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9-Day Classic Kenya: Amboseli, Laikipia and the Masai Mara

Kenya 9 Days Easy

Overview

Three regions, three intimate camps and light aircraft in between. This nine-day itinerary begins at Elerai Camp, in a private conservancy on the edge of Amboseli National Park, where elephant herds cross open plains under Kilimanjaro.

The middle leg is on the Laikipia Plateau at Kicheche Laikipia, inside Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a conservation-led landscape known for rhino and for activities a national park cannot offer: walking, night drives and time with the conservancy’s research teams. The final three nights are at Kicheche Mara Camp in the Mara North Conservancy, one of the Maasai Mara Conservancies, with predator-focused drives and access to the Masai Mara National Reserve itself.

Each move takes an hour or two by air, so almost every day is a full safari day.

Who it suits

Travellers who want Kenya’s variety in one trip, from Kilimanjaro views to rhino country to the big cats of the Mara, at a well-judged mid-luxury level. Children under 12 are welcome.

Highlights

✓ Three of Kenya's key regions: Amboseli, Laikipia and the Masai Mara
✓ Elephant herds with Mount Kilimanjaro as a backdrop
✓ Conservation-led safari on Ol Pejeta Conservancy
✓ Predator tracking in the Mara North Conservancy
✓ Walks and night drives in private conservancies
✓ Easy light aircraft connections between regions

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Days 1-2
Amboseli elephants and Kilimanjaro views | 2 Nights
Amboseli National Park, Kenya

Met at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and transferred to Wilson Airport for the light aircraft flight to Amboseli. Game drives cover the private conservancy and Amboseli National Park, known for its large elephant herds.

Days 3-5
Conservancy safari on Ol Pejeta | 3 Nights
Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Laikipia Plateau

Fly via Nairobi to Laikipia and continue to Kicheche Laikipia within Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Rhino, lion and elephant are the focus, with walks and night drives adding a different perspective.

Days 6-8
Predators of the Mara | 3 Nights
Mara North, Maasai Mara Conservancies

A light aircraft flight to Mara North Airstrip. Game drives concentrate on lion, leopard and cheetah, with the Great Migration in season, guided walks and visits to Maasai communities.

Day 9
Departure
Nairobi, Kenya

Fly to Wilson Airport and transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward journey.

What's Included

✓ Game package (meals and activities) at Elerai Camp and Kicheche Mara Camp
✓ Meal plan at Kicheche Laikipia confirmed at booking
✓ Light aircraft flights between Amboseli, Laikipia and the Mara
✓ All necessary permits, conservancy and park fees
✓ All activities specified, including morning and evening game drives each full day on safari
✓ 24/7 assistance and support during your trip

What's Excluded

✗ International flights to and from Africa and any related taxes
✗ Travel visas
✗ Tips
✗ Travel insurance
✗ Souvenirs and personal items

Additional Information

  • Guide price US$7,190 to US$9,090 per person sharing, depending on travel dates
  • Children under 12 are welcome
  • Rates are per person sharing; single supplements may apply
  • Guide prices checked October 2026; all pricing is subject to availability and may change without notice
  • Light aircraft flights carry soft-sided luggage only, usually 15 kg per person including hand luggage
  • Kenya's safari areas lie in a malaria zone, so speak to a travel clinic about prophylaxis before departure
Starting from
US$7,190 to US$9,090
per person
Duration9 Days
DifficultyEasy
Best MonthsJune to October
Pickup PointJomo Kenyatta International Airport

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