Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi – Welcome to Kenya
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you’ll be warmly welcomed by your Cinematic Vacations guide and transferred to your hotel in Nairobi.
Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a relaxed city orientation or an optional visit to nearby attractions.
Overnight: Nairobi
Meals: Dinner (depending on arrival time)
Day 2: Nairobi National Park & Giraffe Centre – Wildlife at the City’s Edge
Begin your safari with an early morning game drive in Nairobi National Park, where lions, rhinos, giraffes, and buffalo roam against the dramatic backdrop of the city skyline.
Later, visit the Giraffe Centre to interact with endangered Rothschild giraffes and learn about Kenya’s conservation efforts.
Overnight: Nairobi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3: Nairobi → Amboseli National Park – Giants Beneath Kilimanjaro
Depart Nairobi and journey south to Amboseli National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive across open plains and swampy marshlands teeming with wildlife.
Overnight: Amboseli
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Amboseli National Park – Elephants & Endless Views
Spend a full day exploring Amboseli. Morning and afternoon game drives offer excellent opportunities to spot elephants, lions, cheetahs, zebras, and an array of birdlife, all framed by Africa’s highest mountain.
Optional cultural visit to a local Maasai village.
Overnight: Amboseli
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Amboseli → Ol Pejeta Conservancy – The Rhino Sanctuary
Travel north toward Ol Pejeta Conservancy, one of East Africa’s leading wildlife conservation areas.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive where you may encounter the Big Five, including the largest population of black rhinos in East Africa. Ol Pejeta is also home to chimpanzees rescued from captivity.
Overnight: Ol Pejeta
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Ol Pejeta Conservancy – Conservation in Action
Spend the day exploring Ol Pejeta with morning and afternoon game drives. Learn about rhino protection, conservation research, and sustainable tourism.
Optional activities include visiting the chimpanzee sanctuary or enjoying a guided nature walk.
Overnight: Ol Pejeta
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Ol Pejeta → Meru National Park – Into the Untamed Wild
Journey east to the lush and remote Meru National Park, a lesser-known gem offering rivers, dense vegetation, and dramatic landscapes.
Enjoy a peaceful afternoon game drive in this wild and uncrowded park, famous as the home of Elsa the Lioness.
Overnight: Meru
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Meru National Park – Rivers, Wilderness & Rare Sightings
Spend the day exploring Meru’s diverse habitats. Spot elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, buffalo, and rare species such as the Grevy’s zebra.
The park’s rivers attract abundant wildlife, making every game drive rich and rewarding.
Overnight: Meru
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Meru → Masai Mara – The Epic Plains
Fly or drive to the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s crown jewel of wildlife viewing.
Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive across the vast plains, home to lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and large herbivore herds.
Overnight: Masai Mara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: Masai Mara – Big Cats & Farewell
Enjoy a full day of game drives in the Masai Mara, maximizing your chances of witnessing big cat action and, seasonally, the Great Migration.
After breakfast or a final game drive, depart with unforgettable memories of Kenya’s wild heart.
Meals: Breakfast
End of Safari
Why This Safari Is Special
✔ Multiple ecosystems in one journey
✔ Focus on wildlife, conservation, and storytelling
✔ Iconic landscapes from Kilimanjaro to the Mara
✔ Big cats, rhinos, elephants, and rare species
✔ Designed for travelers seeking depth, not just sightings
This immersive 10-day journey through Kenya is designed for travelers who want more than a safari — they want a story. From city-edge wildlife encounters to vast savannahs ruled by big cats, this itinerary explores Kenya’s most legendary ecosystems and conservation areas. Expect dramatic landscapes, meaningful wildlife encounters, rich culture, and unforgettable moments at every turn.
