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Overview

Kenya Big Five safari- 9 Nights, 10 Days of Wild Encounters

The Kenya Big Five Safari Tour Package brings you face-to-face with Africa’s most iconic wildlife through a route that’s both scenic and soulful. Over ten days, this experience covers the best of Kenya – moving from city life to vast plains and lush valleys, showing what makes this country a timeless safari destination.

The places covered include:

  • Nairobi
  • Amboseli National Park
  • Aberdare National Park
  • Ol Pejeta Conservancy
  • Lake Nakuru National Park
  • Lake Naivasha
  • Masai Mara National Reserve

Nairobi – Gateway to the Wild

Travelers typically start their safari here, visiting places like the Giraffe Centre or the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust before heading out for the open grasslands. It’s the ideal place to adjust to the rhythm of Kenyan travel, balancing comfort with anticipation for what lies ahead.

Amboseli – Home of the Gentle Giants

Amboseli is the place where you meet elephants up close with Mount Kilimanjaro rising in the background. Wildlife sightings here are extraordinary – elephants, lions, buffaloes, and flamingos moving through shimmering wetlands. This leg of the trip captures the essence of a real safari experience and fits beautifully within an Amboseli Lake Nakuru safari itinerary.

Aberdare

The Aberdare ranges bring a refreshing contrast to open savannahs. Thick forests, high waterfalls, and cool mountain air make it a quiet yet striking destination. Animals appear differently here – bushbucks, leopards, and monkeys move in shadows while you enjoy the changing atmosphere from lodge verandas.

Ol Pejeta

Ol Pejeta is where adventure meets purpose. This private conservancy in Laikipia County is home to black rhinos, chimpanzees, and the last two northern white rhinos left in the world.

Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha

At Lake Nakuru, game drives unfold amid pink horizons filled with flamingos, pelicans, and grazing rhinos. The water reflects hazy skies, giving this region a calm setting after days of safari dust. Then the route moves to Naivasha, completing the Kenya safari tour with Lake Naivasha where boat rides, birdwatching, and open-air serenity bring softer energy before heading back to the bush.

Masai Mara

The tour ends in the legendary Masai Mara, land of endless plains and the Great Migration. Every drive here brings new life scenes – lions stalking in golden grass, zebras crossing rivers, or elephants herding calves under vast skies. The Masai Mara safari tour from India connects travelers directly to this wonder without missing Kenya’s diverse charm.

Best Time to Visit

The best time for a Kenya wildlife safari tour package like this runs from July to October, during dry months with clear skies and the Great Migration in full swing. Travelers planning shorter trips can explore options like the Kenya wildlife safari 6 nights 7 days, which captures a compact yet complete experience within key reserves.

Highlights

Itinerary

After arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, you will be received by our representative. After coming out of the airport, you will be driven to Amboseli National Park. After reaching, you will be checked in to the safari camp. You will be having your lunch and taking rest for a while. Afternoon you will be headed to a game drive.

  • Afternoon Game Drive: Venture into Amboseli as the day cools, when elephant families cross the plains, predators stir from the shade, and Mount Kilimanjaro glows—perfect timing for thrilling sightings and stunning photos.

Dinner and overnight at safari camp [Full Board]

After breakfast, experience the majestic view of Kilimanjaro with morning and afternoon game drives.

  • Morning & Afternoon Game Drives: Experience the mystery of morning game drives, with mist-shrouded landscapes and animals roaming freely against the majestic, snow-capped peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro, and relive the magic of the golden hours of an afternoon game drive in Amboseli’s most unforgettable form.

Lunch, dinner and overnight stay at safari camp [Full Board]

After breakfast in the morning then drive to drive to Rhino watch.

  • Game viewing at the Solio Ranch in the Aberdare region offers an intimate safari experience, where vast open plains reveal Kenya’s finest rhino encounters amid serene, uncrowded wilderness.

Dinner and overnight stay at safari [Full Board]

In the morning after breakfast, drive to Sweet Waters at Ol Pejeta which promises an exclusive wildlife encounter, famed for intimate rhino sightings, rescued chimpanzees, and breathtaking Mount Kenya views. Arriving in time for lunch later an afternoon game drive at Ol Pejeta Conservancy.

Dinner and overnight at Sweet Waters camp [Full Board}

After breakfast, drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. After having lunch then for go for afternoon game drive, a thrilling drive offers the close encounters with rhinos, flamingos, and tree-climbing lions, set against a shimmering soda lake and acacia-lined landscapes.

Dinner and overnight stay at lodge {Full Board}

After breakfast drive to crescent Island and check in to lodge.

  • Afternoon visit Crescent Island after Lunch: Walk freely among giraffes, zebras, and antelopes on this serene island sanctuary, where wildlife roams without fences beside the shimmering lake. You can have lunch later return to the lodge.

Lunch, dinner and overnight stay at Lodge [Full Board]

After breakfast then drive across the Rift Valley down to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Check in to the safari camp then have your lunch and rest for a while.

  • Afternoon Game Drive: As the savannah glows in golden light, track lions, cheetahs, and vast herds across endless plains—prime time for thrilling sightings and iconic safari photos.

Dinner and overnight stay at safari camp [Full Board]

After breakfast, experience the magical Maasai Mara.

  • Morning & Afternoon Game Drives: The drives reveal predators on the hunt at sunrise and golden-hour wildlife sightings across endless savannahs, creating unforgettable safari moments.

Lunch dinner and overnight stay at camp [Full Board]

After breakfast, start exploring the game drives in the morning as well as in the evening.

  • Morning & Afternoon Game Drives: The drives reveal predators on the hunt at sunrise and golden-hour wildlife sightings across endless savannahs, creating unforgettable safari moments.

Lunch dinner and overnight stay at camp [Full Board]

Early morning game drive, followed by breakfast. Return to Nairobi in time for lunch on your own. You will be dropped by our representative at the airport for the departure flight.

Included

Excluded

Terms & Conditions

  • The tour price is subject to change without any prior notice.
  • Accommodation will be provided subject to the availability of the mentioned hotels
  • Confirmation is subject to availability and prior payment.
  • The Hotel may allocate rooms depending on its availability at the time of check-in to the category of the room specified on your confirmation voucher.
  • Extra bed means Extra mattress.
  • There will be no refunds for any unused elements such as accommodation, meals, transportation segments, or any other service because of inclement weather, illness, strikes, road blockages, or any other unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. These items are neither refundable nor transferable.
  • AC is not operational in Hill Stations.
  • A token amount cannot be refunded.
  • Prices quoted are valid for Indian Nationals and Foreigners holding Indian Resident Permit.
  • The prices quoted will be available at the time we confirm the details, but currently we do not hold any blocks for the sent quote.
  • Booking confirmations are dependent on availability. All Hotels Rooms: Rooms are available on an "as available" basis.
  • All Hotels Rooms are dependent on availability.
  • At present, we are not holding any bookings for air seats, hotel rooms, or conference rooms, etc. Final availability will be known when we make the request for bookings.
  • No refund will be initiated, if the services & facilities of hotel are not up to the expectations you keep, this will be dealt on a case-to-case basis of the Confirmation policy.
  • Holiday Surcharge will be additional, if applicable

Payment Policy

  • The above package can be booked/ hold on payment of token amount, which is 40% of the total amount for booking.
  • The client should deposit another 40% amount one & half month before the date of travelling.
  • This balance of 20% must be completed prior to 15 days before the date of travelling.

Cancellation Policy

  • If cancellations are done prior to 30 days of the start date of the trip, the cancellation fees charged will be 30 % of the Total Package Cost.
  • If cancellations are made 15-30 days before the start date of the trip, 70% of the Total Package Cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
  • If cancellations are made within 7-10 days before the start date of the trip, cancellation fees charged will be 85% of the Total Package cost.
  • In case the cancellation of 6 days prior or last minute booking is due to flight cancellation, any natural calamity, and due to technical/ weather and high tides and sea conditions, there would be a deduction of 100% cancellation charge from the total booking amount.
  • Activities may be cancelled at any point of time due to unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions. In such cases, we will provide an alternate feasible activity to the best of our abilities. However, no refund will be provided for the same.
  • 100% in case of a non-refundable flight ticket / Hotel Room.
  • Any amount charged as GST on any transaction is not refundable.
  • Some Cancellation And Refund Policies Are Out Of Our Tender:

1. Refund for hotel payment will follow the Domestic/International hotel’s cancellation policy Domestic/International Flight tickets cancellations will follow the airline’s company policy

2. In case you cancel the trip after commencement, refund would be restricted to a limited amount only which too would depend on the amount that we would be able to recover from the hoteliers/ contractors we patronize. For any hotel accommodations, transportation, missed meals are unused then we won't take any responsibilities to refund that.

Faq

This itinerary combines iconic savannahs, misty forests, highland conservancies, and scenic lakes, offering Mount Kilimanjaro views, tree-lodge wildlife viewing, rhino tracking, boat safaris, and Big Five game drives—all in one journey.
You may encounter the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino) along with cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, flamingos, hippos, crocodiles, chimpanzees (Ol Pejeta), and hundreds of bird species.
Yes. The route is well-paced, covers Kenya’s top parks, and includes comfortable lodges, experienced guides, and diverse safari experiences ideal for first-time travelers
The tour operates year-round, but the best wildlife viewing is from June to October and January to February. The Great Migration in Maasai Mara usually occurs between July and September.
Accommodation ranges from comfortable safari lodges to luxury camps, including a tree lodge in Aberdare and wildlife-rich tented camps in Maasai Mara.
The safari is light to moderate in activity level. Most wildlife viewing is done from vehicles, with optional walking safaris at Lake Naivasha and easy boat rides.
Yes, the tour is family-friendly, though some lodges may have age restrictions for walking safaris or night wildlife viewing.
Travel is in customized 4×4 safari vehicles with pop-up roofs, ideal for photography and game viewing.
Yes, national park entry fees, scheduled game drives, and activities such as boat safari at Lake Naivasha are typically included. Optional activities may be at an extra cost.
Absolutely. This tour offers excellent photography moments, from Kilimanjaro backdrops in Amboseli to predator action in Maasai Mara and birdlife around the Rift Valley lakes.
A Maasai cultural village visit can be arranged as an optional experience during your stay in Maasai Mara.
Light clothing, warm layers for early mornings, comfortable shoes, sunscreen, a hat, binoculars, camera, and personal medications are recommended.
Yes, the itinerary can be booked as a private, customized safari or as a small-group tour.
Yes, most safari days include full-board meals, with picnic lunches during long game-drive days.

Highlights

Itinerary

After arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, you will be received by our representative. After coming out of the airport, you will be driven to Amboseli National Park. After reaching, you will be checked in to the safari camp. You will be having your lunch and taking rest for a while. Afternoon you will be headed to a game drive.

  • Afternoon Game Drive: Venture into Amboseli as the day cools, when elephant families cross the plains, predators stir from the shade, and Mount Kilimanjaro glows—perfect timing for thrilling sightings and stunning photos.

Dinner and overnight at safari camp [Full Board]

After breakfast, experience the majestic view of Kilimanjaro with morning and afternoon game drives.

  • Morning & Afternoon Game Drives: Experience the mystery of morning game drives, with mist-shrouded landscapes and animals roaming freely against the majestic, snow-capped peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro, and relive the magic of the golden hours of an afternoon game drive in Amboseli’s most unforgettable form.

Lunch, dinner and overnight stay at safari camp [Full Board]

After breakfast in the morning then drive to drive to Rhino watch.

  • Game viewing at the Solio Ranch in the Aberdare region offers an intimate safari experience, where vast open plains reveal Kenya’s finest rhino encounters amid serene, uncrowded wilderness.

Dinner and overnight stay at safari [Full Board]

In the morning after breakfast, drive to Sweet Waters at Ol Pejeta which promises an exclusive wildlife encounter, famed for intimate rhino sightings, rescued chimpanzees, and breathtaking Mount Kenya views. Arriving in time for lunch later an afternoon game drive at Ol Pejeta Conservancy.

Dinner and overnight at Sweet Waters camp [Full Board}

After breakfast, drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. After having lunch then for go for afternoon game drive, a thrilling drive offers the close encounters with rhinos, flamingos, and tree-climbing lions, set against a shimmering soda lake and acacia-lined landscapes.

Dinner and overnight stay at lodge {Full Board}

After breakfast drive to crescent Island and check in to lodge.

  • Afternoon visit Crescent Island after Lunch: Walk freely among giraffes, zebras, and antelopes on this serene island sanctuary, where wildlife roams without fences beside the shimmering lake. You can have lunch later return to the lodge.

Lunch, dinner and overnight stay at Lodge [Full Board]

After breakfast then drive across the Rift Valley down to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Check in to the safari camp then have your lunch and rest for a while.

  • Afternoon Game Drive: As the savannah glows in golden light, track lions, cheetahs, and vast herds across endless plains—prime time for thrilling sightings and iconic safari photos.

Dinner and overnight stay at safari camp [Full Board]

After breakfast, experience the magical Maasai Mara.

  • Morning & Afternoon Game Drives: The drives reveal predators on the hunt at sunrise and golden-hour wildlife sightings across endless savannahs, creating unforgettable safari moments.

Lunch dinner and overnight stay at camp [Full Board]

After breakfast, start exploring the game drives in the morning as well as in the evening.

  • Morning & Afternoon Game Drives: The drives reveal predators on the hunt at sunrise and golden-hour wildlife sightings across endless savannahs, creating unforgettable safari moments.

Lunch dinner and overnight stay at camp [Full Board]

Early morning game drive, followed by breakfast. Return to Nairobi in time for lunch on your own. You will be dropped by our representative at the airport for the departure flight.

Included

Excluded

Terms & Conditions

  • The tour price is subject to change without any prior notice.
  • Accommodation will be provided subject to the availability of the mentioned hotels
  • Confirmation is subject to availability and prior payment.
  • The Hotel may allocate rooms depending on its availability at the time of check-in to the category of the room specified on your confirmation voucher.
  • Extra bed means Extra mattress.
  • There will be no refunds for any unused elements such as accommodation, meals, transportation segments, or any other service because of inclement weather, illness, strikes, road blockages, or any other unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. These items are neither refundable nor transferable.
  • AC is not operational in Hill Stations.
  • A token amount cannot be refunded.
  • Prices quoted are valid for Indian Nationals and Foreigners holding Indian Resident Permit.
  • The prices quoted will be available at the time we confirm the details, but currently we do not hold any blocks for the sent quote.
  • Booking confirmations are dependent on availability. All Hotels Rooms: Rooms are available on an "as available" basis.
  • All Hotels Rooms are dependent on availability.
  • At present, we are not holding any bookings for air seats, hotel rooms, or conference rooms, etc. Final availability will be known when we make the request for bookings.
  • No refund will be initiated, if the services & facilities of hotel are not up to the expectations you keep, this will be dealt on a case-to-case basis of the Confirmation policy.
  • Holiday Surcharge will be additional, if applicable

Payment Policy

  • The above package can be booked/ hold on payment of token amount, which is 40% of the total amount for booking.
  • The client should deposit another 40% amount one & half month before the date of travelling.
  • This balance of 20% must be completed prior to 15 days before the date of travelling.

Cancellation Policy

  • If cancellations are done prior to 30 days of the start date of the trip, the cancellation fees charged will be 30 % of the Total Package Cost.
  • If cancellations are made 15-30 days before the start date of the trip, 70% of the Total Package Cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
  • If cancellations are made within 7-10 days before the start date of the trip, cancellation fees charged will be 85% of the Total Package cost.
  • In case the cancellation of 6 days prior or last minute booking is due to flight cancellation, any natural calamity, and due to technical/ weather and high tides and sea conditions, there would be a deduction of 100% cancellation charge from the total booking amount.
  • Activities may be cancelled at any point of time due to unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions. In such cases, we will provide an alternate feasible activity to the best of our abilities. However, no refund will be provided for the same.
  • 100% in case of a non-refundable flight ticket / Hotel Room.
  • Any amount charged as GST on any transaction is not refundable.
  • Some Cancellation And Refund Policies Are Out Of Our Tender:

1. Refund for hotel payment will follow the Domestic/International hotel’s cancellation policy Domestic/International Flight tickets cancellations will follow the airline’s company policy

2. In case you cancel the trip after commencement, refund would be restricted to a limited amount only which too would depend on the amount that we would be able to recover from the hoteliers/ contractors we patronize. For any hotel accommodations, transportation, missed meals are unused then we won't take any responsibilities to refund that.

Faq

This itinerary combines iconic savannahs, misty forests, highland conservancies, and scenic lakes, offering Mount Kilimanjaro views, tree-lodge wildlife viewing, rhino tracking, boat safaris, and Big Five game drives—all in one journey.
You may encounter the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino) along with cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, flamingos, hippos, crocodiles, chimpanzees (Ol Pejeta), and hundreds of bird species.
Yes. The route is well-paced, covers Kenya’s top parks, and includes comfortable lodges, experienced guides, and diverse safari experiences ideal for first-time travelers
The tour operates year-round, but the best wildlife viewing is from June to October and January to February. The Great Migration in Maasai Mara usually occurs between July and September.
Accommodation ranges from comfortable safari lodges to luxury camps, including a tree lodge in Aberdare and wildlife-rich tented camps in Maasai Mara.
The safari is light to moderate in activity level. Most wildlife viewing is done from vehicles, with optional walking safaris at Lake Naivasha and easy boat rides.
Yes, the tour is family-friendly, though some lodges may have age restrictions for walking safaris or night wildlife viewing.
Travel is in customized 4×4 safari vehicles with pop-up roofs, ideal for photography and game viewing.
Yes, national park entry fees, scheduled game drives, and activities such as boat safari at Lake Naivasha are typically included. Optional activities may be at an extra cost.
Absolutely. This tour offers excellent photography moments, from Kilimanjaro backdrops in Amboseli to predator action in Maasai Mara and birdlife around the Rift Valley lakes.
A Maasai cultural village visit can be arranged as an optional experience during your stay in Maasai Mara.
Light clothing, warm layers for early mornings, comfortable shoes, sunscreen, a hat, binoculars, camera, and personal medications are recommended.
Yes, the itinerary can be booked as a private, customized safari or as a small-group tour.
Yes, most safari days include full-board meals, with picnic lunches during long game-drive days.

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