Kenya
The Safari Capital of Africa – Wildebeest, Big Five & Beaches. Experience untamed wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable coastal escapes
Country Overview
Kenya is the world’s most iconic safari destination. The Maasai Mara is home to the Greatest Show on Earth – the annual wildebeest migration from Tanzania. Kenya also offers remarkable diversity: snow-capped Mount Kenya, pristine Swahili coast beaches, the flamingo-studded Rift Valley lakes, and one of Africa’s most vibrant and modern capitals in Nairobi. From Samburu in the north to Amboseli under the shadow of Kilimanjaro, Kenya delivers world-class wildlife experiences in spectacular settings.
Why Visit Kenya
- Maasai Mara – the world’s greatest wildlife spectacle, home to the Big Five and 1.5 million wildebeest
- Great Migration – river crossings at the Mara River (July–October) are the most dramatic wildlife event on Earth
- Amboseli – elephants against the backdrop of Kilimanjaro – Africa’s most iconic image
- Samburu – rare northern species: reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, gerenuk, Somali ostrich
- Diani & Lamu – world-class Indian Ocean beaches and Swahili coastal culture
- Lake Nakuru & Bogoria – flamingo spectacle and rhino sanctuary
- Nairobi – Africa’s most vibrant capital with elephant orphanage, giraffe centre, and national park
- Laikipia Plateau – luxury lodges and community conservancies with rhino, wild dog, and elephant
Essential Travel Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Capital | Nairobi |
| Language | Swahili and English (official) |
| Currency | Kenyan Shilling (KES). USD widely accepted. 1 USD ≈ 130 KES |
| Visa | eVisa required for most nationalities. Apply at evisa.go.ke. USD 51 single entry. EAC citizens (Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda) visa-free |
| Best Time | July–October (migration season, dry). Jan–Feb (dry, calving season in Serengeti). Avoid Apr–May (long rains) |
| Time Zone | UTC+3 |
| Getting There | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Nairobi (NBO). Wilson Airport for domestic/charters. Moi Airport Mombasa (MBA) |
| Getting Around | Safarilink, Air Kenya, Fly540 domestic flights. Safari vehicles from lodges. Matatus (minibuses) for budget travel |
| Health | Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from endemic zone. Malaria prophylaxis recommended for game parks |
| Budget Range | Budget camping: USD 80–150/day | Mid-range lodge: USD 200–400/day | Luxury: USD 500–1,500+/day |
| Tipping | USD 10–20/day for guides; USD 5–10 for camp staff; 10% in restaurants |
| Electricity | 240V; Type G (British) plugs |
| Safety | Main tourist areas very safe. Nairobi: standard urban precautions. Northeast border area: avoid |
Tour Itineraries – 1 to 12 Days
The following itineraries are designed to be flexible and can be customised to your group’s interests, pace, and budget. All itineraries include accommodation, meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner),, transfers, and guide services arranged by Africa Milestone.
1-Day Itinerary
DAY 1 | Arrival Nairobi – Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre
Morning game drive in Nairobi National Park – the only national park in the world within a capital city. Lion, cheetah, rhino, giraffe, buffalo against a Nairobi skyline backdrop.
Visit the Kenya National Museum – world-class archaeology and natural history displays including early hominid fossils.
Afternoon: Bomas of Kenya – traditional homesteads and cultural performances from all of Kenya’s 42 tribes.
Overnight: Nairobi | Meals: B, L, D
Pricing Note
Rates: On request from Africa Milestone (africamilestone.com). Prices vary based on group size, accommodation category (budget / mid-range / luxury), and travel season. Start From USD 150.
Included: Airport transfers, accommodation, meals as shown, game drives / entrance fees, professional English-speaking guide.
Excluded: International flights, visa fees, travel insurance, personal expenses, optional activities, gratuities.
2-Day Itinerary
DAY 1 | Arrival Nairobi – Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre
Morning game drive in Nairobi National Park – the only national park in the world within a capital city. Lion, cheetah, rhino, giraffe, buffalo against a Nairobi skyline backdrop.
Visit the Kenya National Museum – world-class archaeology and natural history displays including early hominid fossils.
Afternoon: Bomas of Kenya – traditional homesteads and cultural performances from all of Kenya’s 42 tribes.
Overnight: Nairobi | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 2 | Nairobi National Park & Bomas of Kenya
Morning game drive in Nairobi National Park – the only national park in the world within a capital city. Lion, cheetah, rhino, giraffe, buffalo against a Nairobi skyline backdrop.
Visit the Kenya National Museum – world-class archaeology and natural history displays including early hominid fossils.
Afternoon: Bomas of Kenya – traditional homesteads and cultural performances from all of Kenya’s 42 tribes.
Overnight: Nairobi | Meals: B, L, D
Pricing Note
Rates: On request from Africa Milestone (africamilestone.com). Prices vary based on group size, accommodation category (budget / mid-range / luxury), and travel season. Start From USD 300.
Included: Airport transfers, accommodation, meals as shown, game drives / entrance fees, professional English-speaking guide.
Excluded: International flights, visa fees, travel insurance, personal expenses, optional activities, gratuities.
3-Day Itinerary
DAY 1 | Arrival Nairobi – Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre
Morning game drive in Nairobi National Park – the only national park in the world within a capital city. Lion, cheetah, rhino, giraffe, buffalo against a Nairobi skyline backdrop.
Visit the Kenya National Museum – world-class archaeology and natural history displays including early hominid fossils.
Afternoon: Bomas of Kenya – traditional homesteads and cultural performances from all of Kenya’s 42 tribes.
Overnight: Nairobi | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 2 | Nairobi National Park & Bomas of Kenya
Morning game drive in Nairobi National Park – the only national park in the world within a capital city. Lion, cheetah, rhino, giraffe, buffalo against a Nairobi skyline backdrop.
Visit the Kenya National Museum – world-class archaeology and natural history displays including early hominid fossils.
Afternoon: Bomas of Kenya – traditional homesteads and cultural performances from all of Kenya’s 42 tribes.
Overnight: Nairobi | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 3 | Fly to Maasai Mara
Morning flight from Wilson Airport to Maasai Mara (approximately 45 minutes).
Afternoon game drive immediately upon arrival. The Mara is home to the largest predator concentration in Africa.
The Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino. Also cheetah, hyena, wild dog, and hundreds of bird species.
Sundowner drinks overlooking the Mara plains.
Overnight: Maasai Mara lodge or tented camp | Meals: B, L, D
Pricing Note
Rates: On request from Africa Milestone (africamilestone.com). Prices vary based on group size, accommodation category (budget / mid-range / luxury), and travel season. Start From USD 450.
Included: Airport transfers, accommodation, meals as shown, game drives / entrance fees, professional English-speaking guide.
Excluded: International flights, visa fees, travel insurance, personal expenses, optional activities, gratuities.
4-Day Itinerary
DAY 1 | Arrival Nairobi – Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre
Morning game drive in Nairobi National Park – the only national park in the world within a capital city. Lion, cheetah, rhino, giraffe, buffalo against a Nairobi skyline backdrop.
Visit the Kenya National Museum – world-class archaeology and natural history displays including early hominid fossils.
Afternoon: Bomas of Kenya – traditional homesteads and cultural performances from all of Kenya’s 42 tribes.
Overnight: Nairobi | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 2 | Nairobi National Park & Bomas of Kenya
Morning game drive in Nairobi National Park – the only national park in the world within a capital city. Lion, cheetah, rhino, giraffe, buffalo against a Nairobi skyline backdrop.
Visit the Kenya National Museum – world-class archaeology and natural history displays including early hominid fossils.
Afternoon: Bomas of Kenya – traditional homesteads and cultural performances from all of Kenya’s 42 tribes.
Overnight: Nairobi | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 3 | Fly to Maasai Mara
Morning flight from Wilson Airport to Maasai Mara (approximately 45 minutes).
Afternoon game drive immediately upon arrival. The Mara is home to the largest predator concentration in Africa.
The Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino. Also cheetah, hyena, wild dog, and hundreds of bird species.
Sundowner drinks overlooking the Mara plains.
Overnight: Maasai Mara lodge or tented camp | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 4 | Full Day Maasai Mara – Big Five Safari
Full day game drives in the Maasai Mara. Morning and afternoon drives with picnic lunch in the bush.
Mara River crossing (July–October): crocodile-lined river where over a million wildebeest attempt to cross – a breathtaking natural spectacle.
Visit a Maasai village (manyatta) – interact with the Maasai, observe jumping dance, visit the homes.
Optional: Hot air balloon safari at dawn over the Mara plains (additional cost).
Overnight: Maasai Mara | Meals: B, L, D
Pricing Note
Rates: On request from Africa Milestone (africamilestone.com). Prices vary based on group size, accommodation category (budget / mid-range / luxury), and travel season. Start From USD 600.
Included: Airport transfers, accommodation, meals as shown, game drives / entrance fees, professional English-speaking guide.
Excluded: International flights, visa fees, travel insurance, personal expenses, optional activities, gratuities.
5-Day Itinerary
DAY 1 | Arrival Nairobi – Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre
Morning game drive in Nairobi National Park – the only national park in the world within a capital city. Lion, cheetah, rhino, giraffe, buffalo against a Nairobi skyline backdrop.
Visit the Kenya National Museum – world-class archaeology and natural history displays including early hominid fossils.
Afternoon: Bomas of Kenya – traditional homesteads and cultural performances from all of Kenya’s 42 tribes.
Overnight: Nairobi | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 2 | Nairobi National Park & Bomas of Kenya
Morning game drive in Nairobi National Park – the only national park in the world within a capital city. Lion, cheetah, rhino, giraffe, buffalo against a Nairobi skyline backdrop.
Visit the Kenya National Museum – world-class archaeology and natural history displays including early hominid fossils.
Afternoon: Bomas of Kenya – traditional homesteads and cultural performances from all of Kenya’s 42 tribes.
Overnight: Nairobi | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 3 | Fly to Maasai Mara
Morning flight from Wilson Airport to Maasai Mara (approximately 45 minutes).
Afternoon game drive immediately upon arrival. The Mara is home to the largest predator concentration in Africa.
The Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino. Also cheetah, hyena, wild dog, and hundreds of bird species.
Sundowner drinks overlooking the Mara plains.
Overnight: Maasai Mara lodge or tented camp | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 4 | Full Day Maasai Mara – Big Five Safari
Full day game drives in the Maasai Mara. Morning and afternoon drives with picnic lunch in the bush.
Mara River crossing (July–October): crocodile-lined river where over a million wildebeest attempt to cross – a breathtaking natural spectacle.
Visit a Maasai village (manyatta) – interact with the Maasai, observe jumping dance, visit the homes.
Optional: Hot air balloon safari at dawn over the Mara plains (additional cost).
Overnight: Maasai Mara | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 5 | Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru – Flamingos & Rhino
Morning drive from Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park (approximately 3–4 hours).
Lake Nakuru: famous for its flamingos (hundreds of thousands in peak season), white and black rhino sanctuary, Rothschild giraffe, and tree-climbing lions.
Afternoon game drive in the park.
Overnight: Lake Nakuru lodge | Meals: B, L, D
Pricing Note
Rates: On request from Africa Milestone (africamilestone.com). Prices vary based on group size, accommodation category (budget / mid-range / luxury), and travel season. Start From USD 750.
Included: Airport transfers, accommodation, meals as shown, game drives / entrance fees, professional English-speaking guide.
Excluded: International flights, visa fees, travel insurance, personal expenses, optional activities, gratuities.
6-Day Itinerary
DAY 1 | Arrival Nairobi – Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre
Morning game drive in Nairobi National Park – the only national park in the world within a capital city. Lion, cheetah, rhino, giraffe, buffalo against a Nairobi skyline backdrop.
Visit the Kenya National Museum – world-class archaeology and natural history displays including early hominid fossils.
Afternoon: Bomas of Kenya – traditional homesteads and cultural performances from all of Kenya’s 42 tribes.
Overnight: Nairobi | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 2 | Nairobi National Park & Bomas of Kenya
Morning game drive in Nairobi National Park – the only national park in the world within a capital city. Lion, cheetah, rhino, giraffe, buffalo against a Nairobi skyline backdrop.
Visit the Kenya National Museum – world-class archaeology and natural history displays including early hominid fossils.
Afternoon: Bomas of Kenya – traditional homesteads and cultural performances from all of Kenya’s 42 tribes.
Overnight: Nairobi | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 3 | Fly to Maasai Mara
Morning flight from Wilson Airport to Maasai Mara (approximately 45 minutes).
Afternoon game drive immediately upon arrival. The Mara is home to the largest predator concentration in Africa.
The Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino. Also cheetah, hyena, wild dog, and hundreds of bird species.
Sundowner drinks overlooking the Mara plains.
Overnight: Maasai Mara lodge or tented camp | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 4 | Full Day Maasai Mara – Big Five Safari
Full day game drives in the Maasai Mara. Morning and afternoon drives with picnic lunch in the bush.
Mara River crossing (July–October): crocodile-lined river where over a million wildebeest attempt to cross – a breathtaking natural spectacle.
Visit a Maasai village (manyatta) – interact with the Maasai, observe jumping dance, visit the homes.
Optional: Hot air balloon safari at dawn over the Mara plains (additional cost).
Overnight: Maasai Mara | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 5 | Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru – Flamingos & Rhino
Morning drive from Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park (approximately 3–4 hours).
Lake Nakuru: famous for its flamingos (hundreds of thousands in peak season), white and black rhino sanctuary, Rothschild giraffe, and tree-climbing lions.
Afternoon game drive in the park.
Overnight: Lake Nakuru lodge | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 6 | Lake Naivasha & Amboseli
Morning: Optional hippo boat ride on Lake Naivasha. Crescent Island walking safari with giraffe, zebra, and wildebeest.Afternoon: Drive south to Amboseli National Park area or fly direct.
Arrive Amboseli. Sunset game drive with Kilimanjaro views.
Overnight: Amboseli | Meals: B, L, D
Pricing Note
Rates: On request from Africa Milestone (africamilestone.com). Prices vary based on group size, accommodation category (budget / mid-range / luxury), and travel season. Start From USD 900.
Included: Airport transfers, accommodation, meals as shown, game drives / entrance fees, professional English-speaking guide.
Excluded: International flights, visa fees, travel insurance, personal expenses, optional activities, gratuities.
7-Day Itinerary
DAY 1 | Arrival Nairobi – Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre
Morning game drive in Nairobi National Park – the only national park in the world within a capital city. Lion, cheetah, rhino, giraffe, buffalo against a Nairobi skyline backdrop.
Visit the Kenya National Museum – world-class archaeology and natural history displays including early hominid fossils.
Afternoon: Bomas of Kenya – traditional homesteads and cultural performances from all of Kenya’s 42 tribes.
Overnight: Nairobi | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 2 | Nairobi National Park & Bomas of Kenya
Morning game drive in Nairobi National Park – the only national park in the world within a capital city. Lion, cheetah, rhino, giraffe, buffalo against a Nairobi skyline backdrop.
Visit the Kenya National Museum – world-class archaeology and natural history displays including early hominid fossils.
Afternoon: Bomas of Kenya – traditional homesteads and cultural performances from all of Kenya’s 42 tribes.
Overnight: Nairobi | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 3 | Fly to Maasai Mara
Morning flight from Wilson Airport to Maasai Mara (approximately 45 minutes).
Afternoon game drive immediately upon arrival. The Mara is home to the largest predator concentration in Africa.
The Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino. Also cheetah, hyena, wild dog, and hundreds of bird species.
Sundowner drinks overlooking the Mara plains.
Overnight: Maasai Mara lodge or tented camp | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 4 | Full Day Maasai Mara – Big Five Safari
Full day game drives in the Maasai Mara. Morning and afternoon drives with picnic lunch in the bush.
Mara River crossing (July–October): crocodile-lined river where over a million wildebeest attempt to cross – a breathtaking natural spectacle.
Visit a Maasai village (manyatta) – interact with the Maasai, observe jumping dance, visit the homes.
Optional: Hot air balloon safari at dawn over the Mara plains (additional cost).
Overnight: Maasai Mara | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 5 | Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru – Flamingos & Rhino
Morning drive from Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park (approximately 3–4 hours).
Lake Nakuru: famous for its flamingos (hundreds of thousands in peak season), white and black rhino sanctuary, Rothschild giraffe, and tree-climbing lions.
Afternoon game drive in the park.
Overnight: Lake Nakuru lodge | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 6 | Lake Naivasha & Amboseli
Morning: Optional hippo boat ride on Lake Naivasha. Crescent Island walking safari with giraffe, zebra, and wildebeest.Afternoon: Drive south to Amboseli National Park area or fly direct.
Arrive Amboseli. Sunset game drive with Kilimanjaro views.
Overnight: Amboseli | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 7 | Amboseli – Elephants & Kilimanjaro
Full day Amboseli. Africa’s most iconic wildlife photography: massive elephant herds moving across the Amboseli swamps with snow-capped Kilimanjaro as backdrop.
Amboseli has the largest researched elephant population in Africa (Cynthia Moss’s 40-year elephant research project).
Afternoon: Observation Hill for panoramic views over the park and Tanzania border.
Maasai village visit in Amboseli.
Overnight: Amboseli | Meals: B, L, D
Pricing Note
Rates: On request from Africa Milestone (africamilestone.com). Prices vary based on group size, accommodation category (budget / mid-range / luxury), and travel season. Start From USD 1050.
Included: Airport transfers, accommodation, meals as shown, game drives / entrance fees, professional English-speaking guide.
Excluded: International flights, visa fees, travel insurance, personal expenses, optional activities, gratuities.
8-Day Itinerary
DAY 1 | Arrival Nairobi – Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre
Morning game drive in Nairobi National Park – the only national park in the world within a capital city. Lion, cheetah, rhino, giraffe, buffalo against a Nairobi skyline backdrop.
Visit the Kenya National Museum – world-class archaeology and natural history displays including early hominid fossils.
Afternoon: Bomas of Kenya – traditional homesteads and cultural performances from all of Kenya’s 42 tribes.
Overnight: Nairobi | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 2 | Nairobi National Park & Bomas of Kenya
Morning game drive in Nairobi National Park – the only national park in the world within a capital city. Lion, cheetah, rhino, giraffe, buffalo against a Nairobi skyline backdrop.
Visit the Kenya National Museum – world-class archaeology and natural history displays including early hominid fossils.
Afternoon: Bomas of Kenya – traditional homesteads and cultural performances from all of Kenya’s 42 tribes.
Overnight: Nairobi | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 3 | Fly to Maasai Mara
Morning flight from Wilson Airport to Maasai Mara (approximately 45 minutes).
Afternoon game drive immediately upon arrival. The Mara is home to the largest predator concentration in Africa.
The Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino. Also cheetah, hyena, wild dog, and hundreds of bird species.
Sundowner drinks overlooking the Mara plains.
Overnight: Maasai Mara lodge or tented camp | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 4 | Full Day Maasai Mara – Big Five Safari
Full day game drives in the Maasai Mara. Morning and afternoon drives with picnic lunch in the bush.
Mara River crossing (July–October): crocodile-lined river where over a million wildebeest attempt to cross – a breathtaking natural spectacle.
Visit a Maasai village (manyatta) – interact with the Maasai, observe jumping dance, visit the homes.
Optional: Hot air balloon safari at dawn over the Mara plains (additional cost).
Overnight: Maasai Mara | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 5 | Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru – Flamingos & Rhino
Morning drive from Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park (approximately 3–4 hours).
Lake Nakuru: famous for its flamingos (hundreds of thousands in peak season), white and black rhino sanctuary, Rothschild giraffe, and tree-climbing lions.
Afternoon game drive in the park.
Overnight: Lake Nakuru lodge | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 6 | Lake Naivasha & Amboseli
Morning: Optional hippo boat ride on Lake Naivasha. Crescent Island walking safari with giraffe, zebra, and wildebeest.Afternoon: Drive south to Amboseli National Park area or fly direct.
Arrive Amboseli. Sunset game drive with Kilimanjaro views.
Overnight: Amboseli | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 7 | Amboseli – Elephants & Kilimanjaro
Full day Amboseli. Africa’s most iconic wildlife photography: massive elephant herds moving across the Amboseli swamps with snow-capped Kilimanjaro as backdrop.
Amboseli has the largest researched elephant population in Africa (Cynthia Moss’s 40-year elephant research project).
Afternoon: Observation Hill for panoramic views over the park and Tanzania border.
Maasai village visit in Amboseli.
Overnight: Amboseli | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 8 | Samburu National Reserve
Fly from Amboseli to Samburu (via Nairobi Wilson, approx 1hr total). Samburu is dramatically different – dry, riverine bush north of Mount Kenya.
Samburu’s Special Five: reticulated giraffe (most beautiful giraffe subspecies), Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, gerenuk, Beisa oryx.
Afternoon game drive along the Ewaso Nyiro River – crocodile, elephant, and leopard in the riverine forest.
Overnight: Samburu lodge | Meals: B, L, D
Pricing Note
Rates: On request from Africa Milestone (africamilestone.com). Prices vary based on group size, accommodation category (budget / mid-range / luxury), and travel season. Start From USD 1200.
Included: Airport transfers, accommodation, meals as shown, game drives / entrance fees, professional English-speaking guide.
Excluded: International flights, visa fees, travel insurance, personal expenses, optional activities, gratuities.
9-Day Itinerary
DAY 1 | Arrival Nairobi – Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre
Morning game drive in Nairobi National Park – the only national park in the world within a capital city. Lion, cheetah, rhino, giraffe, buffalo against a Nairobi skyline backdrop.
Visit the Kenya National Museum – world-class archaeology and natural history displays including early hominid fossils.
Afternoon: Bomas of Kenya – traditional homesteads and cultural performances from all of Kenya’s 42 tribes.
Overnight: Nairobi | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 2 | Nairobi National Park & Bomas of Kenya
Morning game drive in Nairobi National Park – the only national park in the world within a capital city. Lion, cheetah, rhino, giraffe, buffalo against a Nairobi skyline backdrop.
Visit the Kenya National Museum – world-class archaeology and natural history displays including early hominid fossils.
Afternoon: Bomas of Kenya – traditional homesteads and cultural performances from all of Kenya’s 42 tribes.
Overnight: Nairobi | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 3 | Fly to Maasai Mara
Morning flight from Wilson Airport to Maasai Mara (approximately 45 minutes).
Afternoon game drive immediately upon arrival. The Mara is home to the largest predator concentration in Africa.
The Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino. Also cheetah, hyena, wild dog, and hundreds of bird species.
Sundowner drinks overlooking the Mara plains.
Overnight: Maasai Mara lodge or tented camp | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 4 | Full Day Maasai Mara – Big Five Safari
Full day game drives in the Maasai Mara. Morning and afternoon drives with picnic lunch in the bush.
Mara River crossing (July–October): crocodile-lined river where over a million wildebeest attempt to cross – a breathtaking natural spectacle.
Visit a Maasai village (manyatta) – interact with the Maasai, observe jumping dance, visit the homes.
Optional: Hot air balloon safari at dawn over the Mara plains (additional cost).
Overnight: Maasai Mara | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 5 | Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru – Flamingos & Rhino
Morning drive from Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park (approximately 3–4 hours).
Lake Nakuru: famous for its flamingos (hundreds of thousands in peak season), white and black rhino sanctuary, Rothschild giraffe, and tree-climbing lions.
Afternoon game drive in the park.
Overnight: Lake Nakuru lodge | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 6 | Lake Naivasha & Amboseli
Morning: Optional hippo boat ride on Lake Naivasha. Crescent Island walking safari with giraffe, zebra, and wildebeest.Afternoon: Drive south to Amboseli National Park area or fly direct.
Arrive Amboseli. Sunset game drive with Kilimanjaro views.
Overnight: Amboseli | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 7 | Amboseli – Elephants & Kilimanjaro
Full day Amboseli. Africa’s most iconic wildlife photography: massive elephant herds moving across the Amboseli swamps with snow-capped Kilimanjaro as backdrop.
Amboseli has the largest researched elephant population in Africa (Cynthia Moss’s 40-year elephant research project).
Afternoon: Observation Hill for panoramic views over the park and Tanzania border.
Maasai village visit in Amboseli.
Overnight: Amboseli | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 8 | Samburu National Reserve
Fly from Amboseli to Samburu (via Nairobi Wilson, approx 1hr total). Samburu is dramatically different – dry, riverine bush north of Mount Kenya.
Samburu’s Special Five: reticulated giraffe (most beautiful giraffe subspecies), Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, gerenuk, Beisa oryx.
Afternoon game drive along the Ewaso Nyiro River – crocodile, elephant, and leopard in the riverine forest.
Overnight: Samburu lodge | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 9 | Samburu & Mount Kenya Region
Morning game drive. Large elephant herds cross the Ewaso Nyiro River daily.
Afternoon: Drive or fly south to the Mount Kenya region (Nanyuki area). Mount Kenya is Africa’s second highest peak at 5,199m.
Visit the equator marker at Nanyuki – the only place you can stand with one foot in each hemisphere.
Overnight: Nanyuki / Mount Kenya Wildlife Estate | Meals: B, L, D
Pricing Note
Rates: On request from Africa Milestone (africamilestone.com). Prices vary based on group size, accommodation category (budget / mid-range / luxury), and travel season. Start From USD 1350.
Included: Airport transfers, accommodation, meals as shown, game drives / entrance fees, professional English-speaking guide.
Excluded: International flights, visa fees, travel insurance, personal expenses, optional activities, gratuities.
10-Day Itinerary
DAY 1 | Arrival Nairobi – Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre
Morning game drive in Nairobi National Park – the only national park in the world within a capital city. Lion, cheetah, rhino, giraffe, buffalo against a Nairobi skyline backdrop.
Visit the Kenya National Museum – world-class archaeology and natural history displays including early hominid fossils.
Afternoon: Bomas of Kenya – traditional homesteads and cultural performances from all of Kenya’s 42 tribes.
Overnight: Nairobi | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 2 | Nairobi National Park & Bomas of Kenya
Morning game drive in Nairobi National Park – the only national park in the world within a capital city. Lion, cheetah, rhino, giraffe, buffalo against a Nairobi skyline backdrop.
Visit the Kenya National Museum – world-class archaeology and natural history displays including early hominid fossils.
Afternoon: Bomas of Kenya – traditional homesteads and cultural performances from all of Kenya’s 42 tribes.
Overnight: Nairobi | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 3 | Fly to Maasai Mara
Morning flight from Wilson Airport to Maasai Mara (approximately 45 minutes).
Afternoon game drive immediately upon arrival. The Mara is home to the largest predator concentration in Africa.
The Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino. Also cheetah, hyena, wild dog, and hundreds of bird species.
Sundowner drinks overlooking the Mara plains.
Overnight: Maasai Mara lodge or tented camp | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 4 | Full Day Maasai Mara – Big Five Safari
Full day game drives in the Maasai Mara. Morning and afternoon drives with picnic lunch in the bush.
Mara River crossing (July–October): crocodile-lined river where over a million wildebeest attempt to cross – a breathtaking natural spectacle.
Visit a Maasai village (manyatta) – interact with the Maasai, observe jumping dance, visit the homes.
Optional: Hot air balloon safari at dawn over the Mara plains (additional cost).
Overnight: Maasai Mara | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 5 | Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru – Flamingos & Rhino
Morning drive from Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park (approximately 3–4 hours).
Lake Nakuru: famous for its flamingos (hundreds of thousands in peak season), white and black rhino sanctuary, Rothschild giraffe, and tree-climbing lions.
Afternoon game drive in the park.
Overnight: Lake Nakuru lodge | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 6 | Lake Naivasha & Amboseli
Morning: Optional hippo boat ride on Lake Naivasha. Crescent Island walking safari with giraffe, zebra, and wildebeest.Afternoon: Drive south to Amboseli National Park area or fly direct.
Arrive Amboseli. Sunset game drive with Kilimanjaro views.
Overnight: Amboseli | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 7 | Amboseli – Elephants & Kilimanjaro
Full day Amboseli. Africa’s most iconic wildlife photography: massive elephant herds moving across the Amboseli swamps with snow-capped Kilimanjaro as backdrop.
Amboseli has the largest researched elephant population in Africa (Cynthia Moss’s 40-year elephant research project).
Afternoon: Observation Hill for panoramic views over the park and Tanzania border.
Maasai village visit in Amboseli.
Overnight: Amboseli | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 8 | Samburu National Reserve
Fly from Amboseli to Samburu (via Nairobi Wilson, approx 1hr total). Samburu is dramatically different – dry, riverine bush north of Mount Kenya.
Samburu’s Special Five: reticulated giraffe (most beautiful giraffe subspecies), Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, gerenuk, Beisa oryx.
Afternoon game drive along the Ewaso Nyiro River – crocodile, elephant, and leopard in the riverine forest.
Overnight: Samburu lodge | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 9 | Samburu & Mount Kenya Region
Morning game drive. Large elephant herds cross the Ewaso Nyiro River daily.
Afternoon: Drive or fly south to the Mount Kenya region (Nanyuki area). Mount Kenya is Africa’s second highest peak at 5,199m.
Visit the equator marker at Nanyuki – the only place you can stand with one foot in each hemisphere.
Overnight: Nanyuki / Mount Kenya Wildlife Estate | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 10 | Laikipia Plateau – Rhino & Wild Dog Conservancy
Full day on Laikipia Plateau – Kenya’s finest private conservancy circuit.
Ol Pejeta Conservancy: the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa and last home of the northern white rhino.
African wild dog (painted wolves) – one of Africa’s most endangered predators, with strong Laikipia populations.
Chimpanzee sanctuary visit at Ol Pejeta.
Overnight: Laikipia conservancy lodge | Meals: B, L, D
Pricing Note
Rates: On request from Africa Milestone (africamilestone.com). Prices vary based on group size, accommodation category (budget / mid-range / luxury), and travel season. Start From USD 1500.
Included: Airport transfers, accommodation, meals as shown, game drives / entrance fees, professional English-speaking guide.
Excluded: International flights, visa fees, travel insurance, personal expenses, optional activities, gratuities.
11-Day Itinerary
DAY 1 | Arrival Nairobi – Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre
Morning game drive in Nairobi National Park – the only national park in the world within a capital city. Lion, cheetah, rhino, giraffe, buffalo against a Nairobi skyline backdrop.
Visit the Kenya National Museum – world-class archaeology and natural history displays including early hominid fossils.
Afternoon: Bomas of Kenya – traditional homesteads and cultural performances from all of Kenya’s 42 tribes.
Overnight: Nairobi | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 2 | Nairobi National Park & Bomas of Kenya
Morning game drive in Nairobi National Park – the only national park in the world within a capital city. Lion, cheetah, rhino, giraffe, buffalo against a Nairobi skyline backdrop.
Visit the Kenya National Museum – world-class archaeology and natural history displays including early hominid fossils.
Afternoon: Bomas of Kenya – traditional homesteads and cultural performances from all of Kenya’s 42 tribes.
Overnight: Nairobi | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 3 | Fly to Maasai Mara
Morning flight from Wilson Airport to Maasai Mara (approximately 45 minutes).
Afternoon game drive immediately upon arrival. The Mara is home to the largest predator concentration in Africa.
The Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino. Also cheetah, hyena, wild dog, and hundreds of bird species.
Sundowner drinks overlooking the Mara plains.
Overnight: Maasai Mara lodge or tented camp | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 4 | Full Day Maasai Mara – Big Five Safari
Full day game drives in the Maasai Mara. Morning and afternoon drives with picnic lunch in the bush.
Mara River crossing (July–October): crocodile-lined river where over a million wildebeest attempt to cross – a breathtaking natural spectacle.
Visit a Maasai village (manyatta) – interact with the Maasai, observe jumping dance, visit the homes.
Optional: Hot air balloon safari at dawn over the Mara plains (additional cost).
Overnight: Maasai Mara | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 5 | Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru – Flamingos & Rhino
Morning drive from Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park (approximately 3–4 hours).
Lake Nakuru: famous for its flamingos (hundreds of thousands in peak season), white and black rhino sanctuary, Rothschild giraffe, and tree-climbing lions.
Afternoon game drive in the park.
Overnight: Lake Nakuru lodge | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 6 | Lake Naivasha & Amboseli
Morning: Optional hippo boat ride on Lake Naivasha. Crescent Island walking safari with giraffe, zebra, and wildebeest.Afternoon: Drive south to Amboseli National Park area or fly direct.
Arrive Amboseli. Sunset game drive with Kilimanjaro views.
Overnight: Amboseli | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 7 | Amboseli – Elephants & Kilimanjaro
Full day Amboseli. Africa’s most iconic wildlife photography: massive elephant herds moving across the Amboseli swamps with snow-capped Kilimanjaro as backdrop.
Amboseli has the largest researched elephant population in Africa (Cynthia Moss’s 40-year elephant research project).
Afternoon: Observation Hill for panoramic views over the park and Tanzania border.
Maasai village visit in Amboseli.
Overnight: Amboseli | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 8 | Samburu National Reserve
Fly from Amboseli to Samburu (via Nairobi Wilson, approx 1hr total). Samburu is dramatically different – dry, riverine bush north of Mount Kenya.
Samburu’s Special Five: reticulated giraffe (most beautiful giraffe subspecies), Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, gerenuk, Beisa oryx.
Afternoon game drive along the Ewaso Nyiro River – crocodile, elephant, and leopard in the riverine forest.
Overnight: Samburu lodge | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 9 | Samburu & Mount Kenya Region
Morning game drive. Large elephant herds cross the Ewaso Nyiro River daily.
Afternoon: Drive or fly south to the Mount Kenya region (Nanyuki area). Mount Kenya is Africa’s second highest peak at 5,199m.
Visit the equator marker at Nanyuki – the only place you can stand with one foot in each hemisphere.
Overnight: Nanyuki / Mount Kenya Wildlife Estate | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 10 | Laikipia Plateau – Rhino & Wild Dog Conservancy
Full day on Laikipia Plateau – Kenya’s finest private conservancy circuit.
Ol Pejeta Conservancy: the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa and last home of the northern white rhino.
African wild dog (painted wolves) – one of Africa’s most endangered predators, with strong Laikipia populations.
Chimpanzee sanctuary visit at Ol Pejeta.
Overnight: Laikipia conservancy lodge | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 11 | Coast – Diani or Watamu Beach
Fly to Mombasa or Malindi on the Kenyan coast.
Diani Beach: voted Africa’s leading beach destination multiple times. 17km of powder-white sand and turquoise Indian Ocean.
Snorkelling or diving in Kisite Marine National Park. Dolphin watching at Wasini Island.
Afternoon: Visit Shimba Hills National Reserve for elephant, sable antelope, and rare coastal forest.
Overnight: Diani Beach | Meals: B, L, D
Pricing Note
Rates: On request from Africa Milestone (africamilestone.com). Prices vary based on group size, accommodation category (budget / mid-range / luxury), and travel season. Start From USD 1650.
Included: Airport transfers, accommodation, meals as shown, game drives / entrance fees, professional English-speaking guide.
Excluded: International flights, visa fees, travel insurance, personal expenses, optional activities, gratuities.
12-Day Itinerary
DAY 1 | Arrival Nairobi – Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre
Morning game drive in Nairobi National Park – the only national park in the world within a capital city. Lion, cheetah, rhino, giraffe, buffalo against a Nairobi skyline backdrop.
Visit the Kenya National Museum – world-class archaeology and natural history displays including early hominid fossils.
Afternoon: Bomas of Kenya – traditional homesteads and cultural performances from all of Kenya’s 42 tribes.
Overnight: Nairobi | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 2 | Nairobi National Park & Bomas of Kenya
Morning game drive in Nairobi National Park – the only national park in the world within a capital city. Lion, cheetah, rhino, giraffe, buffalo against a Nairobi skyline backdrop.
Visit the Kenya National Museum – world-class archaeology and natural history displays including early hominid fossils.
Afternoon: Bomas of Kenya – traditional homesteads and cultural performances from all of Kenya’s 42 tribes.
Overnight: Nairobi | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 3 | Fly to Maasai Mara
Morning flight from Wilson Airport to Maasai Mara (approximately 45 minutes).
Afternoon game drive immediately upon arrival. The Mara is home to the largest predator concentration in Africa.
The Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino. Also cheetah, hyena, wild dog, and hundreds of bird species.
Sundowner drinks overlooking the Mara plains.
Overnight: Maasai Mara lodge or tented camp | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 4 | Full Day Maasai Mara – Big Five Safari
Full day game drives in the Maasai Mara. Morning and afternoon drives with picnic lunch in the bush.
Mara River crossing (July–October): crocodile-lined river where over a million wildebeest attempt to cross – a breathtaking natural spectacle.
Visit a Maasai village (manyatta) – interact with the Maasai, observe jumping dance, visit the homes.
Optional: Hot air balloon safari at dawn over the Mara plains (additional cost).
Overnight: Maasai Mara | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 5 | Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru – Flamingos & Rhino
Morning drive from Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park (approximately 3–4 hours).
Lake Nakuru: famous for its flamingos (hundreds of thousands in peak season), white and black rhino sanctuary, Rothschild giraffe, and tree-climbing lions.
Afternoon game drive in the park.
Overnight: Lake Nakuru lodge | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 6 | Lake Naivasha & Amboseli
Morning: Optional hippo boat ride on Lake Naivasha. Crescent Island walking safari with giraffe, zebra, and wildebeest.Afternoon: Drive south to Amboseli National Park area or fly direct.
Arrive Amboseli. Sunset game drive with Kilimanjaro views.
Overnight: Amboseli | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 7 | Amboseli – Elephants & Kilimanjaro
Full day Amboseli. Africa’s most iconic wildlife photography: massive elephant herds moving across the Amboseli swamps with snow-capped Kilimanjaro as backdrop.
Amboseli has the largest researched elephant population in Africa (Cynthia Moss’s 40-year elephant research project).
Afternoon: Observation Hill for panoramic views over the park and Tanzania border.
Maasai village visit in Amboseli.
Overnight: Amboseli | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 8 | Samburu National Reserve
Fly from Amboseli to Samburu (via Nairobi Wilson, approx 1hr total). Samburu is dramatically different – dry, riverine bush north of Mount Kenya.
Samburu’s Special Five: reticulated giraffe (most beautiful giraffe subspecies), Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, gerenuk, Beisa oryx.
Afternoon game drive along the Ewaso Nyiro River – crocodile, elephant, and leopard in the riverine forest.
Overnight: Samburu lodge | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 9 | Samburu & Mount Kenya Region
Morning game drive. Large elephant herds cross the Ewaso Nyiro River daily.
Afternoon: Drive or fly south to the Mount Kenya region (Nanyuki area). Mount Kenya is Africa’s second highest peak at 5,199m.
Visit the equator marker at Nanyuki – the only place you can stand with one foot in each hemisphere.
Overnight: Nanyuki / Mount Kenya Wildlife Estate | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 10 | Laikipia Plateau – Rhino & Wild Dog Conservancy
Full day on Laikipia Plateau – Kenya’s finest private conservancy circuit.
Ol Pejeta Conservancy: the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa and last home of the northern white rhino.
African wild dog (painted wolves) – one of Africa’s most endangered predators, with strong Laikipia populations.
Chimpanzee sanctuary visit at Ol Pejeta.
Overnight: Laikipia conservancy lodge | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 11 | Coast – Diani or Watamu Beach
Fly to Mombasa or Malindi on the Kenyan coast.
Diani Beach: voted Africa’s leading beach destination multiple times. 17km of powder-white sand and turquoise Indian Ocean.
Snorkelling or diving in Kisite Marine National Park. Dolphin watching at Wasini Island.
Afternoon: Visit Shimba Hills National Reserve for elephant, sable antelope, and rare coastal forest.
Overnight: Diani Beach | Meals: B, L, D
DAY 12 | Lamu Island – Swahili UNESCO Heritage Town
Fly to Lamu Island – a UNESCO World Heritage Swahili town unchanged for centuries. No cars; donkeys and boats are the only transport.
Explore the narrow coral-stone alleyways of Lamu Old Town. Visit the Lamu Museum, Fort Lamu, and ancient Riyadha Mosque.
Dhow boat trip around Lamu Archipelago. Manda Island pristine beaches.
Sunset dhow cruise. Fresh Swahili seafood dinner.
Return to Nairobi or Mombasa for onward travel.
Overnight: Lamu | Meals: B, L, D
Pricing Note
Rates: On request from Africa Milestone (africamilestone.com). Prices vary based on group size, accommodation category (budget / mid-range / luxury), and travel season. Start From USD 1800.
Included: Airport transfers, accommodation, meals as shown, game drives / entrance fees, professional English-speaking guide.
Excluded: International flights, visa fees, travel insurance, personal expenses, optional activities, gratuities.
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