Below is a detailed professional itinerary for a 9-night, 10-day trip covering Nairobi, Tsavo East and West, 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).
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.
Overnight stay in Nairobi.
Morning:
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure from Nairobi for Tsavo East National Park.
Afternoon:
Arrival at Tsavo East.
Check-in at the lodge/camp followed by lunch.
Late afternoon:
Afternoon game drive in Tsavo East National Park.
Return to the lodge/camp.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Next Day:
Morning and afternoon/ full day game drives in Tsavo East National Park.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the lodge/camp.
Overnight stay.
Following Day:
Breakfast at the lodge/camp.
Transfer to Tsavo West National Park.
Check-in at the lodge/camp followed by lunch.
Afternoon game drive in Tsavo West National Park.
Return to the lodge/camp.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Morning:
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure from Nairobi for Tsavo East National Park.
Afternoon:
Arrival at Tsavo East.
Check-in at the lodge/camp followed by lunch.
Late afternoon:
Afternoon game drive in Tsavo East National Park.
Return to the lodge/camp.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Next Day:
Morning and afternoon/ full day game drives in Tsavo East National Park.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the lodge/camp.
Overnight stay.
Following Day:
Breakfast at the lodge/camp.
Transfer to Tsavo West National Park.
Check-in at the lodge/camp followed by lunch.
Afternoon game drive in Tsavo West National Park.
Return to the lodge/camp.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Morning:
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure from Nairobi for Tsavo East National Park.
Afternoon:
Arrival at Tsavo East.
Check-in at the lodge/camp followed by lunch.
Late afternoon:
Afternoon game drive in Tsavo East National Park.
Return to the lodge/camp.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Next Day:
Morning and afternoon/ full day game drives in Tsavo East National Park.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the lodge/camp.
Overnight stay.
Following Day:
Breakfast at the lodge/camp.
Transfer to Tsavo West National Park.
Check-in at the lodge/camp followed by lunch.
Afternoon game drive in Tsavo West National Park.
Return to the lodge/camp.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Morning:
Early Breakfast at the lodge/camp.
Early Check-out and departure from Tsavo.
Afternoon:
Arrival in Naivasha.
Check-in at the lodge/hotel followed by lunch.
Evening:
Boat safari on Lake Naivasha, observing hippos and birdlife.
Return to the lodge/hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Morning:
Breakfast at the lodge/hotel.
Departure for Nakuru National Park with picnic lunches.
Afternoon game drive in Nakuru National Park.
Evening:
Return to Naivasha.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Morning:
Breakfast at the lodge/hotel.
Check-out and departure from Naivasha.
Afternoon:
Arrival in Masai Mara.
Check-in at the lodge/camp followed by lunch.
Late afternoon:
Late afternoon 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, picnic lunch, and dinner.
Overnight stay.
Following Day:
Optional activities such as hot air balloon safari at sunrise (if pre-booked) or visit to a local Maasai village for a cultural experience.
Lunch at the lodge/camp.
Afternoon game drive in Masai Mara National Reserve.
Return to the lodge/camp.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Morning:
Breakfast at the lodge/hotel.
Check-out and departure from Naivasha.
Afternoon:
Arrival in Masai Mara.
Check-in at the lodge/camp followed by lunch.
Late afternoon:
Late afternoon 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, picnic lunch, and dinner.
Overnight stay.
Following Day:
Optional activities such as hot air balloon safari at sunrise (if pre-booked) or visit to a local Maasai village for a cultural experience.
Lunch at the lodge/camp.
Afternoon game drive in Masai Mara National Reserve.
Return to the lodge/camp.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Morning:
Breakfast at the lodge/hotel.
Check-out and departure from Naivasha.
Afternoon:
Arrival in Masai Mara.
Check-in at the lodge/camp followed by lunch.
Late afternoon:
Late afternoon 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, picnic lunch, and dinner.
Overnight stay.
Following Day:
Optional activities such as hot air balloon safari at sunrise (if pre-booked) or visit to a local Maasai village for a cultural experience.
Lunch at the lodge/camp.
Afternoon game drive in Masai Mara National Reserve.
Return to the lodge/camp.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Morning:
Breakfast at the lodge/camp.
Check-out and departure from Masai Mara.
Afternoon:
Transfer to Nairobi.
Evening:
Arrival in Nairobi.
Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for departure.