9 Days / 8 Nights Kenya Paradise Safari
Amboseli • Aberdares • Samburu • Lake Nakuru • Masai Mara
From $2,083 per person sharing | Private 4×4 Jeep | Daily Departures
Why Choose This Safari
- Amboseli – elephants grazing beneath Mt. Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped peak
- Aberdares – stay at the iconic Ark Lodge with night waterhole game viewing
- Samburu – home of the rare “Samburu Special Five” found only north of the equator
- Lake Nakuru National Park – flamingos, rhinos & spectacular Rift Valley scenery
- Masai Mara – Big Five sightings & the world-famous Wildebeest Migration
- A comprehensive 9-day circuit covering Kenya’s most diverse parks — ideal for couples, families & photography enthusiasts.
Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi → Amboseli (250 km – 4 hrs)
- Morning drive to Amboseli National Park.
- Lunch & relaxation at lodge/camp.
- Afternoon game drive – elephants, buffalo, cheetahs & giraffes.
- Dinner & overnight in Amboseli.
Day 2: Amboseli – Full Day Safari
- Sunrise & sunset game drives – elephants, buffalo, giraffes, cheetahs & more.
- Amboseli’s famous elephant herds + over 425 bird species.
- Optional Maasai cultural visit.
- Dinner & overnight in Amboseli.
Day 3: Amboseli → Aberdares (410 km – 7/8 hrs)
- Scenic drive via Nairobi to the Aberdares.
- Lunch en route, then transfer to The Ark Lodge.
- Evening game viewing from the Ark’s verandas overlooking the waterhole & salt lick.
- Dinner & overnight at The Ark Lodge.
Day 4: Aberdares → Samburu (220 km – 4/5 hrs)
- Morning drive to Samburu National Reserve.
- Lunch & relaxation at lodge/camp.
- Afternoon game drive – elephants, lions & Samburu’s arid beauty.
- Dinner & overnight in Samburu.
Day 5: Samburu – Full Day Safari
- Sunrise & sunset game drives.
- Spot the Samburu Special Five: Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, gerenuk & Somali ostrich.
- Other sightings: lions, leopards, elephants, crocodiles & 365+ bird species.
- Dinner & overnight in Samburu.
Day 6: Samburu → Lake Nakuru (330 km – 6/7 hrs)
- Scenic drive via Nyahururu Falls into the Rift Valley
- Lunch at lodge/camp
- Afternoon game drive – flamingos, pelicans, Rothschild giraffes & rhinos
- Dinner & overnight at lodge/camp
Day 7: Nakuru → Masai Mara (300 km / 6 hrs)
- Morning drive to the world-famous Masai Mara
- Lunch & relax at lodge/camp
- Afternoon game drive – Big Five & endless savannah wildlife
- Dinner & overnight in Masai Mara.
Day 8: Masai Mara – Full Day Safari
- Full-day safari with picnic lunch by the Mara River.
- Spot lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos & buffalo.
- From July–October, witness the Great Wildebeest Migration.
- Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari ($450 pp).
- Optional Maasai Village Visit ($30 pp).
- Dinner & overnight in Masai Mara.
Day 9: Masai Mara → Nairobi (265 km – 5/6 hrs)
- Breakfast & check-out.
- Drive back to Nairobi (265 km – approx. 5–6 hrs).
- Drop-off at your Nairobi hotel or JKIA for departure.
Accommodation & Pricing (Per Person – USD)
Amboseli Sopa Lodge (2 N) • The Ark Lodge (1 N) • Sarova Shaba Game Lodge (2 N) • Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge (1 N) • Mara Sopa Lodge (2 N)
Low (Apr – May): $2,894 (2 Pax) | $2,286 (4 Pax) | $2,083 (6 Pax)
High (Jan – Mar, Jun, Nov – 21 Dec): $3,215 | $2,607 | $2,404
Peak (Jul – Oct, 22 Dec – 01 Jan): $3,773 | $3,165 | $2,962
Other options available:
Amboseli – AA Amboseli Lodge | Sentrim Amboseli | Amboseli Sopa Lodge | Kibo Safari Camp | Ol Tukai Lodge | Kilima Safari Camp | Elerai Camp | Elewana Tortilis Camp | Tawi Lodge | Nyati Safari Camp
Aberdares National Park – Treetops Lodge
Samburu – Ashnil Samburu Camp | Samburu Intrepids | Elephant Bedroom Camp | Soroi Larsens Camp | Surana Buffalo Springs | Samburu Sopa Lodge | Samburu Simba Lodge | Samburu Elephant Lodge | Soroi Samburu Lodge
Lake Nakuru National Park – The Cliff | Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge | Lake Nakuru Lodge | Flamingo Hill Tented Camp | Ziwa Bush Lodge | Mbweha Camp
Masai Mara – Mara Simba Lodge | Fig Tree Camp | Muthu Keekorok Lodge | Sentrim Mara | PrideInn Mara Camp | Emayian Luxury Camp | Mara Serena Safari Lodge | Sarova Mara Game Camp | Mara Engai Wilderness Lodge | Mara Maisha Camp | Soroi Mara Bush Camp | Entim Main Camp | Ashnil Mara Camp
Guest Reviews
“An unforgettable journey – from Amboseli’s elephants and Samburu’s unique wildlife to the flamingos of Lake Nakuru and Mara’s sunset lion sightings. A perfectly crafted Kenya safari.” – David & Maria, Spain
Frequently Asked Questions
Private Jeep, driver-guide, all lodges on full board and daily game drives.
Absolutely – child-friendly lodges and flexible game drive times make it great for families.
Year-round wildlife viewing; July–October for the Great Migration.
Yes – you can end in Mombasa, Diani or Watamu for a bush-to-beach experience.
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