Iconic Kenya
NAIROBI - AMBOSELI - NAIVASHA - LAKE NAKURU - MASAI MARA
9 night / 10 day package
Explore serene freshwater lakes, lush highlands, and expansive national parks teeming with birds, mammals, and vibrant plant life. Along the way, engage with local communities, learn about conservation efforts, and discover Kenya’s rich cultural heritage. This is a journey that balances adventure, wildlife encounters, and serene moments of reflection in some of Africa’s most breathtaking scenery.
Photographic Opportunities
Luxury Accommodation
Safari Experience
Cultural Experience
Sunset Boat Cruise
Itinerary Highlights
Journey Across Kenya’s Iconic Landscapes
Itinerary details: From Iconic Savannahs to Majestic Wildlife
Explore Nairobi, a city where urban life blends seamlessly with wildlife conservation. Visit the Giraffe Centre, feeding endangered Rothschild giraffes and learning about efforts to protect them. Then, spend time at the David Sheldrick Elephant Wildlife Trust, where rescued baby elephants are rehabilitated for release into the wild. Finish the day with a visit to the Karen Blixen Museum, the former home of the author of Out of Africa, and stroll through its gardens while soaking in stories of Kenya’s colonial history and cultural heritage.
Day 1
NAIROBI
Observe rescued baby elephants - a magical introduction to Kenya’s wildlife.
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Travel to Amboseli National Park, famed for its vast open plains and the iconic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Spend your days on guided game drives through acacia-studded landscapes, observing elephants, lions, cheetahs, zebras, and an array of antelopes. Capture photography moments as wildlife moves freely against panoramic horizons, with morning mists and golden sunsets adding to the drama. Amboseli is also a birdwatcher’s paradise, with flamingos, pelicans, and kingfishers dotting swamps and riverbanks.
Witness giraffe roaming freely against the snow-capped peak of Kilimanjaro.
Day 2 - 3
Amboseli National Park
Itinerary details: From Iconic Savannahs to Majestic Wildlife
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Travel to Lake Nakuru National Park, a stunning Rift Valley lake famous for its vibrant pink flamingos and diverse wildlife. Explore the park on game drives, spotting white and black rhinos, lions, buffalo, giraffes, and antelopes. The park’s woodlands, grasslands, and lake shores provide dramatic photography opportunities and intimate encounters with nature.
Capture the surreal spectacle of thousands of flamingos shimmering along the lake’s edge, framed by the Rift Valley’s rolling hills.
Day 4-5
Lake Nakuru
Itinerary details: From Iconic Savannahs to Majestic Wildlife
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Drive to the legendary Masai Mara, Kenya’s most famous wildlife reserve, where rolling savannahs and seasonal rivers create a breathtaking stage for predator-prey interactions. Spend full days on morning and evening game drives, tracking lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and zebras in their natural environment. Witness dramatic river crossings, herds grazing peacefully, and the rhythms of the Mara’s ecosystem in action. Engage with Maasai guides to learn about traditional life, cultural practices, and conservation efforts.
Witness a pride of lions lounging under acacia trees - the picture of a quintessential African safari.
Day 6 - 8
Masai Mara National Reserve
Itinerary details: From Iconic Savannahs to Majestic Wildlife
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Return to Nairobi and reflect on Kenya’s wildlife, landscapes, and rich culture. Capture final memories, explore any last city sights, or visit craft markets for souvenirs. Depart for your onward journey with a heart full of Africa’s extraordinary scenery and encounters.
Leaving Kenya with unforgettable images of wildlife, lakes, and open skies that epitomize East Africa.
Day 8
departure
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Nairobi is a vibrant city where urban energy meets African wildlife. Known as the Green City in the Sun, it sits at roughly 1,795 meters (5,889 ft) above sea level, surrounded by rolling hills, conservation areas, and fertile highlands. Nairobi is unique in the world for its close proximity to wildlife: just a short drive from the city, visitors can encounter endangered Rothschild giraffes, orphaned elephants, and a host of birdlife.
The city is a cultural hub, blending modern Kenyan life with colonial-era history and indigenous traditions. Sites such as the Karen Blixen Museum offer insight into the country’s literary and historical heritage, while conservation centers like the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Giraffe Centre highlight Kenya’s commitment to wildlife protection. Nairobi is also known for its vibrant arts scene, local markets, and diverse cuisine.
About the areas you will visit:
Nairobi
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Explore colonial architecture, interact with locals and enjoy urban wildlife in a city unlike any other.
Giraffes feeding gracefully with the city’s hills in the background - a perfect blend of nature and civilization.
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Amboseli National Park is a classic East African savannah ecosystem, located near the border of Tanzania and covering approximately 392 km² (151 sq mi). Its iconic landscapes are dominated by Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest free-standing mountain at 5,895 meters (19,341 ft), providing a dramatic backdrop to wide-open plains dotted with acacia trees.
The park is world-famous for its large elephant herds, as well as lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and hyenas. The swamps, fed by underground springs, support over 400 bird species, including African fish eagles and pelicans. Amboseli’s blend of open plains, riverine forests, and wetlands provides diverse habitats for wildlife, making it one of the most photographed safari parks in Africa.
EXPERIENCES YOU MAY ENCOUNTER:
Witness elephants roaming against the backdrop of Kilimanjaro, spot birdlife in wetlands, and explore Maasai villages to learn about local traditions and livestock herding practices.
Elephant herds silhouetted against the sunrise with Kilimanjaro looming behind - a quintessential African vista.
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About the areas you may visit: Amboseli National Park
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Lake Nakuru National Park is a renowned Rift Valley ecosystem, famous for its alkaline lake which attracts thousands of lesser flamingos and thousands of other waterbirds. At its peak, the lake’s shoreline transforms into a vivid pink spectacle, a truly iconic African scene. The park also hosts black and white rhinos, lions, leopards, and Rothschild giraffes, along with diverse flora ranging from acacia woodland to open grasslands.
The park has been a leader in rhino conservation, providing protection for both species and contributing to Kenya’s broader wildlife preservation efforts. Elevated viewpoints such as Baboon Cliff provide sweeping panoramas of the lake, forests, and savannah beyond.
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Game drives through wooded and open plains, birdwatching along the lake, photographing flamingos and rhinos, and exploring the unique Rift Valley ecosystem.
A shimmering lake edge lined with flamingos, under a vast Rift Valley sky - a spectacle of color and life.
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About the areas you may visit: Lake Nakuru National Park
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Masai Mara National Reserve is Kenya’s premier safari destination, covering approximately 1,510 km² (583 sq mi). It is internationally celebrated for the Great Wildebeest Migration, one of the most dramatic wildlife spectacles on Earth, involving over 1.5 million wildebeest and zebras each year. The Mara is home to the Big Five - lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos - as well as cheetahs, hyenas, and a vast diversity of birdlife.
Rolling grasslands, riverine forests, and acacia woodlands create an ecosystem that supports both predator and prey, providing some of the most intense and accessible wildlife encounters in Africa. Maasai communities continue to live and herd livestock in and around the reserve, offering insight into traditional culture and coexistence with nature.
EXPERIENCES YOU MAY ENCOUNTER:
Game drives to observe predator-prey interactions, guided walks in Maasai villages, balloon safaris over the plains, and photographic opportunities of wildlife against breathtaking horizons.
A lion pride resting beneath acacia trees - unforgettable moments that capture the essence of the African savannah.
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About the areas you may visit: Masai Mara National Reserve
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WHAT TO EXPECT
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Your Journey: Details, Costs & Inclusions
ITINERARY RATE
Children: Pricing available on request
Availability: Accommodations may vary, depending on availability
Flexibility: Based on your budget and travel dates
Package type: *All Inclusive, from the time you land to the time you leave
TRANSFERS, FEES & SUPPORT
Fees: Park fees, permits, tourism levies and taxes are covered.
Support: We provide you with 24-hour support while you travel.
Experiences: Giraffe Centre, David Sheldrick Elephant Wildlife trust, Karen Blixen Museum
NAIROBI
Experiences: Safari
AMBOSELI
Experiences: Safari
LAKE NAKURU
Experiences: Safari
