15 days Kenya wildlife safari
Get the best experience on your 15 days Kenya wildlife safari which takes through the country’s leading and popular destinations that include Amboseli National Park, Masai Mara game reserve, Tsavo west National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Samburu National reserve among others.
Picture yourself in the savannah grassland while viewing a number of wildlife species that include the big five animals (buffaloes, elephants, lions, leopards and rhinos) as they roam freely in their habitat.
This 15 days Kenya wildlife safari will as well take you on a Nairobi city tour where you will visit the local markets, visit the National Museum of Kenya, the Giraffe centre and much more. This trip will start from Nairobi and then take you to Samburu National Park which is situated in the northern part of Kenya.
Samburu National Park is popularly known to be home to some of the rare wildlife species like the grey zebras, reticulated giraffes, Somali ostriches, Beisa Oryx among other wild animals. Even though its located in a remote region that’s rarely visited by travelers, your trip here will always remain memorable. On top of wildlife species, you will be rewarded with magnificent scenic views of the surrounding areas of this arid and semi-arid national park.
From Samburu, you will then visit Masai Mara game reserve – Kenya’s popular and leading destination. While in the park, look out for exciting game drives that introduce you to the African big five game animals and others that you will see as they roam in the park. The next destination that you will visit after Masai Mara is Amboseli National Park.
Amboseli is yet another popular destination in Kenya that is well known to have the highest population density of elephants. This is also the best place to have beautiful scenic views of Mt. Kilimanjaro – the highest mountain in Africa. Other wildlife species that you will see within the park include zebras, gazelles, several species of birds, hyenas, hyrax, Mongoose, the big 5 animals and much more.
Your 15 days Kenya wildlife safari will be incomplete if you don’t visit the country’s largest national park – Tsavo west National Park also situated in the southern east of the country. While here, look out for the best game viewing experience where you will be able to spot several wildlife species and scenic views of the park. From here, proceed to Mombasa or Diani beach for some beach exploration.
Brief 15 days Kenya wildlife safari itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
Day 2: Nairobi city tour and transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 3:Full day Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 4: Transfer to Masai Mara game reserve
Day 5-6: Full day Masai Mara game reserve
Day 7: Transfer to Amboseli National Park
Day 8: Full day Amboseli National Park
Day 9: Transfer to Tsavo west National Park
Day 10-11: Full day Tsavo west National park
Day 12: Transfer to Mombasa or Diani beach
Day 13-14: Mombasa beach exploration
Day 15: Departure
Detailed 15 days Kenya Wildlife safari
Day 1: Arrival
Upon your arrival in Kenya at Jomo Kenyata International Airport, you will be met by our driver/guide who will welcome you in Kenya and later brief you about what you need to look forward to during your 15 days safari in the East African country.
You will then be led to your hotel for relaxation and preparing for the trip. Have dinner and then rest.
Meal plan
Dinner
Accommodation options
Nairobi Serena Hotel (luxury)
After 40 Hotel (mid-range)
Bermuda gardens hotel (budget)
Day 2: Nairobi city tour and transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park
After your early morning breakfast, you will head on a Nairobi city tour where you will visit the national museum of Kenya where you will learn so much about the history of Kenya, visit the local markets to get to know much about the lifestyle of the people of Kenya and many items you may buy. You will also visit the Giraffe center in the city – where you may get the opportunity to feed the giraffes.
You will head back to your lodge for lunch, check out and embark on a 3hr – 4hr trip to Lake Nakuru National Park. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel, have dinner and rest.
Meal plan
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation option
Sarova mara game camp (Luxury)
Ashnil mara camp (mid-range)
Talek bush camp (budget)
Day 3: Full Day Lake Nakuru National Park7
Early morning breakfast, head for your first game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park to spot some of the wildlife species that reside within the park’s boundaries such as gazelles, hyenas, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, several species of birds and much more.
You will head to your lodge for lunch at your hotel and relax for at least one hour before you resume with another second game drive in the evening to see some of the wildlife species that you hadn’t seen during your first game drive.
Head back to your lodge for dinner and then rest.
Meal plan
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation option
Sarova mara game camp (Luxury)
Ashnil mara camp (mid-range)
Talek bush camp (budget)
Day 4: Transfer to Masai Mara game reserve
After your early morning breakfast, check out of your lodge and embark on a 4hr- 4.5hr scenic drive to Masai Mara game reserve which is also the country’s most visited safari destination in Kenya.
Once you arrive in Masai Mara, check in to your hotel for lunch and later alone in the late afternoon, you will head for a game drive in the park to spot some of the wildlife species that reside in the boundaries of this national reserve. This may include antelope species, several bird species, predators and much more.
Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and then rest.
Meal plan
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation option
Sarova mara game camp (Luxury)
Ashnil mara camp (mid-range)
Talek bush camp (budget)
Day 5-6: Full day Masai Mara game reserve
For the next 2 days, you will have the opportunity to fully explore the hidden gems within Masai Mara. This includes visiting the local Masai people to learn so much about their culture and their history as well. You will as well have the opportunity to view more wildlife species as they get to roam around the park. This include the big 5 animals (buffaloes, rhinos, elephants, lions, and leopards), several species of birds, wildebeest, zebras, and much more.
Meal plan
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation plan
Sarova mara game camp (Luxury)
Ashnil mara camp (mid-range)
Talek bush camp (budget)
Day 7: Transfer to Amboseli National Park
Early morning breakfast, check out of your lodge and embark on a 7hr- 7.5hr trip to Amboseli National Park that’s situated in the south eastern part of Kenya. You will have lunch en-route and proceed to Amboseli, arriving in the evening.
Once you get there, check in to your lodge for dinner and then rest to prepare for the next day’s activities.
Meal plan
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation option
Amboseli Serena Safari lodge (luxury)
AA lodge Amboseli (mid-range)
Ol Tukai lodge (budget)
Day 8: Full day Amboseli National Park
Wake up excited because this is another day where you will get to spend much of your time in the wild to spot the different wildlife species and the beautiful scenic views of the park and that of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
After your breakfast, you will head to the park for a game drive that introduces you to the various wildlife species such as leopards, buffaloes, elephants, zebras, giraffes, cheetahs, wildebeest, several species of birds and much more.
You will return to your lodge for lunch and then relax at your lodge for a few hours before heading back to the park to spot more wildlife species especially those you hadn’t seen during your the morning game drive.
Return to your lodge for dinner and then rest.
Meal plan
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation option
Amboseli Serena Safari lodge (luxury)
AA lodge Amboseli (mid-range)
Ol Tukai lodge (budget)
Day 9: Transfer to Tsavo west National Park
After your morning breakfast, you will embark on a trip to Tsavo west National Park – Kenya’s largest National Park. This is the closest park to Amboseli and in just 1hr – 2hr, you will be in Tsavo from Amboseli.
Once you arrive, you will check in to your lodge for lunch and later after your lunch, head for a game drive in the park to spot some of the wildlife species that reside within the parks boundaries.
Return to your lodge for dinner and then rest.
Meal plan
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation option
Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge (luxury)
Severin safari camp (midrange)
Tsavo lodge Voi (budget)
Day 10-11: Full day Tsavo west National park
For the rest of the 2 days, you will explore Kenya’s largest National Park to discover much that it does have within her boundaries such as the various wildlife species, physical features and much more.
Some of the wildlife species you will likely spot on your game drives include; buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, mongoose, hyrax, Lesser kudu, lions, cheetah, over 600 species of birds have been recorded here and many more other wildlife species.
Meal plan
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation option
Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge (luxury)
Severin safari camp (midrange)
Tsavo lodge Voi (budget)
Day 12: Transfer to Mombasa or Diani beach
Early morning breakfast, check out of your lodge and you will be transferred to Mombasa or Diani beach. This is just 3.5hr – 4hrs drive from Tsavo west. Once you get to Mombasa, you will check in to your lodge where you will have your lunch and enjoy your afternoon relaxing at your lodge.
Meal plan
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation option
Voyager beach resort (luxury)
Hotel English point Mombasa (mid-range)
Sarova white sands beach resort (budget)
Day 13-14: Mombasa beach exploration
For the next 2 days, you explore Mombasa’s beautiful beaches, relax at the white sand beaches, visit the local shops on the coastline, interact with the locals and much more.
Whether you are traveling as a couple or with children, Mombasa beach has everything for everyone regardless of your age. Within the 2 days, you will discover so much about this perfect paradise.
Meal plan
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation option
Voyager beach resort (luxury)
Hotel English point Mombasa (mid-range)
Sarova white sands beach resort (budget)
Day 15: Departure
Morning breakfast, check out of your lodge and you will embark on a trip back to Nairobi. This 8hr – 9hr drive will reward you with scenic views of the beautiful countryside and the various communities along the route.
Once you arrive in Nairobi, you will be dropped at any hotel of your choice or at Jomo Kenyata International Airport to get your next flight back home or to your next destination.
This will mark the end of this 15 days Kenya wildlife safari
This 15 days Kenya wildlife safari Includes;
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities as specified in the itinerary
All accommodation as specified
A professional driver/guide
Transportation in a 4×4 safari car
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded;
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (No tip expected)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks