Our Top 7- to 10-Day Kenya Itineraries

10-Day Itinerary Ideas in Kenya

1. Voyage Through Amboseli, Laikipia & Mara

Comfort Level: Luxury | Destinations: 4 | Price: from USD 12,990 pps

This 10-day Kenya itinerary through Amboseli, Laikipia and the Mara is jam-packed with exciting adventures in some of the country's top wildlife destinations. Being a fly-in safari, it's perfect for travellers who want to experience as much of the country as possible with only a little over 1 week in Kenya. After an overnight in Nairobi, start your journey off in Amboseli National Park, also known as the ‘land of giants' thanks to its huge elephant herds – the biggest in East Africa! While here, enjoy an authentic safari experience at Tortilis Camp, incredible game viewing and superb views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Your next stop is Loisaba Tented Camp in Laikipia, a luxury safari camp that boasts expansive views of the plains. But the best way to explore your surroundings is on foot, accompanied by traditional Samburu guides and on game drives, where iconic animals like giraffe, elephant and African wild dog wait to be spotted by your keen eye. The highlight of your stay is sure to be a night under the African sky at the Loisaba Star Beds.

Finally, fly into the Masai Mara for your last few nights in Africa. While away your days at Sand River, where the promise of seeing the Great Wildebeest Migration in person awaits.

Tour Highlights:

• Maximise time of safari by flying between destinations
• Stay at some of Kenya's top eco-lodges
• Sleep under the Milky Way at Loisaba Star Beds
• See large herds of elephants in Amboseli
• Game drives, nature walks & camelback safaris
• Cultural interactions with Samburu guides & Maasai
• Witness the Great Migration from camp (August to November)

2. Four Parks Conservation, Community & Wildlife Safari

Comfort Level: Comfortable | Destinations: 5 | Price: from USD 6,800 pps

Tick off some of Africa's top bucket list destinations and experiences on this 10-day trip to Kenya. Your 10-day Kenya conservation, community and wildlife itinerary kicks off your journey in Nairobi National Park, enjoying your first game drive with the cityscape as your backdrop. Amboseli is next on the itinerary, where under-canvas tented rooms, picturesque views of Mount Kilimanjaro and incredible wildlife sightings await.

From elephants in Amboseli to black rhinos in the Laikipia Plateau, your next few nights are spent in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, enjoying unique animal encounters, like visiting the rescued primates at the chimpanzee sanctuary, optional lion tracking, horse riding and spending time with the world's last two remaining Northern white rhinos, as well as Baraka, a blind black rhino.

It's then off to Meru National Park for some incredible game viewing thanks to large populations of elephant, hippo, buffalo, lion, cheetah and leopard. Last but certainly not least, you'll find yourself in the famed Masai Mara to enjoy up-close sightings of the Great Wildebeest Migration, either on a game drive or from a birds-eye view on a hot-air balloon ride.

Tour Highlights:

• Fantastic game viewing in each destination
• Stay in intimate, exclusive camps offering an authentic safari experience
• Game drives, nature walks, hikes, horse riding, hikes & hot-air balloon safari
• Reliable sightings of elephants and rhinos
• Spend time with rescued primates, Northern white rhinos & a blind black rhino
• Optional lion tracking excursion & cultural encounters with the Maasai
• Hike up a small extinct volcano and discover the hidden forest inside

3. A Lion King Adventure For Kids

Comfort Level: Comfortable | Destinations: 5 | Price: from USD 6,305 pps

Bring Disney's Lion King to life with this 10-day Kenya itinerary. It's widely known that both the hit 1994 film and its 2019 counterpart take inspiration from Kenya's landscape, and now you can experience the grandstand views of those spectacular settings and up-close encounters with the animals that made the movies famous for yourself.

Start your 10-day Kenya Lion King trip in Nairobi National Park, winding your way through the country's revered wildlife destinations of Amboseli, Laikipia and Meru before ending your holiday on a high note in the Masai Mara. Spend your days on game drives, nature walks, horse rides and hot-air balloon safaris, searching for the animals on which the Lion King's beloved characters are based. And the magic doesn't end there, as this incredible adventure has a host of activities and experiences on offer, such as hand-feeding Baraka, the blind black rhino, tracking lions and interacting with traditional Maasai villagers and warriors.

Tour Highlights:

• Stay at award-winning safari camps in beautiful locations
• Up-close encounters with endangered species in Ol Pejeta
• Incredible game viewing throughout
• Reliable sightings of the Big 5 (rhino, lion, elephant, buffalo & leopard)
• Game drives, night drives, bush walks, hot-air balloon safari & horse rides

4. A Thrilling Adventure in Mount Kenya, Samburu & Mara

Comfort Level: Luxury | Destinations: 4 | Price: from USD 15,790 pps

Set your adventurous spirit ablaze with this 10-day Kenya trip through Nairobi, Laikipia, Samburu and Masai Mara, featuring an extensive roster of bucket-list experiences and activities in some of the country's highly-rated destinations. Start in Nairobi at Giraffe Manor for some one-on-one time with the habituated gentle giants – be warned, you'll have to share your breakfast with them! Then it's into rhino territory when you touchdown at Solio Lodge in Laikipia. Indulge your wild side here with nature walks, horse riding or mountain biking near gorgeous Mount Kenya, or hop in a 4×4 for a game drive in Aberdare National Park.

Make your way via a charter flight to the award-winning SaSaab Camp in Samburu. In addition to interacting with members of the Samburu tribe and enjoying exceptional wildlife sightings – including the Samburu Special 5 (Grevy's zebra, gerenuk, reticulated giraffe, besia oryx and Somali ostrich) – visitors will also get the opportunity to explore the area while camel trekking and venturing deep into Samburu National Park for a night of fly-camping.

An authentic Masai Mara safari experience is saved for last, immersing you in the untamed wilds of the reserve and encountering iconic wildlife, including the mega-herds of wildebeest and zebra migrating across the plains in search of fresh grazing land.

Tour Highlights:

• Have breakfast with habituated Rothschild's giraffes
• Horse riding & mountain biking near Mount Kenya
• Helicopter flip, camel trekking, fly camping, game drives & nature walks
• Cultural experiences with the Samburu tribe
• See the Great Migration (in season)
• Incredible game viewing throughout

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5. Journey Through Laikipia & Mara Hidden Gems

Comfort Level: Luxury | Destinations: 4 | Price: from USD 10,370 pps

Take the road less travelled on this 9-day Kenya trip through the country's hidden wildlife gems, immersing yourself in the culture, encountering the incredible wildlife and marvelling at the stunning landscapes. A night in Nairobi National Park allows you to whet your appetite for what's to come with the first game drive of your holiday. Borana Conservancy in Laikipia is the first lesser-known gem on the list, offering a range of activities, like game drives, horse riding, camel rides and walks with rhino. It doesn't hurt that your accommodating, Borana Lodge, offers fantastic views of snow-capped Mount Kenya.

The next half of your journey takes you to Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy in Samburu. Take the time to get to know the Samburu people and learn their age-old traditions, like their unique pastoral songs to call cattle to drink at the ‘singing wells', as well as their current endeavours, such as beading workshops with the Samburu women. Before you leave, stop by the community-run Reteti Elephant Sanctuary to say ‘hi' to the rescued gentle giants.

End your trip off at Cottar's 1920s Camp on a private conservancy in the Masai Mara. Tick off a few bucket-list experiences while here, like seeing the Great Migration in person and taking to the sky for a hot-air balloon safari.

Tour Highlights:

• Visit lesser-known hidden gems in Kenya
• Private concessions ensure flexibility & exclusivity
• Cultural encounters with traditional Maasai & Samburu people
• Visit the community-run Reteti Elephant Orphanage
• See the Great Migration (in season)
• Game drives, nature walks & hot-air balloon safaris
• Horse riding, camel rides & walks with rhino

6. Luxury Hidden Gems Safari

Comfort Level: Comfortable | Destinations: 4 | Price: from USD 7,105 pps

Enjoy a 9-day luxury itinerary in Kenya's hidden gems that take you through some of the country's lesser-known wildlife spots within iconic destinations. Start in Nairobi for an overnight stay before heading off to Meru National Park to begin the safari portion of your trip. A two-night visit at Elsa's Kopje promises spectacular views of rugged hills and rocky outcrops, as well as incredible big game sightings – experienced on classic game drives, night drives, nature walks and rafting expeditions along the Tana River.

A scenic charter flight whisks you away to Lewa Plains Wildlife Conservancy, a World Heritage Site best known for its thriving populations of endangered black and white rhinos. While game drives around the conservancy hold the potential for sightings of the rest of the Big 5, cheetah and Grevy's zebra, all with the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kenya as your backdrop. The Masai Mara is the final stop on your itinerary, where thrilling game drives, picturesque settings and unique experiences are par the course.

Tour Highlights:

• Stay in luxury accommodation throughout
• Visit Kenya's lesser-known wildlife spots in iconic destinations
• See endangered black and white rhino in Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
• View the Great Migration in the Mara (in season)
• Reliable Big 5 sightings
• Game drives, night drives, nature walks, rafting safaris & hot-air balloon ride

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7. Classic Safari Experience

Comfort Level: Comfortable | Destinations: 3 | Price: from USD 5,705 pps

This 7-day classic Kenya trip idea is perfect for first-timers wanting a comprehensive wildlife experience in Africa but don't have the luxury of time. Before you venture into the heart of Kenya, start slow with an overnight stop in Nairobi. After a restful evening, a short flight takes you to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, an animal-rich reserve that holds the promise of incredible sightings of safari heavy-hitters, like the Big 5. End off your African safari in one of the continent's most popular wildlife destinations: the Masai Mara. Led by expert Maasai guides, you'll explore the incredible Mara plains on land and by hot-air balloon, keeping an eye out for big cats and mega-herds of wildebeest and zebra.

Tour Highlights:

• Incredible Big 5 & big cat game viewing in Laikipia and Masai Mara
• Stay in authentic yet comfortable tented accommodation
• Up-close viewing of the Great Migration (in season)
• Game drives, bush walks, & hot-air balloon safaris
• Ideal itinerary for first timers & families of all ages

8. Big 5 & Rhino Tracking Safari

Comfort Level: Luxury | Destinations: 2 | Price: from USD 5,505 pps

Make the most of your trip to Africa with this 8-day Kenya Big 5 and rhino tracking itinerary, perfectly combining the arid savannahs of the Samburu with the Masai Mara's lush grasslands. Both destinations are popular places to visit in Kenya and offer a range of scenic landscapes as well as diverse wildlife and an array of cultural experiences with the Samburu and Maasai. The highlight of your trip is sure to be tracking black rhinos on foot through the rocky hills of Samburu. All the while, stay in elegant, tented camps that offer an authentic safari experience while still providing the comforts and luxuries of a modern 5-star hotel.

Tour Highlights:

• Stay in luxury under-canvas accommodation throughout
• Enjoy a wide range of wildlife, scenery and cultures
• Game drives, birding, nature walks, community visits & hot-air balloon safari
• Reliable elephant & big cat sightings
• Track black rhinos on foot in Samburu
• Visit a rhino sanctuary and elephant orphanage
• View the annual Wildebeest Migration (in season)

9. Two Parks Conservation, Community & Wildlife Safari

Comfort Level: Comfortable | Destinations: 3 | Price: from USD 4,650 pps

Immerse yourself in Africa's untamed wilderness with this 8-day trip through Kenya's two parks conservation, community and wildlife. Spend your 1 week in Kenya trip making your way through some of the country's top destinations: Nairobi National Park, Amboseli and the infallible Masai Mara, fitting a number of unforgettable experiences and activities into your days as you go along.

Throughout your journey, you'll enjoy hospitable service, personalised attention and every creature comfort at Porini's award-winning eco-camps, each perfectly situated to provide the best views of the scenery and incredible wildlife sightings. Not to mention, Porini's camps are in private conservancies for an exclusive, crowd-free safari experience.

Tour Highlights:

• Stay in comfortable, award-winning eco-camps throughout
• All camps are in private conservancies to escape the crowds
• Visit top wildlife destinations in Kenya
• Eco-friendly camps ensure a reduced carbon footprint
• Game drives, night drives, nature walks with Maasai guides & hot-air balloon safari
• See the Wildebeest Migration in the Masai Mara (in season)
• Superb game viewing opportunities throughout

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10. Fly-In Big 5 Conservancy Safari

Comfort Level: Comfortable | Destinations: 3 | Price: from USD 3,450 pps

Many people consider 7 days to be too short a time to get a proper African safari experience, particularly when it comes to the bigger destinations or combining multiple regions. So, is a week enough in Kenya? Yes, it actually is. Although the East African country has many incredible wildlife-rich locations, it is possible to enjoy an authentic experience with a 1-week trip to Kenya. And this 7-day fly-in itinerary through Kenya's Big 5 conservancies does just that.

Your trip starts with an overnight stop in Nairobi National Park, where your first game drive takes place with the bustling urban metropolis as your backdrop. Ol Pejeta Conservancy is your next stop. The area is best known for its dense concentration of wildlife, including the famous Big 5, as well as boasting breath-taking views of looming Mount Kenya.

The Masai Mara is your final stop on this adventure. You'll stay at Porini Lion Camp on a private conservancy, enjoying exclusive, crowd-free wildlife encounters throughout this expanse of life. Make sure you book your holiday over the period the Great Migration moves through the Mara, known to be the best time to visit Kenya.

Tour Highlights:

• Visit 3 of Kenya's top wildlife destinations
• Stay in authentic yet comfortable tented accommodation
• Excellent Big 5 game viewing throughout
• Game drives, night drives & safari walks
• Visit Kenya's only chimpanzee sanctuary
• Witness the Wildebeest Migration (in season)

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