15 Days Kenya Safari
A Complete Kenya Safari Experience
Safari Overview
Planning a Kenya safari that takes you beyond the famous Maasai Mara? This 15 days Kenya safari itinerary offers an unforgettable journey through some of the country’s most remarkable wildlife destinations, from the elephant-rich plains of Amboseli National Park beneath Mount Kilimanjaro to the wildlife-filled savannahs of Maasai Mara National Reserve, the flamingo-lined landscapes of Lake Bogoria, and the rugged wilderness of Samburu.
Over 15 days and 14 nights, you will explore Kenya’s diverse landscapes through guided game drives, scenic transfers, conservation experiences, and opportunities to discover the country’s remarkable wildlife and cultural heritage. The route also includes Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru National Park, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, and Aberdare National Park, creating a comprehensive Kenya safari holiday for travelers who want to experience more than one region.
Whether you are planning your first Kenya safari or looking for a longer wildlife adventure, this itinerary combines iconic safari destinations with lesser-visited landscapes and conservation areas. Explore the complete day-by-day itinerary below with fixed prices, including activities, accommodation, and the route from Nairobi through Kenya’s national parks and reserves.
Itinerary at a Glance
Nairobi → Amboseli National Park → Lake Naivasha → Lake Nakuru National Park → Maasai Mara National Reserve → Lake Bogoria → Samburu National Reserve → Ol Pejeta Conservancy → Aberdare National Park → Nairobi
| Day | Route / Destination | Main Activities | Overnight / Accommodation | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival in Nairobi | Airport pickup, relaxation, safari briefing | Eka Hotel or similar | |||
| Day 2 | Nairobi → Amboseli National Park | Scenic transfer, afternoon game drive, Mount Kilimanjaro views | AA Amboseli or Penetty Camp | |||
| Day 3 | Amboseli National Park | Full-day game drives, elephant viewing, photography | AA Amboseli or Penetty Camp | |||
| Day 4 | Amboseli → Lake Naivasha | Rift Valley transfer, boat ride, optional Crescent Island walk | Panorama Park Hotel | |||
| Day 5 | Lake Naivasha → Lake Nakuru National Park | Afternoon game drive, rhino and bird viewing | Lake Nakuru Lodge | |||
| Day 6 | Lake Nakuru → Maasai Mara | Scenic transfer, afternoon game drive | Oldarpoi Mara Camp | |||
| Day 7 | Maasai Mara National Reserve | Full-day game drives, Mara River visit, optional picnic lunch | Oldarpoi Mara Camp | |||
| Day 8 | Maasai Mara National Reserve | Morning and afternoon game drives, optional balloon safari or Maasai village | Oldarpoi Mara Camp | |||
| Day 9 | Maasai Mara → Lake Bogoria | Hot springs, flamingos, geothermal features | Lake Bogoria Resort and Spa | |||
| Day 10 | Lake Bogoria → Samburu National Reserve | Transfer north, afternoon game drive, rare northern species | Samburu Sopa lodge | |||
| Day 11 | Samburu National Reserve | Full-day game drives, Samburu Special Five | Samburu Sopa lodge | |||
| Day 12 | Samburu → Ol Pejeta Conservancy | Chimpanzee sanctuary, rhino conservation, game drive | Sweetwaters Safari Camp or similar | |||
| Day 13 | Ol Pejeta → Aberdare National Park | Scenic transfer, forest landscapes, waterhole wildlife viewing | Aberdare ac | |||
| Day 14 | Aberdare National Park | Nature activities, scenic viewpoints, forest wildlife | Aberdare accommodation | |||
| Day 15 | Aberdare → Nairobi / Departure | Scenic transfer, optional shopping, airport transfer | End of safari |
| 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax | 7 Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD 9040 | USD 6162 | USD 5540 | USD 5195 | USD 4992 | USD 4835 | USD 4636 |
July-December 2027
| 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax | 7 Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD 9400 | USD 6522 | USD 5900 | USD 5556 | USD 5352 | USD 5192 | USD 4996 |
Please note:Â 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, where you will be met by your safari guide and transferred to your hotel in Nairobi, the starting point of your 15 days Kenya safari. Depending on your arrival time, spend the rest of the day relaxing after your flight or explore some of Nairobi’s attractions if time permits. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner and receive a briefing about your Kenya safari tour, including the destinations, activities, and preparations for the days ahead. Overnight stay at Ibis Styles Hotel or a similar hotel.
Accommodation: Eka Hotel or similar hotel.
Meal Plan: Dinner and overnight, depending on arrival time.
Day 2: Nairobi -Amboseli National Park
fter breakfast, depart Nairobi and begin your Kenya safari adventure with a scenic drive to Amboseli National Park, one of Kenya’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Famous for its large elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli offers an unforgettable introduction to Kenya’s wildlife. The journey takes approximately 4–5 hours, depending on road conditions and stops along the way.
Arrive in time for lunch before heading out on an afternoon game drive across the park’s scenic plains and wetlands. Watch for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and numerous bird species, with opportunities to capture the magnificent backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro when weather permits. Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: AA Amboseli or Penetty Camp in Amboseli.
Meal Plan: Full Board.
Day 3: Full Day-Amboseli National Park
Enjoy a full day of wildlife viewing in Amboseli National Park, exploring its scenic plains, wetlands, and wildlife-rich habitats during morning and afternoon game drives. This is an excellent opportunity to experience one of the best elephant safari destinations in Kenya, with chances to observe large herds moving across the open landscape. Look out for lions, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, and a variety of bird species. Visit observation points for panoramic views of Mount Kilimanjaro when weather permits, creating memorable photography opportunities.
Enjoy lunch at your camp or a picnic lunch in the park, followed by more game viewing before returning for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: AA Amboseli or Penetty Camp in Amboseli.
Meal Plan: Full Board.
Day 4: Amboseli – Lake Naivasha
Leave Amboseli after breakfast and journey through Kenya’s spectacular Great Rift Valley towards Lake Naivasha. This is a longer transfer day, taking approximately 6–8 hours depending on the route, road conditions, and stops along the way.
Arrive at your hotel in time for lunch before enjoying an afternoon boat safari on Lake Naivasha, a beautiful freshwater lake known for its hippos, fish eagles, and diverse birdlife. You may also enjoy a guided nature walk at Crescent Island, an optional activity offering opportunities to observe wildlife in a peaceful lakeside setting. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Panorama Park Hotel.
Meal Plan: Full Board.
Day 5: Lake Naivasha – Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, continue your Kenya safari through the Great Rift Valley with a short drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, one of Kenya’s renowned wildlife sanctuaries.
The journey takes approximately 1–2 hours, allowing you to arrive in time for lunch before heading out on an afternoon game drive. Explore the park’s woodlands, open grasslands, and lake shores in search of black and white rhinos, lions, leopards, buffaloes, and Rothschild’s giraffes.
Visit the lake shore, famous for its birdlife and seasonal flamingo populations, and enjoy the beautiful scenery before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge.
Meal Plan: Full Board.
Day 6: Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru and travel to the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve, a highlight of many Kenya safari itineraries. The journey takes approximately 5–6 hours, passing through scenic countryside and Narok town, the gateway to the Mara region.
Arrive for lunch before embarking on an afternoon game drive across the vast savannah. Search for elephants, lions, cheetahs, wildebeests, zebras, and other remarkable wildlife as you begin exploring one of Africa’s most celebrated safari ecosystems. Return to your camp for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Oldarpoi Safari Camp.
Meal Plan: Full Board.
Day 7: Full Day in Maasai Mara
Spend the day exploring Maasai Mara National Reserve with extensive game drives across its open grasslands and wildlife-rich plains. Enjoy an early morning game drive when wildlife is most active, followed by breakfast and further exploration of the reserve. You may enjoy a picnic lunch while observing wildlife in their natural habitat, allowing you to spend more time on safari.
Visit the Mara River, home to hippos and crocodiles, and, during the Great Migration season, you may have the opportunity to witness the dramatic movement of wildebeests and zebras. The Maasai Mara safari experience is one of the highlights of this 15 days Kenya safari. Return to your camp after a rewarding day of wildlife viewing.
Accommodation: Oldarpoi Safari Camp.
Meal Plan: Full Board.
Day 8: Full Day in Maasai Mara
Another exciting day awaits in the Maasai Mara, with early morning and afternoon game drives designed to maximise wildlife sightings. Explore different areas of the reserve in search of the Big Five, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos, as well as cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and numerous bird species.
Optional activities include a hot air balloon safari at sunrise or a cultural visit to a traditional Maasai village, offering a chance to learn about local traditions and community life. Enjoy another memorable day on your Kenya safari holiday before returning to Oldarpoi Safari Camp for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Oldarpoi Safari Camp.
Meal Plan: Full Board.
Day 9: Maasai Mara – Lake Bogoria
After breakfast, depart Maasai Mara and travel to Lake Bogoria, a remarkable destination in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley, famous for its geothermal hot springs, unique landscapes, and birdlife.
The journey takes approximately 5–7 hours, depending on road conditions and stops. Upon arrival, explore the lake’s remarkable surroundings, with opportunities to observe flamingos, bubbling geysers, and other geothermal features.
Lake Bogoria offers a different side of Kenya beyond the classic savannah safari, combining striking natural scenery with a peaceful atmosphere. Settle into your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Lake Bogoria Resort and Spa.
Meal Plan: Full Board.
Day 10: Lake Bogoria – Samburu National Reserve
After breakfast, continue north to Samburu National Reserve, a unique wildlife destination known for its rugged landscapes, dry savannahs, and rare northern species. This is a longer transfer day, taking approximately 6–8 hours depending on the route and road conditions.
Arrive for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive in search of Grevy’s zebras, reticulated giraffes, gerenuks, and Somali ostriches, often referred to as part of the Samburu Special Five. Enjoy the beautiful scenery along the Ewaso Nyiro River before returning to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Samburu lodge or camp.
Meal Plan: Full Board.
Day 11: Full Day in Samburu National Reserve
Spend the day exploring Samburu National Reserve during morning and afternoon game drives across its rugged landscapes and wildlife-rich habitats.
Samburu is one of the best places in Kenya to search for the famous Samburu Special Five, including Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, beisa oryx, and Somali ostrich. Look out for elephants, leopards, lions, and other wildlife that thrive along the Ewaso Nyiro River.
Enjoy lunch at your camp or a picnic lunch, followed by more game viewing before returning for dinner and overnight. This northern Kenya safari experience adds a distinctive wildlife and landscape contrast to the Maasai Mara and Amboseli sections of your journey.
Accommodation: Samburu lodge or camp.
Meal Plan: Full Board.
Day 12: Full Day in Samburu National Reserve
After breakfast, depart Samburu and travel to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, one of Kenya’s leading wildlife conservation areas. The journey takes approximately 3–4 hours, depending on road conditions and stops. On arrival, enjoy lunch before visiting the chimpanzee sanctuary and learning about conservation efforts protecting endangered wildlife.
Later, enjoy a game drive to see endangered black and white rhinos, with opportunities to discover the conservancy’s important work in protecting Africa’s threatened species. Ol Pejeta offers a valuable conservation experience and is an excellent addition to a comprehensive Kenya safari tour. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Sweetwaters Safari Camp or similar accommodation within Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
Meal Plan: Full Board.
Day 13: Ol Pejeta – Aberdare National Park
After breakfast, travel to Aberdare National Park, known for its lush forests, waterfalls, mountain scenery, and rich highland wildlife. The journey takes approximately 2–3 hours, depending on the route and stops. Check into your lodge and enjoy lunch before relaxing in the beautiful forest environment.
Later, watch wildlife from the comfort of the lodge, particularly around the waterhole, where elephants, buffaloes, bushbucks, and other animals may gather. The forested landscapes of Aberdare provide a peaceful change from the open savannahs of the earlier safari destinations. Enjoy dinner and overnight surrounded by the beautiful highlands of Kenya.
Accommodation: Aberdare Fishing Lodge or similar accommodation.
Meal Plan: Full Board.
Day 14: Aberdare National Park
Spend the day discovering the beautiful landscapes of Aberdare National Park, one of Kenya’s scenic highland destinations. Enjoy guided nature activities, scenic viewpoints, and opportunities to observe forest wildlife in a unique mountain environment.
Depending on the activities arranged, you may explore the surrounding forests, waterfalls, and scenic areas while enjoying the cool highland atmosphere. Return to your lodge for lunch and spend the afternoon relaxing while watching animals visit the nearby waterhole.
This final full day of your Kenya safari provides time to enjoy the peaceful surroundings before returning to Nairobi.
Accommodation: Aberdare Fishing Lodge or similar accommodation.
Meal Plan: Full Board.
Day 15: Aberdare National Park- Nairobi Departure
After breakfast, check out and drive back to Nairobi through Kenya’s scenic central highlands. The journey takes approximately 3–4 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions.
Depending on your departure schedule, enjoy last-minute shopping or visit a local attraction before your airport transfer. Your safari guide will ensure you arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in good time for your flight.
Bid farewell to Kenya with unforgettable memories of its incredible wildlife, landscapes, and rich cultural heritage, marking the end of your 15 days / 14 nights Kenya safari holiday with Amet Adventures.
Best Time for This 15 Days Kenya Safari
The best time for this 15 Days Kenya Safari is generally June to October, when dry conditions offer excellent wildlife viewing across the parks. July to October is ideal if you also want to experience the Great Migration in the Maasai Mara.
The green season offers lush scenery, fewer crowds and great photography, making this itinerary rewarding year-round.
Fixed Price Kenya Safari Package
This 15 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
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FAQs About the 15 Days Kenya Safari
The price varies according to accommodation, the number of travellers, transport, park fees, and activities. Amet Adventures can provide a personalised quotation based on your preferred travel dates and budget.
Yes. A 15-day safari allows you to explore a broad range of Kenya’s wildlife destinations, including Amboseli, Maasai Mara, Samburu, Ol Pejeta, and Aberdare. However, the itinerary includes several long driving days, so the route should be planned carefully.
This itinerary includes:
- Nairobi
- Amboseli National Park
- Lake Naivasha
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Maasai Mara National Reserve
- Lake Bogoria
- Samburu National Reserve
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- Aberdare National Park
Kenya can be visited throughout the year. June to October is a popular period for classic wildlife safaris and the seasonal Great Migration in the Maasai Mara. January to March can also be rewarding for wildlife viewing and photography.
Yes. You can customise the accommodation, travel dates, number of travellers, activities, and selected destinations. Amet Adventures can help you create a Kenya safari package suited to your preferences.
Yes, the itinerary offers a comprehensive introduction to Kenya’s wildlife, landscapes, and conservation areas. Travellers should be prepared for some long road transfers between destinations.
Depending on the destination and season, you may see elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and many bird species. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed, but the itinerary provides substantial time for game viewing.
The Maasai Mara is part of the Great Migration ecosystem, but the migration is seasonal and its timing varies. This itinerary includes Maasai Mara game drives, and migration viewing can be planned around your travel dates.
Bring lightweight clothing, comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, binoculars, a camera, insect repellent, and a warm layer for cool mornings and evenings. If travelling to Aberdare, warm clothing is especially useful because temperatures can drop at night.
Contact Us with your preferred travel dates, number of travellers, accommodation category, and any special interests. Our team can help arrange a tailored Kenya safari quotation.