Move from southern grasslands beneath Kilimanjaro to the semi-arid north, the Rift Valley and the Maasai Mara for a fuller view of Kenya’s ecological range.

Journey Highlights

  • Contrasting southern and northern ecosystems
  • More habitat variety than a standard first-time circuit
  • Conservancy activities tailored to the rules of the selected property

Route at a Glance

Nairobi → Amboseli → Nairobi → Samburu → Laikipia → Nakuru → Maasai Mara → Naivasha → Nairobi

Day by Day

  1. Day 1: Arrive in Nairobi and rest.
  2. Day 2: Drive to Amboseli and take an afternoon game drive.
  3. Day 3: Full day of wildlife viewing in Amboseli.
  4. Day 4: Return to Nairobi for a restful evening or an optional city experience.
  5. Day 5: Travel through central Kenya to Samburu and begin with an afternoon game drive.
  6. Day 6: Full-day wildlife viewing in Samburu, focusing on the northern ecosystem and riverine habitat.
  7. Day 7: Continue to a Laikipia conservancy, with activities confirmed according to local rules.
  8. Day 8: Travel to the Nakuru area and explore its wildlife and lake landscape.
  9. Day 9: Continue to the Maasai Mara and take an afternoon game drive.
  10. Day 10: Full-day wildlife viewing in the Maasai Mara.
  11. Day 11: Return to Nairobi via the Naivasha direction. Add a lake stay by extending the journey one night.

Who This Journey Suits

  • First-time visitors with enough time for a broader journey
  • Photographers interested in ecological variety
  • Travellers wanting to include northern conservancies

Tailor-Made Planning

This is a sample private itinerary, not a fixed-departure package. Accommodation, vehicle type, domestic flights, permits and park or reserve access will be confirmed for your travel dates. Wildlife sightings, mountain views and river crossings cannot be guaranteed because they depend on season, weather and natural behaviour.

We do not publish a fixed price for this journey. Your proposal will reflect confirmed dates, group size, room type, accommodation standard, transport and live local availability.

Plan This Journey with Us

Send us your travel dates, group size, children’s ages and priorities. Our Nairobi-based team will turn this route into a practical private journey.

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