10 Days Expedition Safari

Arrive in Nairobi and meet your representative for transfer to Golden Tulip or similar. The rest of the day is kept flexible for guests to recover from travel, settle in and prepare for the safari. A briefing may be arranged to review the route, luggage, departure time and general safari expectations. Meals: As per arrival arrangement. Overnight: Golden Tulip Nairobi or similar.

After breakfast, depart Nairobi and drive toward Meru, a less crowded safari region known for a wilder and more remote feel. The transfer introduces guests to varied Kenyan landscapes before arrival at Rhino River Camp or similar. After check-in and lunch, relax at camp or enjoy an introductory activity depending on arrival time. Dinner and overnight at the camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Overnight: Rhino River Camp, Meru or similar.

Spend the day exploring Meru with game-viewing activities arranged around the conditions of the day. The region offers a different safari texture from the open plains of the Mara, with riverine habitats, bushland and quieter routes. Between activities, return to camp for meals and relaxation. This day gives the itinerary a strong expedition feel, away from the most heavily travelled safari circuits. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Overnight: Rhino River Camp, Meru or similar.

After breakfast, check out and continue north to Samburu. The landscape becomes drier and more dramatic, with the reserve known for its distinctive northern Kenya character. Arrive at Samburu Sopa or similar, check in and have lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive or relaxed lodge time depending on arrival. Dinner and overnight in Samburu. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Overnight: Samburu Sopa or similar.

Enjoy a full day in Samburu with game drives through the reserve. Samburu is known for species and scenery that feel different from southern Kenya, making it a strong contrast within the safari. The day may be split into morning and afternoon drives to make the most of cooler wildlife-viewing hours, with lunch and rest at the lodge in between. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Overnight: Samburu Sopa or similar.

Depart Samburu after breakfast and drive to Ol Pejeta. On arrival, check in at Maisha Ol Pejeta or similar and have lunch. The conservancy setting offers a different safari experience, with strong conservation value and structured game-viewing opportunities. Spend the afternoon on a game drive or conservancy activity before returning for dinner. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Overnight: Maisha Ol Pejeta or similar.

After breakfast, check out and travel onward to the Masai Mara. This is a significant transfer day, so the programme should be paced with comfort stops and a practical departure time. Arrive at Sopa Mara or similar, check in and relax. If time allows, enjoy an introductory evening game drive before dinner. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Overnight: Sopa Mara or similar.

Spend the day in the Masai Mara, the classic finale to the expedition route. The guide may arrange a full-day game drive with picnic lunch or morning and afternoon drives depending on lodge location and guest preference. This day focuses on the Mara’s open plains, big game, predators and sweeping landscapes, providing a strong contrast to Meru, Samburu and Ol Pejeta. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Overnight: Sopa Mara or similar.

After breakfast, check out and begin the journey back to Nairobi. Depending on the route and timing, there may be a final opportunity to enjoy the Mara scenery as you depart. Arrive in Nairobi and check in at Golden Tulip or similar for the final overnight. The evening is at leisure for rest, repacking and preparation for departure. Meals: Breakfast plus meals as per Nairobi hotel arrangement. Overnight: Golden Tulip Nairobi or similar.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for onward travel or international departure. The expedition ends after covering a broad Kenya safari route from Meru and Samburu to Ol Pejeta and the Masai Mara. Meals: Breakfast.