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10-Day Masai Mara, Amboseli & Tsavo Luxury Safari

  • Visit: Masai Mara NR, L. Naivasha, Amboseli NP, Tsavo West NP, Tsavo East NP
  • 10 Days
  • Private
  • Luxury
Herd of zebras drinking water from a spring in Tsavo East NP
Red elephants seen in Tsavo East National Park
2 lionesses in the Masai Mara National Reserve
Herd of zebras seen at Masai Mara during 5 day kenya safari
Starts from

£2,000 pp

Overview

Ten days running west to east across Kenya. You start with three nights in the Masai Mara, drop down to Lake Naivasha, then work south through Amboseli and both Tsavo parks before returning to Nairobi. The route follows a natural line rather than doubling back, which keeps the driving days sensible.

Starting in the Mara means you get the strongest game viewing while you are fresh. Naivasha breaks the journey with a quiet lake day. Amboseli brings Kilimanjaro and big elephant herds, then Tsavo West and East cover the large wilderness areas in the south. Each stop feels different from the last.

Accommodations:

  • Mara Serena Safari Lodge (Masai Mara)
  • Sawela Lodge (Lake Naivasha)
  • Amboseli Sopa Lodge (Amboseli)
  • Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge (Tsavo West)
  • Ashnil Aruba Lodge (Tsavo East)

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

    Driving Time: 5-6 hours

    Meals: Lunch & Dinner

    Leave Nairobi early heading west through the Rift Valley and into Maasai country. The road descends from the highlands and the landscape opens into savanna as you near the reserve. Arrive at Mara Serena Safari Lodge in the afternoon, the lodge sitting on a hill with views over the plains.

    Your first game drive goes out in the late afternoon. Even on day one the wildlife density is obvious. Lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffe, and zebra spread across the open plains. Your guide works radio contact with other guides to find out what is happening across the reserve.

    Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Serena Safari Lodge.

  • Day 2: Full Day in Masai Mara National Reserve

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

    Morning and afternoon drives. Leave at dawn when predators are most active and the light is good. Lions are generally easy to find in the Mara, often in large prides. Cheetahs work the open plains and leopards show up along the rivers and in woodland patches.

    The Mara River holds hippos and large crocodiles year-round. Between July and October the wildebeest migration crossings happen along the river, though timing is never guaranteed. Back to the lodge between drives for lunch and a rest in the heat of the day.

    Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Serena Safari Lodge.

  • Day 3: Full Day in Masai Mara National Reserve

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

    Second full day with your guide adjusting based on what you want to see. You can opt for a full-day drive with a picnic lunch if you want maximum time out in the reserve. The Mara is large enough that you can cover new ground each day without repeating yourself.

    Optional dawn hot air balloon flight over the plains if booked in advance. Optional Maasai village visit in the afternoon. The last evening drive closes out your time in the Mara before heading east tomorrow.

    Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Serena Safari Lodge.

  • Day 4: Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha

    Driving Time: 4-5 hours

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

    Final morning game drive before breakfast, then head northeast out of Maasai country and climb back into the Rift Valley. Lake Naivasha sits at higher elevation surrounded by flower farms and ranches. Arrive at Sawela Lodge in the afternoon.

    Naivasha is a freshwater lake with no predators, a change of pace after three days of game drives. A boat ride gets you close to hippos and large waterbird flocks including pelicans and fish eagles. Crescent Island nearby offers walking alongside zebra, wildebeest, and giraffe without vehicles.

    Dinner and overnight stay at Sawela Lodge.

  • Day 5: Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park

    Driving Time: 5-6 hours

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

    Long drive south skirting Nairobi then out through Maasai country toward the Amboseli basin. The road dries out as you go and on a clear afternoon Kilimanjaro appears ahead well before you reach the gate. Arrive at Amboseli Sopa Lodge in the afternoon.

    Time for a short evening drive on the open plains. Amboseli has reliable elephant viewing with large herds moving across the grassland. Lions and cheetahs are around and the swamps attract hippos and good numbers of waterbirds.

    Dinner and overnight stay at Amboseli Sopa Lodge.

  • Day 6: Full Day in Amboseli National Park

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

    Morning and afternoon drives covering different parts of the park. Start early for the best light on Kilimanjaro before the clouds build. The elephant herds are Amboseli's main feature and your guide can often identify family groups. The park is compact so you cover it efficiently without long drives between sightings.

    Observation Hill is worth a short stop for the view over the swamps and surrounding plains. The afternoon focuses on predators and the swamp edges where buffalo, zebra, and waterbirds concentrate around the water.

    Dinner and overnight stay at Amboseli Sopa Lodge.

  • Day 7: Amboseli to Tsavo West National Park

    Driving Time: 2-3 hours

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

    Short drive northeast through dry scrubland to Tsavo West. Arrive at Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge before lunch, the lodge sitting above a waterhole that stays busy with animals throughout the day. Worth watching from the terrace between drives.

    The afternoon drive takes in Mzima Springs, clear pools fed by underground water from Kilimanjaro where hippos and crocodiles live year-round. The elephants in Tsavo are stained deep red by the iron-rich soil, a noticeable contrast from Amboseli's grey animals. Lions and leopards are present though the thick bush requires patience.

    Dinner and overnight stay at Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge.

  • Day 8: Tsavo West to Tsavo East National Park

    Driving Time: 3-4 hours

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

    Cross into Tsavo East after breakfast, game viewing along the way. The terrain opens from rocky volcanic country to flat bushland and open savanna. Arrive at Ashnil Aruba Lodge along the Voi River where animals come to drink throughout the day.

    The afternoon drive covers the river area and nearby plains. Elephant herds here are large and all stained red by the laterite soil. Lions are common and easier to spot in the open terrain than in Tsavo West. Buffalo can appear in huge numbers.

    Dinner and overnight stay at Ashnil Aruba Lodge.

  • Day 9: Full Day in Tsavo East National Park

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

    Morning and afternoon drives across Kenya's largest park. Head early to the Galana River where predators and large herds concentrate at permanent water. Lugard Falls is worth a stop for the rock formations where the river cuts through solid stone with crocodiles in the pools below.

    The afternoon covers open plains where cheetahs, gerenuk, and ostriches are regularly seen. The park has a remote feel and you can go long stretches without other vehicles in quieter months. Unhurried game viewing on your last full day.

    Dinner and overnight stay at Ashnil Aruba Lodge.

  • Day 10: Tsavo East to Nairobi

    Driving Time: 5-6 hours

    Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

    Final morning game drive on the way out of the park, then head northwest back to Nairobi along the Mombasa road. The drive takes most of the day and you arrive by mid to late afternoon depending on traffic.

    Drop off at your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Evening departures work fine.

Accommodation

Mara Serena Safari Lodge entrance area
Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
accomodation at sawela lodges in Naivasha
Sawela Lodges Naivasha
Ashnil Aruba Lodge accomodation
Ashnil Aruba

Rates

Season2 Pax3 Pax4 Pax5 Pax6 Pax
Jan - Jun£2,750£2,400£2,200£2,100£2,000
Jul - Dec£3,750£3,400£3,200£3,100£3,000

Includes & Excludes

  • Park entry fees
  • All accommodation (full board)
  • All meals as indicated
  • Comprehensive game drives Professional tour guide
  • Pick up and drop off from your hotel/Airport
  • Transportation in a customized 4x4 safari Land Cruiser Jeep
  • Bottled water during drives/transfers
  • All government levies and taxes
  • International airfares and flights
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Travel insurance
  • Single room supplement
  • Tips and other expenses of personal nature
  • kenya eVisa (eTA)

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Tim & Anouchka Sank

Australia

An Unforgettable Solo Adventure

The tour company did everything to be helpfull in picking up from the airport, taking us with their jeep to all the place we visited, and we had very nice game drives.
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Goort Gelten

Netherlands

Honeymoon Paradise in Kenya

The trip completely exceeded our expectations, even despite it not being ‘peak season’ we were able to tick off Africa’s Big 5 on the very first game drive.
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Cameron Mcdonald

UK

Budget-Friendly Safari Adventure

Budget-friendly safari with incredible wildlife sightings. Knowledgeable guides and comfortable accommodations. Highly satisfied!

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Théo Martin

France

A Luxury Safari Experience

Best safari experience ever! Saw the Big Five, learned about Maasai culture, and enjoyed delicious food. Amazing!

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Jennifer Lee

Canada

Luxury Honeymoon in the Wild

Our Kenya safari was unforgettable! Expert guides, luxurious accommodations, and incredible wildlife sightings. Highly recommend!

Testimonial by David and Emily Johnson

David and Emily Johnson

United States

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