9-Day Kenya & Rwanda Safari: Big Five, Maasai Mara & Gorilla Trekking Tour

Your private safari driver will collect you from your Nairobi hotel for a scenic drive along the Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara National Reserve (approx. 5.5 hours). En route, enjoy a photo stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint — a spectacular geological wonder visible from space.

Arrive at Mara Sopa Lodge in time for lunch. After settling in, depart on your first afternoon game drive. Look out for iconic wildlife, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, rhinos, and more. With luck, you may even spot the entire “Big Nine.” Return to the lodge by 6:30 PM for dinner and an overnight stay.

After breakfast, travel to Lake Naivasha, the highest lake in the Rift Valley. Known for its dramatic volcanic backdrop and abundant birdlife (over 400 species), this freshwater lake is also home to large hippo populations.

Enjoy a boat safari to spot hippos, fish eagles, and other aquatic wildlife. Then head to Crescent Island for a guided walking safari among giraffes, zebras, gazelles, and wildebeests—an unforgettable, up-close experience.

Spend the day exploring Amboseli’s diverse landscapes, including swamps, savannahs, and acacia woodlands. Morning and afternoon game drives offer the best opportunities to see elephants, lions, wildebeest, giraffes, and more — all set against the dramatic backdrop of snow-capped Kilimanjaro.

After breakfast, embark on a Kigali city tour, including a moving visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial and vibrant local markets.

After lunch, enjoy a scenic drive through Rwanda’s rolling hills en route to Volcanoes National Park—home of the endangered mountain gorillas.

After an early breakfast, head back to the park for Golden Monkey tracking. These rare primates are only found in the Virunga Mountains and are easier to track than gorillas, offering a unique photo opportunity.

After lunch, transfer back to Kigali International Airport for your outbound flight.