Kenya Private Safari with Amboseli National Park
Kenya Private Safari with Amboseli National Park
Kenya Private Safari with Amboseli National Park
12 Days Starting and ending in Nairobi, Kenya
Visiting: Nairobi, Amboseli National Park, Amboseli, Nanyuki, Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Maasai Mara, Africa
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Tour code:
IQK2-2026
Group Type:
Private
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Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey with the "Kenya Private Safari with Amboseli National Park" tour, where you'll experience the best of Kenya's wildlife and cultural heritage. Begin in Nairobi with visits to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Karen Blixen Museum, and the Giraffe Center. Marvel at the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli National Park and enjoy thrilling game drives to spot the "Big 5." Continue to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, home to the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa and the Sweetwaters Chimp Sanctuary. Explore the diverse wildlife of Lake Nakuru National Park and the iconic Maasai Mara National Reserve, part of the Serengeti ecosystem. This tour includes private sightseeing, internal flights, luxurious accommodations, and delicious meals, ensuring a seamless and enriching safari adventure.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Nairobi,Kenya
Location: Nairobi
Accommodation Name: Sarova Panafric
Welcome to Kenya! Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in.
Day 2: Nairobi
Location: Nairobi
Accommodation Name: Sarova Panafric
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
NAIROBI• Start your private sightseeing with a visit to the elephant orphanage at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, founded by Dame Daphne Sheldrick. Learn about elephant conservation and meet elephant calves, orphaned by poachers, before they are re-introduced to the wild. • After lunch, visit the Karen Blixen Museum, dedicated to the author of Out of Africa. • Lastly, stop at the Giraffe Center, a nonprofit organization focused on saving the Rothschild’s giraffe, where you will learn about this sub-species and can feed them. (B,L)
Day 3: Nairobi,Amboseli National Park Area
Location: Amboseli National Park
Accommodation Name: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
NAIROBI–AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK AREA• Today, drive to Amboseli National Park, best known for spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa at some 19,341 feet. • Enjoy your first game drive this afternoon in search of the “Big 5”—lion, leopard, Elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo.(B,L,D)
Day 4: Amboseli Area
Location: Amboseli
Accommodation Name: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
AMBOSELI AREA• Morning and afternoon game drives offer you a terrific opportunity to get close to the mighty elephant. You might also spot Cape buffalo, zebra, wild dog, and more. During the heat of the day, relax at your lodge.(B,L,D)
Day 5: Amboseli Area,Nanyuki,Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Location: Nanyuki
Accommodation Name: Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
AMBOSELI AREA–NANYUKI–OL PEJETA CONSERVANCY• Today, fly to Nanyuki (via Nairobi), where you will meet a new Driver/ Guide and continue your safari in Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the largest black rhino sanctuary in all East Africa. • After lunch, embark on your first game drive in the conservancy.(B,L,D)
Day 6: Ol Pejeta
Location: Ol Pejeta
Accommodation Name: Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
OL PEJETA• Rise early for a morning game drive with beautiful Mount Kenya as the backdrop. Beyond the “Big 5,” you may spot cheetah, zebra, gazelle, and more. If you are lucky, you might even spot rare wild dogs. • After lunch, enjoy a game drive in the conservancy, including a stop at the Sweetwaters Chimp Sanctuary. Established in partnership with the Kenya Wildlife Service and the Jane Goodall Institute, the sanctuary provides a long-term home for orphaned and abused chimpanzees. See the chimps and learn more about their plight.(B,L,D)Today’s I-Time Tips Between game drives, sit on your private patio with a book or take a dip in the pool.
Day 7: Ol Pejeta,Lake Nakuru National Park Area
Location: Lake Nakuru National Park
Accommodation Name: Sarova Lion Hill Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
OL PEJETA–LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK AREA• A final game drive in the conservancy before driving to the Lake Nakuru area. The journey takes you through the beautiful Kenyan highlands, one of the most fertile agricultural areas in all of Africa. • Stop for lunch en route.(B,L,D)
Day 8: Lake Nakuru Area
Location: Lake Nakuru
Accommodation Name: Sarova Lion Hill Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
LAKE NAKURU AREA• Today, explore Lake Nakuru National Park during morning and afternoon game drives. The park is home to a variety of animals including giraffe, impala, Cape buffalo, and striped hyena. This is also your best chance to see white rhino, which are commonly spotted here.(B,L,D)
Day 9: Lake Nakuru,Maasai Mara National Reserve Area
Location: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation Name: Sarova Mara Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
LAKE NAKURU–MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE AREA• Drive to Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s most famous game area. • Embark on an afternoon game drive.(B,L,D)
Day 10: Maasai Mara
Location: Maasai Mara
Accommodation Name: Sarova Mara Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
MAASAI MARA• The “Mara,” as it is called by the locals, is part of the Serengeti ecosystem and boasts a strong permanent population of game. When the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra arrives, the population enlarges by almost 2 million. This provides a great food source for lion, leopard, and hyena. • You’ll have a chance to spot these predators and many other animals on morning and afternoon game drives with your expert Driver/Guide.(B,L,D)Today’s I-Time Tips Between game drives, relax by the pool or take a safari siesta!
Day 11: Maasai Mara
Location: Maasai Mara
Accommodation Name: Sarova Mara Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
MAASAI MARA• Continue to explore this wild wonderland on morning and afternoon game drives with your expert Driver/Guide.(B,L,D)
Day 12: Maasai Mara,Nairobi
Location: Maasai Mara
Accommodation Name: Hotel (Day Room)
Meals Included: Breakfast
MAASAI MARA–NAIROBI• One last game drive this morning.• Fly back to Nairobi, where a day room has been reserved for your use. Schedule departing flights after 5 pm.(B)
What's Included
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Accommodation
Accommodation in various lodges and camps including Sarova Panafric in Nairobi, Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge in Amboseli National Park Area, Sweetwaters Serena Camp in Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Sarova Lion Hill Lodge in Lake Nakuru National Park Area, and Sarova Mara Camp in Maasai Mara National Reserve Area.
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Meals
Breakfast daily; 10 lunches; 9 dinners.
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Game Drives
Morning and afternoon game drives in various national parks and conservancies including Amboseli National Park, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Nakuru National Park, and Maasai Mara National Reserve.
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Sightseeing
Visits to the elephant orphanage at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Karen Blixen Museum, and the Giraffe Center in Nairobi.
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Internal Flights
Internal flights from Amboseli Area to Nanyuki (via Nairobi) and from Maasai Mara to Nairobi.
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Day Room
A day room reserved for use in Nairobi on the last day.
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Transport
The tour includes private sightseeing in Nairobi, a drive to Amboseli National Park, a flight to Nanyuki, and various game drives in different national parks and conservancies.
What's Not Included
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Liability Waiver
All game viewing is done at your own risk.
A signed liability waiver is required prior to travel. -
Health Considerations
This vacation is not recommended for people with serious back problems due to rough driving conditions in and between game parks.
Meals
Breakfast daily; 10 lunches; 9 dinners
Notes
The Great Migration is a natural event with herds typically in the Maasai Mara from August to early November. Movements and river crossings of migrating herds can be challenging to predict year to year. When possible, we’ll modify game viewing when advised of reported sightings. All game viewing is done at your own risk and requires a signed liability waiver prior to travel. Due to rough driving on/off road and in/between game parks, this vacation is not recommended for guests with serious back problems or mobility issues.
UNESCO Sites
Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley
Accommodation
Nairobi: Sarova Panafric, Amboseli National Park Area: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, Ol Pejeta Conservancy: Sweetwaters Serena Camp, Lake Nakuru National Park Area: Sarova Lion Hill Lodge, Maasai Mara National Reserve Area: Sarova Mara Camp.
Mode of Transport
The tour includes private sightseeing in Nairobi, a drive to Amboseli National Park, a flight to Nanyuki, and various game drives in different national parks and conservancies.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of wildlife can I expect to see during the game drives?
During the game drives, you can expect to see a variety of wildlife including the 'Big 5'—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo. Additionally, you may spot cheetah, zebra, gazelle, wild dog, giraffe, impala, Cape buffalo, striped hyena, and white rhino.
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What activities are included in the Nairobi portion of the tour?
In Nairobi, the tour includes visits to the elephant orphanage at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, the Karen Blixen Museum, and the Giraffe Center where you can learn about and feed Rothschild’s giraffes.
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What is the significance of Ol Pejeta Conservancy in the tour?
Ol Pejeta Conservancy is significant for being the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa. It also includes a visit to the Sweetwaters Chimp Sanctuary, which provides a long-term home for orphaned and abused chimpanzees.
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Are there any internal flights included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes internal flights from the Amboseli area to Nanyuki (via Nairobi) and from Maasai Mara to Nairobi.
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What kind of accommodations are provided during the tour?
Accommodations are provided in various lodges and camps including Sarova Panafric in Nairobi, Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge in Amboseli National Park Area, Sweetwaters Serena Camp in Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Sarova Lion Hill Lodge in Lake Nakuru National Park Area, and Sarova Mara Camp in Maasai Mara National Reserve Area.
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What meals are included in the tour package?
The tour package includes breakfast daily, 10 lunches, and 9 dinners.
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Is there any special consideration for people with health issues?
Yes, the tour is not recommended for people with serious back problems due to rough driving conditions in and between game parks.
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What is the best time to schedule departing flights on the last day?
Departing flights should be scheduled after 5 pm on the last day.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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