15 Days Best of Kenya Wildlife Safari

15 Days Best of Kenya Wildlife Safari

Welcome to this amazing 15 days Best of Kenya Wildlife Safari that combines most of Kenya’s iconic wildlife safari destinations. It also offers magical sightings, making your adventure memorable. On this adventure, you will visit most of Kenya’s wildlife destinations, such as the Masai Mara National Reserve, for the great wildebeest Migration, Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Samburu Reserve, Lake Naivasha, Tsavo East and West national parks. You will be accompanied by a professional driver guide who will make your safari memorable.

More so, you will have a chance to encounter the traditional Masai and other cultural traditions. These will offer you an opportunity to learn about their culture and lifestyle. This amazing 15-day Best of Kenya Wildlife Safari offers a perfect opportunity for nature lovers, photographers, and wildlife enthusiasts seeking an authentic African safari blending with culture, comfort and nature. Below are the highlights and details of the 15-day Best of Kenya Wildlife Safari;

Safari Summary

• Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi and Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve
• Day 2: Full Day in Masai Mara with picnic lunch
• Day 3: Optional Masai Village tour and Transfer to Lake Nakuru NP and Evening Game Drive
• Day 4: Game Drive and Transfer to Lake Naivasha NP and Optional Boat ride
• Day 5: Cycling and Transfer to Aberdare National Park
• Day 6: Game Drive and transfer to Samburu National Park – Evening Game Drive
• Day 7: Full-day in Samburu Reserve with picnic lunch
• Day 8: Transfer to Amboseli National Park
• Day 9: Full-day in Amboseli Game Drive with a break for lunch at the Lodge
• Day 10: Transfer to Tsavo West through Shetani Lava
• Day 11: Full-day in Tsavo West National Park
• Day 12: Transfer to Tsavo East and Evening Game drive
• Day 13: Full-day Game Drive with a picnic lunch
• Day 14: Transfer to Nairobi and Afternoon Relaxation
• Day 15: Nairobi City Tour and Departure

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi and Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve

Meet and greet your guide for the next 15 days. He or she will take you through a briefing for the entire activities, accommodation, transport and places to explore on this trip. After this short briefing, you will embark on an approximately 6-hour drive to Masai Mara National Reserve in the southwestern part of Kenya, taking you through the dramatic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley with breathtaking views. Upon arrival, you will check in to a lodge and have a hearty lunch.

In the late afternoon, you will proceed for an evening game drive. It will introduce you to the ecosystems of the park. You will have a chance to spot a variety of animal species, including elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, buffalo and other animal species. Return to the lodge for your dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: Full-day in Masai Mara with picnic lunch

Rise early for a full day Masai Mara Experience. After your breakfast, embark on a thrilling drive from the lodge that offers you a perfect opportunity to explore Masai Mara’s hidden treasures. You will begin with tracking the big cats and later catch up with the expansive wildebeests and other animal species. Later, you will break for your picnic lunch in the bush with astonishing views from the park, surrounded by nature.

After lunch, proceed with your game drive from the riverine forests of the Mara River to the picturesque terrain consisting of a variety of animals such as elephants and lions, wildebeests and different bird species. Later, you will head back to your lodge or camp for a sumptuous dinner and a peaceful overnight.

Day 3: Optional Masai Village Tour and Transfer to Lake Nakuru NP and Evening Game Drive

After a hearty breakfast, you may opt to visit the traditional Masai Village for an enriching cultural experience that immerses you into Kenya’s traditional life with captivating warrior dances and craft shops. Later, you will embark on an approximately 6-hour drive through scenic valleys and farmlands to Lake Nakuru National Park. The park is largely renowned for the seasonal pink Flamingos and the endangered White and black Rhinos. The park is also home to Rothschild’s giraffes, lions, leopards, waterbucks, and over 400 bird species. Depending on your arrival time, you may opt to do an evening game drive or relax at the lodge.

Day 4: Game Drive and Transfer to Lake Naivasha NP and Optional Boat ride

After breakfast, you will embark on an early morning game drive where you will have a chance to spot a variety of animal species, including different bird species. After your game drive, you will transfer to Lake Naivasha, a peaceful freshwater lake located in the Great Rift Valley. Arrive at the lodge for your lunch and relaxation.

In the afternoon, you may opt to take a thrilling boat ride on Lake Naivasha, which provides a unique perspective of wildlife as well as wildlife views along the shores of the lake, making your experience unmatched. Enjoy a relaxed evening and a peaceful overnight at the lodge.

Day 5: Cycling and Transfer to Aberdare National Park

After a heavy breakfast, you will embark on a thrilling cycling adventure that offers you a chance to explore the dramatic landscapes of the towering cliffs, deep gorges and geothermal steam vents while you spot different wildlife of the park. After Cycling, you will depart for Aberdare National Park, located in the lush central Kenyan Highlands. Upon arrival, you will check in and enjoy a restful overnight.

Day 6: Game Drive and transfer to Samburu National Park – Evening Game Drive

Have an early breakfast at the lodge, and later, take a guided game drive. Remember to keep an eye on the elephants, hogs, lions, zebras, bushbucks, monkeys and even leopards. Later, you will drive to Samburu National Park in central Kenya through the towns and landscapes offering a different side of Kenya’s natural beauty. Arrive at the lodge for your lunch and relaxation.

In the afternoon, you will proceed for an evening game drive that will introduce you to the ecosystems of the park as well as a perfect opportunity to spot wildlife of the park, including the endangered white and black Rhinos. You may also spot nocturnal animals, including shy leopards and hyenas. Head back to the lodge and enjoy a restful evening and a peaceful overnight.

Day 7: Full-day Samburu Game Drive with picnic lunch

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the lodge, and later proceed on a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch. You will have a chance to explore the semi-arid savannahs, rugged hills and life-giving Ewaso Ngiro River, which runs through the park. You will spend your day with your guide as you seek and learn about the wildlife of the park. Later, you will enjoy a picnic lunch under the trees with breathtaking views and sounds of the park. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 8: Transfer to Amboseli National Park

Enjoy a restful breakfast and later head south of the park as you transfer to Amboseli National Park, which is located near the border of Tanzania. The drive seems long, but it offers breathtaking views as you journey through the stunning landscapes and farmlands. Arrive at Amboseli in the late afternoon and proceed to your lodge. Check in and enjoy a relaxed evening with breathtaking sunset views and a peaceful overnight.

Day 9: Full-day Amboseli Game Drive with a break for lunch at the Lodge

You will have an early breakfast at the lodge and later embark on a full-day game drive in the park. The open terrain makes wildlife spotting easy and rewarding, where you should expect to spot a variety of wildlife in the open terrains of the park. You will have a chance to spot a variety of animal species, including lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, waterbucks and other animal species. Later, you will drive back to the lodge, where you will have your lunch and later proceed for an evening game drive. Enjoy a peaceful relaxation and an overnight stay.

Day 10: Transfer to Tsavo West through Shetani Lava

Have an early morning breakfast and later begin your journey to the Tsavo West National Park, taking you through the rugged and volcanic landscape. Tsavo West National Park is part of the larger Tsavo National Park, which is renowned for red elephants and the man-eaters. The park is strategically located between Kenya’s Mombasa and Nairobi towns. Along the journey, you will have a stopover at the Shetani Lava Flow, which is renowned for the black expanse of cooled lava from the past eruption, which offers a dramatic and photogenic stop. Proceed with your journey to the park and check into your accommodation for your overnight stay and dinner.

Day 11: Full-day in Tsavo West

Have an early breakfast and head out for a full-day game drive in the park offering you a mix of savannahs, volcanic hills and springs. You will have a chance to visit the Mzima Springs and later have rewarding game drives that will give you a chance to spot different animal species, including elephants, lions, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles and bird species. Have a picnic lunch and later proceed with your game drive. Later, you will return to the lodge and enjoy a restful overnight.

Day 12: Transfer to Tsavo East and Evening Game drive

After breakfast, you will transfer to Tsavo East National Park, which is known for its expansive open landscapes and massive herds of elephants coated in red dust. Arrive at the park and have your lunch served. In the evening, you will depart for an evening game drive that will introduce you to the ecosystems of the park. After the game drive, you will return to the lodge for your refreshing dinner and overnight.

Day 13: Full-day Game Drive with a picnic lunch

On this day, you will have breakfast at the lodge and later proceed to a full-day game drive in the park. With the help of your guide, you will track wildlife in the park across the plains. Later, you will visit the Lugard Falls and Mudanda Rock, where you might enjoy seeing elephants frolicking in mud pools. You will have your picnic lunch and later proceed with your game drive. Return to your lodge in the evening for a warm dinner and well-earned rest.

Day 14: Transfer to Nairobi and Afternoon Relaxation

After a leisurely breakfast, you will transfer to Nairobi, taking you through the last views of Kenya’s wildlife-rich countryside. Arrive in Nairobi and check into your hotel, and have a peaceful evening as you unwind from the long days of safari. You can opt for a massage, enjoy a cocktail by the pool, or take a stroll through the local neighborhood. Enjoy a restful dinner and a peaceful overnight stay.

Day 15: Nairobi City Tour and Departure

On your last day, have an early breakfast at the lodge and later embark on a Nairobi City Tour that offers you a chance to visit the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Giraffe Centre, the Karen Blixen Museum and the famous Masai Market for last-minute crafts and gifts. After your city tour, your guide will transfer you to Nairobi International Airport and check you in for your departure as you conclude this amazing 15-day Best of Kenya Wildlife Safari with memories that you will cherish for a lifetime.