10-Day Kenya Highlights Budget Safari

Nairobi – Samburu National Reserve

Day 1Nairobi – Samburu National Reserve Nairobi – Samburu National Reserve Early morning drive to Samburu National Reserve arriving in the afternoon on time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive. Samburu National Reserve is one of East Africa’s popular destinations located on the banks of the Ewaso Ng’iro River. The area is gently low lying due to lava flow that resulted from volcanic activities. Acacia trees are dominant in the region while animals such as zebra, buffalo, lions, leopards and others are in large numbers. Main Destination: Samburu National Reserve Best Time To Visit June to September and January to February High Season December to March and July to October (Busy) Best Weather June and December (Cool and fresh after rain) Wildlife in Samburu NR ElephantAbundant GiraffeCommon ZebraCommon LionOccasional LeopardOccasional BuffaloOccasional Show more HippoOccasional HyenaOccasional CheetahRare Wild DogRare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone WildebeestNone Accommodation: Samburu Simba Lodge Mid-range lodge bordering Samburu NR without fences +4 Photos +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Samburu National Reserve

Day 2Samburu National Reserve Samburu National Reserve Enjoy full day game drive with parked lunch in search of the Northern special 5. The rare species animals include the Grevy Zebra, Somali Ostrich, Gerenuk and the Besia Oryx. The rocky habitat makes it one of the most conducive environments for spotting a Leopard. Elephants are also in plenty along the Ewaso Nyiro River. The famous Kamunyak lioness that adapted a baby Oryx is a resident of the reserve. Due to aridity conditions in the region, animals find water from oases within the park. The climate here is hot and semi-arid. Main Destination: Samburu National Reserve Accommodation: Samburu Simba Lodge Mid-range lodge bordering Samburu NR without fences Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Samburu – Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Day 3Samburu – Ol Pejeta Conservancy Samburu – Ol Pejeta Conservancy Depart Samburu National Reserve for Ol Pejeta Conservancy arriving in time for lunch. Set out for an afternoon game drive with a visit to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary which aims to provide a refuge for chimpanzees rescued from the black market, and is the only place in Kenya where these fascinating animals can be seen. Proceed to Meet and closely interact with the famous blind Baraka Rhino who was born in the wild but lost sight in both eyes due to a fight and then a cataract. Baraka can be fed from the specially designed feeding platform that borders his enclosure. The Conservancy boasts an astounding variety of animals, including the Big Five (the endangered black and white rhino, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and lion), Grevy’s zebra, Jackson’s hartebeest, cheetah, and chimpanzee. Main Destination: Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau) Best Time To Visit June to September (Dry season) High Season June to October and December to March Best Weather June to September and December to February (Less rain) Wildlife in Ol Pejeta Conservancy ElephantCommon GiraffeCommon White RhinoCommon Black RhinoCommon BuffaloCommon ZebraCommon Show more HyenaCommon LionOccasional CheetahOccasional WildebeestOccasional HippoOccasional LeopardRare Wild DogRare Accommodation: Comfort Gardens Sweetwaters, Nanyuki Mid-range hotel located just outside Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau) +5 Photos +4 Photos Meals & Drinks: All

Ol Pejeta – Lake Nakuru National Park

Day 4Ol Pejeta – Lake Nakuru National Park Ol Pejeta – Lake Nakuru National Park Proceed your journey further to Lake Nakuru National Park arriving in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive. Lake Nakuru National Park is a standpoint and harbor for watching more than 400 species of birds in rift valley with the main highlight being the flamingos forming a stunningly beautiful deep pink band around the edge of the lake shore. The park is also a rhino sanctuary harboring a population of more than 100 black and white rhinos and also offers great sightseeing of larger predators like the lions and leopards. Main Destination: Lake Nakuru National Park Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain) High Season July to February (The park gets very busy) Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP GiraffeCommon White RhinoCommon BuffaloCommon ZebraCommon HippoCommon Black RhinoOccasional Show more LionOccasional LeopardOccasional HyenaOccasional ElephantNone CheetahNone WildebeestNone Wild DogNone Accommodation: Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP +2 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara National Reserve

Day 5Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara National Reserve Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara National Reserve After breakfast depart for Masai Mara National Reserve situated in the south west of Kenya arriving in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive. Masai Mara is popularly known for its breathtaking landscapes and plenty of wildlife making it one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations with high concentration of wildlife. The park’s open grasslands provide an ideal hunting grounds for the apex predators such as lions, leopards and cheetahs. Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration) High Season June to October and December to March Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot) Wildlife in Masai Mara NR ElephantCommon GiraffeCommon LionCommon CheetahCommon ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant Show more BuffaloCommon HippoCommon HyenaCommon LeopardOccasional Black RhinoRare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Accommodation: Flair Camp Experiences Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Masai Mara NR +23 Photos +22 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara National Reserve

Day 6Masai Mara National Reserve Masai Mara National Reserve Full day of game viewing within the reserve with packed lunch in search of The Big Five animals (Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Rhinos and Buffalo) with an option of taking a Hot Air Balloon. What amazes tourists in this reserve is the annual migration of wildebeests. The animals shift on July and return on November and is among the seventh wonder of the world. The park has the largest concentration of African lions, including the black-maned lion. Bird life is in plenty as wildlife at the Mara, which boasts over 400 different bird species. Optional Extra Activities: Hot Air Balloon Safari ($480 Per Person). Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve Accommodation: Flair Camp Experiences Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Masai Mara NR Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara – Lake Naivasha

Day 7Masai Mara – Lake Naivasha Masai Mara – Lake Naivasha Wake up at first light, grab a cup of coffee and leave the lodge to the nearby Masai Village where you have the opportunity to learn and interact with the local Maasai Community. Maasais are popular and better-known ethnic people in East Africa due to their traditional origins from areas surrounding Masai Mara Game Reserve. Return to the lodge for breakfast and later on embark on your journey to Lake Naivasha arriving in time for Lunch followed by an afternoon boat safari and guided walk at Lake Naivasha Sanctuary Farm. Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake and a birder’s paradise as it is home to over 400 bird species and over 1,500 hippos in the area. Main Destination: Lake Naivasha (Naivasha) Accommodation: Leisure Apex Resort Budget hotel located near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha) +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Naivasha – Amboseli National Park

Day 8Lake Naivasha – Amboseli National Park Lake Naivasha – Amboseli National Park Continue your journey to Amboseli National Park with a picturesque drive skirting through the vast plains and African savannah with sightings of Masai homesteads. You will arrive at your lodge in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive with a perfect view of Africa’s highest mountain, Mt Kilimanjaro. Against this magnificent backdrop roams vast herds of elephants accompanied by a mixture of other fabulous beasts like lion, buffalos, cheetahs and giraffes to name but a few. Main Destination: Amboseli National Park Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February High Season December to March and July to October (Busy) Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Amboseli NP ElephantAbundant GiraffeCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant HippoCommon Show more HyenaCommon LionOccasional CheetahOccasional White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone LeopardRare to None Wild DogNone Accommodation: Nyati Safari Camp Budget tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP +10 Photos +9 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Amboseli National Park

Day 9Amboseli National Park Amboseli National Park Rise up early for breakfast and embark on a full day game drive with parked lunch as you enjoy good views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds build up over the summit. Despite its changing habitat, Amboseli National Park is possibly the best wildlife area in the whole of Africa to experience elephant at close range. Your game drive will take you to the observation hill to have a better overall view of the park including the adjacent marshy swamps. Wildlife is abundant in this park together with pelicans and other bird species. Your game viewing will be spread to cover the open plains, acacia woodland, rocky thorn bush country, swamps and marshland. Main Destination: Amboseli National Park Accommodation: Nyati Safari Camp Budget tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Amboseli - Nairobi

Day 10Amboseli - Nairobi Amboseli - Nairobi After breakfast you decide to extend your safari to coast (Mombasa, Diani or Malindi) by train with a drop off at Emali Train Station or drive back to Nairobi arriving later in the afternoon followed by a transfer to Airport or Nairobi Hotel. Depending on what time you will arrive in Nairobi and if time permits, our driver guide will arrange a Bonus Nairobi city tour and shopping for those who could like to carry home some souvenirs. Main Destination: Nairobi Airport (Nairobi) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Charles African Safaris , not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. Th