10 Days Kenya Safari
Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Lake Naivasha and Amboseli National Park
Safari Overview
Experience the highlights of Kenya on this 10 Days Kenya Safari, a carefully planned journey from Nairobi through Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Lake Naivasha and Amboseli National Park. This Kenya safari itinerary combines some of the country’s best wildlife destinations with enough time in each location for meaningful game drives rather than rushing from one park to another.
From rhino conservation in Ol Pejeta and the spectacular wildlife of the Maasai Mara to the Great Rift Valley and the iconic elephants of Amboseli, this 10 Days Kenya Safari package offers an excellent introduction to Kenya at a fixed price.
Itinerary at a Glance
Nairobi → Ol Pejeta → Lake Nakuru → Maasai Mara → Lake Naivasha → Amboseli → Nairobi/JKIA
| Day | Route / Destination | Main Activities | Overnight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival in Nairobi | Airport pickup and transfer to hotel | Eka Hotel on bed and breakfast meal plan |
| Day 2 | Nairobi – Ol Pejeta | Drive to Ol Pejeta, afternoon game drive | Sweetwaters Serena Camp on Full board meal plan |
| Day 3 | Full Day Ol Pejeta | Game drives and conservation experiences | Sweetwaters Serena Camp on Full board meal plan |
| Day 4 | Ol Pejeta – Lake Nakuru | Drive to Nakuru, afternoon game drive | Lake Nakuru Lodge on Full board meal plan |
| Day 5 | Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara | Morning game drive, transfer to Maasai Mara | Jambo Mara Safari Lodge on Full board meal plan |
| Day 6 | Full Day Maasai Mara | Full-day game drive | Jambo Mara Safari Lodge on Full board meal plan |
| Day 7 | Maasai Mara – Lake Naivasha | Transfer to Naivasha, optional boat ride | Lake Naivasha Kongoni on full board meal plan |
| Day 8 | Lake Naivasha – Amboseli | Drive to Amboseli, afternoon game drive | Amboseli |
| Day 9 | Full Day Amboseli | Full-day game drives, Kilimanjaro views | Amboseli |
| Day 10 | Amboseli – Nairobi / JKIA | Morning activity, transfer to JKIA | Departure |
Price Per Person
January -June 2027
| 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax | 7 Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD 6080 | USD 4085 | USD 3640 | USD 3420 | USD 3270 | USD 3150 | USD 3080 |
July-December 2027
| 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax | 7 Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD 6288 | USD 4284 | USD 3845 | USD 3615 | USD 3474 | USD 3352 | USD 3278 |
Please note: The prices shown are our safari rates based on the indicated accommodation options detailed in this itinerary and the number of travelers. The safari price includes accommodation, all applicable park and conservation fees, private 4×4 safari transport and a professional private safari driver-guide, as specified in the itinerary.
If you would like to upgrade to different accommodation, add optional activities or make changes to the itinerary, please contact us. We will be happy to provide a customized safari quotation based on your preferences.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) where you will be met by your Amet Adventures representative and transferred to Eka Hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at the hotel or enjoy some time exploring Nairobi before beginning your Kenya safari the following morning.
Overnight: Eka Hotel
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Day 2: Nairobi – Ol Pejeta Conservancy
After breakfast, depart Nairobi and drive north towards Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Upon arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive with opportunities to see elephants, lions, buffaloes, rhinos and other wildlife. Ol Pejeta is particularly renowned for its rhino conservation and wildlife protection initiatives.
Overnight: Sweet waters Serena Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 3: Full Day Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Spend a full day exploring Ol Pejeta with morning and afternoon game drives. The conservancy offers excellent opportunities to encounter the Big Five, while its conservation programmes provide a fascinating insight into Kenya’s efforts to protect endangered wildlife. Depending on the arrangements included in your package, you can also visit the Chimpanzee Sanctuary.
Overnight: Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 4: Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, depart Ol Pejeta and drive towards Lake Nakuru National Park, one of Kenya’s renowned wildlife destinations. Enjoy an afternoon game drive around the lake and its surrounding habitats, with opportunities to see rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes, lions and a variety of birdlife.
The park’s scenic setting around Lake Nakuru makes this an excellent addition to your Kenya safari.
Overnight: Lake Nakuru Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 5: Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara National Reserve
Enjoy an early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru before breakfast, then depart for the Maasai Mara National Reserve. The journey takes you through Kenya’s changing landscapes towards the Mara ecosystem.
Arrive in the afternoon and enjoy a game drive as you enter the reserve, with the possibility of spotting elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions and other wildlife.
Overnight: Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 6: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Today is dedicated entirely to exploring the Maasai Mara, one of the best destinations for a Kenya safari. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives or spend the entire day in the reserve with a packed lunch. The Mara is home to large concentrations of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, cheetahs, leopards and numerous plains game. During the Great Migration season, you may also witness large herds of wildebeest and zebra moving through the ecosystem.
Overnight: Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 7: Maasai Mara – Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, leave the Maasai Mara and drive towards Lake Naivasha in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley. Upon arrival, check in and relax. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy an optional boat ride on the lake, offering opportunities to see hippos and numerous waterbirds, or simply enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
Overnight: Lake Naivasha
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 8: Lake Naivasha – Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, depart Lake Naivasha and continue towards Amboseli National Park. This is a longer driving day as you cross Kenya towards the country’s southern border region.
Arrive in Amboseli later in the day and, time permitting, enjoy an afternoon game drive. Amboseli is particularly famous for its large elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Overnight: Amboseli
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 9: Full Day Amboseli National Park
Spend your final full safari day exploring Amboseli National Park. Begin with an early morning game drive when wildlife is active and Mount Kilimanjaro often provides a spectacular backdrop. Continue exploring the park’s varied habitats, looking for elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, hippos and abundant birdlife. Return to your accommodation for your final dinner and overnight on safari.
Overnight: Amboseli
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 10: Amboseli – Nairobi / JKIA Departure
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning activity or short game drive before departing Amboseli for Nairobi. You will then proceed to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for your international flight. For late-evening flights, the schedule can be adjusted to allow sufficient time for the journey and airport check-in.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Best Time for This 10 Days Kenya Safari
This 10 Days Kenya Safari can be enjoyed throughout the year, but June to October and January to February are generally excellent periods for wildlife viewing.
July to October is particularly appealing if experiencing the Great Migration in the Maasai Mara is a priority. The green seasons offer lush landscapes, fewer visitors and excellent photographic opportunities.
Fixed Price Kenya Safari Package
This 10 Days Kenya Safari is available as a fixed-price safari package, making it easier to plan your Kenya holiday with a clear quotation from the beginning.
The final price can be based on your travel dates, number of travellers and preferred accommodation category, while the itinerary can also be customised where necessary.
Price Includes
All park fees
Meals as stated on the itinerary
Accommodation as stated on the itinerary
Salaries for the driver guide
All ground transfers
Two bottles of 0.5L mineral water per day while on safari game drives
4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and English-speaking driver guide
Price Exclude
Tips for your guide
Items of a personal nature
Alcoholic and soft drinks
Travel insurance and visa fees
International and domestic flights
Pre- and post-safari accommodation
Inquire This Safari
FAQs About the 10 Days Kenya Safari
The safari covers several of Kenya’s major wildlife destinations, with driving distances spread across the itinerary rather than making long, exhausting transfers in a single day. The exact kilometres can vary depending on the accommodation, route and road conditions, but the itinerary is deliberately designed to break up the longer journeys with overnight stays and safari experiences along the way.
Rather than driving directly from Ol Pejeta to Maasai Mara, which is a long journey, we break up the distance by spending a night at Lake Nakuru National Park. This allows you to enjoy a game drive in Nakuru while also making the overall safari more comfortable and enjoyable. The following day, you continue from Lake Nakuru to the Maasai Mara.
The journey from Maasai Mara to Amboseli is another long cross-country transfer. Instead of spending most of the day driving directly between the two destinations, we place Lake Naivasha in between. You travel from the Mara to Naivasha, spend the night around the lake and can enjoy an optional boat experience before continuing to Amboseli the following day. This makes the route more relaxed and gives you another opportunity to experience Kenya’s Great Rift Valley.
Nairobi to Ol Pejeta is approximately 200–220 km, depending on the route and exact location of your accommodation. The journey normally takes around 4–5 hours, allowing for road conditions and stops.
The distance from Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru is approximately 180–200 km, making it a much more manageable transfer than combining Ol Pejeta and Maasai Mara in one long driving day.
Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara is approximately 250–280 km, depending on the route and camp location. The journey takes several hours, which is why we include a game drive in Lake Nakuru before continuing to the Mara.
The distance between Maasai Mara and Lake Naivasha is approximately 180–220 km, depending on your starting point in the Mara and accommodation in Naivasha. The journey provides a natural break between the Mara and the longer journey towards Amboseli.
Lake Naivasha to Amboseli is approximately 300–330 km by road. This is one of the longer transfers on the itinerary, but breaking the journey with a night at Naivasha means you do not have to drive directly from the Maasai Mara to Amboseli in one day.
Amboseli to Nairobi is approximately 220–250 km, with the journey to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) generally taking around 4–5 hours, depending on traffic, road conditions and your departure time.
The route is intentionally designed around distance, comfort and safari time. Instead of trying to cover Kenya’s major destinations through a series of very long driving days, we use Lake Nakuru to break the journey between Ol Pejeta and Maasai Mara, and Lake Naivasha to break the journey between Maasai Mara and Amboseli. This gives you more time to enjoy each destination while making the overall 10 Days Kenya Safari more comfortable and rewarding