🦓 11-Day Grand Kenya Safari – Wildlife, Wonders & Wilderness

The Ultimate Kenyan Safari Circuit with Melman Safaris

🗓 Duration:

11 Days / 10 Nights
Ideal For: Wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, couples, families & honeymooners

🗺️ Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi

• Airport pick-up and private transfer to your city hotel

• Leisure time or optional visit to the Giraffe Centre or Karen Blixen Museum

Overnight: Nairobi

Day 2: Nairobi – Amboseli National Park

• Scenic drive through Kenya’s countryside

• Afternoon game drive beneath Mount Kilimanjaro

• Spot elephants, lions, and hippos at swampland oases

Overnight: Amboseli

Day 3: Full Day in Amboseli

• Early morning and evening game drives

• Stunning views of snow-capped Kilimanjaro

• Visit Observation Hill and Sinet Delta

Overnight: Amboseli

Day 4: Amboseli – Ol Pejeta Conservancy

• Breakfast and transfer to Ol Pejeta via Nairobi or scheduled flight (optional upgrade)

• Afternoon game drive in this Big Five conservancy

• Visit to Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary

Overnight: Ol Pejeta

Day 5: Full Day at Ol Pejeta

• Morning and evening game drives

• Rhino tracking and visit to the endangered species enclosure

• Optional night game drive

Overnight: Ol Pejeta

Day 6: Ol Pejeta – Lake Naivasha

• Scenic drive to Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley

• Optional boat ride or Crescent Island walking safari

Overnight: Lake Naivasha

Day 7: Lake Naivasha – Lake Nakuru

• Morning transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park

• Afternoon game drive for rhinos, giraffes, flamingos & leopards

• Explore the scenic Baboon Cliff

Overnight: Lake Nakuru

Day 8: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara

• Depart for the legendary Masai Mara

• Afternoon game drive through the savannah plains

Overnight: Masai Mara

Day 9 & 10: Full Days in Masai Mara

• Daily game drives including full-day drive with packed lunch

• Witness the Big Five, cheetahs, hyenas & the Great Migration (Jul–Oct)

• Optional hot-air balloon safari & Maasai village visit

Overnight: Masai Mara

Day 11: Masai Mara – Nairobi & Departure

• Breakfast and return to Nairobi

• Optional last-minute shopping or lunch

• Airport drop-off for international departure

✅ Package Inclusions:

• 10 nights luxury or superior lodge accommodations

• All meals (B, L, D) while on safari

• Park entrance fees to all reserves

• Transport in private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof

• Professional English-speaking safari guide

• Bottled water during game drives

• Airport transfers & internal road transfers

🚫 Exclusions:

• International flights

• Visa fees & personal travel insurance

• Optional hot-air balloon safari ($450 pp)

• Tips, drinks, and additional excursions

🌟 Safari Highlights:

• Close encounters with the Big Five & rare wildlife

• Diverse landscapes: wetlands, grasslands, lakes, forests, and mountains

• Cultural experiences with Maasai & Samburu communities

• Lake Naivasha boat safari & flamingos at Nakuru

• Top-tier accommodation in scenic, animal-rich areas

📌 Why Book With Melman Safaris?

• Trusted experts in Kenya’s top safari circuits

• Seamless logistics, luxury vehicles, and local insight

• Customizable: add beach extensions to Diani, Lamu, or Zanzibar

• 24/7 on-ground support during your trip

🏕️ Accommodation Options (Customizable):

• Nairobi: Tamarind Tree / Ole Sereni

• Amboseli: Amboseli Serena / Tawi Lodge

• Ol Pejeta: Sweetwaters Serena / The Stables

• Naivasha: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort / Enashipai

• Nakuru: Sarova Lion Hill Lodge / The Cliff

• Masai Mara: Ashnil Mara / Entim Camp / Mara Serena