Here’s a detailed professional itinerary for a 10-night, 11-day trip covering Nairobi, Samburu, Sweetwaters, Aberdare, Naivasha, Nakuru National Park, and Masai Mara:
Itinerary
Morning:
Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Meet and greet by a representative from the tour company.
Transfer to the hotel for check-in and refreshments.
Afternoon:
Lunch at a local restaurant (optional).
Visit to the Nairobi National Museum (if time permits).
Explore the Giraffe Centre to observe and feed endangered Rothschild giraffes.
Evening:
Dinner at a recommended restaurant in Nairobi (optional).
Overnight stay in Nairobi.
Morning:
Early Breakfast at the hotel.
Early Departure from Nairobi for Samburu National Reserve.
Afternoon:
Arrival at Samburu.
Check-in at the lodge/camp followed by lunch.
Evening:
Afternoon game drive in Samburu National Reserve.
Return to the lodge/camp.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Next Day:
Morning and afternoon game drives in Samburu National Reserve.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the lodge/camp.
Overnight stay.
Morning:
Early Breakfast at the hotel.
Early Departure from Nairobi for Samburu National Reserve.
Afternoon:
Arrival at Samburu.
Check-in at the lodge/camp followed by lunch.
Evening:
Afternoon game drive in Samburu National Reserve.
Return to the lodge/camp.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Next Day:
Morning and afternoon game drives in Samburu National Reserve.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the lodge/camp.
Overnight stay.
Morning:
Breakfast at the lodge/camp.
Check-out and departure from Samburu.
Afternoon:
Arrival at Sweetwaters.
Check-in at the lodge/camp followed by lunch.
Evening:
Visit to the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary.
Late afternoon game drive within the conservancy.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Morning:
Early morning game drive and return for breakfast at the lodge/camp.
Check-out and departure from Sweetwaters.
Afternoon:
Arrival at Aberdare.
Check-in at Aberdare Country Club.
Lunch at the club.
Relaxation and overnight stay.
Evening:
Dinner and overnight stay at the Club.
Morning:
Early Breakfast at the Aberdare Country Club.
Afternoon:
Early Departure from Aberdare to Naivasha.
Arrival at Naivasha.
Check-in at the lodge/hotel followed by lunch.
Evening:
Relaxation time.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Morning:
Breakfast at the lodge/hotel.
Morning boat safari on Lake Naivasha.
Afternoon:
Lunch at the lodge/hotel.
Departure for Nakuru National Park.
Afternoon game drive in Nakuru National Park.
Evening:
Return to Naivasha.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Morning:
Early Breakfast at the lodge/hotel.
Early Check-out and departure from Naivasha.
Afternoon:
Arrival in Masai Mara.
Check-in at the lodge/camp followed by lunch.
Evening:
Evening game drive in Masai Mara National Reserve.
Return to the lodge/camp.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Next Day:
Full day game drives in Masai Mara National Reserve.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the lodge/camp.
Overnight stay.
Morning:
Early Breakfast at the lodge/hotel.
Early Check-out and departure from Naivasha.
Afternoon:
Arrival in Masai Mara.
Check-in at the lodge/camp followed by lunch.
Evening:
Evening game drive in Masai Mara National Reserve.
Return to the lodge/camp.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Next Day:
Full day game drives in Masai Mara National Reserve.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the lodge/camp.
Overnight stay.
Morning:
Optional hot air balloon safari at sunrise (if pre-booked).
Breakfast at the lodge/camp.
Afternoon:
Visit to a local Maasai village for a cultural experience.
Interaction with the Maasai community, learning about their traditions and lifestyle.
Alternatively, depart for an afternoon game drive.
Evening:
Return to the lodge/camp.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Morning:
Breakfast at the lodge/camp.
Check-out and departure from Masai Mara.
Evening:
Arrival in Nairobi.
Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for departure.
