Lakes & Mountain Safari 10D/9N (Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Baringo, Samburu, Amboseli)

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10 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

18 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Relaxed

Minimal physical effort, perfect for travelers seeking an easy-going experience.

Starts

Nairobi, Kenya

Ends

Nairobi, Kenya

Highlights

Explore the great wilderness at Masai Mara

Admire the snowy peak of Mt Kilimanjaro at Amboseli NP

Marvel at Lake Bogoria’s geysers and hot springs

Itinerary

Lakes & Mountain Safari: Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Baringo, Samburu, and Amboseli headline this captivating 10-day tour package starting and ending in Nairobi. If you’re drawn to Kenya’s legendary wildlife and grand vistas, this relaxed safari delivers both in style. Traverse the sweeping plains of Masai Mara in search of the Big Five, then journey to the shimmering shores of Lake Nakuru and Baringo, alive with flamingos and rare birdlife. Samburu’s rugged beauty and Amboseli’s iconic views of Mount Kilimanjaro add dramatic landscapes to your adventure. Designed for young adults and experienced explorers eager to witness Africa’s rich biodiversity, you’ll enjoy expertly guided game drives, comfortable accommodations, and immersive cultural encounters with indigenous tribes. The tour’s unique selling point lies in its seamless blend of classic lakeside tranquility, thrilling wildlife safaris, and the breathtaking backdrops of Kenya’s mountains—crafted for travelers who want a comprehensive wildlife and scenic experience across the country’s most iconic reserves.

day 1 - Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve (L/D)

You will be picked from your accommodation around 8:30am for journey south along the floor of the dramatic Great Rift Valley to Masai Mara National Reserve, an extension of Tanzania's Serengeti National Park. This area is designated as The 7th Wonder of the World for the Great migration, witnessed every year between June and September when millions of wildebeests and zebras cross the Mara River from Serengeti National Park to Masai Mara. We will stop for lunch in Narok Town before arrive at Masai Mara National Reserve in time for an afternoon game drive. In this unforgettable experience, you have a chance of seeing the ‘Big Five’, a.k.a elephants, rhinos, lions, leopards, and buffalo, as well as different varieties of birdlife and the best savannah vegetation in the world. The famous Masai tribesmen also live within the area of the game reserve. After this adventure we will return to the camp for dinner and overnight.

day 2 - Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

After breakfast, we will depart for a full-day exploration to absorb the beauty of Mara. Have the chance to see buffalo, black rhinos, hippos, leopards, cheetahs, zebras, and much more. Have a picnic lunch at the Mara River where you can enjoy your meal while watching crocodiles and hippos laze around in their natural habitat. After lunch we will continue our game drive in search for more fauna before being dropped off at the Masai Village at 5:00 pm for a cultural experience with the Masai people. Upon arrival at the village we will take a nature walk with a Masai naturalist guide to see locally used medicinal herbs. Returning to the village, a campfire will be lit and you can join in on traditional singing and dancing and witness sacred rituals. The chief will share stories of Masai culture and tradition, and you will see how the herbs seen during the nature walk are prepared and used. You will also have a glimpse into local homes and social structure. Dinner will be served at the village followed by coffee and tea before you return to the camp for overnight.

day 3 - Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya

Masai Mara National Reserve - Lake Nakuru National Park (B/L/D)

Wake early this morning for breakfast before transferring to Lake Nakuru National Park, a natural paradise that supports over 450 species of water birds, including over a million flamingos. This birdwatcher’s heaven is also home to tree-climbing lions, white and black rhinos, the giraffes, gazelles, leopards, Cape buffalos, and primates. Will will have lunch enroute to the lake, arriving around 15:30 for an afternoon game drive and a nature walk along the lake shore. After an unforgettable day of natural beauty and stunning wildlife, we will return to the accommodation in Nakuru for dinner and overnight.

day 4 - Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya

Lake Bogoria & Lake Baringo Day Trip (B/L/D)

After an early breakfast we will proceed to Lake Bogoria, famous for the hot springs and geysers along its southern shore. These sulfurous waters are known to have therapeutic values and serve as a natural spa and sauna. After a scenic walk around the lake, we will drive to Lake Baringo. Lake Baringo is a freshwater lake in the Rift, a peaceful oasis in dry thorn country, bursting with birdlife and lush flora. Here we will enjoy a picnic lunch upon arrival. After lunch, Lake Baringo has two major attractions to explore: Gibraltar Island, which has the largest nesting colony of Goliath Herons in East Africa and the escarpment immediately west of Campi ya Samaki on the western side of the lake, home of Verreaux's Eagle, rare Bristle crowned Starlings, and the Hemprich Hornbill. Apart from birds, the lake also houses a sizeable population of crocodiles and hippos. We will have a boat ride to view the lake and its inhabitants before departing in the late afternoon to arrive at your hotel in Nakuru for dinner and overnight.

day 5 - Lake Nakuru National Park - Samburu Game Reserve, Kenya

Lake Nakuru National Park - Samburu Game Reserve (B/L/D)

After breakfast we will journey past the spectacular Thompson Falls, where we will stop for some photos and proceed to the Equator line, passing into the Northern hemisphere. We will have lunch enroute as we proceed to the Samburu Game Reserve. This dramatic semi-arid scrubland in Kenya's Contrast Wildlife region is excellent for photographers. Wild and rugged, Samburu is fiercely beautiful with its arid savannahs watered by the lovely Uaso Nyiro River. It is also one of Kenya’s most protected areas and home to species only found north of the equator, from the reticulated giraffe to Grevy’s zebras, Beisa oryxes, and giraffe necked gazelle, and the Bluenecked Somali Ostrich. It also boasts the highest Elephant Population in Kenya. Arrive in the late afternoon for game viewing before going to camp for dinner and overnight.

day 6 - Samburu Game Reserve, Kenya

Samburu Game Reserve (B/L/D)

Rise early to leave for a morning wildlife safari drive of Samburu. Early mornings are cool, serene and peaceful. This is when the wild animals are still active before the heat of the day sends them into hiding. You will return to camp for breakfast and spend the rest of the morning at leisure to relax or indulge in extra activities like nature walks. After lunch we will return to the park for more wildlife discovery before returning to wash off, have dinner, and overnight at the camp.

day 7 - Samburu Game Reserve - Mt. Kenya National Park, Kenya

Samburu Game Reserve - Mt. Kenya National Park (B/L/D)

After an early-morning game drive we will return to camp for breakfast followed by departure for Mt. Kenya National Park. Arriving in time for lunch, we will then go for a guided walk to the Mt. Kenya caves. Discover the picturesque moorlands and vegetation surrounding the mountain before experiencing the caves, which served as hiding places for freedom fighters during the country’s struggle for independence. After the walk, return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

day 8 - Mt. Kenya National Park - Amboseli National Park, Kenya

Mt. Kenya National Park - Amboseli National Park (B/L/D)

After an early breakfast, we will depart for Amboseli National Park. Lunch will be served enroute, driving past the scenic Athi Plains and into the bush country of Amboseli. Arriving at the camp in the late afternoon, we will take a game drive through the landscape, dominated by the glistening, majestic snowcap of the mighty Mt. Kilimanjaro. This is also the region where pastoral and colourful Masai people and their cattle have lived in harmony with wild creatures for many centuries. Dinner and overnight is at the Camp.

day 9 - Amboseli National Park, Kenya

Amboseli National Park (B/L/D)

This morning you will go on an early wildlife drive and return to camp for a full breakfast. Spend the rest of the morning at leisure. At 16:00 when the weather cools down we will head out for an afternoon game drive. Amboseli is famous for its big game, including elephants, lions, herds of buffalo, zebras, and wildebeests. Under the watch of Mt. Kilimanjaro, discover ‘floating’ elephants within the swamps before returning to camp for dinner and overnight.

day 10 - Amboseli National Park - Nairobi, Kenya

Amboseli National Park - Nairobi (B/L)

Experience another unforgettable early morning game drive in the park as the clouds part around Mt. Kilimanjaro. After a full breakfast back at the camp, return to Nairobi with a head full of wonderful memories. Arrive back to Nairobi in the late afternoon.

Lakes & Mountain Safari 10D/9N (Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Baringo, Samburu, Amboseli)

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9 Nights camping or lodge accommodationNairobi accommodation pick-up/drop-off

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9 Breakfast / 10 Lunch / 9 Dinner

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VanMost transfers and transportSafari driver/guide

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Active AdventureGame viewing activities

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day 1 - Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya