Indulge in the ultimate Kenyan lodge-style safari with this 12-day private journey. From the tree-top retreat at Treetops Lodge, through the rugged landscapes of Samburu, the sanctuary of Sweetwaters, the flamingo-dotted shores of Lake Nakuru, the iconic plains of Masai Mara, the tranquil waters of Lake Naivasha, and finishing in the majestic Amboseli under Mt Kilimanjaro’s gaze — this safari combines luxury accommodation, personal guide service and the best of Kenya’s wildlife and landscapes.
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi
Arrive in Nairobi and transfer to your hotel. Evening briefing with your private guide, and overnight in Nairobi (D).
Activities: Rest, optional city tour or pre-safari briefing.
Day 2: Nairobi → Treetops Lodge
Depart after breakfast to Nyeri and up to Treetops Lodge in the Aberdare highlands. Arrive in time for lunch and enjoy the unique experience of wildlife viewing from the water-hole lounge deck. Dinner & overnight at lodge.
Activities: Water-hole game watching, forest walk.
Day 3: Treetops → Samburu National Reserve
Early morning breakfast then drive north toward Samburu. Arrive for lunch then afternoon game drive in the arid–riverine landscapes of Samburu, spotting unique northern Kenya species. Dinner & overnight.
Activities: Game drive, optional cultural village visit.
Day 4: Full Day Samburu
Morning and afternoon game drives across Samburu, visiting Ewaso Nyiro river areas, spotting reticulated giraffes, Grevy’s zebra, beisa oryx and more. Overnight lodge.
Activities: Wildlife game drives, bird-watching, optional camel ride or nature walk.
Day 5: Samburu → Sweetwaters Game Conservancy
After breakfast, depart Samburu for Sweetwaters. Arrive for lunch, then afternoon game drive at Sweetwaters — home to the chimp-sanctuary and black rhino area. Dinner & overnight.
Activities: Game drive, sanctuary visit (chimpanzee & rhino).
Day 6: Sweetwaters → Lake Nakuru National Park
Morning game drive then drive to Lake Nakuru. Arrive for lunch, followed by afternoon game drive in the park – flamingos, rhinos, birds. Overnight near Nakuru.
Activities: Game drive, bird-watching, rhino tracking.
Day 7: Lake Nakuru → Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast depart to Masai Mara via the Rift Valley. Arrive in time for lunch, then afternoon drive into Mara. Overnight lodge.
Activities: Game drive, scenic scenery.
Day 8: Full Day Masai Mara
Enjoy morning and afternoon safari drives across the Mara plains, in search of the big cats, herds and river crossings. Optional balloon safari (extra). Overnight.
Activities: Game drives, photography, optional hot-air balloon or Maasai village visit.
Day 9: Masai Mara → Lake Naivasha
Early morning game drive, then depart for Lake Naivasha arriving for lunch. Afternoon optional boat ride on the lake, nature walk or leisurely lodge stay. Overnight at lakeside lodge.
Activities: Boat ride, hippo/ bird-life viewing, relaxed afternoon.
Day 10: Lake Naivasha → Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, depart for Amboseli via scenic drive, arriving in the late afternoon. Check into lodge, evening game drive with Mt Kilimanjaro views (weather permitting). Dinner & overnight.
Activities: Arrival game drive.
Day 11: Full Day Amboseli
Morning and afternoon game drives across Amboseli’s open plains and swamp areas, focusing on elephant herds, hippos and dramatic background scenery. Overnight lodge.
Activities: Big-herd elephants, swamp game, sundowner.
Day 12: Amboseli → Nairobi (Departure)
After breakfast and a short early game drive if time allows, depart for Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon for lunch and drop-off at airport or hotel. End of safari.
Activities: Final game drive, transfer.