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9-Day Magical Kenya Signature Experience

Five iconic parks in nine days — Amboseli, Aberdare, Samburu, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara. The definitive Kenya safari experience.

9 Days Family Holidays Luxury Safaris Wildlife Safari From USD 3,450

Overview

The ultimate Kenyan safari experience spanning five of the country's most spectacular wildlife destinations. From Amboseli's elephant kingdom beneath Kilimanjaro, through the misty Aberdare highlands, to Samburu's unique northern species, Lake Nakuru's flamingo shores, and the legendary Masai Mara — this nine-day journey showcases the very best of Magical Kenya.

9-Day Magical Kenya Signature Experience
Every departure is customized with lodge, route, and activity preferences.

Highlights

Five of Kenya's most celebrated parks in a single journey.

Amboseli, Aberdare, Samburu, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara — each uniquely spectacular.

The Samburu Special Five and rare Aberdare forest species.

Reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, bongo antelope, and more.

Kilimanjaro sunrises, crater rim sunsets, and Mara River crossings.

Dramatic landscapes and unforgettable wildlife moments at every turn.

9-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Nairobi

  • Meet and greet at JKIA or hotel
  • Transfer to city hotel
  • Optional: Giraffe Centre / Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage (extra cost)
  • Dinner and overnight
Meals: Dinner
Day 2

Nairobi → Amboseli National Park

  • Early breakfast, drive south (4–5 hours)
  • Lunch at lodge
  • Afternoon game drive with Kilimanjaro backdrop
  • Large elephant herds, buffaloes, lions, plains game
  • Dinner and overnight
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3

Full Day in Amboseli

  • Morning and afternoon game drives
  • Elephant behavior, hippos, birdlife, big cats
  • Optional Maasai village visit
  • Dinner and overnight
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4

Amboseli → Aberdare National Park

  • Morning game drive, then drive northeast via Nairobi (6–7 hours total)
  • Cool, misty Aberdare highlands
  • Dinner at lodge
  • Optional night game drive for leopards, hyenas, bongo antelopes
  • Overnight at lodge (Ark or Treetops style)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5

Aberdare → Samburu National Reserve

  • Morning game drive or breakfast, then drive north (4–5 hours)
  • Lunch at lodge
  • Afternoon game drive along Ewaso Nyiro River
  • Samburu Special Five: reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, gerenuk, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich
  • Plus elephants and predators
  • Dinner and overnight
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6

Full Day in Samburu

  • Early morning and afternoon game drives
  • Riverine areas, dry bush, rocky outcrops
  • Optional Samburu manyatta visit
  • Dinner and overnight
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7

Samburu → Lake Nakuru National Park

  • Morning game drive, then drive south through Rift Valley (5–6 hours)
  • Lunch at Lake Nakuru
  • Afternoon game drive — flamingos, white and black rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, 400+ bird species
  • Dinner and overnight
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8

Lake Nakuru → Masai Mara

  • Morning activity or breakfast, then drive to Mara (5–6 hours)
  • Afternoon game drive
  • Lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, wildebeest, possibly Great Migration herds
  • Dinner and overnight
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9

Full Day in Masai Mara + Return to Nairobi

  • Early morning game drive
  • Full day with picnic lunch
  • Big Five, hippos in Mara River
  • Optional: Hot air balloon (extra) or Maasai village
  • Late afternoon drive back to Nairobi (5–6 hours) for drop-off
  • Alternative: Extra night in Mara + fly back next morning
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Inclusions

  • Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with professional driver
  • 8 nights full-board accommodation in handpicked lodges
  • All park entry fees (Amboseli, Aberdare, Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara)
  • Daily game drives with expert guides
  • Bottled water throughout
  • Airport and hotel transfers

Exclusions

  • International flights and visas
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips (~USD 10–15 per person per day)
  • Hot air balloon flights (~USD 450–550)
  • Maasai and Samburu village visits
  • Giraffe Centre and Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage entries
  • Premium drinks and alcoholic beverages
  • Personal expenses (phone, laundry, souvenirs)
  • Single supplement surcharge

Design Your Safari

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