# Kenya safari tour

13 Days Best of Kenya Safari

This ultimate 13-day safari takes you on a grand circuit of Kenya’s most iconic parks and reserves.

13 Days Best of Kenya Safari – Aberdares | Samburu | Ol Pejeta | Nakuru | Masai Mara | Naivasha | Amboseli | Tsavo

This ultimate 13-day safari takes you on a grand circuit of Kenya’s most iconic parks and reserves. From the misty Aberdare Forest tree lodge to the unique wildlife of Samburu, endangered rhino conservation at Ol Pejeta, flamingo-filled Lake Nakuru, and the legendary Masai Mara. Then continue to Amboseli under the shadow of Kilimanjaro, and explore the vast wilderness of Tsavo West and Tsavo East before returning to Nairobi. This safari blends breathtaking landscapes with unforgettable wildlife encounters.

Day 1: Nairobi – Aberdares (The Ark Lodge) 180km, 3 – 4 hrs

Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner Pick up from Nairobi airport/ hotel & drive North past Tea, coffee & Pineapple plantations to the Aberdares National Park. Lunch at the Aberdare Country Club, then transfer to The Ark, a unique tree-lodge overlooking floodlit waterholes where elephants, buffalo, and leopards often visit at night. Dinner & overnight at The Ark Lodge

Day 2: Aberdares – Samburu Game Reserve (200km, approx. 4 – 5 hrs)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Breakfast & driver further North crossing the equator into the semi-arid Samburu, home to the "Samburu Special Five" (Beisa oryx, Grevy’s zebra, gerenuk, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe). Arrive at the camp/ Lodge for Lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner & overnight at a Samburu Camp/ Lodge

Day 3: Samburu Game Reserve

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Full day in Samburu with morning and afternoon game drives. Enjoy sightings of elephants, lions, leopards, and unique northern species found nowhere else in Kenya. All meals & overnight at a Samburu Camp/ Lodge

Day 4: Samburu – Ol Pejeta Conservancy (150km, approx. 3 hrs)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner After breakfast, drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, famous for rhino conservation and the last two northern white rhinos. Arrive at the Camp/ Lodge for Lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary and enjoy game drives in this rich conservancy. Dinner & overnight at a Camp/ Lodge at Ol Pejeta

Day 5: Ol Pejeta – Lake Nakuru National Park (200km, approx. 4 – 5 hrs)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Breakfast & drive down into the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Arrive at the Camp/ Lodge for Lunch. Afternoon game drive in search of rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, lions, and seasonal flamingos. Dinner & overnight at Lake Nakuru Camp/ Lodge

Day 6: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara National Reserve (280km, approx. 5 – 6 hrs)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Early breakfast & head to the Masai Mara, Kenya’s most famous reserve arriving at the camp/ lodge for lunch. Afternoon game drive in the rolling savannah plains, home to the Big Five. Dinner & overnight at a Masai Mara Camp/ Lodge

Day 7: Masai Mara National Reserve

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Spend the day on game drives in the Mara arriving at the Camp/ Lodge for Lunch. Afternoon game drive; Witness predators, elephants, giraffes, and, during July–October, the Great Migration of wildebeests and zebras. All meals & overnight at a Masai Mara Camp/ Lodge

Day 8: Masai Mara – Lake Naivasha (250km, approx. 5 – 6hrs)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Depart after breakfast for Lake Naivasha arriving at the camp/ lodge for Lunch. Afternoon boat ride to see hippos and waterbirds, followed by a guided walking safari on Crescent Island among giraffes, zebras, and antelopes. Dinner & overnight at Lake Naivasha Camp/ Lodge

Day 9: Lake Naivasha – Amboseli National Park (340km, approx. 6 – 7 hrs)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Early breakfast & drive south via Nairobi to Amboseli National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds and views of Mount Kilimanjaro, arriving at the camp/lodge for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner & overnight at Amboseli Camp/ Lodge

Day 10: Amboseli National Park

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Full day of game drives in Amboseli. Explore swamps, open plains, and admire herds of elephants against Kilimanjaro’s backdrop. All meals & overnight at Amboseli Camp. Lodge

Day 11: Amboseli – Tsavo West National Park (150km, approx. 3 hrs)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Breakfast & depart for Tsavo West National Park, a scenic park with lava flows, Mzima Springs, and varied landscapes arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner & overnight at Tsavo West Camp/ Lodge

Day 12: Tsavo West – Tsavo East National Park (100km, approx. 2hrs)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Breakfast & drive through the Shetani Lava flows to Tsavo East, Kenya’s largest park, known for its “red elephants” and vast wilderness. Afternoon game drive. Dinner & overnight at Tsavo East Camp/ Lodge

Day 13: Tsavo East – Nairobi – Departure (325 km, approx. 5 – 6hrs)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive before driving back to Nairobi for drop-off at your hotel or airport.

Inclusions

Accommodation in lodges/camps on full-board basis
Meals as per the itinerary
Transport & game drivers in a private 4×4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
Professional English-speaking driver/guide
All park entry fees and conservancy fees
Boat ride & Crescent Island guided walk at Lake Naivasha
Bottled drinking water during safari

Exclusions

International flights & visa fees
Travel & medical insurance
Optional activities (hot air balloon, Maasai village visit, etc.)
Drinks at lodges/camps (unless included)
Gratuities for driver/guide and lodge staff
Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, etc.)

SAFARI PRICES BY SEASON,NUMBER OF PERSONS,LODGE/CAMP CATEGORY

Safari price (in USD) is per person in a private 4x4 pop-top Tour Jeep. (Click below to view Safari Tour Seasons).

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SAFARI PRICES BY SEASON,NUMBER OF PERSONS,LODGE/CAMP CATEGORY

Safari price (in USD) is per person in a private 4x4 pop-top Tour Jeep. (Click below to view Safari Tour Seasons).

13 Days Best of Kenya (NBO – NBO) – Low Season (Apr – June)
	Economy	Comfort	Luxury
2 Pax	3960	4140	4660
4 Pax	3140	3320	3840
6 Pax	2865	3045	3565
SRS	380	250	470

13 Days Best of Kenya (NBO – NBO) – High Season (Nov – Dec 22nd)
	Economy	Comfort	Luxury
2 Pax	4455	4695	5145
4 Pax	3600	3835	4285
6 Pax	3310	3550	3995
SRS	465	570	1000

13 Days Best of Kenya (NBO – NBO) – Peak Season (July 1 – Oct 31st)
	Economy	Comfort	Luxury
2 Pax	4840	5180	6240
4 Pax	3910	4245	5310
6 Pax	3600	3930	4995
SRS	570	665	1270

Child Policy
• Children below 3 years: Complimentary (sharing room with parents/guardians).
• Children aged 3–11 years: Pay 50% of the adult rate when sharing a room with two adults.
• Children in own room: Charged per person rate

Aberdares Accomodation Options

Luxury, Comfort & Economy

Lodge/tented camp options

The Ark Lodge

Samburu Accomodation Options

Accommodations with a * attract a supplement. Your tour consultant shall advice on the supplement value.

HOTEL	LOCATION
Samburu Sopa Lodge	Samburu National Reserve

HOTEL	LOCATION
Samburu Sopa Lodge	Samburu National Reserve
Samburu Simba Lodge	Samburu National Reserve

HOTEL	LOCATION
Samburu Game Lodge	Samburu National Reserve
Sarova Shaba Game Lodge	Shaba National Reserve
Ashnil Samburu Camp	Buffalo Springs Game Reserve
Samburu Intrepids	Samburu National Reserve

HOTEL	LOCATION
Soroi Larsens Camp	Samburu National Reserve
Saruni Samburu Lodge	Kalama Community Conservancy
Elephant Bedroom Camp	Ewaso Nyiro River, Samburu National Reserve

Ol Pejeta Accomodation Options

Accommodations with a * attract a supplement. Your tour consultant shall advice on the supplement value.

HOTEL	LOCATION
Serena Sweetwaters Tented Camp	Inside Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Nanyuki

HOTEL	LOCATION
Serena Sweetwaters Morani Wing	Inside Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Nanyuki
Porini Rhino Camp * * *	Inside Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Nanyuki
Ol Pejeta Bush camp * * *	Inside Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Nanyuki
Ol Pejeta Safari Cottages * * *	Inside Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Nanyuki

Nakuru Accomodation Options

HOTEL	LOCATION
Lake Nakuru Lodge	Inside Lake Nakuru National Park

HOTEL	LOCATION
Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge	Inside Lake Nakuru National Park
Sarova Woodlands	State house road, Lake Nakuru town
Mbweha Camp	Congreve Conservancy, bordering Lake Nakuru National Park

HOTEL	LOCATION
Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge	Inside Lake Nakuru National Park
Flamingo Hill Tented Camp	Inside Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Elementaita Serena Camp	Soysambu Conservancy
Cliff Nakuru Lodge* * *	Inside Lake Nakuru National Park

Naivasha Accomodation Options

Accommodations with a * attract a supplement. Your tour consultant shall advice on the supplement value.

HOTEL	LOCATION
Naivasha Kongoni Lodge	30kms from Naivasha town along the Moi South Lake Road

HOTEL	LOCATION
Elsamere Lodge	Moi South Lake Road just 18.6 km from Naivasha town
Naivasha Crescent Camp	Shores of Lake Naivasha

HOTEL	LOCATION
Lake Naivasha sopa	Moi South Lake Road, Lake Naivasha
Naivasha Simba resort	Moi South Lake Road, Lake Naivasha
Lake Naivasha Country club	Moi South Lake Road, Lake Naivasha
Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort	Ol Donyo Opurru, Moi North Lake Road, Lake Naivasha
Sawela Lodge	Moi South Lake Road , 3 kms from Naivasha town
Kiangazi House	Oserengoni Wildlife Sanctuary, Lake Naivasha
Chui Lodge	Oserengoni Wildlife Sanctuary, Lake Naivasha

Masai Mara Accomodation Options

Accommodations with a * attract a supplement. Your tour consultant shall advice on the supplement value.

HOTEL	LOCATION
Elangata Olerai Camp	Ololaimutiek village, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Orng’atuny Mara King Camp	Ololaimutiek Village, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Mara Chui Camp	Ololaimutiek Village, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Jambo Mara Safari Lodge *	Ololaimutiek Village, Masai Mara Game Reserve

HOTEL	LOCATION
Prideinn Mara Camp	Talek River, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Osero Camp	Masai Mara Game Reserve
Enkorok Mara Camp	Near Oloolaimutia Gate, Mara Siana Conservancy
AA Mara Lodge	4 km from Sekenani gate, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Sentrim Mara Camp	3Km from Sekenani gate, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Mara Sopa Lodge	Oloolaimutia Hills, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Mara Leisure Camp	Along the Talek River, Masai Mara Game Reserve
La Maison Royale Mara Camp	Ololaimutiek Village, 6 Km from Sekenani gate, Masai Mara Game Reseve
Sentrim Mara Lodge	Ololaimutiek Village, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Mara River Lodge	Lemek Conservancy
Basecamp Masai Mara *	Talek River, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Sekenani River Camp *	6-7 km from Sekenani gate, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Azure Mara Haven Hotel **	Masai Mara Game Reserve
Olengoti Eco Safari Camp **	Talek River, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Emayian Luxury Camp **	Oloololo Escarpment, Masai Mara Game Reserve

HOTEL	LOCATION
Mara Serena Safari Lodge	Mara Triangle Conservancy
Mara Simba – Tent Rooms	Talek River, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Mara Maisha Camp	4.5km from Talek Gate, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Tipilikwani Mara Camp	Talek River, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Keekorok Lodge	15Km from Sekenani Gate, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Matira Camp	Junction of the Mara and Talek Rivers, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Loyk Mara Camp	Olare Orok Conservancy
Mara Engai Lodge	Siria Escarpment, Masai Mara
Mara River Camp *	Oloololo Escarpment, Masai Mara
Ashnil Mara Camp *	Mara river, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Karen Blixen Camp *	Mara North Conservancy
Neptune Mara Rianta Luxury Camp *	Mara North Conservancy
Fig Tree Camp-Ngamboli Tents *	Talek River, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Mara Crossings Camp *	Mara river, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Royal Mara Safari Lodge *	Mara North Conservancy
Soroi Mara Bush Camp **	Olare Orok River, Masai Mara National Reserve, ‘Big cat territory’
Sarova Mara Game Camp	Masai Mara Game Reserve
Fairmont Mara Safari Club **	Olchoro Oirowua Conservancy
Kandili Camp **	Mara North Conservancy
Eagle View Camp **	Mara Naboisho Conservancy
Mara Intrepids Camp ***	Talek River, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Governors Camp Masai Mara ***	Mara river, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Naserian Mara Camp **	Lemek Wildlife Conservancy

HOTEL	LOCATION
Saruni Mara Camp	Mara North Conservancy
Olare Mara Kempinski Camp	Olare Orok Conservancy
Porini Mara Camp	Ol Kinyei Conservancy
Entumoto Safari Camp	Mara Siana Conservancy
Kicheche Mara Camp	Mara North Conservancy
Mara Bushtop Luxury Camp	Isaaten Conservancy
&Beyond Kichwa Tembo Camp	Kichwa Tembo private concession
Entim Mara Camp	Mara river, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Mara Explorer Camp	Talek River, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Mara Eden Safari Camp *	Masai Mara Game Reserve
IIkeliani Mara Camp *	Talek River, Masai Mara Game Reserve
Mara Ngenche Safari Camp **	Confluence Talek and Mara rivers, Masai Mara Game Reserve

Amboseli Accomodation Options

HOTEL	LOCATION
Amboseli Sopa Lodge	20 kilometers (around 12 miles) from the Kimana Gate

HOTEL	LOCATION
AA Amboseli Lodge	5 kilometers (about 3 miles) from Kimana Gate
Sentrim Amboseli Camp	10 kilometers (6 miles) from Kimana Gate.
Penety Resort *	5 kilometers (about 3 miles) from Kimana Gate

HOTEL	LOCATION
Oltukai lodge	10 kilometers (6 miles) inside the park from the Kimana Gate.
Amboseli Serena lodge	10 kilometers (6 miles) inside the park from the Kimana Gate.
Kibo Safari Camp	Just outside the park. 5 kilometers (about 3 miles) from Kimana gate
Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp *	Just outside the park. 5 kilometers (about 3 miles) from the Kimana Gate
Kilima Safari Camp * *	Just outside the park. 5 kilometers (about 3 miles) from the Kimana Gate
Elerai Camp * *	Elerai Conservancy. 15 kilometers (9 miles) from Iremito Gate
Tawi lodge * * *	Kilitome Conservancy. 10 kilometers (6 miles) from the Kimana Gate. Other access gates: Iremito and Meshanani
Tortilis Camp * * *	On the edge of Amboseli National Park. 5 kilometers (about 3 miles) from the Kimana Gate
Porini Amboseli camp * * *	Selenkay Conservancy, adjacent to Amboseli National Park. 15 kilometers (9 miles) from the Kimana Gate
Oilepo Safari Lodge *** * ***	10 kilometers (6 miles) from the Kimana Gate

Tsavo West Accomodation Options

Accommodations with a * attract a supplement. Your tour consultant shall advice on the supplement value.

HOTEL	LOCATION
Ngulia Safari Lodge	Tsavo West National Park, on the Ndawe Escarpment

HOTEL	LOCATION
Kilaguni Serena Lodge	Tsavo West National Park

HOTEL	LOCATION
Kilaguni Serena Lodge	Tsavo West National Park
Severin Safari Camp	Kitani Wildlife Area, Tsavo National Park
Ziwani Tented Camp	Sante River, western edge of Tsavo West National Park.
Salt Lick Safari Lodge	Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, bordering Tsavo West National Park
Soroi Lions Bluff Lodge* *	Lumo Community Wildlife Sanctuary, on the edge of the Tsavo West National Park
Finch Hatton Luxury Tented Camp* * *	Private concession within Tsavo West National Park

Tsavo East Accomodation Options

Accommodations with a * attract a supplement. Your tour consultant shall advice on the supplement value.

HOTEL	LOCATION
Voi Safari Lodge	Tsavo East National Park

HOTEL	LOCATION
Ashnil Aruba Lodge	Tsavo East National Park
Sentrim Tsavo Camp	Tsavo East National Park
Voi Wildlife Lodge	Boundary of Tsavo East National Park
Galana Crocodile Camp	At the gate of the Tsavo East National Park
Ngutuni Safari Lodge	Ngutuni game sanctuary , Surrounded by three sides of Tsavo National park Kenya region

HOTEL	LOCATION
Satao Camp	Tsavo East National Park

13 Days Best of Kenya Safari

13 Days Best of Kenya Safari – Aberdares | Samburu | Ol Pejeta | Nakuru | Masai Mara | Naivasha | Amboseli | Tsavo

Day 1: Nairobi – Aberdares (The Ark Lodge) 180km, 3 – 4 hrs