9 Days Kenya Safari Adventure | Big Five & Maasai Mara Wildlife Experience

Arrival: Land at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and meet your Polmans Holiday representative.

• Transfer: Private transfer to your hotel for check-in.

• Safari Briefing: Overview of the 9-day adventure, safety tips, and Q&A.

• Optional Afternoon Tour:

  • Giraffe Centre: Feed and interact with endangered Rothschild giraffes.

  • David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage: Observe baby elephants being fed and cared for.

  • Karen Blixen Museum: Learn about Kenya’s colonial history and coffee plantation life.

• Dinner: At Carnivore Restaurant (famous for African cuisine) or hotel restaurant.

Accommodation: Tamarind Tree Hotel / Sarova Panafric / Similar
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

• Departure: After breakfast, drive north via Nanyuki (approx. 4–5 hours, 210 km).

• Lunch: On arrival at Sweetwaters Serena Camp or Ol Pejeta House.

• Afternoon Game Drive: Track wildlife including lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, and giraffes.

• Chimpanzee Sanctuary: Meet rescued chimpanzees in a natural forested environment.

• Rhino Enclosure Visit: Learn about conservation efforts for endangered black and white rhinos.

• Dinner: Enjoy evening dinner at the lodge with a view of the conservancy.

Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Camp / Ol Pejeta House / Similar
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

• Morning Game Drive: Spot wildlife one last time in Ol Pejeta.

• Drive to Aberdare National Park: Approx. 2 hours (90 km).

• Lunch: At Aberdare Country Club, a historic lodge set in the lush highlands.

• Check-in: At The Ark Lodge or Treetops Lodge, uniquely perched above a wildlife waterhole.

• Afternoon & Evening Wildlife Viewing: Watch elephants, buffalo, and other nocturnal animals from your lodge’s observation deck.

• Dinner: Gourmet meal at the lodge restaurant with panoramic forest views.

Accommodation: The Ark Lodge / Treetops Lodge / Similar
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• Early Breakfast: Depart Aberdare and drive via Nairobi to Amboseli (approx. 6–7 hours, 330 km).

• Lunch: En route or at lodge on arrival.

• Afternoon Game Drive: Explore Amboseli’s open plains with stunning Mount Kilimanjaro backdrop. Expect to see large herds of elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes.

• Sundowner: Relax with drinks while watching the African sunset over the plains.

• Dinner & Overnight: At your lodge.

Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge / Ol Tukai Lodge / Similar
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• Morning Game Drive: Early start to catch wildlife activity, including predators like lions and cheetahs.

• Observation Hill Visit: Panoramic views of Amboseli and Kilimanjaro; great photo opportunity.

• Lunch: At lodge.

• Optional Maasai Village Visit: Learn about Maasai culture, traditions, and crafts.

• Afternoon Game Drive: Search for elephants, giraffes, and rare bird species.

• Dinner & Overnight: At lodge.

Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge / Ol Tukai Lodge / Similar
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• Breakfast: Depart Amboseli for Lake Naivasha (approx. 6–7 hours, 320 km).

• Lunch: At Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort or Enashipai Resort.

• Afternoon Activities:

  • Boat Safari: Spot hippos, cormorants, fish eagles, and other water birds.

  • Crescent Island Walking Safari: Walk among giraffes, zebras, and antelopes in a predator-free sanctuary.

• Dinner & Overnight: Lakeside resort with views over the tranquil lake.

Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort / Enashipai Resort / Similar
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• Morning Breakfast: Depart for the Maasai Mara (approx. 5–6 hours, 280 km).

• Lunch: Upon arrival at Mara Serena Safari Lodge or Sarova Mara Game Camp.

• Afternoon Game Drive: Search for lions, elephants, cheetahs, hyenas, and plains game across the rolling Mara grasslands.

• Sundowner: Enjoy sunset drinks overlooking the savannah.

• Dinner & Overnight: At the lodge.

Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge / Sarova Mara Game Camp / Similar
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• Early Morning Game Drive: Optional hot air balloon safari (extra cost) for sunrise over the Mara.

• Breakfast: Back at lodge after morning drive.

• Full Day Game Drives: Explore different areas of the reserve, seeking the Big Five: lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, and buffalo.

• Cultural Visit: Optional Maasai village visit for interaction with local tribes.

• Afternoon Sundowner: Relax and enjoy the African sunset before dinner.

• Dinner & Overnight: At lodge.

Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge / Sarova Mara Game Camp / Similar
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• Breakfast: At lodge.

• Drive to Nairobi: Approx. 5–6 hours (270 km) with scenic stops along the Rift Valley for photography.

• Lunch: Optional en route (own cost).

• Arrival: Drop-off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or Nairobi hotel for onward travel.

Meal Plan: Breakfast