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9-Day Classic Kenya Wildlife Express

Offered by AURELI SAFARIS

Duration: 9-Day Tour Type: Private tour Category: Mid-range Tours Main Focus: Game drive safari

Overview

Experience the very best of Kenya’s iconic wilderness on this hand-crafted, 9-day private safari. Designed around comfort, optimal wildlife viewing, and seamless overland travel, this journey spans the predator-dense savannahs of the Maasai Mara, the bird-rich waters of Lake Nakuru, the tranquil shores of Lake Naivasha, the giant elephant herds of Amboseli under Mount Kilimanjaro, and the rugged volcanic landscapes of Tsavo West. Traveling in a private customized 4x4 Mini Van with an expert local driver-guide, you will enjoy a high degree of flexibility, unhurried game viewing, and comfortable mid-range lodge and tented camp stays strategically positioned close to park entry points.

Nairobi - Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

> You'll be collected from the airport.
> Accommodations, Destinations and length of this tour can be customized.
> Additional accommodation before and end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1 - Arrival in Nairobi & Transfer to Maasai Mara National Reserve

Main destination: Nairobi Stay: Enkorok Mara Camp Meals: Lunch , Dinner
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Your safari begins with a morning pick-up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) or your Nairobi hotel by your Aureli Safaris driver-guide. Settle into your private safari minivan as we journey through the Great Rift Valley, descending past scenic viewpoints toward the golden plains of the Maasai Mara. Arrive at camp in time to check in, relax, and enjoy a fresh hot lunch. In the late afternoon, head out for your first game drive in search of big cats, elephants, and grazers returning to the plains as the heat of the day subsides.

Nairobi
Enkorok Mara Camp
Breakfast Not included Lunch Included Dinner Included

Day 2 - Full-Day Wildlife Exploration in the Maasai Mara

Main destination: Masai Mara National Reserve Stay: Enkorok Mara Camp Meals: Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
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Dedicate a full day to exploring the vast expanses of the Maasai Mara. After an early breakfast, set out with a packed picnic lunch to reach deeper into the reserve, including the Mara River region. Your guide will track resident prides of lions, elusive leopards, cheetahs scanning the open grass, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras. Pop up the roof hatch for unobstructed photography and game viewing. Enjoy your picnic lunch under the shade of an acacia tree before continuing your tracking through the afternoon. Return to camp by early evening to unwind around the campfire.

Masai Mara National Reserve
Enkorok Mara Camp
Breakfast Included Lunch Included Dinner Included

Day 3 - Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park

Main destination: Lake Nakuru National Park Stay: Ziwa Bush Lodge Meals: Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
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After breakfast, bid farewell to the Mara and drive north toward Lake Nakuru National Park, an eco-sanctuary renowned for its birdlife and rhino conservation. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge, followed by an afternoon game drive across the acacia woodlands and along the lake shores. Lake Nakuru offers exceptional opportunities to spot both black and white rhinos at close range, along with endangered Rothschild’s giraffes, waterbucks, and flocks of pink flamingos along the water’s edge.

Lake Nakuru National Park
Ziwa Bush Lodge
Breakfast Included Lunch Included Dinner Included

Day 4 - Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha

Main destination: Lake Naivasha Stay: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort Meals: Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
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Enjoy a relaxed morning breakfast before a brief journey south to freshwater Lake Naivasha, situated at the highest point of the Rift Valley. Upon arrival and check-in at your lodge, spend the late morning at leisure. In the afternoon, enjoy a tranquil boat safari on the lake to observe resident hippo pods up close and spot waterbirds such as African fish eagles, kingfishers, and herons nesting in the papyrus reeds.

Lake Naivasha
Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
Breakfast Included Lunch Included Dinner Included

Day 5 - Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park

Main destination: Amboseli National Park Stay: Amboseli Sopa Lodge Meals: Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
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Depart early after breakfast for the scenic drive across southern Kenya toward Amboseli National Park, world-famous for its views of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro and large elephant herds. Arrive at your lodge near the park boundary in time for lunch. Spend the remainder of the afternoon enjoying the lodge amenities or taking a gentle rest before evening dinner as the sun sets over the southern skyline.

Amboseli National Park
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Breakfast Included Lunch Included Dinner Included

Day 6 - Full-Day Game Viewing in Amboseli National Park

Main destination: Amboseli National Park Stay: Amboseli Sopa Lodge Meals: Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
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Rise early for sunrise views over Mount Kilimanjaro when the peak is clearest. Following breakfast, set out into the park for a full day of game viewing with a packed picnic lunch. Explore the Ol Tukai and Enkongo Narok swamps, where large elephant families feed alongside hippos, buffaloes, and waterfowl. You may also opt for an immersive visit to a local Maasai cultural village (optional; arranged on site) to learn about traditional customs, dances, and homesteads.

Amboseli National Park
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Breakfast Included Lunch Included Dinner Included

Day 7 - Amboseli to Tsavo West National Park

Main destination: Tsavo West National Park Stay: Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa Meals: Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner

After breakfast, travel east toward the volcanic landscapes of Tsavo West National Park. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch, then embark on an afternoon game drive. Visit the iconic Mzima Springs, a natural oasis where millions of gallons of crystal-clear underground volcanic water emerge daily. Take a guided walking safari along the springs to observe hippos and crocodiles from an underwater viewing chamber, along with resident wildlife drinking along the banks.

Tsavo West National Park
Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa
Breakfast Included Lunch Included Dinner Included

Day 8 - Exploring Tsavo West National Park

Main destination: Tsavo West National Park Stay: Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa Meals: Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner

Spend another full day discovering the varied topographies of Tsavo West. After breakfast, head out with your guide to explore elevated points like Roaring Rocks and Poacher’s Lookout for panoramic views of the ancient lava fields, or inspect the young volcanic Chaimu Crater. Look out for adapted species such as the agile klipspringer, lesser kudu, and large herds of red-dusted Tsavo elephants. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch in the park before completing your afternoon game tracking.

Tsavo West National Park
Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa
Breakfast Included Lunch Included Dinner Included

Day 9 - Tsavo West to Nairobi & Departure

Main destination: Nairobi Stay: End of tour / no accommodation Meals: Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
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Enjoy a final early morning game drive in the park, followed by breakfast at the lodge. Check out and begin your return journey to Nairobi in your comfortable minivan, with a stop for lunch en route. Upon arrival in Nairobi in the late afternoon, your guide will drop you off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your evening flight or at your designated city hotel.

Nairobi

Breakfast Included Lunch Included Dinner Included

Nairobi - End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
> Additional accommodation before and end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

> You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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