12 DAYS 11 NIGHTS NAIROBI, AMBOSELI, NAKURU AND MASAI MARA PRIVATE SAFARI-DEC 2026

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be warmly received by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Nairobi. After your journey, you can relax and settle in at the comfortable PrideInn Hotel Westlands. The remainder of the day is at leisure, allowing you to unwind and prepare for the adventures ahead. Overnight stay on a Bed and Breakfast basis.

After breakfast, you will begin a full-day exploration of Nairobi’s most iconic attractions. Your day starts with a game drive at Nairobi National Park, the world’s only national park located within a capital city, where you may spot lions, giraffes, rhinos, and other wildlife against the backdrop of the city skyline. You will then visit the elephant orphanage at David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to learn about the rescue and rehabilitation of orphaned elephants. Next, you will stop at the Giraffe Centre where you can enjoy close encounters with the endangered Rothschild’s giraffes. Lunch will be served at the charming farm-to-table restaurant Cultiva Farm Kenya before continuing to the historic Karen Blixen Museum, the former home of the famous author of Out of Africa. After the tour, you will return to PrideInn Hotel Westlands for your overnight stay on a Bed and Breakfast basis.

After breakfast, you will depart Nairobi and drive south towards the breathtaking landscapes of Amboseli National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Arriving in time for lunch and relaxation, you will check in at Praro Camp Amboseli. Later in the afternoon, you may enjoy a game drive across the park’s open plains and marshlands where elephants, lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, and numerous bird species can often be seen. Overnight stay at the lodge.

Today is dedicated to exploring the beauty and wildlife of Amboseli National Park. With the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro as a dramatic backdrop, you will enjoy game drives across the park’s diverse habitats, which include open plains, swamps, and acacia woodlands. Amboseli is famous for its close encounters with large elephant families, offering incredible photography opportunities. You will return to your lodge later in the day for dinner and overnight.

Spend another full day enjoying the unique landscapes and abundant wildlife of Amboseli National Park. Morning and afternoon game drives will provide further opportunities to discover the park’s rich ecosystem, from grazing zebras and wildebeests to predators such as lions and hyenas. In between activities, you can relax at the lodge and enjoy the serene views of the surrounding wilderness. Overnight at the lodge

After breakfast, you will depart Amboseli and drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park. Upon arrival, you will check in at the beautiful Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge. The park is renowned for its flamingos, rhinos, and diverse birdlife, as well as sightings of lions and leopards. Enjoy an afternoon game drive before returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Following breakfast, you will continue your safari journey towards the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. The drive takes you through picturesque countryside and Maasai communities before arriving in time for lunch and check-in at Zebra Plains Mara Camp. Later in the afternoon, you will embark on a game drive across the vast savannahs of the Mara, home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife including lions, elephants, cheetahs, and countless plains game.

Spend a full day exploring the endless plains of the Masai Mara National Reserve with morning and afternoon game drives. The Mara is one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations, offering exceptional opportunities to see the “Big Five” as well as many other species. Between game drives, relax at Zebra Plains Mara Camp and enjoy the spectacular scenery and wildlife that surround the camp.

After breakfast, you will depart the Mara and drive back through the Rift Valley to the tranquil shores of Lake Naivasha. On arrival, you will check in at Sawela Lodges where you can spend the afternoon relaxing by the lake or enjoying the lodge facilities.

Today is a relaxed day at Lake Naivasha, surrounded by beautiful scenery and abundant birdlife. You may choose to enjoy optional activities such as a boat ride on the lake or a visit to nearby attractions like Hell's Gate National Park. The day will also include special celebrations for your parents’ birthday, making it a memorable and joyful occasion in this peaceful lakeside setting. Overnight at Sawela Lodges

After breakfast, you will depart Lake Naivasha and enjoy a scenic drive back to Nairobi. Upon arrival, you will check in once again at PrideInn Hotel Westlands. The afternoon is at leisure to relax after your safari or enjoy some last-minute shopping in the city. In the evening, you will prepare to welcome the New Year with festive New Year’s Eve celebrations, enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of Nairobi as the c

After breakfast, depending on your flight schedule, you will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward journey home, marking the end of a memorable safari experience through Kenya’s most iconic destinations.