12 Days Tour of Kenya Big Five Wildlife Private Safari

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12 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

What sets the 12-Day Kenya Big Five Wildlife Private Safari apart is its comprehensive and immersive itinerary, covering nearly every major ecosystem and wildlife region in Kenya—each offering a unique safari experience. Unlike shorter or more limited tours, this journey gives you the rare chance to encounter the Big Five in multiple habitats, from the grasslands of Maasai Mara to the rhino-rich plains of Ol Pejeta, the elephant herds of Amboseli, and the arid north of Samburu. You also enjoy private transportation, flexible scheduling, and handpicked accommodations, ensuring comfort and exclusivity throughout. With added experiences like a boat ride on Lake Naivasha, walking safaris, and cultural visits, this tour delivers a deep, varied, and personalized Kenyan safari adventure few others match.

What's Included

Visit to Ol Pejeta Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Rhino Conservancy
Private 4x4 safari vehicle with a professional English-speaking driver/guide
Bottled drinking water during game drives
All scheduled game drives and excursions as per the itinerary
Lunch (Optional[12])
Lunch
All park entrance fees and government taxes
Dinner (Optional[11])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[11])
Breakfast
Boat ride at Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island walking safari
Airport pick-up and drop-off
International flights and visas
Gratuities
Laundry services and other personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Our driver guide will pick you at your hotel lobby within Nairobi

Itinerary

Duration: 12 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arrival in Maasai Mara

    1 stop
  • 1
    Masai Mara National Reserve

    Depart Nairobi and drive or fly to Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s most iconic safari destination. Settle into your lodge or camp and head out for your first evening game drive in search of lions, elephants, and herds of wildebeest.

    8 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Full-Day Safari in Maasai Mara

    1 stop
  • 2
    Masai Mara National Reserve

    Spend the entire day exploring the Mara’s vast savannahs with morning and afternoon game drives. Look out for the Big Five, cheetahs, and possibly river crossings if it's migration season. Optional hot-air balloon safari available.

    8 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    Another Day in the Mara

    1 stop
  • 3
    Masai Mara National Reserve

    Enjoy a second full day in the reserve with deeper game drives into less crowded areas. Visit the Mara River to spot hippos and crocodiles, and maybe meet Maasai locals in a cultural village visit.

    8 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 4

    Maasai Mara to Lake Naivasha

    1 stop
  • 4
    Lake Naivasha

    After a morning drive, head to Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley. Enjoy a peaceful boat ride among hippos and birds, followed by a walking safari on Crescent Island, home to giraffes, zebras, and antelope.

    8 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 5

    Lake Naivasha to Ol Pejeta Conservancy

    1 stop
  • 5
    Ol Pejeta Conservancy

    Travel north to Ol Pejeta, a private conservancy famed for its black rhino population and chimpanzee sanctuary. Afternoon game drive followed by optional night safari to see nocturnal species.

    8 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 6

    Ol Pejeta -Aberdares

    1 stop
  • 6

    After breakfast, head to the lush highlands of Aberdare National Park or Mount Kenya. Stay at a forest lodge like The Ark or Serena Mountain Lodge, where animals come to drink at floodlit waterholes.

    8 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 7

    Aberdares to Samburu

    1 stop
  • 7

    Drive further north to Samburu National Reserve, known for its unique wildlife like the reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, and gerenuk. Afternoon game drive in this drier, rugged landscape.

    8 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 8

    Samburu to Lake Nakuru

    1 stop
  • 8
    Lake Nakuru

    Depart Samburu and descend into the Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park. Afternoon game drive to see flamingos, rhinos, waterbucks, and possibly elusive leopards in the acacia forest.

    8 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 9

    Lake Nakuru to Amboseli National Park

    1 stop
  • 9
    Amboseli National Park

    Early morning departure for Amboseli, arriving by afternoon. Take a scenic game drive under the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro, famous for large elephant herds and stunning photo ops.

    8 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 10

    Full Day in Amboseli

    1 stop
  • 10
    Amboseli National Park

    Spend the day tracking elephants, lions, and buffalo across Amboseli’s swamps and dusty plains. Visit Observation Hill for panoramic views and spot flamingos on the seasonal lake.

    8 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 11

    Amboseli to Tsavo West or East

    2 stops
  • 11
    Tsavo West National Park

    Drive to nearby Tsavo West or East National Park, Kenya’s largest park. Visit Mzima Springs, known for underwater hippo viewing, or explore the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary. Overnight in a lodge.

    8 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 12
    Tsavo East National Park

    Drive to nearby Tsavo West or East National Park, Kenya’s largest park. Visit Mzima Springs, known for underwater hippo viewing, or explore the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary. Overnight in a lodge.

    8 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 12

    Return to Nairobi or Continue to the Coast

    1 stop
  • 13
    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    After a short morning game drive, return to Nairobi by road or train—or transfer to Mombasa/Diani for a beach holiday extension. Safari ends with drop-off at the airport or your hotel.

    8 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Gracepatt Ecotours Kenya

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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