
Keyna Attraction
- Maasai Mara National Reserve
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Great Rift Valley
| Duration |
12 Days / 11 Nights |
|---|---|
| Tour Location |
Nairobi / Maasai Mara / Cairo / Luxor / Aswan |
| Tour Run | |
| Pickup |
Jomo Kenyatta Airport |
This 12 day Kenya and Egypt tour combines wildlife safaris in Kenya with Egypt’s ancient monuments and a Nile cruise. On Day 1, arrive in Nairobi and transfer to your hotel. On Day 2, travel to the Maasai Mara National Reserve via the Great Rift Valley, then enjoy an afternoon game drive. On Day 3, enjoy further safari exploration with morning and afternoon game drives. Look for the Big Five: lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife, with sightings depending on seasonal conditions and animal movements.
On Day 4, continue to Lake Nakuru National Park for another wildlife experience, including an afternoon game drive and a visit to Baboon Cliff. The park is known for its birdlife and opportunities to spot rhinos, giraffes, buffalo, and other animals. On Day 5, return to Nairobi for your flight to Cairo, Egypt, where you transfer to your hotel and prepare for the next stage of the journey.
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This 12-day itinerary combines safari game drives in Kenya's Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru with Cairo's pyramids and a Nile cruise through Upper Egypt.




Arc I · Kenya's Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru Safari
Begin in Nairobi before traveling to two of Kenya's established wildlife destinations.


Upon your arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, a Tripidays representative will welcome you and assist with your transfer to your hotel. After check-in, take some time to relax or explore Nairobi at your own pace before your Kenyan safari adventure begins tomorrow.

Travel from Nairobi toward the Maasai Mara, passing through Kenya's Great Rift Valley. On arrival, settle into your designated accommodation before heading out for an afternoon game drive.

The Maasai Mara is known for its open grasslands and varied wildlife. During your game drive, look for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and other animals in their natural habitat. Sightings depend on wildlife movements and seasonal conditions.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Continue exploring the Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. These outings provide further opportunities to observe wildlife across the reserve's grasslands and river areas.

The reserve supports a wide range of wildlife, including large herbivores and several predator species. Your safari guide will help identify animals and explain their behavior and habitat.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

After breakfast in the Maasai Mara, travel to Lake Nakuru National Park. After arrival, continue with the scheduled afternoon game drive and visit Baboon Cliff, as described in the reference itinerary.

You will explore the Lake Nakuru is known for its birdlife and opportunities to spot rhinos, giraffes, buffalo, and other wildlife. Baboon Cliff provides a viewpoint over the park and its surrounding landscape.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner


After breakfast at Lake Nakuru, return to Nairobi for your flight to Cairo, Egypt. Upon arrival, meet your representative and transfer to your designated accommodation according to the confirmed arrangements. Spend the evening relaxing at your hotel.

Breakfast
Arc II · Cairo's Pyramids and Luxor's Ancient Temples
Discover the monuments of ancient Egypt in Cairo before flying to Luxor

Visit the Giza Plateau to see the Great Pyramids and the Great Sphinx. Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) to explore its remarkable collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and discover more about Egypt’s rich history and civilization.

The Pyramids of Giza were built as monumental royal tombs during Egypt’s Old Kingdom. The complex includes the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure.

The Great Sphinx is a monumental sculpture with a lion’s body and a human head. Standing near the pyramids, it remains one of the most recognizable monuments of ancient Egypt.

The Grand Egyptian Museum showcases an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, offering insight into the country’s royal heritage, religious beliefs, and daily life.

Breakfast and Lunch

Transfer to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, board your Nile cruise vessel before visiting Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple to discover the remarkable history of ancient Thebes. After the visits, return to the cruise vessel for dinner and overnight accommodation.

Karnak is a large religious complex built and expanded by generations of Egyptian rulers. Its monumental gateways, columns, and decorated walls reflect the religious importance of ancient Thebes.

Luxor Temple stands in the heart of ancient Thebes, near the Nile. Its monumental entrance, statues, and columns reflect the ceremonial traditions of ancient Egypt.

Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner
Arc III · Nile Cruise Through Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan
Continue south along the Nile, visiting ancient temples and archaeological sites before reaching Aswan.

Explore Luxor's West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. Then continue toward Edfu as the Nile cruise progresses.

The Valley of the Kings served as a royal burial ground during Egypt's New Kingdom. Its tombs contain decorated chambers and inscriptions associated with the beliefs and burial traditions of ancient Egyptian rulers.

This mortuary temple was built for Queen Hatshepsut, one of ancient Egypt's notable female rulers. Its terraces and colonnades rise against the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.

The Colossi of Memnon are two monumental statues that once stood before the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. They remain prominent landmarks on Luxor's West Bank.

Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner

After breakfast on board, visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu with your guide. Continue by cruise to Kom Ombo to explore its remarkable double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus the Elder. After visiting both temples, sail onward to Aswan along the Nile.

Dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god, Edfu Temple is one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Its monumental entrance, courtyards, and reliefs provide insight into ancient Egyptian temple architecture.

Kom Ombo is a distinctive riverside temple associated with Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Its architectural layout and reliefs reflect the religious traditions of ancient Egypt.

Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner

Arrive in Aswan and visit Philae Temple, followed by the Aswan High Dam. These sites introduce different aspects of Egypt's history, from ancient religious architecture to modern water management.

Dedicated primarily to the goddess Isis, Philae Temple is known for its decorated gateways, columns, and reliefs. The complex was relocated to Agilkia Island to protect it from rising water after the construction of the Aswan High Dam.

The Aswan High Dam is a major engineering project on the Nile. It plays an important role in water storage, irrigation, and electricity generation in Egypt.

Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner


Disembark from your Nile cruise and transfer to Aswan Airport for your domestic flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Alternatively, you may arrange an optional excursion to Memphis and Saqqara, home to the Step Pyramid of Djoser, widely recognized as the earliest major stone pyramid in Egypt. This excursion is subject to availability and is not included in the standard itinerary.

Breakfast


Have breakfast before your transfer to Cairo International Airport for your onward flight. Your journey concludes after combining Kenya's safari landscapes with Egypt's ancient monuments and Nile cruise experience.
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The itinerary covers 12 days and 11 nights, combining Kenya's safari destinations with Cairo, Luxor, and a Nile cruise through Upper Egypt. Confirm the final accommodation allocation before booking.
The tour combines Kenya and Egypt. Kenya focuses on wildlife safaris in the Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru, while Egypt features ancient monuments and a Nile cruise.
Possible sightings include lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and rhinos. Wildlife sightings depend on seasonal conditions, animal movements, and the locations visited during game drives.
Will visit the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Philae Temple, and the Aswan High Dam.
Yes. Compare the 15-day Egypt and Kenya Safari tour if you prefer a longer itinerary focused on these two countries. Travelers who also want Tanzania can explore the 16-day Kenya, Tanzania & Egypt tour as another country-combination option.

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