Grand Kenya Wildlife Circuit — 10 Days

Multi-Country & Grand Tours · 10 days / 9 nights · 🇰🇪 Kenya

Grand Kenya Wildlife Circuit — 10 Days

The definitive Kenya safari — Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Nakuru, Naivasha, Maasai Mara and Amboseli.

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Overview

If you only do one Kenya trip, this is it — 10 days and 6 classic reserves spanning the arid north, the Laikipia plateau, the Rift Valley lakes, the Great Migration plains and Kilimanjaro's flank.

Route: Nairobi → Samburu → Ol Pejeta → Nakuru → Naivasha → Maasai Mara → Amboseli → Nairobi

Itinerary

Your day-by-day adventure

Tap into the rhythm of each day — locations, drive times, activities, and where you'll sleep.

  1. Day 1

    Nairobi → Samburu

    Highlight: Hot-spring soak in Maasai Mara

    Transfer + evening drive.

    📍 Maasai Mara 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 270 km ⏱ ~5 hrs from Nairobi 🍽 L, D 🏨 Mara Serena Safari Lodge
    • Visit local market
    • Morning bird-walk
    • Cultural visit
    • Hot-spring soak
  2. Day 2

    Samburu full day

    Highlight: Boat cruise in Samburu

    Two drives + cultural visit.

    📍 Samburu 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 340 km ⏱ ~6 hrs from Nairobi 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Samburu Game Lodge
    • Morning bird-walk
    • Bush breakfast
    • Cultural visit
    • Boat cruise
  3. Day 3

    Samburu → Ol Pejeta

    Highlight: Sunrise tracking in Amboseli

    Transfer south; rhino tracking.

    📍 Amboseli 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 240 km ⏱ ~4 hrs from Nairobi 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Kibo Safari Camp
    • Sunrise tracking
    • Morning bird-walk
    • Visit local market
    • Boat cruise
  4. Day 4

    Ol Pejeta → Nakuru

    Highlight: Photography stop in Lake Nakuru

    Transfer to Rift Valley; afternoon drive.

    📍 Lake Nakuru 🚙 Safari Minivan 📏 160 km ⏱ ~3 hrs from Nairobi 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
    • Photography stop
    • Bush breakfast
    • Hot-spring soak
    • Cultural visit
  5. Day 5

    Nakuru → Naivasha

    Highlight: Game drives & sundowner in Ol Pejeta

    Morning drive; Crescent Island walk.

    📍 Ol Pejeta 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 220 km ⏱ ~4 hrs from Nairobi 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Ol Pejeta Bush Camp
    • Cultural visit
    • Boat cruise
    • Game drives & sundowner
    • Photography stop
  6. Day 6

    Naivasha → Maasai Mara

    Highlight: Guided nature walk in Lake Naivasha

    Transfer via Narok; afternoon drive.

    📍 Lake Naivasha 🚙 Safari Minivan 📏 95 km ⏱ ~1.5 hrs from Nairobi 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Enashipai Resort & Spa
    • Hot-spring soak
    • Bush breakfast
    • Sunrise tracking
    • Guided nature walk
  7. Day 7

    Mara full day

    Highlight: Guided nature walk in Maasai Mara

    Dawn + afternoon game drives.

    📍 Maasai Mara 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 270 km ⏱ ~5 hrs from Nairobi 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Mara Serena Safari Lodge
    • Guided nature walk
    • Cultural visit
    • Game drives & sundowner
    • Boat cruise
  8. Day 8

    Mara → Amboseli

    Highlight: Visit local market in Samburu

    Long transfer via Narok & Nairobi; afternoon drive.

    📍 Samburu 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 340 km ⏱ ~6 hrs from Nairobi 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Samburu Game Lodge
    • Hot-spring soak
    • Guided nature walk
    • Game drives & sundowner
    • Visit local market
  9. Day 9

    Amboseli full day

    Highlight: Cultural visit in Amboseli

    Kilimanjaro backdrop photography + Observation Hill.

    📍 Amboseli 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 240 km ⏱ ~4 hrs from Nairobi 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Kibo Safari Camp
    • Photography stop
    • Visit local market
    • Cultural visit
    • Bush breakfast
  10. Day 10

    Amboseli → Nairobi

    Highlight: Sunrise tracking in Lake Nakuru

    Morning drive; transfer.

    📍 Lake Nakuru 🚙 Safari Minivan 📏 160 km ⏱ ~3 hrs from Nairobi 🍽 B, L 🏨 Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
    • Photography stop
    • Bush breakfast
    • Guided nature walk
    • Sunrise tracking
Budget options

Choose your style of safari

Same itinerary, different comfort levels. Lock in the tier that fits your budget.

Budget
Budget — Comfort basics
$2,796 / pp
Single supp. +$120

Clean mid-range lodges and tented camps with reliable hot showers.

  • Shared 4x4 game drives
  • Full-board meals
  • English-speaking driver-guide
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Most popular
Standard
Mid-range — Most popular
$3,290 / pp
Single supp. +$180

Established safari lodges and beach resorts (3–4★).

  • Private 4x4 with pop-up roof
  • All game-park fees
  • Bottled water
  • Welcome drink on arrival
Book Standard
Premium
Premium — Upgraded lodges
$4,442 / pp
Single supp. +$250

Premium lodges and luxury tented camps (4–5★) in prime locations.

  • Private guide & vehicle
  • Sundowner setup
  • Laundry service
  • Airport meet & greet
Book Premium
Bucket list
Luxury
Luxury — Bucket-list
$6,086 / pp
Single supp. +$420

Top-tier lodges, signature suites, and exclusive concessions.

  • Private driver-guide
  • Champagne sundowners
  • Private vehicle throughout
  • Butler-style service
  • Guaranteed window seat
Book Luxury
On this safari

What's onboard

ac_unit Air-conditioning
spa Spa & Wellness
directions_walk Walking Safaris
air Hot-Air Balloon
photo_camera Photography Hide
bedtime Star Beds / Decks
child_care Children's Pool
Your route
Interactive map · OpenStreetMap
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Live forecast · Maasai Mara Game Reserve
22°C Heavy drizzle · 10 km/h wind
Updated 2026-05-18T17:30
  1. 🌦 27° 16° 💧 3.4mm
  2. 🌦 28° 16° 💧 0.6mm
  3. 🌧 28° 16° 💧 6.0mm
  4. 🌧 27° 17° 💧 3.6mm
  5. 🌦 27° 16° 💧 6.9mm
  6. 🌦 27° 16° 💧 3.0mm
  7. 🌤 27° 16°
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Live wildlife observations
Recently spotted near Maasai Mara Game Reserve

Real observations published to GBIF by researchers, lodges, and citizen scientists — refreshed daily.

Buteo augur
2026-01-02 · Kenya
Streptopelia capicola
2026-01-04 · Kenya
Crocuta crocuta
2026-01-04 · Kenya
Hippopotamus amphibius
2026-01-03 · Kenya
Giraffa tippelskirchi
2026-01-03 · Kenya
Lophaetus occipitalis
2026-01-01 · Kenya
Himantopus himantopus
2026-01-03 · Kenya
Actophilornis africanus
2026-01-01 · Kenya
Source: GBIF.org — Global Biodiversity Information Facility
Where you'll sleep

Hotels & lodges on this tour

Hand-picked properties — swap any for an upgrade at booking.

★★★★★ 9.0/10
Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Safari Lodge · Maasai Mara Game Reserve
From $320 / night · +$65 upgrade
Bar / LoungeBush BreakfastCultural VisitsWalking SafarisLaundry Service
412 verified reviews
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★★★★☆ 8.6/10
Sarova Mara Game Camp
Luxury Tented Camp · Maasai Mara Game Reserve
From $245 / night · +$180 upgrade
Spa & WellnessAirport TransfersGym / FitnessFamily FriendlyHoneymoon Setup
318 verified reviews
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★★★★☆ 8.4/10
Keekorok Lodge
Safari Lodge · Maasai Mara Game Reserve
From $220 / night · +$65 upgrade
Air-conditioningBar / LoungeHot-Air BalloonLaundry ServiceFamily Friendly
287 verified reviews
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★★★★★ 9.3/10
Mara Engai Wilderness Lodge
Luxury · Maasai Mara Game Reserve
From $540 / night · +$420 upgrade
Bar / LoungeHot-Air BalloonLaundry ServiceGym / FitnessPet-Free Zones
198 verified reviews
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★★★★☆ 8.5/10
Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
Safari Lodge · Samburu National Reserve
From $215 / night · +$65 upgrade
Free Wi-FiAir-conditioningSpa & WellnessAirport TransfersPet-Free Zones
244 verified reviews
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★★★★☆ 8.3/10
Samburu Game Lodge
Safari Lodge · Samburu National Reserve
From $195 / night · +$65 upgrade
Air-conditioningSwimming PoolRestaurantCultural VisitsWalking Safaris
187 verified reviews
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Getting here

Flight schedules to your gateway

Indicative fares from key hubs — our team can hold seats while you decide.

AirlineRouteDepartsArrives DurationDaysFrom
Kenya Airways
KQ100		 LHR → NBO
London · Nairobi · Non-stop 		21:30 07:30 8h 30m Daily $890 Book on Kenya Airways ↗
Qatar Airways
QR1431		 DOH → NBO
Doha · Nairobi · Non-stop 		07:30 13:30 6h 00m Daily $780 Book on Qatar Airways ↗
Emirates
EK721		 DXB → NBO
Dubai · Nairobi · Non-stop 		10:25 14:35 5h 10m Daily $720 Book on Emirates ↗
KLM
KL565		 AMS → NBO
Amsterdam · Nairobi · Non-stop 		10:10 20:30 8h 20m Daily $950 Book on KLM ↗

Fares are indicative round-trip economy and shift with demand. We rebook fare drops within 24 hrs.

From the lens

Gallery

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In the price

What's included & what's not

check_circleIncludes

  • 4×4 Land Cruiser
  • 9 nights full-board
  • Driver-guide
  • All park + conservancy fees

cancelExcludes

  • Flights
  • Alcohol
  • Tips
  • Balloon safari
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