Leave Nairobi for the Maasai Mara, descending through the Great Rift Valley and continuing to the reserve. After lunch, begin with an afternoon game drive for plains wildlife and predators before sunset.
9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS TAILOR-MADE PRIVATE SAFARISNON-RESIDENTBREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER ON SAFARI DAYS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN THE CONFIRMED ITINERARY
9 Days Grand Kenya Safari: Mara, Rift Valley, Amboseli & Tsavo West
A sweeping Nairobi-to-Nairobi luxury circuit from the Maasai Mara through the Rift Valley to Kilimanjaro country and Tsavo West.
DestinationKenya
Starting from$2,940
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This nine-day private circuit gives each of Kenya's classic southern landscapes a clear role. Begin with two nights in the Maasai Mara, move through Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha, spend two nights in Amboseli beneath Kilimanjaro, then finish with two nights amid Tsavo West's lava landscapes, springs and broad wilderness before returning to Nairobi. The route is designed for travellers who want a complete wildlife journey but prefer to finish inland rather than add a beach extension.
Destinations
Two nights in the Maasai Mara
Lake Nakuru rhinos and Rift Valley scenery
Lake Naivasha freshwater break
Two nights in Amboseli elephant country
Two nights in volcanic Tsavo West wilderness
Spend a full day exploring the Mara with a private guide. The route is adapted to current wildlife movement and can include river systems, open plains and predator territories. A picnic lunch allows maximum time in the field.
Leave the Mara and travel through the Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive for an afternoon drive focused on rhino, buffalo, giraffe, antelope and birdlife in the park's compact mix of woodland and lakeshore habitats.
Enjoy a short morning wildlife drive before continuing to Lake Naivasha. The afternoon is intentionally lighter after several game-drive days, with an optional boat excursion or relaxed lakeside time depending on the confirmed package.
Drive south across Kenya toward Amboseli. Arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive, with elephants, wetlands and Mount Kilimanjaro viewpoints shaping the first evening in the park.
Use the full day for early and late game drives when wildlife activity and mountain visibility are strongest. Explore marshes and open plains for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, predators and prolific birdlife.
Leave Amboseli and continue into the vast Tsavo ecosystem. The landscape becomes more rugged and volcanic. After lunch, begin a Tsavo West circuit through lava country, wooded hills and water-rich areas, with Mzima Springs included when access and timing permit.
Spend the day exploring Tsavo West at a slower pace. Search for elephants, buffalo, giraffe, antelope and predators while visiting scenic viewpoints and volcanic features according to the selected lodge location and road conditions.
Take a final early drive before breakfast, then leave Tsavo and travel back to Nairobi. Arrive for a late-afternoon hotel or airport drop-off, completing the circuit.
- Private transport in a safari-ready 4x4 vehicle with pop-up roof unless a different vehicle is confirmed
- Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Accommodation for the nights stated in the itinerary at the confirmed category
- Meals according to the confirmed lodge or camp meal plan
- Scheduled game drives and road transfers described in the final itinerary
- Bottled drinking water during safari drives
- Pick-up in Nairobi and final drop-off in Nairobi or at JKIA when agreed
- International flights and Kenya eTA or visa-related costs
- Travel and medical insurance
- Park, reserve and conservancy entry fees unless expressly included in the final Mianti quotation
- Optional activities not specifically listed as included
- Premium drinks, laundry, tips and personal purchases
- Balloon safaris, cultural visits and specialist conservation activities unless pre-booked
- Any item not expressly stated in the confirmed inclusions
Does this safari start and finish in Nairobi?
Yes. The standard route begins in Nairobi and ends with a Nairobi hotel or airport drop-off, although Mianti can adjust the final transfer around your international flight.
Is the advertised from-price the final amount?
No. It is an indicative per-person planning rate based on a comparable SafariBookings market benchmark checked on 4 September 2026. Mianti will reconfirm accommodation, season, occupancy, park or conservancy fees and all inclusions before issuing the final quotation.
Can this itinerary be customised?
Yes. Mianti can change the number of nights, accommodation level, pace, optional activities and transfer arrangements to suit your dates and interests.
Which vehicle is used?
The standard plan is a private safari-ready 4x4 with a professional driver-guide, subject to the final quotation and group size.
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