12 Days Kenya Self Drive Itinerary
12 Days Kenya Self Drive Itinerary offers you a wildlife safari in Kenya on self drive to Masai Mara, Nakuru, Amboseli. The 12 Days Kenya Self Drive Itinerary is ideal for travelers on self drive safari Kenya.
12 Days Wildlife Safari in Kenya begins at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport where you meet the driver guide who takes you through a meet and greet session about the 12 Days Safari in Kenya then transfers you to Samburu National Reserve, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Nakuru National Park, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Naivasha National Park, Amboseli National Park and Tsavo East and West National Park.
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Safari Overview
Day 1: Arrival to Nairobi
Day 2: Transfer to Lake Naivasha
Day 3: Transfer to Lake Nakuru national park
Day 4: Transfer to Hells gate national park
Day 5: Drive to Masai Mara national reserve
Day 6: Have a full day game drive in the reserve
Day 7: Have a game drive and evening cultural encounter
Day 8: Drive to Amboseli national park
Day 9: Full day game drive in the park
Day 10: Transfer to Nairobi for the departure flight
Detailed Itinerary of the 12 Days Kenya Self Drive Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive and get to Samburu National Reserve
Breakfast in the morning then transfer to Samburu National Reserve for a period of 5 to 6 hours. En-route have views of the green terrain, bird species as well as lunch. After a while, you shall reach the Park and enjoy an afternoon Game Drive traversing from pone point to another watching various wildlife animals wandering around their natural vegetation habitat.
The wildlife animals you watch include; Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Elephant, Giraffe, White Rhino, cheetahs, giraffes, hippos, Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich.
After the Game Drive, proceed to check-in your lodge for relaxation, Dinner and Overnight. Samburu Sopa Lodge.
Day 2: Full Day Game Drive at Samburu National Reserve
Delicious morning breakfast then transfer for a full Day Game Drive with packed lunch. The driver takes you to the park to watch the early morning riser wildlife animals as well as others wandering around their natural vegetation habitat.
The wildlife animals you watch include; Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Elephant, Giraffe, White Rhino, cheetahs, giraffes, hippos, Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich. You enjoy this Game Drive till mid day when you break off for lunch then later proceed on another session of Game Drive that goes to late evening. After the Game Drive, proceed back to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Samburu Sopa Lodge.
Day 3: Drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Morning breakfast then proceed on journey for 2 to 3 hours watching the green vegetation terrain, bird species. After a while, you shall reach the Conservancy and enjoy a Game Drive as you traverse from one point to another watching wildlife animals like the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo), cheetahs, northern white rhinos, Grevy’s zebra and Jackson’s hartebeest. After the Game Drive, break off for lunch then continue on another session that takes you till late evening watching and taking photos to keep. After the Game Drive, you shall explore the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary where you watch the chimpanzees enjoying their natural habitat. After the adventure, proceed to check-in lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Ol Pejeta Safari Cottages.
Day 4: Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park
Early morning breakfast then embark on safari to Lake Nakuru National Park that takes a period of 3 to 5 hours. On your way you shall watch the green vegetation habitat, bird species as well as lunch break. You shall later reach the Park and enjoy a Game Drive watching wildlife animals rhinos (both black and white), giraffes, zebras, lions, leopards and bird species like flamingos and reptiles like pythons. After the Game Drive, you shall proceed to check-in lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Lake Nakuru Lodge.
Day 5: Proceed to Maasai Mara National Reserve
Enjoy breakfast in the morning then transfer to Maasai Mara National Reserve for a period of 4 to 6 hours watching green vegetation, bird species. After a while, you shall reach the park and experience a Game Drive watching wildlife animals like Big Five” (lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros, and buffalo), giraffes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, etc. On Game Drive, take many photos to keep with you then later proceed to check-in lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Mara Sopa Lodge.
Day 6: Full Day Game Drive at Maasai Mara National Reserve
Breakfast then transfer for a full Day Game Drive with packed lunch. The driver takes you to the park to watch the early morning riser wildlife animals as well as others wandering around their natural vegetation habitat.
The wildlife animals you watch include; Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Elephant, Giraffe, White Rhino, cheetahs, giraffes, hippos, Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich. You enjoy this Game Drive till mid day when you break off for lunch then later proceed on another session of Game Drive that goes tioo late evening. After the Game Drive, proceed back to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Mara Sopa Lodge.
Day 7: Maasai Mara to Lake Naivasha National Park
Breakfast then embark on en-route Game Drive around the Park watching many wildlife animals wandering around the Park. Take various photos then embark on journey to Lake Naivasha National Park for a period of 5 to 6 hours. Lunch is en-route then when you get here, enjoy a Game Drive watching wildlife animals like hippos, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, waterbucks, various bird species, antelope, warthog and monkeys. After the Game Drive, check-in lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Dove Nest Lodge.
Day 8: Drive to Amboseli National Park
Breakfast in the morning then transfer to the vast amazing Amboseli National Park on a journey that takes you a period of 5 to 6 hours with en-route views of the green terrain, bird species as well as lunch. After a while, you shall reach the park and enjoy a Game Drive around watching wildlife animals wandering around their natural habitat.
The animals you view include; hippos, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, waterbucks, various bird species, antelope, warthog etc. After the Game Drive, continue to check-in lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Amboseli eco Camp.
Day 9: Full Day Game Drive in Amboseli National Park
Enjoy breakfast and transfer for a full Day Game Drive with packed lunch. The driver takes you to the park to watch the early morning riser wildlife animals as well as others wandering around their natural vegetation habitat.
The wildlife animals you watch include; Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Elephant, Giraffe, White Rhino, cheetahs, giraffes, hippos, Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich. You enjoy this Game Drive till mid day when you break off for lunch then later proceed on another session of Game Drive that goes too late evening. After the Game Drive, proceed back to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Amboseli eco Camp.
Day 10: Transfer to Tsavo West National Park
Morning breakfast then continue on an en-route Game Drive watching various wildlife animals wandering around their natural habitat. Take many photos to keep of wildlife animals like Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Elephant, Giraffe, White Rhino, cheetahs, giraffes, hippos, Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, etc. After taking many photos, you shall embark on journey to Tsavo West National Park for a period of 1 to 3 hours. After some time, you shall go direct to check-in lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Salt Lick Safari Lodge.
Day 11: Transfer to Tsavo East National Park
Morning breakfast then embark on Game Drive around the park then proceed on journey to Tsavo East National Park for a period of 1 to 2 hours. After reaching here, enjoy a Game Drive watching wildlife animals like the Big Five (elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, and buffaloes), large herds of elephants, zebras, giraffes, cheetahs, African wild dogs, and various antelope species like gerenuks and lesser kudus. After the Game Drive, proceed to check-in lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Sentrim Tsavo East.
Day 12: Tsavo East to Nairobi
After breakfast, depart with your luggage to the stunning city of Nairobi then to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to board your flight back home.
Inclusions
- 4×4 Vehicle Rental
- Accommodation
- National Entrance fees
- Activities
- Bottled Water
Exclusions
- Visas
- International Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Personal Expenses
- Tips & Gratuities
- Optional Activities
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