12 Days Kenya Highlights Safari

  • Destination(s): Samburu NR, Ol Pejeta, Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Naivasha, Amboseli NP

Overview

12 Days Kenya Highlights Safari takes you across Kenya’s iconic parks and wildlife reserves. Begin your journey at Samburu National Reserve home to special five Beisa Oryx, Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy’s Zebra, Gerenuk and Somali ostrich. Continue to Ol Pejeta Conservancy East Africa’s largest black rhino sanctuary. Next visit Lake Nakuru National Park famous for Flamingos and over 400 species of birdlife also serving as a Rhino Sanctuary and home to few remaining Rhinos in Kenya. Proceed to the renowned Masai Mara National Reserve where you will witness the great migration and encounter the Big Five. Enjoy a boat ride at Lake Naivasha before taking a guided walk safari at the Crescent Island Sanctuary where you will come in close contact with animals in their natural habitat. Conclude your Safari at Amboseli National Park with its breathtaking views of Mt Kilimanjaro against a backdrop of large herds of Elephants.

 


 

12 Days Kenya Highlights Safari 2025 Rates

3rd Jan – 31st Mar
Pax / Vehicle Budget Mid-Range Luxury
2 People $2,700 $3,790 $4,395
3 People $2,360 $3,240 $3,840
4 People $2,200 $2,955 $3,560
5 People $2,090 $2,780 $3,385
6 People $2,025 $2,670 $3,275
1st Apr – 31st May
Pax / Vehicle Budget Mid-Range Luxury
2 People $2,620 $3,630 $4,035
3 People $2,280 $3,075 $3,480
4 People $2,120 $2,790 $3,195
5 People $2,010 $2,615 $3,020
6 People $1,945 $2,510 $2,915
1st Jun – 30th Jun
Pax / Vehicle Budget Mid-Range Luxury
2 People $2,630 $3,790 $4,475
3 People $2,290 $3,235 $3,925
4 People $2,130 $2,950 $3,640
5 People $2,020 $2,775 $3,465
6 People $1,955 $2,670 $3,355
1st Jul – 30th Sep
Pax / Vehicle Budget Mid-Range Luxury
2 People $3,045 $4,280 $5,260
3 People $2,705 $3,725 $4,705
4 People $2,545 $3,445 $4,425
5 People $2,435 $3,265 $4,245
6 People $2,370 $3,160 $4,140
1st Oct – 31st Oct
Pax / Vehicle Budget Mid-Range Luxury
2 People $2,910 $4,160 $4,760
3 People $2,575 $3,605 $4,210
4 People $2,410 $3,320 $3,925
5 People $2,305 $3,145 $3,750
6 People $2,235 $3,040 $3,640
1st Nov – 15th Dec
Pax / Vehicle Budget Mid-Range Luxury
2 People $2,910 $3,965 $4,760
3 People $2,570 $3,410 $4,210
4 People $2,410 $3,125 $3,925
5 People $2,300 $2,950 $3,750
6 People $2,235 $2,845 $3,640
16th Dec – 2nd Jan
Pax / Vehicle Budget Mid-Range Luxury
2 People $3,045 $4,295 $5,380
3 People $2,705 $3,745 $4,830
4 People $2,545 $3,460 $4,545
5 People $2,435 $3,285 $4,370
6 People $2,370 $3,175 $4,260

The Rates above are based on 2-3 People Sharing a Double, Twin or Triple Room and a Private Safari Vehicle and Do Include Easter Holiday

 


 

What’s Included

  • 11 Nights Accommodation
  • Transport in a Private 4×4 Safari Tour Van (Budget) & Land Cruiser (Mid-Range & Luxury) With a Popup Roof for Game Viewing
  • Meals on Full Board (Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast)
  • All Park Entry Fees as Per Tour Plan
  • Comprehensive Game Drives with Services of a Professional English Speaking Tour Guide Driver
  • 1 Liter Bottled Drinking Water Daily
  • Government Taxes

 


 

What’s Not Included

  • Last Day Lunch Meal Unless Mentioned
  • 0.6% On Final Invoice for All Bank Transfer Transactions
  • Tips to Driver Guide, Cooks and Potters
  • Items of Personal Nature Use
  • International Flight Tickets
  • Visa
  • Drinks

 


 

Extra Activities & Services

  • Hot Air Balloon ($500 Per Person)
  • Maasai Community Village Visit ($20 Per Person)

 


 

Additional Information

  • This Safari Starts and Ends in Nairobi But Can End In Mombasa on Request.
  • Rates Quoted are Based on 2 – 3 People Sharing a Double, Twin or Triple Room.
  • Single Room Room Supplement & Child Reduction Rates Will Apply Where Necessary.
  • Rates do Include Easter Holiday. Easter Supplement Will Apply Where Necessary.
  • Hotels Quoted Are Subject to Availability at the Time of Booking and Similar Option May Be Used on an Event Their is No Availability.
  • This Safari is Fully Customizable. Click Here to Customize.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Nairobi – Arrival

 

Upon arrival at the airport, you will be transferred to your hotel with dinner meal provided. Depending on your arrival time you can request for a Nairobi City Tour with lunch at an extra cost. There are plenty of activities and sight seeing in Nairobi including Nairobi National Park, Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage, Giraffe Centre, Bomas of Kenya, Karen Blixen Museum, Nairobi National Museum and Snake Park.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Raha Suites (Budget), Westwood Hotel (Mid-Range), PrideInn Azure Hotel (Luxury)

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Day 2: Nairobi – Samburu National Reserve

Early morning drive to Samburu via the Kenya highlands with views of tea, coffee and subsistence farmlands. You will arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive. Samburu National Reserve is one of East Africa’s popular destinations located on the banks of the Ewaso Ng’iro River. The area is gently low lying due to lava flow that resulted from volcanic activities. Acacia trees are dominant in the region while animals such as zebra, buffalo, lions, leopards and others are in large numbers.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Lions Cave CampLions Cave Camp (Budget), Samburu Sopa Lodge (Mid-Range), Ashnil Samburu Camp (Luxury)

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Day 3: Full Day in Samburu National Reserve

Enjoy full day game drive with parked lunch in search of the Northern special 5. The rare species animals include the Grevy Zebra, Somali Ostrich, Gerenuk and the Besia Oryx. The rocky habitat makes it one of the most conducive environments for spotting a Leopard. Elephants are also in plenty along the Ewasonyiro River. The famous Kamunyak lioness that adapted a baby Oryx is a resident of the reserve. Due to aridity conditions in the region, animals find water from oases within the park. The climate here is hot and semi-arid.

Optional Extra Activities: Hot Air Balloon Safari ($500 Per Person), Authentic Samburu Village & Community Visit ($20 Per Person)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Lions Cave CampLions Cave Camp (Budget), Samburu Sopa Lodge (Mid-Range), Ashnil Samburu Camp (Luxury)

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Day 4: Samburu – Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Rise up with enroute game drive as you head to Ol Pejeta Conservancy arriving in time for lunch. At around 1430hrs set out for an evening game drive in the sanctuary. The Conservancy boasts an astounding variety of animals, including the Big Five (the endangered black and white rhino, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and lion), Grevy’s zebra, Jackson’s hartebeest, cheetah, and chimpanzee. Ol Pejeta was established to rehabilitate animals rescued from the black market. As the sun begins to set return to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay amidst the sounds of the African bush.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Comfort Gardens Sweet Waters (Budget), Sarova Maiyan (Mid-Range), Sweetwaters Serena Camp (Luxury)

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Day 5: Ol Pejeta – Lake Nakuru National Park

Start your day early with breakfast and embark on your journey to Lake Nakuru National Park with brief stops at the equator line, Thomson Falls and the Great Rift Valley escarpment past Nyahururu town. You will arrive in Nakuru in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive. Lake Nakuru National Park is a standpoint and harbor for watching more than 400 species of birds in rift valley. As you visit the lake, game animals are in large numbers. Hippos, buffalos and many species of birds with Flamingos prominently notable. Nakuru National Park is home to few remaining Rhinos in Kenya and also offers great sightseeing of larger predators like the lions and Leopards.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort (Budget), Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge (Mid-Range), Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge (Luxury)

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Day 6: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast to Masai Mara National Reserve situated in south west of Kenya and popularly for its breathtaking landscapes and plenty of wildlife making it one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive as you traverse the vast savannahs and grasslands in search of wildlife. Masai Mara is renowned for its high concentration of predators such as lion, leopard and cheetah and the open grasslands provide an ideal hunting grounds for the apex predators.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Enchoro Wildlife Camp (Budget), Enkorok Mara Camp (Mid-Range), Sarova Mara Game Camp (Luxury)

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Day 7: Full Day in Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast embark on a full day of game viewing within the reserve with packed lunch. The reserve is the best park for game in Kenya as it has an extensive road and track network which allows for close range viewing and photography. Masai Mara National Reserve is famous for The Big Five animals (Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Rhinos and Buffalo). What amazes travelers in this reserve is the annual migration of wildebeests. The animals shift on July and return on November and is among the seventh wonder of the world. The park has the largest concentration of African lions, including the black-maned lion. Bird life is in plenty as wildlife at the Mara, which boasts over 400 different bird species.

Optional Extra Activities: Hot Air Balloon Safari ($500 Per Person), Authentic Samburu Village & Community Visit ($20 Per Person)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Enchoro Wildlife Camp (Budget), Enkorok Mara Camp (Mid-Range), Sarova Mara Game Camp (Luxury)

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Day 8: Masai Mara – Lake Naivasha Crescent Island

(Optional) Wake up at first light, grab a cup of coffee and leave the lodge to the nearby Masai Village where you have the opportunity to learn and interact with the local Maasai Community. Maasais are popular and better-known ethnic people in East Africa due to their traditional origins from areas surrounding Masai Mara Game Reserve and Amboseli National Park near the Tanzania border. The Maasai people have plenty of unique characteristics about their culture and some of these have been listed below, including their dress, diet and way of life.

Return to the lodge for breakfast and later on embark on your journey to Lake Naivasha arriving in time for Lunch followed by an afternoon guided walk at the Crescent Island and boat ride. Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake and a birder’s paradise as it is home to over 400 bird species and over 1,500 hippos in the area. Located in the middle of Lake Naivasha as well is Crescent Island Sanctuary. The sanctuary has several walking trails and stunning views of Mt. Longonot, The Aberdares and the Mau Escarpment. Created thousands of years ago the island is ideal for hiking, game viewing and bird watching.

Authentic Maasai Village & Community Visit ($20 Per Person)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Blooming Suites (Budget), Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort (Mid-Range), Enashipai Resort & Spa (Luxury)

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Day 9: Lake Naivasha – Amboseli National Park

Continue your journey to Amboseli National Park with a picturesque drive skirting through the vast plains and African savannah with sightings of Masai homesteads. You will arrive at your lodge in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive with a perfect view of Africa’s highest mountain, Mt Kilimanjaro. Against this magnificent backdrop roams vast herds of elephants accompanied by a mixture of other fabulous beasts like lion, buffalos, cheetahs and giraffes to name but a few.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: AA Lodge Amboseli (Budget), Sentrim Amboseli Lodge (Mid-Range), Ol Tukai Lodge (Luxury)

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Day 10: Full Day in Amboseli National Park

Rise up early for breakfast and embark on a full day game drive with parked lunch as you enjoy good views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds build up over the summit. Despite its changing habitat, Amboseli National Park is possibly the best wildlife area in the whole of Africa to experience elephant at close range. Our game drives will take you to the observation hill to have a better overall view of the park including the adjacent marshy swamps. Wildlife is abundant in this park together with pelicans and other bird species. Your game viewing will be spread to cover the open plains, acacia woodland, rocky thorn bush country, swamps and marshland.

Optional Extra Activities: Hot Air Balloon Safari ($500 Per Person)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: AA Lodge Amboseli (Budget), Sentrim Amboseli Lodge (Mid-Range), Ol Tukai Lodge (Luxury)

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Day 11: Amboseli – Nairobi

After breakfast depart Amboseli for Nairobi arriving later in the afternoon for lunch and relaxation. Depending on what time you will arrive in Nairobi and if time permits, our driver guide will arrange a Bonus Nairobi city tour and shopping for those who could like to carry home some souvenirs.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Raha Suites (Budget), Westwood Hotel (Mid-Range), PrideInn Azure Hotel (Luxury)

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Day 12: Nairobi – Departure

End your 12 Day Kenya Safari with a leisurely breakfast before checking out from your hotel and dropped off at the airport for your flight back home depending on your flight details.

Meals: Breakfast

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