9-Day Big Five Kenya Honeymoon Safari – A Romantic Journey Through Iconic Wild Landscapes
Your honeymoon deserves a setting as unforgettable as the vows you just made — and this Big Five Kenya honeymoon safari offers exactly that. Over nine beautifully crafted days, you’ll journey through Kenya’s most legendary national parks: the sweeping plains of the Maasai Mara, the pink flamingo shores of Lake Nakuru, the tranquil high-altitude waters of Lake Naivasha, the elephant kingdom of Amboseli, and the rugged volcanic beauty of Tsavo West.
This itinerary is built for romance: slow mornings, private game drives, soft sunsets, and intimate lodges tucked into nature. Every moment is curated to help you celebrate love, adventure, and the joy of beginning your life together in Africa’s most enchanting wilderness.
✨ Availability is limited, especially for flights and lodges — reach out today to check availability.
✨ If this itinerary isn’t your perfect match, we’ll happily tailor it to your needs.
✨ Add-on experiences available on request (balloon safari, couples massage, cultural visits, extra nights, beach extensions).
Tour Highlights
Tailor-made Kenya honeymoon safari featuring Maasai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha, Amboseli, and Tsavo West
Stunning Big Five encounters including lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino
Romantic mid-range and luxury lodges immersed in nature
Lake Naivasha boating & optional Crescent Island walking safari
Flamingoes and rhino sanctuary experience at Lake Nakuru
Extraordinary elephant sightings beneath Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli
Optional Maasai cultural interaction
Scenic road journey through the Great Rift Valley and southern Kenya
Tour Map
Tour Features
Mid Range Tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Private Tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Can start anyday
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Suitable for all ages
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Day 1
Arrival in Nairobi → Maasai Mara – Your Wild Love Story Begins
We meet you at the airport and begin your honeymoon adventure with an early morning drive to the world-famous Maasai Mara (approx. 5–6 hours). This incredible reserve is one of the last places on earth where wildlife roams freely in historic numbers. Arrive at your romantic tented camp in time for lunch before heading out for an enchanting afternoon game drive through the golden plains.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Airport pick-up, road transfer Nairobi → Maasai Mara; Afternoon game drive
Accommodation
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Day 2
Maasai Mara – Full Day Big Five Honeymoon Adventure
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive with packed lunch. The Mara is known for its black-maned lions, elegant cheetahs, resident leopards, and almost guaranteed Big Five sightings. Bird lovers will also find nearly 500 species here — eagles, falcons, storks, vultures, and more. The day ends with a glorious sunset, perfect for honeymoon photographs.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Full-day game drive
Accommodation
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Day 3
Maasai Mara → Lake Nakuru – Flamingo Shoreline Magic
Depart early for Lake Nakuru National Park (approx. 5 hours), famous for its shimmering flamingo-lined shores and thriving rhino population. Arrive in time for lunch, then enjoy an afternoon game drive where you may spot white and black rhinos, buffalo herds, giraffes, and the iconic pink flamingo flocks.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Road transfer Maasai Mara → Lake Nakuru; Afternoon game drive
Accommodation
Lake Nakuru Lodge
Day 4
Lake Nakuru → Lake Naivasha – A Gentle & Romantic Transition
After breakfast, take a short scenic drive to Lake Naivasha, the most beautiful of the Rift Valley lakes. The freshwater lake is fringed with papyrus and home to hippos, kingfishers, herons, and more than 400 bird species. Spend the afternoon on a relaxing boat ride or simply enjoying the peaceful grounds at your lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Road transfer Nakuru → Naivasha
Accommodation
Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort
Day 5
Lake Naivasha → Amboseli – Into the Land of Kilimanjaro
Depart early and drive to Amboseli National Park (approx. 5 hours). Check in to your camp and spend the afternoon at leisure — relaxing by the pool, unwinding in your private tent, or photographing the endless plains beneath Mount Kilimanjaro. Amboseli is known for its massive elephant herds, making it one of the most romantic and photogenic parks in Africa.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Road transfer Naivasha → Amboseli
Accommodation
Kibo Safari Camp
Day 6
Amboseli – Sunrise, Elephants & Maasai Culture
Rise early for a magical view of Kilimanjaro before clouds gather. Enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch. Optional: visit a nearby Maasai village to learn about their cultural traditions and daily life. Amboseli offers unrivalled close-up encounters with elephants, often the highlight of any honeymoon safari.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Full-day game drive; Optional cultural visit
Accommodation
Kibo Safari Camp
Day 7
Amboseli → Tsavo West – Into Volcanic Wilderness
After breakfast, drive to Tsavo West National Park (approx. 3 hours). Arrive for lunch at your luxury tented camp. This afternoon, take an optional game drive exploring Tsavo’s rugged beauty — including the crystal-clear Mzima Springs, fed by underground rivers from the Chyulu Hills.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Road transfer Amboseli → Tsavo West; Optional afternoon/evening game drive
Accommodation
Severin Safari Camp
Day 8
Tsavo West – Full Day of Adventure & Scenic Wonders
Enjoy a full-day game drive with packed lunch. Explore roaring rocks, volcanic craters, lava fields, and sweeping views from Poacher’s Lookout. Visit Chaimu Crater or observe the unique klipspringer antelope on rocky outcrops. Tsavo West is wild, dramatic, and incredibly diverse — a perfect setting for adventure-loving honeymooners.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Full-day game drive
Accommodation
Severin Safari Camp
Day 9
Tsavo West → Nairobi – Farewell to the Wilderness
After breakfast, enjoy a short morning game drive before departing for Nairobi (approx. 5–6 hours). Stop for lunch en route. We drop you at the airport or your preferred hotel, marking the end of your unforgettable Kenyan honeymoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Transport: Road transfer Tsavo West → Nairobi; Airport drop-off
Accommodation
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Important to know
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Rates Per Person
| Month/Season | Solo 1 room | 2 people 1 room |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026 | $5,580 | $3,910 |
| Mar 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026 | $5,025 | $3,540 |
| Apr 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026 | $4,770 | $3,370 |
| Jun 1, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026 | $5,025 | $3,540 |
| Jul 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026 | $5,640 | $3,950 |
| Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026 | $5,580 | $3,910 |
| Nov 1, 2026 - Dec 15, 2026 | $5,025 | $3,540 |
| Dec 16, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 | $5,580 | $3,910 |