ Close-up wildlife encounters
✔ Excellent photography opportunities
✔ Comfortable lodges or tented camps
✔ Cultural experiences
✔ A balanced pace of adventure & relaxation

Perfect for couples, families, private groups & first-time safari visitors.

📅 Detailed Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi → Masai Mara National Reserve

Depart Nairobi and travel through the sweeping Rift Valley to the world-famous Masai Mara. Enjoy an afternoon game drive searching for Lions, Elephants, Cheetahs, Leopards, Buffalo, and other plains wildlife.

Accommodation: Safari Camp or Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Full Day Masai Mara Game Viewing

Spend the entire day exploring the Mara. Visit the Mara River — home to hippos, crocodiles, and the world-renowned Great Wildebeest Migration (July–October).
Optional:
• Masai village visit – $20 per person
• Hot air balloon safari – $430 per person

Accommodation: Camp or Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Masai Mara – Second Full Day

Another full day to enjoy the Mara’s wildlife richness. With its high concentration of predators and diverse ecosystem, the Masai Mara offers unmatched photographic opportunities.

Accommodation: Camp or Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Masai Mara → Lake Nakuru National Park

Early breakfast then drive to Lake Nakuru, famous for flamingos, rhinos, and diverse birdlife. Afternoon game drive.

Accommodation: Chester Hotel / Lake Nakuru Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Lake Nakuru → Samburu National Reserve

Travel north to Samburu, a semi-arid region home to wildlife species found nowhere else in Kenya:
• Grevy’s zebra
• Reticulated giraffe
• Somali ostrich
• Gerenuk
• Beisa oryx

Accommodation: Camp or Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Full Day in Samburu

Morning and afternoon game drives across Samburu’s rugged terrain. Expect to see elephants, lions, leopards, and the “Samburu Special Five.”

Accommodation: Camp or Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Samburu → Aberdare

Drive to the Aberdare region for lunch at Outspan or Aberdare Country Club. Transfer to The Ark or Treetops Lodge, where wildlife gathers at the floodlit waterhole — ideal for nighttime viewing.

Accommodation: The Ark / Treetops
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Aberdare → Amboseli National Park

Head south to Amboseli, known for its massive elephant herds and postcard views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Afternoon game drive.

Accommodation: Camp or Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Full Day in Amboseli

Morning & afternoon game drives. Amboseli is one of the best places in Africa to get close to free-ranging elephants.

Accommodation: Camp or Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10: Amboseli → Tsavo West National Park

Drive to Tsavo West, known for:
• Shetani Lava Flow
• Mzima Springs (underwater hippo observation)
• Red elephants
• Leopards, lions, cheetahs & hyenas

Accommodation: Camp or Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11: Tsavo West → Tsavo East

Readily spot large herds of elephants and visit the Aruba Dam. Afternoon game drive in Kenya’s largest and oldest park.

Accommodation: Camp or Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12: Tsavo East → Nairobi

Morning game drive before returning to Nairobi with picnic lunch. Drop-off at airport or hotel.

Meal Plan: Breakfast

✔ Safari Includes

• 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof

• All park entry fees & government levies

• Full-board accommodation

• Professional English-speaking safari guide

• Bottled drinking water

• Game drives as per itinerary

✘ Excludes

• Tips & personal expenses

• Drinks (soft & alcoholic)

• Optional activities (balloon safari, cultural visit)

• Items not specified

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