10-Day Kenya Grand Safari; Black Leopard-Mara & Amboseli

Arrive at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where you’ll be welcomed and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, explore the city’s wildlife highlights. A visit to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust introduces you to rescued baby elephants, while the Giraffe Centre lets you hand-feed endangered Rothschild giraffes. Overnight in Nairobi with a briefing on your upcoming safari.

Morning

• Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
• Meet and greet with your safari representative.
• Transfer to your Nairobi hotel.

Afternoon

• Depending on your arrival time, visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.
• Visit the Giraffe Centre and interact with Rothschild giraffes.
• Return to the hotel and relax.

Evening

• Enjoy dinner at your hotel.
• Safari briefing with your guide.
• Overnight in Nairobi.

Travel north to Loisaba Conservancy, a remote, pristine area that blends savannah, acacia woodlands, and rolling hills. Afternoon game drive immerses you in the conservancy’s biodiversity—watch for giraffes, hartebeest, and if you’re lucky, the elusive black leopard. The evening concludes with sundowners in the bush, listening to the sounds of wildlife under an expansive sky.

Morning

• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
• Depart Nairobi and travel north towards Loisaba Conservancy.
• Enjoy scenic views of the Kenyan countryside along the way.

Afternoon

• Arrive at Loisaba and check into your accommodation.
• Enjoy lunch and some time to relax.
• Head out for an afternoon game drive in the conservancy.

Evening

• Enjoy a scenic bush sundowner.
• Watch the sunset over the conservancy.
• Return to camp for dinner and overnight.

Spend a full day exploring Loisaba. Early morning game drives offer a chance to see predators like lions or cheetahs at their most active, while the afternoon can be spent on guided bush walks or horseback safaris, providing a unique, up-close perspective of the landscape. Cultural visits to local Samburu communities give insight into traditional life alongside the wildlife-rich conservancy.

Morning

• Enjoy an early breakfast.
• Head out for a morning game drive.
• Search for renowned black leopards (Giza and Loshami), lions, cheetahs, giraffes and other wildlife.

Afternoon

• Return for lunch and some relaxation.
• Enjoy an optional guided bush walk or horseback safari.
• Experience the landscape from a different perspective.

Evening

• Visit a local Samburu community if arranged.
• Learn about traditional culture and way of life.
• Return to camp for dinner and overnight.

Drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, home to Africa’s last northern white rhinos. Stop at the chimpanzee sanctuary to meet rescued primates in a safe, protected environment. Afternoon game drive introduces you to lions, elephants, and rhinos roaming freely across this vast conservancy. Sunset over the rolling plains provides perfect photo opportunities.

Morning

• Enjoy breakfast and depart Loisaba.
• Drive towards Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
• Enjoy scenic views along the journey.

Afternoon

• Visit the chimpanzee sanctuary and meet rescued chimpanzees.
• Enjoy lunch before exploring the conservancy.
• Take an afternoon game drive in search of rhinos, elephants and lions.

Evening

• Enjoy the sunset across the Ol Pejeta plains.
• Return to your lodge for dinner.
• Relax and overnight at Ol Pejeta.

Travel south into the Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park. Afternoon game drive along the lake and surrounding woodlands gives you a chance to see rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, and hippos. Flamingos often paint the lake pink, creating one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife scenes. The escarpments surrounding the park provide dramatic backdrops for evening relaxation.

Morning

• Enjoy breakfast before departing Ol Pejeta.
• Travel south towards the Great Rift Valley.
• Enjoy scenic countryside and escarpment views.

Afternoon

• Arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park.
• Enjoy lunch before heading out on a game drive.
• Search for rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, buffaloes and other wildlife.

Evening

• Continue exploring the park around the lake.
• Enjoy views of the surrounding escarpments and birdlife.
• Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Morning drive to Lake Naivasha, arrive at Hell’s Gate National Park, one of the few parks in Kenya where you can explore on foot or by bike. The park is famous for its towering cliffs, geothermal activity, and wildlife such as zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, and antelopes.

Enjoy a guided game drive or choose to enhance your experience with an optional cycling safari (available at an additional cost), riding through the park’s open plains alongside wildlife—an adventurous and eco-friendly way to explore. You may also take a guided walk through the dramatic gorges, including the iconic Fischer’s Tower and Central Tower formations.

After your park adventure, proceed to Lake Naivasha for a relaxing afternoon. Here, you can enjoy a boat ride across the calm waters, spotting hippos and a variety of birdlife, including fish eagles.

Morning

• Enjoy breakfast and drive towards Hell's Gate National Park.
• Explore the park on a guided walk or game drive.
• Look out for zebras, giraffes, buffaloes and antelopes.

Afternoon

• Enjoy an optional cycling safari at an additional cost.
• Explore the dramatic gorges and rock formations.
• Continue to Lake Naivasha and check into your lodge.

Evening

• Enjoy an optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha.
• Look out for hippos, fish eagles and other birdlife.
• Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Travel to the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve by scenic drive. Upon arrival, embark on an afternoon game drive, witnessing the rolling savannahs alive with elephants, lions, cheetahs, and wildebeest. Watch the sunset over endless golden plains while the sounds of the Mara set the tone for the next two days.

Morning

• Enjoy breakfast at the lodge.
• Depart Lake Naivasha for the Masai Mara.
• Travel through scenic Great Rift Valley landscapes.

Afternoon

• Arrive in the Masai Mara and have lunch.
• Set out on an afternoon game drive.
• Search for elephants, lions, cheetahs, wildebeest and other wildlife.

Evening

• Enjoy a spectacular sunset over the Mara plains.
• Return to camp for dinner.
• Relax and overnight in the Masai Mara.

Spend a full day exploring the Mara’s incredible wildlife. Morning and afternoon game drives maximize your chance to spot big cats, elephants, hippos, and countless other species. Optional early morning hot-air balloon safari offers a bird’s-eye view of the vast plains, with a champagne breakfast upon landing. A visit to a Maasai village provides cultural insight, connecting the human and wildlife heritage of the region.

Morning

• Enjoy an early breakfast.
• Head out for a morning game drive across the reserve.
• Search for big cats, elephants, hippos and other wildlife.

Afternoon

• Return to camp for lunch and relaxation.
• Continue with an afternoon game drive.
• Enjoy an optional Maasai village visit for a cultural experience.

Evening

• Return to camp after your game drive.
• Enjoy dinner and relax.
• Overnight in the Masai Mara.

Drive via Nairobi to Amboseli National Park. Afternoon game drive in this iconic park, famous for its large elephant herds and panoramic views of Mount Kilimanjaro. The landscape shifts to open plains dotted with acacia trees, creating a picture-perfect setting for wildlife photography. Enjoy the serene beauty of Amboseli as the sun sets behind Africa’s highest peak.

Early morning game drive allows you to see elephants, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife in the soft morning light. Afterward, transfer back to Nairobi for your departure flight, reflecting on the diverse landscapes, incredible wildlife, and cultural experiences encountered throughout this memorable Kenyan safari.