9-Day Kenya Explorer: Samburu, Nakuru, Naivasha, Mara & Amboseli

The 9-Day Kenya Explorer is a premium-length road safari connecting northern Kenya with the Rift Valley, the Maasai Mara, and Amboseli. It’s designed for travellers who want broad geographic variety and the time to enjoy each region properly — from Samburu’s rare dry-country species to elephants beneath Kilimanjaro.

Over nine days you’ll travel in a private 4×4 safari vehicle with a professional English-speaking driver-guide, staying at comfortable mid-range lodges and camps on full board. This wide-ranging itinerary takes in five superb wildlife areas, offering exceptional diversity across a single unforgettable journey.

Safari highlights

This trip is all about variety. In the remote north, Samburu National Reserve delivers the “Special Five” — Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, gerenuk, and beisa oryx — species you won’t see on a standard circuit. Lake Nakuru offers black and white rhino, Lake Naivasha a relaxing boat ride among hippos, the Maasai Mara the Big Five and (in season) the Great Migration, and Amboseli its iconic elephants framed by Mount Kilimanjaro.

What makes this safari special

Few itineraries connect so many contrasting ecosystems in one seamless road journey — semi-arid northern wilderness, Rift Valley lakes, classic savannah, and mountain-backed wetlands. The nine-day length means a relaxed pace with time for full-day game drives in the best areas, rather than rushing between parks. It’s ideal for keen wildlife watchers and photographers. See our Kenya safari guide for more on these destinations.

Why book with Exodus Go Tours

As a specialist Africa tour operator, we take care of every detail — your private vehicle, expert guide, park fees, quality accommodation, and all transfers — so you can simply enjoy the wildlife. This safari also pairs beautifully with a Zanzibar or Kenyan coast beach extension for a complete bush-and-beach holiday.

Season note

This price is a base green-season rate. July to December Maasai Mara departures require a seasonal surcharge, as Mara non-resident park fees are materially higher in that period. Contact us to confirm the exact rate for your travel dates.