10-Day Kenya Tour Packages

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• 10 Day Kenya Safari Itinerary, incl. Nairobi and Maasai Mara

  A 10-day safari spans 5 major destinations across Kenya, including Nairobi's wildlife sanctuaries, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Nakuru National Park, and Maasai Mara Reserve. Features 9 nights' luxury accommodation and 15 game drives with expert guides.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Nairobi:

    Start your adventure in Nairobi and take the first day to rest and adjust. On day 2 head to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust early morning to see the elephant orphans at their most playful. Book the 11 AM private viewing ahead of time for a more personal experience. Later visit the Karen Blixen Museum and Giraffe Center. One visitor mentioned "The hotels were great and really wanted to make clients happy." Stay in Karen to skip the busy downtown traffic.

    
  • Days 3-4

    Ol Pejeta Conservancy:

    The 4-hour drive north takes you to Ol Pejeta, which hosts East Africa's biggest black rhino population. You'll have good chances to spot the Big 5, especially rhinos. Game drives start at 6:30 AM when wildlife is most active. Visit the Sweetwaters Chimp Sanctuary between drives. Bring warm clothes since mornings can be cool at 50°F even near the equator.

    
  • Days 5-6

    Lake Nakuru National Park:

    Drive 3 hours through the highlands to Lake Nakuru. Look for white rhinos and the unique tree-climbing lions. Early morning and late afternoon offer the best viewing. Flamingos often gather at the alkaline lake. Pick a hillside lodge for great views over the water.

    
  • Days 7-9

    Maasai Mara:

    The 5-hour trip to the Mara includes some bumpy roads. Three full days gives you time to explore this vast savanna properly. Visit between July and October to catch the Great Migration. According to one guest: "Steve was an amazing guide who has a wealth of experience and knowledge." Stay inside the reserve to save time on daily travel.

    
  • Day 10

    Return to Nairobi:

    Take a quick 45-minute flight back instead of the long drive. Schedule international flights after 5 PM to account for traffic. Most lodges provide day rooms for pre-flight refreshing.

    

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• 10 Day Kenya Safari Itinerary, incl. Maasai Mara and Amboseli

  

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  • Day 1

    Nairobi Arrival

    Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Schedule your flight for afternoon or evening to skip Nairobi's heavy morning traffic. The trip to city center hotels usually takes 45-60 minutes.

    
  • Days 2-3

    Amboseli National Park

    Visit the Giraffe Centre in Nairobi before driving 4 hours to Amboseli. Watch the park's famous elephant herds during early morning or late afternoon when you can also see Kilimanjaro's peak clearly. Pack light clothes that wick moisture since Amboseli gets hot and dusty by midday. Game drives start at 6:30 AM when wildlife is most active.

    
  • Day 4

    Lake Naivasha

    The drive from Amboseli to Lake Naivasha takes 5.5 hours through the Great Rift Valley's stunning landscape. Bring motion sickness pills if you need them. Plan lake activities for late afternoon when winds are calmer. Take a boat ride at dusk to see hippos at their most active.

    
  • Day 5

    Lake Nakuru

    It's just an hour's drive from Lake Naivasha after your morning Crescent Island tour. Lake Nakuru is small but packed with wildlife. Ask your guide to time your visit with low tide for the best flamingo viewing on the eastern shore. The lake edges are alkaline so wear closed shoes.

    
  • Days 6-8

    Maasai Mara

    The 4.5-hour drive to Maasai Mara offers beautiful valley views. You'll want three full days to explore this huge reserve. Look for predators during early morning and late afternoon drives. During migration season (July-October) get to the Mara River before 10 AM to see wildebeest crossings.

    
  • Days 9-10

    Return to Nairobi

    Plan 5-6 hours for the drive back to Nairobi. Stop for photos and shopping at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint. Most flights leave in the evening so you can fit in shopping at places like Utamaduni Craft Centre.

    

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• 10 Day Kenya Safari Itinerary, incl. Nairobi and Maasai Mara

  A spectacular safari spans 8 destinations across Kenya. Features 10 game drives and stays at premium properties like Nairobi Serena Hotel and Sweetwaters Camp. Conservation centers, bush meals, and traditional Maasai performances await. Total costs around $6,700 per person.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Nairobi

    Begin your safari adventure in Nairobi at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. The orphaned elephants are most active in the morning. "Watching the elephant calves during feeding time was incredibly moving - arrive by 10:30 AM to get the best viewing spot." Next stop is the Giraffe Centre where you can feed Rothschild giraffes from a raised platform. Visit the Karen Blixen Museum in the afternoon. Plan your activities before 11 AM or after 2 PM to avoid heavy traffic.

    
  • Days 3-4

    Shaba National Reserve

    Take a 5-hour drive north to Shaba. The sparse vegetation in this arid region makes spotting wildlife easier. Look out for the "Special 5": Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, beisa oryx and gerenuk. "The evening sundowner by the Ewaso Ng'iro River was magical - pack a light jacket as it gets cool after sunset."

    
  • Day 5

    Ol Pejeta Conservancy

    This black rhino sanctuary offers excellent wildlife viewing. Visit Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary in small groups of six for a more personal experience. One visitor noted: "The tented camp at Sweetwaters faces a floodlit waterhole - we watched elephants drink right from our private veranda."

    
  • Days 6-7

    Lake Nakuru National Park

    Travel through the Kenyan highlands to Lake Nakuru. Known for its flamingos and rhinos, the park is best experienced during early morning game drives with bush breakfast. Start at 6:30 AM for optimal wildlife viewing. "Bring binoculars for the incredible birdlife along the lake's edge, especially during the cooler morning hours."

    
  • Days 8-9

    Maasai Mara

    The Maasai Mara offers spectacular game viewing throughout the year. Between August and early November, you can witness the Great Migration of nearly 2 million wildebeest and zebra. "Our guide took us to lesser-known parts of the reserve to avoid the tourist crowds - we saw three lion prides in one morning." Your stay includes a traditional Maasai dance performance under the stars.

    
  • Day 10

    Return to Nairobi

    Take one last morning game drive before flying to Nairobi. Book departing flights after 5 PM to allow enough time. One traveler suggests: "Request an early start around 6 AM - the animals are most active and the light is perfect for photos."

    

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