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Group sizeUp to 100 travelers
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Overview
What sets the 12-Day Kenya Big Five Wildlife Private Safari apart is its comprehensive and immersive itinerary, covering nearly every major ecosystem and wildlife region in Kenya—each offering a unique safari experience. Unlike shorter or more limited tours, this journey gives you the rare chance to encounter the Big Five in multiple habitats, from the grasslands of Maasai Mara to the rhino-rich plains of Ol Pejeta, the elephant herds of Amboseli, and the arid north of Samburu. You also enjoy private transportation, flexible scheduling, and handpicked accommodations, ensuring comfort and exclusivity throughout. With added experiences like a boat ride on Lake Naivasha, walking safaris, and cultural visits, this tour delivers a deep, varied, and personalized Kenyan safari adventure few others match.
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12 Days Tour of Kenya Big Five Wildlife Private Safari
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Hot Air balloon &village visit
Hot Air balloon &village visit: Inclusion of Hot Air balloon & village visit
Pickup included
What's included
Visit to Ol Pejeta Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Rhino Conservancy
Private 4x4 safari vehicle with a professional English-speaking driver/guide
Bottled drinking water during game drives
All scheduled game drives and excursions as per the itinerary
Lunch
All park entrance fees and government taxes
Dinner
Breakfast
Boat ride at Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island walking safari
Airport pick-up and drop-off
International flights and visas
Gratuities
Laundry services and other personal expenses
What to expect
Day 1: Arrival in Maasai Mara
Masai Mara National Reserve
8h · Admission ticket included
Depart Nairobi and drive or fly to Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s most iconic safari destination. Settle into your lodge or camp and head out for your first evening game drive in search of lions, elephants, and herds of wildebeest.
Day 2: Full-Day Safari in Maasai Mara
Masai Mara National Reserve
8h · Admission ticket included
Spend the entire day exploring the Mara’s vast savannahs with morning and afternoon game drives. Look out for the Big Five, cheetahs, and possibly river crossings if it's migration season. Optional hot-air balloon safari available.
Day 3: Another Day in the Mara
Masai Mara National Reserve
8h · Admission ticket included
Enjoy a second full day in the reserve with deeper game drives into less crowded areas. Visit the Mara River to spot hippos and crocodiles, and maybe meet Maasai locals in a cultural village visit.
Day 4: Maasai Mara to Lake Naivasha
Lake Naivasha
8h · Admission ticket included
After a morning drive, head to Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley. Enjoy a peaceful boat ride among hippos and birds, followed by a walking safari on Crescent Island, home to giraffes, zebras, and antelope.
Day 5: Lake Naivasha to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Ol Pejeta Conservancy
8h · Admission ticket included
Travel north to Ol Pejeta, a private conservancy famed for its black rhino population and chimpanzee sanctuary. Afternoon game drive followed by optional night safari to see nocturnal species.
Day 6: Ol Pejeta -Aberdares
Dragon’s Teeth Aberdares
8h · Admission ticket included
After breakfast, head to the lush highlands of Aberdare National Park or Mount Kenya. Stay at a forest lodge like The Ark or Serena Mountain Lodge, where animals come to drink at floodlit waterholes.
Day 7: Aberdares to Samburu
8h · Admission ticket included
Drive further north to Samburu National Reserve, known for its unique wildlife like the reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, and gerenuk. Afternoon game drive in this drier, rugged landscape.
Day 8: Samburu to Lake Nakuru
LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK
8h · Admission ticket included
Depart Samburu and descend into the Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park. Afternoon game drive to see flamingos, rhinos, waterbucks, and possibly elusive leopards in the acacia forest.
Day 9: Lake Nakuru to Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park
8h · Admission ticket included
Early morning departure for Amboseli, arriving by afternoon. Take a scenic game drive under the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro, famous for large elephant herds and stunning photo ops.
Day 10: Full Day in Amboseli
Amboseli National Park
8h · Admission ticket included
Spend the day tracking elephants, lions, and buffalo across Amboseli’s swamps and dusty plains. Visit Observation Hill for panoramic views and spot flamingos on the seasonal lake.
Day 11: Amboseli to Tsavo West or East
8h · Admission ticket included
Drive to nearby Tsavo West or East National Park, Kenya’s largest park. Visit Mzima Springs, known for underwater hippo viewing, or explore the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary. Overnight in a lodge.
8h · Admission ticket included
Drive to nearby Tsavo West or East National Park, Kenya’s largest park. Visit Mzima Springs, known for underwater hippo viewing, or explore the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary. Overnight in a lodge.
Day 12: Return to Nairobi or Continue to the Coast
8h · Admission ticket included
After a short morning game drive, return to Nairobi by road or train—or transfer to Mombasa/Diani for a beach holiday extension. Safari ends with drop-off at the airport or your hotel.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Our driver guide will pick you at your hotel lobby within Nairobi
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
