9 Days Grand Kenya Big Five Safari

Depart Nairobi and drive north through central Kenya highlands to Samburu National Reserve. Check in, lunch, then afternoon game drive along the Ewaso Ng'iro River.

Full day exploring Samburu with morning and afternoon game drives. Search for the Samburu Special Five — Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, gerenuk and beisa oryx.

Drive south to Lake Nakuru National Park. Afternoon game drive to spot flamingos lining the lake shore, endangered black and white rhinos, and Rothschild's giraffes.

Morning drive to Lake Naivasha. Enjoy a boat ride spotting hippos, fish eagles and water birds. Afternoon walking safari on Crescent Island among giraffes, zebras and wildebeest.

Drive through the Great Rift Valley escarpment with stunning views down to the Mara. Arrive for lunch and an afternoon Big Five game drive.

Full day in the Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. Track the Big Five, visit the Mara River for hippos and crocodiles, and witness the vast savannah ecosystem.

Morning predator tracking drive to find lions and cheetahs on the hunt. Visit a Maasai village to experience traditional customs, dances and daily life. Afternoon game drive.

Drive to Amboseli National Park, arriving for lunch. Afternoon game drive with panoramic views of Mount Kilimanjaro and Amboseli's famous large elephant herds.

Early morning game drive for final Kilimanjaro views and wildlife sightings. After breakfast, drive back to Nairobi arriving by late afternoon. Transfer to airport or hotel.