9 Days Grand Kenya Safari: Aberdare to Maasai Mara
Nairobi – Aberdare – Ol Pejeta – Meru – Samburu – Lake Naivasha – Maasai Mara – Nairobi
- Duration9 Days / 8 Nights
- RouteNairobi → Nairobi
- Transport4x4 Land Cruiser, pop-up roof
- GroupPrivate, 2–7 guests per vehicle
- Best timeAll year
Overview
Our most complete safari, from the cool highlands to the arid north and the great savannahs of the Mara. Spend a night at a tree lodge above a floodlit waterhole, meet the last northern white rhinos at Ol Pejeta, discover untouched Meru and the Samburu Special Five, cruise Lake Naivasha and end with two nights in the Maasai Mara.
Highlights
- Tree lodge night above a floodlit waterhole
- Ol Pejeta’s rhinos & chimpanzee sanctuary
- Samburu Special Five in the arid north
- Crossing the equator & the Great Rift Valley
- Two full days in the Maasai Mara
Day-by-day itinerary
Drive north through the green central highlands to the Aberdare range. Check in at your tree lodge and spend the evening watching elephant, buffalo and perhaps the shy bongo at the floodlit waterhole.
Cross the equator to Ol Pejeta Conservancy on the Laikipia plateau. Visit the chimpanzee sanctuary and the endangered species enclosure, home to the last northern white rhinos, and enjoy an afternoon game drive.
Morning game drive, then continue around Mount Kenya to Meru National Park — lush, wild and rarely visited, the setting of Born Free. Afternoon game drive along the rivers.
Drive north into the arid lands of Samburu. Afternoon game drive along the Ewaso Nyiro River in search of reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, gerenuk and oryx.
Morning and afternoon game drives with time to relax by the river at midday. Optional visit to a Samburu manyatta to learn about local culture.
A scenic drive south via Nyahururu (Thomson’s Falls) into the Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha. Evening at leisure by the lake.
Morning boat ride among hippos and birdlife, optional walk on Crescent Island, then drive to the Maasai Mara for an afternoon game drive.
A full day exploring the Mara with a picnic lunch, following the big cats and — in season — the Great Migration.
A final sunrise game drive and breakfast before the drive back to Nairobi.
Choose your comfort level
Budget
From$2,350KES 305,500per person sharing
Comfortable tented camps & lodges with en-suite rooms
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Popular mid-range safari lodges with pools & great views
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From$4,200KES 546,000per person sharing
Premium lodges & intimate tented camps in prime locations
Book this optionPrices are per person sharing a double room and vary by season and group size. Single supplements and peak-season (July–October) rates on request.
What’s included
Included
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- All meals while on safari (full board)
- Transport in a custom 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Park & conservancy entrance fees
- Bottled drinking water during game drives
- Game drives with a professional English-speaking guide
Not included
- Tips & gratuities
- Drinks at lodges and restaurants
- Hot-air balloon safari (optional)
- Maasai village visit (optional)
- International flights, visas & travel insurance
Before you go
- Pack light, neutral-coloured layers — mornings and evenings on safari are cool.
- Bring binoculars, a hat, sunscreen and a refillable water bottle.
- Apply for your Kenya eTA online before travel; carry your yellow fever card.
- Carry some cash (USD or KES) for tips and small purchases.
- Use a soft duffel bag — light aircraft limit luggage to 15 kg per person.
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