Ultimate Kenya Safari — Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli, Tsavo East & Tsavo West.

Overview

This is our most ambitious safari — a journey through six of Kenya's most spectacular national parks and reserves, crossing the Great Rift Valley, the Mara plains, the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, and the vast red wilderness of the Tsavo conservation area. It's the trip for travellers who want depth, variety, and the satisfaction of seeing how dramatically Kenya's landscapes and wildlife change as you cross the country.

Over approximately 10 days you'll go from the open savannah of the Masai Mara to the soda-lake spectacle of Lake Nakuru, the freshwater serenity of Lake Naivasha, the elephant herds and Kilimanjaro vistas of Amboseli, and the red-earth wildernesses of Tsavo East and Tsavo West — the latter pair forming one of the largest protected ecosystems in Africa. The itinerary is fully customisable in length and pacing; we can stretch or compress segments to match your style.

Destinations Covered

• Masai Mara — Big Five, the Great Migration, endless golden savannah
• Lake Nakuru — flamingos, white and black rhinos, Rift Valley vistas
• Lake Naivasha — hippos, Hell's Gate adventures, freshwater ecosystem
• Amboseli — giant elephant herds beneath the snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro
• Tsavo East — red elephants, the Galana River, Lugard Falls, sweeping open plains
• Tsavo West — Mzima Springs (with its famous underwater hippo hide), Shetani lava flows, volcanic hills, and diverse wildlife

What You'll Experience

• All members of the Big Five across multiple parks
• The Great Wildebeest Migration (July–October, seasonal)
• Tsavo's famous red elephants — coloured terracotta by Tsavo's iron-rich volcanic soil that they bathe in
• Iconic photographic views of Mount Kilimanjaro across Amboseli's plains
• Mzima Springs — 50 million gallons of crystal-clear spring water daily, with an underwater observation hide for watching hippos and fish
• Diverse ecosystems from cool Rift Valley highlands to semi-arid Tsavo bush
• An experienced KPSGA-accredited driver-guide accompanying you for the entire journey

Sample Itinerary

• Days 1–2: Nairobi → Lake Naivasha → Lake Nakuru (with day game drives and a Hell's Gate option)
• Days 3–4: Lake Nakuru → Masai Mara (two nights in the Mara with full-day drives)
• Days 5–6: Masai Mara → Nairobi → Amboseli (afternoon arrival, sunrise Kili drive next morning)
• Days 7–8: Amboseli → Tsavo West (Mzima Springs, Shetani lava flows)
• Days 9–10: Tsavo West → Tsavo East (Galana River, Lugard Falls) → Nairobi or Mombasa

Pricing

Customisation

This itinerary is a starting point — we routinely tailor it to suit budgets, fitness levels, photography priorities, family travel, and special interests. Want to add a Diani beach extension, a Lewa Conservancy night, or trade Tsavo for Samburu? Get in touch and we'll design the route around you.

Duration

Approximately 10 Days (itinerary fully customisable)