10 Day Classic Kenya Safari

Day 1: Arrival Nairobi – Karibu Kenya!

Arrival & Transfer
Warmly welcomed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) by your private Kwezi Adventures guide. Transferred to your boutique hotel in Nairobi.

Orientation
Receive a friendly briefing on your upcoming safari. Depending on arrival time, relax at the hotel or explore nearby attractions.

Evening
Enjoy a quiet dinner. Optional cultural show or dining under the stars can be arranged.

Accommodation
Tamarind Tree or Similar

Day 2: Full Day Nairobi Excursion

Morning – Nairobi National Park
After breakfast, enjoy a game drive in Nairobi National Park, the only national park within a capital city. Spot lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, and buffalo with the city skyline as a backdrop.

Late Morning – David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
Visit the elephant orphanage. Learn rescue stories and watch the baby elephants during their feeding and mud bath session.

Lunch
Enjoy a fresh meal at a local restaurant such as Cultiva Farm, Tamambo Karen Blixen, or Matbronze Café.

Afternoon – Giraffe Centre
Meet endangered Rothschild giraffes up close. Feed them by hand and learn about conservation efforts.

Return
Transfer back to your hotel by late afternoon.

Accommodation
Tamarind Tree or Similar

Day 3: Drive to Amboseli National Park

Morning Drive
Depart after breakfast for a 4 to 5 hour scenic drive to Amboseli National Park, passing through rural landscapes and Maasai communities.

Arrival
Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge. Enjoy views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's tallest peak, dominating the horizon.

Afternoon Game Drive
Head out for your first safari drive. Amboseli is famous for large elephant herds and exceptional wildlife photography with Kilimanjaro as your backdrop. Spot lions, cheetahs, buffalo, zebras, wildebeests, and abundant birdlife.

Evening
Return to camp for dinner under the stars.

Accommodation
Amboseli Serena or Similar

Day 4: Full Day in Amboseli

Morning Game Drive
Depart at sunrise for the best wildlife activity and photography light. Watch elephants in family herds, lions, and giraffes across the plains.

Observation Hill
After breakfast, visit Observation Hill for panoramic views of the wetlands and plains. Spot hippos, buffalo, and rich birdlife in the marshes fed by Kilimanjaro's glaciers.

Afternoon Game Drive
Set out for another drive after lunch. An optional Maasai village visit can be arranged for a cultural experience.

Evening
Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Accommodation
Amboseli Serena or Similar

Day 5: Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park

Morning Drive
After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. Enjoy scenic stops along the Great Rift Valley with panoramic views (drive time: approximately 6 to 7 hours with lunch stop).

Arrival
Check into your lodge. Head out for an afternoon game drive in this diverse park.

Wildlife Highlights
Spot endangered white and black rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, lions, leopards, and zebras. Lake Nakuru is also known for its flamingos (seasonal) and abundant birdlife including pelicans and herons.

Evening
Return to the lodge for dinner.

Accommodation
Sarova Lion Hill or Similar

Day 6: Drive to the Masai Mara

Morning Drive
Depart after an early breakfast for the 5 to 6 hour drive southwest to the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve.

Arrival
Settle into your luxury tented camp and enjoy lunch with views over the open plains.

Afternoon Game Drive
Embark on your first Mara game drive. Search for the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino), along with cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, and large herds of antelope.

Evening
Return to camp for dinner and time around the campfire.

Accommodation
Zebra Plains Mara Camp or Similar

Days 7 & 8: Full Days in the Masai Mara

Game Drives
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives with your expert guide and private vehicle. Explore different sectors of the reserve for the best wildlife sightings.

Great Migration (Seasonal)
Witness the spectacular river crossings of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles between July and October. Watch for crocodiles and big cats on the hunt.

Optional Activities (Additional Cost)
Sunrise hot air balloon safari with champagne breakfast in the bush. Visit a traditional Maasai village for cultural immersion.

Evenings
Return to camp for storytelling by the fire, stargazing, and dinner.

Accommodation
Zebra Plains Mara Camp or Similar (2 nights)

Day 9: Lake Naivasha – Boat Safari

Morning Drive
Leave the Masai Mara after breakfast and drive to Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley (approximately 4 to 5 hours).

Afternoon Boat Safari
Enjoy a peaceful boat safari on the lake. Glide past pods of hippos, watch African fish eagles dive for their catch, and observe giraffes and zebras on the shores.

Crescent Island
Walk freely among animals on Crescent Island, a wildlife sanctuary offering an intimate walking safari experience.

Evening
Dinner and overnight at your lakeside lodge.

Accommodation
Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge or Similar

Day 10: Return to Nairobi – Departure

Morning
Enjoy breakfast at the lodge. Depart Lake Naivasha for Nairobi (approximately 2 hours).

Sightseeing Stop (Time Permitting)
Stop for shopping at Kazuri Beads or the Maasai Market. A farewell lunch can be arranged.

Transfer
Private transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your international flight or onward journey.

Optional Extension
Extend your safari with a beach stay in Diani, Watamu, or Lamu.

Meals
Breakfast included. Lunch on request.