12 Days Magical Kenya Safari
12 Days Magical Kenya Safari Overview
12 Days Magical Kenya Safari is a truly unique African adventure in some of Kenya’s most pristine safari destinations. Kenya is one of the best places in Africa for sighting the Big Five: lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhino. Culturally, it is a fascinating mass of contradictions.
Safari Highlights
| Day | Destination | Activities | Accommodation |
| Day 1 | Nairobi – Ol Pejeta | Ol Pejeta Conservancy | Comfort Gardens, Nanyuki |
| Day 2 | Ol Pejeta – Samburu | Samburu National Reserve | Samburu Simba Lodge |
| Day 3 | Samburu | Samburu National Reserve | Samburu Simba Lodge |
| Day 4 | Samburu – Aberdare | Aberdare National Park | The Ark Lodge |
| Day 5 | Aberdare – Nakuru | Lake Nakuru National Park | Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge |
| Day 6 | Nakuru – Naivasha | Hell’s Gate National Park, Crescent Island | Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge |
| Day 7 | Naivasha – Masai Mara | Masai Mara National Reserve | Sentrim Mara |
| Day 8 | Masai Mara | Masai Mara National Reserve | Sentrim Mara |
| Day 9 | Masai Mara – Amboseli | Amboseli National Park | Amboseli Sopa Lodge |
| Day 10 | Amboseli | Amboseli National Park | Amboseli Sopa Lodge |
| Day 11 | Amboseli – Tsavo West | Tsavo West National Park | Salt Lick Safari Lodge |
| Day 12 | Tsavo West – Nairobi | Departure | – |
Rates
| Season | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax | 7 Pax |
| 1 Jan – 31 Mar | $3,267 | $2,922 | $2,757 | $2,646 | $2,577 | $2,536 |
| 1 Apr – 31 May | $3,104 | $2,759 | $2,594 | $2,483 | $2,414 | $2,373 |
| 1 Jun – 30 Jun | $3,150 | $2,805 | $2,640 | $2,529 | $2,460 | $2,419 |
| 1 Jul – 30 Sep | $3,506 | $3,161 | $2,996 | $2,885 | $2,816 | $2,775 |
| 1 Oct – 31 Oct | $3,388 | $3,043 | $2,878 | $2,767 | $2,698 | $2,657 |
| 1 Nov – 19 Dec | $3,256 | $2,911 | $2,746 | $2,635 | $2,566 | $2,525 |
| 20 Dec – 2 Jan | $3,573 | $3,228 | $3,063 | $2,952 | $2,883 | $2,842 |
Important to Know
- Rates are Based on 2-3 People Sharing a Double, Twin or Triple Room (Single Room Supplement Available).
- Children Between 3-12 Years Pay Less Adult Rates (Request Quote)
- Accommodation is in Mid-Range 4 Star Hotels, Camps or Lodges
- Transport is in a Private 4×4 Safari Tour Van (Upgrade to Safari Land Cruiser Option Available).
- Rates do Not Apply for Easter Holidays (Please Request Quote)
Included in The Package
- All Park Entry Fees as Per Itinerary
- Transport in a Private 4×4 Open Pop Up Roof Safari Van (Upgrade to Land Cruiser Available)
- Services of Professional Tour Driver / Guide
- Meals on Full Board as Per Itinerary
- 11 Nights Accommodation as Per Itinerary
- Enough Bottled Drinking Water
Not Included in The Package
- International Flights
- Personal Travel Insurance and Visa Fees
- Driver/Guide Tips (Tipping Guideline $5-$10 Per Person Per Day)
- Extra Accommodation and/or Activities (Before and After Tour)
- Any Government Imposed and Increase Taxes and/or Park Fees
12 Days Magical Kenya Safari Itinerary
Day 01: Nairobi – Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Your 2 Days Ol Pejeta Safari will start with pick up at 6:00AM from Airport, Hotel or Residence with our driver guide. After a briefing, you will drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy traveling through Mt. Kenya area, passing numerous farms along the way. Our route takes you directly across the equator. You will arrive just in time for an early lunch there after embark on an afternoon game drive. There are variety of activities that visitors can choose such as lion tracking, visiting the chimpanzee sanctuary or visiting Baraka, the blind black rhino.
Accommodation: Comfort Gardens, Nanyuki or Similar
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 02: Ol Pejeta – Samburu National Reserve
After breakfast, start your day with a morning game drive as you leave for Samburu National Reserve. The scenic drive is via the Kenya highlands with views of tea, coffee and subsistence farmlands. You will arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive. Samburu National Reserve is one of East Africa’s popular destinations located on the banks of the Ewaso Ng’iro River. The area is gently low lying due to lava flow that resulted from volcanic activities. Acacia trees are dominant in the region while animals such as zebra, buffalo, lions, leopards and others are in large numbers.
Accommodation: Samburu Simba Lodge or Similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 03: Full Day at Samburu National Reserve
You will have an early breakfast then proceed for a full day game drive in search of the Northern special 5. The rare species animals include the Grevy Zebra, Somali Ostrich, Gerenuk and the Besia Oryx. The rocky habitat makes it one of the most conducive environment for spotting a Leopard. Elephants are also in plenty along the Ewasonyiro River. The famous Kamunyak lioness that adapted a baby Oryx is a resident of the reserve. Due to aridity conditions in the region, animals find water from oases within the park. The climate here is hot and semi-arid.
Accommodation: Samburu Simba Lodge or Similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 04: Samburu – Aberdare National Park
After breakfast, proceed to Aberdares where you will arrive in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive. Aberdare National Park has mountain ranges, which rise up to 4,300m high with rivers descending on scarps forming beautiful waterfalls. The Solio sanctuary’s rare black and white rhinos, plenty bird species and overnight animal seeing will make your trip memorable. You may see from your lodge’s deck Elephants, Rhinos, Leopard, Bushbucks and Forest Hogs, drinking water from the near-by waterhole. More than 250 species of birds are evident in the park as well.
Accommodation: The Ark Lodge or Similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 05: Aberdare – Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast you will depart for Lake Nakuru at 0700hrs arriving in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive. Lake Nakuru National Park is a standpoint and harbor for watching more than 400 species of birds in rift valley. As you visit the lake, game animals are in large numbers. Hippos, buffalos and many species of birds are unstoppable. Flamingos are prominently notable just like in Lake Naivasha. Nakuru National Park is home to few remaining Rhinos in Kenya. The Park also offers great sightseeing of larger predators like the lions and Leopards.
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge or Similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 06: Lake Nakuru - Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, depart to nearby Lake Naivasha arriving in time for lunch. After lunch, you will embark on a boat ride and guided walk at the Crescent Island. Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake found in the great rift valley of Kenya. It has a dense population of animals such as hippos and several species of birds. Crescent Island is home to a number of bird species, which include the fish eagle, herons, crakes, cranes and more. The Island is also home to a number of wildlife that includes zebras, giraffes, waterbucks, Impalas, Kongoni among other animals.
Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge or Similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 07: Lake Naivasha – Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, you will drive further along the floor of the Rift Valley to Masai Mara National Game Reserve. For approximately 5-6 hours, you will be skirting around Mount Suswa and Narok Town arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon, you will embark on a game drive that introduces to this vast game filled reserve. Masai Mara National Reserve is one of Kenya’s best and most outstanding wildlife sanctuary famous for large numbers of wildlife and birds.
Accommodation: Sentrim Mara or Similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 08: Full Day at Masai Mara National Reserve
Enjoy full-day morning and afternoon game drives with packed lunch. Masai Mara National Reserve is famous for The Big Five animals (Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Rhinos and Buffalo). What amazes travelers in this reserve is the annual migration of wildebeests. The animals shift on July and return on November and is among the seventh wonder of the world. The park has the largest concentration of African lions, including the black-maned lion. Bird life is in plenty as wildlife at the Mara, which boasts over 400 different bird species.
Optional Activity: Hot Air Balloon Safari ($450pp) or Maasai Village Visit ($20)!
Accommodation: Sentrim Mara or Similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 09: Masai Mara – Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, proceed to Amboseli National Park passing through the vast plains and African savannah with sightings of Masai homesteads. You will arrive at your lodge in time, check in followed with lunch at 1PM. You will have an introductory late afternoon game drive at 4:00 pm in the park with a perfect view of Africa’s highest mountain, Mt Kilimanjaro. Against this magnificent backdrop roams vast herds of elephants accompanied by a mixture of other fabulous beasts like lion, buffalos, cheetahs and giraffes to name but a few.
Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa Lodge or Similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10: Full Day at Amboseli National Park
After your breakfast at 7:00 am, enjoy the full day in Amboseli National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. Our game drives shall take you to the observation hill to have a better overall view of the park including the adjacent marshy swamps. Wildlife is abundant in this park together with pelicans and other bird species. Your game viewing will be spread to cover the open plains, acacia woodland, rocky thorn bush country, swamps and marshland.
Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa Lodge or Similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11: Amboseli – Tsavo West National Park
After breakfast, depart for Tsavo West National Park followed by a game drive in search of the big five. Visit the famous Aruba dam where lots of wildlife come to drink water. Later on, drive to your lodge/camp for check-in & lunch with an afternoon game drive scheduled. Many people visiting the park love the wildlife safaris as they closely view animals while moving through the park. This is where tourists are able to observe the red-skinned elephants and stunning species of birds. In the park, visitors are able to observe Chyulu Hills a distance away from the park.
Accommodation: Salt Lick Safari Lodge or Similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 12: Tsavo West – Nairobi
Pre-breakfast game viewing drive before sunrise when nature is at its best with the predators out for the hunt and the grazers browsing the soft, dewy vegetation. Return to your lodge/camp for breakfast. Thereafter checkout and drive back to Nairobi. Our driver guide will transfer you to your Nairobi Residence or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight back home.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
End of 12 Days Magical Kenya Safari