16 Days of Kenya Safari
Duration
16 Days
Destination
Kenya
Style
Tailor-Made
Best For
Wildlife & Adventure
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Overview
This sixteen-day itinerary takes the longer way through Kenya, from Samburu and Ol Pejeta to Bogoria, Nakuru and Naivasha. The Maasai Mara follows, with Amboseli as the final safari stop. Extra nights along the route make room for lake visits, repeat drives and mornings when you can stay with a sighting a little longer.
Trip Highlights
Ol Pejeta / Laikipia: northern white rhino, cheetah, and wild dog
Lake Bogoria & Lake Nakuru: flamingos, rhino, and Rothschild giraffe
Lake Naivasha: hippo boat safari, Hell's Gate cycling
Maasai Mara: three full days of Big Five game drives
Finish in Amboseli with elephant herds beneath Kilimanjaro
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1Nairobi – Samburu National Reserve
Drive north to Samburu (approx. 4.5 hrs). Arrive for lunch and first afternoon game drive along the Ewaso Nyiro River.
Day 2Samburu – Full Day
Full day with morning and afternoon drives in Samburu. Samburu Special Five, leopard in the riverine trees, and outstanding birdlife along the Ewaso Nyiro.
Day 3Samburu – Full Day
Another full day in Samburu: explore different areas of the reserve and conservancy. Night drive after dinner.
Day 4Samburu – Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Drive south to Ol Pejeta (approx. 2.5 hrs). Afternoon game drive: black and white rhino, cheetah coalitions, and the last two northern white rhinos on Earth.
Day 5Ol Pejeta – Full Day
Full day at Ol Pejeta. Morning: northern white rhino encounter and chimp sanctuary visit. Afternoon: cheetah, lion, wild dog, and black rhino game drives.
Day 6Ol Pejeta – Lake Bogoria
Drive to Lake Bogoria National Reserve (approx. 2 hrs). Afternoon walk along the hot spring geysers and lake shore: flamingos and greater kudu.
Day 7Lake Bogoria – Lake Nakuru
Morning at Lake Bogoria, then drive south to Lake Nakuru National Park (approx. 1.5 hrs). Afternoon game drive: both rhino species, flamingos, and Rothschild giraffe.
Day 8Lake Nakuru – Full Day
Full day in Nakuru. Morning drives along the lake shore for rhino, lion, and flamingo. Afternoon: leopard in the yellow-bark acacia forest. Baboon Cliff sunset.
Day 9Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha
Drive to Lake Naivasha (approx. 1.5 hrs). Afternoon hippo boat safari on the freshwater lake and bird watching.
Day 10Lake Naivasha – Full Day
Cycle through Hell's Gate National Park among giraffe, zebra, and buffalo. Afternoon Crescent Island walking safari and sunset boat cruise.
Day 11Lake Naivasha – Maasai Mara
Drive from Naivasha to the Maasai Mara (approx. 3.5 hrs), stopping at the Rift Valley escarpment viewpoint. Arrive for lunch and first afternoon game drive.
Day 12Maasai Mara – Full Day
Full day of game drives: morning predator tracking, river crossing site at midday (July–October), afternoon following the herds. Optional hot air balloon.
Day 13Maasai Mara – Full Day
Visit the Mara Triangle for lion prides and river crossings. Afternoon guided walk with a Maasai ranger through the conservancy.
Day 14Maasai Mara – Amboseli
Morning game drive in the Mara. Drive south and east to Amboseli (approx. 5 hrs). Arrive for a late afternoon drive beneath Kilimanjaro.
Day 15Amboseli – Full Day
Final full day in Kenya's wildlife circuit. Dawn drives for cloud-free Kilimanjaro views and elephant herds at the swamp edges: a spectacular finale to the safari. Afternoon lion tracking and Observation Hill panoramic views.
Day 16Amboseli – Nairobi – Departure
Morning game drive in Amboseli: a final farewell to Kilimanjaro and the great elephant herds. Drive to Nairobi or fly (approx. 4 hrs driving / 45 min flight). Transfer to the airport for your international departure. End of Saringi services.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- All accommodation on a Full Board basis (as specified)
- All game drives in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Expert English-speaking guide and driver
- All national park and reserve entry fees
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Mineral water during all game drives
- Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover
Not Included
- International flights and any domestic or regional flights not expressly listed as included in your confirmed quote
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Kenya electronic travel authorisation (eTA) fees, where required for your passport
- Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Personal items (laundry, telephone calls, souvenirs)
- Optional balloon flight in the Maasai Mara, booked and priced separately; other activities not listed as included
- Any costs arising from flight delays or itinerary changes
- Meals outside the meal plan stated for each day of this itinerary
Good to Know
Your route covers Samburu, Laikipia, Nakuru, Naivasha, Maasai Mara & Amboseli. The arrival arrangements on Day 1 and the final-day transfer form part of this itinerary; share your flight times with us before booking so we can check the connections.
Entry documents: check the passport, visa and entry-permission requirements for Kenya before travel. Requirements depend on your passport and can change. We confirm the planned crossings and arrival points with your itinerary.
Allow time for the road journeys shown in the daily plan. Driving times are estimates, with stops, road conditions affecting the day. Tell us about mobility needs or a preference for shorter travel days while we plan the route.
Ask us to confirm the scope and validity of any operator-arranged emergency evacuation cover for this route. Keep your own comprehensive medical and travel insurance suitable for the countries and activities in your itinerary.
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An excellent trip to parts of Kenya that are not on the main tourist routes, northern Kenya. Everything went smoothly Victor and Abdi, took care of everything. The choice of accommodation provided a great range of experiences. I would recommend Saringi to anyone.
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