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10-Day Kenya Safari Tour by Norine Forbes Safaris
Offered by - Norine Forbes Safaris
Tour Features
Discover the best of Kenya on this unforgettable 10-Day Kenya Big Five Safari through Samburu National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Naivasha, and Amboseli National Park. This carefully crafted Kenya wildlife safari combines exceptional game viewing, authentic cultural experiences, breathtaking landscapes, and close encounters with Africa's iconic wildlife. Track the Big Five in world-famous safari destinations, meet the Samburu and Maasai communities, enjoy a scenic boat ride on Lake Naivasha, walk among wildlife on Crescent Island, and witness large elephant herds beneath the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli National Park. Perfect for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, families, couples, and first-time visitors to Kenya.
| Budget tour | This budget tour includes camping and tented camps. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private tour | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| No minimum age | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4, Boat. |
Route & Activities
Kenya
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 | Hotel Boulevard Nairobi No images available | Breakfast Included |
| 2-3 | Samburu Sopa Lodge No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 4 | Ziwa Lodge No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 5-6 | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included | |
| 7 | burchs resort No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 8-9 | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included | |
| 10 | Budget Accommodation No images available | Breakfast Included |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - Arrival in Nairobi – Welcome to Kenya
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a Norine Forbes Safaris representative and transferred to your hotel in Nairobi. Spend the rest of the day relaxing after your journey and preparing for your exciting Kenya safari adventure.
Main Destination: Nairobi
Accommodation: Hotel Boulevard Nairobi
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included
- Day 2 - Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve – Into Kenya's Northern
After breakfast, depart Nairobi and travel north through Kenya's scenic highlands towards Samburu National Reserve. Located along the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River, Samburu offers a unique safari experience unlike any other in Kenya.
Arrive in time for lunch before embarking on an afternoon game drive in search of the famous Samburu Special Five – the Grevy's Zebra, Reticulated Giraffe, Somali Ostrich, Beisa Oryx, and Gerenuk. The reserve is also home to elephants, lions, leopards, and cheetahs.
Main Destination: Samburu National Reserve
Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 3 - Full-Day Samburu Safari & Cultural Experience
Spend a full day exploring Samburu National Reserve with morning and afternoon game drives. The reserve offers excellent opportunities to spot predators, elephants, and a wide variety of birdlife.
During your stay, enjoy an authentic Samburu cultural visit where you will interact with members of the local community and learn about their traditions, customs, and way of life. This cultural encounter provides valuable insight into one of Kenya's most fascinating indigenous communities.
Main Destination: Samburu National Reserve
Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 4 - Samburu to Lake Nakuru National Park – Rhino Sanctuary
After breakfast, depart Samburu and travel south to Lake Nakuru National Park, one of Kenya's most renowned wildlife conservation areas.
Arrive in time for lunch before heading out on an afternoon game drive. The park is famous for its thriving black and white rhino populations and offers opportunities to spot lions, buffaloes, Rothschild's giraffes, zebras, and numerous bird species.
Accommodation: Ziwa Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 5 - Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara National Reserve – Kenya's Wildli
Following breakfast, continue your Kenya safari to the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve, widely regarded as one of Africa's finest wildlife destinations.
Arrive in time for lunch and later enjoy an afternoon game drive across the vast savannah plains. Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, cheetahs, hyenas, and countless other wildlife species that make the Maasai Mara one of the most celebrated safari destinations in the world.
Main Destination: Maasai Mara NR
Accommodation: AA Lodge Masai Mara
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 6 - Full-Day Maasai Mara Big Five Safari
Enjoy a full day of game viewing in the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Morning and afternoon game drives provide excellent opportunities to search for the Big Five and witness the incredible diversity of wildlife that inhabits the reserve.
The Maasai Mara is renowned for its exceptional wildlife concentrations and is considered one of the best places in Africa for safari photography and unforgettable wildlife encounters.
Main Destination: Maasai Mara NR
Accommodation: AA Lodge Masai Mara
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 7 - Maasai Mara to Lake Naivasha – Maasai Culture & Crescent Isl
After breakfast, visit a traditional Maasai village where you will learn about Maasai culture, traditions, and daily life. Experience traditional dances, local customs, and gain a deeper understanding of one of Africa's most iconic communities.
Thereafter, depart for Lake Naivasha, arriving in time for lunch.
In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic boat ride across Lake Naivasha, home to hippos and a remarkable variety of birdlife. Continue to Crescent Island for a guided walking safari where you may walk among giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and other wildlife in a unique natural setting.
Accommodation: burchs resort
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 8 - Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park – Beneath Mount Kili
After breakfast, depart Lake Naivasha and journey south towards Amboseli National Park.
Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch before enjoying an afternoon game drive. Amboseli is famous for its large elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain.
Main Destination: Amboseli National Park
Accommodation: AA Lodge Amboseli
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 9 - Full-Day Amboseli Safari Experience
Spend the day exploring Amboseli National Park with morning and afternoon game drives.
The park's swamps, grasslands, and open plains support a rich diversity of wildlife including elephants, lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and numerous bird species. The stunning backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro creates one of Africa's most iconic safari landscapes.
Main Destination: Amboseli National Park
Accommodation: AA Lodge Amboseli
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 10 - Amboseli to Nairobi – Departure
Enjoy breakfast before departing Amboseli and driving back to Nairobi.
Upon arrival, transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your preferred drop-off location, bringing your memorable Kenya Big Five Safari to a close.
Main Destination: Nairobi
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Rates Per Person
Jan 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026
Jan 6, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026
Jan 11, 2026 - Dec 20, 2026
Jul 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026
Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 1, 2026
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
Tourists can visit these safari locations once in Kenya and can show up via air, land or ocean, however, flights are the most favoured mode of transport. Kenya is a huge nation and while you can go via vehicle on a safari circuit, getting between the various regions is better on a booked flight.Kenya's main airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), located 15km/9mi southeast of Nairobi. Kenya's second international Airport is Moi International Airport (MBA), located 9km/6mi west of Mombasa, but aside from flights to Zanzibar, this is primarily used for domestic and charter flights.From Nairobi or Mombasa, one can fly or drive between reserves, or opt to do a bit of both. Most domestic flights out of Nairobi depart from Wilson Airport (WIL), 6km/4mi south of Nairobi.
This tour starts in Nairobi and ends in Nairobi, Kenya
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (Link), but they can also be obtained through your local Kenyan Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Getting There
Tourists can visit these safari locations once in Kenya and can show up via air, land or ocean, however, flights are the most favoured mode of transport. Kenya is a huge nation and while you can go via vehicle on a safari circuit, getting between the various regions is better on a booked flight.Kenya's main airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), located 15km/9mi southeast of Nairobi. Kenya's second international Airport is Moi International Airport (MBA), located 9km/6mi west of Mombasa, but aside from flights to Zanzibar, this is primarily used for domestic and charter flights.From Nairobi or Mombasa, one can fly or drive between reserves, or opt to do a bit of both. Most domestic flights out of Nairobi depart from Wilson Airport (WIL), 6km/4mi south of Nairobi.
This tour starts in Nairobi and ends in Nairobi, Kenya
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (Link), but they can also be obtained through your local Kenyan Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Offered By
Norine Forbes Safaris
Kenya
Tanzania
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