Embark on the ultimate East African adventure with this 10-Day Kenya Classic Safari. This grand circuit takes you from the rugged northern frontier to the sweeping southern savannahs, offering a comprehensive showcase of Kenya’s diverse wildlife, landscapes, and conservation efforts.

You will cross the equator into the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, track rare species in Samburu, cruise the waters of Lake Naivasha, witness the drama of the Maasai Mara, marvel at the rhinos of Lake Nakuru, and stand in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli. Experience all of this while staying in premium accommodations, including the luxurious Serena Lodges and the renowned Sopa Lodges.

🌟 Tour Highlights

• Ol Pejeta Conservancy: Visit the world's last two remaining Northern White Rhinos and the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary.

• Samburu National Reserve: Discover the "Special Five" endemic northern species, including the Reticulated Giraffe and Grevy’s Zebra.

• Lake Naivasha: Take a scenic boat ride and walk among giraffes and zebras on Crescent Island.

• The Maasai Mara: Spend two days tracking the Big Five and experiencing the awe-inspiring Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal).

• Lake Nakuru National Park: Explore Kenya’s premier rhino sanctuary and enjoy the vibrant birdlife.

• Amboseli National Park: Conclude your safari with unparalleled views of Mount Kilimanjaro and vast herds of free-ranging elephants.

📅 Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi to Ol Pejeta Conservancy

You will be picked up from your Nairobi hotel after breakfast at around 7:30 AM. Depart for the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, situated on the equator between the foothills of the Aberdares and Mount Kenya. Arrive at Sweetwaters Serena Camp in time for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a game-viewing drive. The conservancy boasts the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa and houses the last two remaining Northern White Rhinos in the world. You will also visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, a haven for rescued apes.

(Optional Activities: Guided night game drives, lion tracking, and bush walks can be arranged at an extra cost of US$100 per person).

• Overnight: Sweetwaters Serena Camp

• Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Ol Pejeta to Samburu National Reserve

Enjoy an early morning game drive in Ol Pejeta, returning to the lodge for breakfast. Afterward, depart for the Samburu National Reserve, arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon, proceed for a game drive. Samburu is fiercely beautiful, with its arid savannahs watered by the Ewaso Ny'iro River. It is home to species only found north of the equator, including the Beisa Oryx and Gerenuk, alongside elephants and lions.

• Overnight: Samburu Sopa Lodge

• Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 3: Full Day in Samburu National Reserve

After breakfast, proceed for a game drive in this lush northern region. The water of the Ewaso Ny'iro River attracts a profusion of game. On this day, you can choose to either have a full-day game drive from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM with a packed lunch served inside the park, or enjoy split morning and evening game drives with a hot lunch back at the lodge.

• Overnight: Samburu Sopa Lodge

• Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 4: Samburu to Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, we will drive south into the Great Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha—the highest and purest of the Rift Valley lakes. Arrive in time for lunch at your resort. In the afternoon, you’ll take a scenic boat ride along the lake to Crescent Island. Here, you will enjoy a guided nature walk right next to grazing zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, and waterbucks in a predator-free environment.

• Overnight: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

• Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 5: Lake Naivasha to Maasai Mara National Reserve

Depart after breakfast and drive further along the floor of the Rift Valley to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Arrive at the prestigious Mara Serena Safari Lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon, head out for a game drive that introduces you to this vast, wildlife-filled reserve.

• Overnight: Mara Serena Safari Lodge

• Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 6: Full Day in Maasai Mara National Reserve

Spend a full day exploring the park in search of the Big Five. The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe. From late June to October, it hosts the spectacular annual migration of millions of wildebeests and zebras from the Serengeti.

(Optional Activities: A dawn Hot Air Balloon Safari can be arranged at an extra cost of US$500 per person, or a visit to a local Maasai village for US$30 per person).

• Overnight: Mara Serena Safari Lodge

• Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 7: Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park

Depart the Maasai Mara after breakfast for Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon, a game drive is planned along the lake's shores and through the acacia woodlands. Besides the flamingos the lake is famous for, you will search for the introduced Rothschild's giraffe, black and white rhinos, tree-climbing lions, and leopards.

• Overnight: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

• Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 8: Lake Nakuru to Amboseli National Park

After an early, sumptuous breakfast, you’ll depart the Rift Valley for Amboseli National Park. Set in rolling savannah scenery, Amboseli is dwarfed by the magnificent snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. You’ll arrive at your lodge in time for check-in and a delicious lunch. The afternoon will be spent on a game drive in search of Amboseli's famous elephant herds.

• Overnight: Amboseli Sopa Lodge

• Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 9: Full Day in Amboseli National Park

Enjoy an early breakfast before heading out for a full-day game drive in Amboseli. During the drive, you will have the chance to spot large herds of elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and numerous bird species—all set against the breathtaking backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed within the park, surrounded by nature.

• Overnight: Amboseli Sopa Lodge

• Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 10: Amboseli to Nairobi

On your final day, enjoy a thrilling early morning game drive in Amboseli to catch the sunrise over Kilimanjaro. After breakfast at the lodge, begin the 5-hour drive back to Nairobi. You will arrive in the afternoon, marking the end of your unforgettable safari experience. You will be dropped off at your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward journey.

• Meal Plan: Breakfast Included

🏨 Accommodation Summary

• Ol Pejeta: Sweetwaters Serena Camp

• Samburu: Samburu Sopa Lodge

• Lake Naivasha: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

• Maasai Mara: Mara Serena Safari Lodge

• Lake Nakuru: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

• Amboseli: Amboseli Sopa Lodge

💰 2026/2027 Rates & Dates (USD)

Prices are quoted per person sharing based on the number of people in the private safari minibus.

✅ Inclusions

• Transportation: Private 4x4 Safari Minibus with a pop-up roof (unless an upgrade is requested).

• Accommodation: 9 Nights in premium Serena and Sopa Lodges.

• Meals: As specified in the itinerary (Full Board while on safari).

• Fees: All park/conservancy entrance fees and government taxes/VAT.

• Guide: Services of a professional English-speaking driver/guide.

• Activities: Comprehensive game drives across six different parks, plus the Lake Naivasha boat ride and Crescent Island walk.

❌ Exclusions

• International flights and visa fees.

• Additional accommodation before or at the end of the tour.

• Tips and gratuities for the guide and lodge staff.

• Optional activities (e.g., Ol Pejeta Night Drives, Maasai Village visit, Hot Air Balloon Safari).

• Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, drinks, laundry, etc.).