12 Days Ultimate Safari — Northern Kenya and Tsavo Park

Samburu, Aberdare, Amboseli & Tsavo's red-dust elephants

12 days 2–12 people

Tour Highlights

Two days in Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru
Aberdare National Park — treetop lodge watching wildlife at salt licks
Samburu — rare Grevy's zebras, reticulated giraffes, and gerenuks
Elephant herds with Kilimanjaro backdrop in Amboseli
Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary and Tsavo West National Park

Overview

Embark on a thrilling 12-day Northern Kenya and Tsavo Park safari. Explore Samburu National Reserve, Aberdare National Park, Amboseli, Taita Hills, and Tsavo West — a journey through Kenya's most diverse and dramatic landscapes. Rare northern species in Samburu, tree lodges in Aberdare, iconic elephants in Amboseli, and the legendary red-dust elephants of Tsavo await. A perfect mix of adventure, culture, and wildlife.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Nairobi → Masai Mara National Reserve

Pick-up from the airport. Drive to Masai Mara with stopovers. Arrive for lunch at Masai Mara Sopa Lodge, check in, then afternoon game drive. Overnight.

Lunch, Dinner Masai Mara Sopa Lodge (Full Board)
Full Day — Masai Mara

Full-day game drive with a picnic lunch. Big Five territory in the iconic Mara-Serengeti ecosystem.

Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic), Dinner Masai Mara Sopa Lodge (Full Board)
Masai Mara → Lake Nakuru National Park

Drive to Lake Nakuru. Arrive for lunch at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, then afternoon game drive. Famous for flamingos, rhinos, lions, and giraffes.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge (Full Board)
Lake Nakuru → Aberdare National Park

Drive to Aberdare National Park — a mountain wildlife reserve with lush forests, waterfalls, and rare bongo antelopes. Check in at Treetops Hotel, where wildlife visits salt licks and waterholes right outside.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Treetops Hotel (Full Board)
Aberdare → Samburu National Reserve

Drive to Samburu in northern Kenya. Samburu hosts rare species including Grevy's zebras, reticulated giraffes, and gerenuks, alongside lions, elephants, and leopards along the Ewaso Ng'iro River. Afternoon game drive after check-in at Ashnil Samburu.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Ashnil Samburu (Full Board)
Full Day — Samburu

Morning and afternoon game drives in Samburu, exploring its rugged semi-arid landscapes and exceptional wildlife.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Ashnil Samburu (Full Board)
Samburu → Nairobi (overnight rest)

Drive to Nairobi for an overnight rest at The Boma Hotel before the Amboseli leg.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner The Boma Hotel (Full Board)
Nairobi → Amboseli National Park

Drive to Amboseli. Arrive for lunch at Amboseli Sopa Lodge, then afternoon game drive among iconic elephant herds with Kilimanjaro as backdrop.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Amboseli Sopa Lodge (Full Board)
Full Day — Amboseli

Full-day game drive in Amboseli. Lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and large elephant herds regularly sighted.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Amboseli Sopa Lodge (Full Board)
Amboseli → Taita Hills

Drive to Taita Hills — a biodiversity hotspot with endemic wildlife and the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. Stunning views and eco-tourism. Overnight at Saltlick Safari Lodge.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Saltlick Safari Lodge (Full Board)
Taita Hills → Tsavo West National Park

Drive to Tsavo West. Kenya's largest national park features red-dust elephants, Mzima Springs, Lugard Falls, and the Yatta Plateau. Game drive en route and from Serena Kilaguni Safari Lodge.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Serena Kilaguni Safari Lodge (Full Board)
Departure — Tsavo → Mombasa / Nairobi

After breakfast, depart Tsavo and transfer to Mombasa Airport or Nairobi (JKIA) for your onward flight.

Breakfast N/A (departure day)