IDEAL LENGTH 8 nights
Price From $7,180 pp
When to Go Jan, Feb, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Kenyan Safari Discovery

Explore Kenya’s heartlands on this nine-day itinerary. Prepare for open plains, dramatic skies and elephants roaming in front of your lodge. You’ll also visit the regions of Laikipia and the Maasai Mara.

Day 1
1 A game drive safari, Kenya's Maasai Mara National Park.

Day 1
Arrival Nairobi – Samburu

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, you’ll be escorted to Wilson Airport for your flight to Samburu. Check into your lodge and spend the afternoon at leisure.

Day 2
2 A game drive safari, Kenya's Maasai Mara National Park.

Day 2
Samburu National Reserve

Spend two days on safari in the Samburu National Reserve. Enjoy nature drives, guided bush walks, and visits to local villages. Back at the camp, eat bush breakfasts next to the river, watch elephants and lions drink at the natural spring, take a refreshing dip in the pool, and sip sundowners.

Day 3
3 A game drive safari, Kenya's Maasai Mara National Park.

Day 3
Samburu National Reserve

Enjoy time at leisure at Samburu National Reserve.

Go on nature drives, guided bush walks, and visits to local villages.

Back at the camp, eat bush breakfasts next to the river, watch elephants and lions drink at the natural spring, take a refreshing dip in the pool, and sip sundowners.

Day 4
4 A game drive safari, Kenya's Maasai Mara National Park.

Day 4
Samburu National Reserve - Laikipia

This morning you’ll be transferred by light aircraft to Sosian Lodge on the Laikipia Plateau. This camp offers abundant safari activities, including day and night game drives, horseback and camel safaris, fly camping, birdwatching, guided bush walks, cultural experiences, and cattle ranching.

There’ll also be time to relax on your private deck, take a dip in the pool, and enjoy a game of tennis.

Day 5
5 A game drive safari, Kenya's Maasai Mara National Park.

Day 5
Laikipia

Today you'll enjoy time at leisure.

Head on day and night game drives, horseback and camel safaris. Try fly camping, birdwatching, guided bush walks, cultural experiences, and cattle ranching.

There’ll also be time to relax on your private deck, take a dip in the pool, and enjoy a game of tennis.

Day 6
6 A game drive safari, Kenya's Maasai Mara National Park.

Day 6
Laikipia - Maasai Mara

Today you’ll be transferred to the Maasai Mara via light aircraft, where you’ll check into your luxury lodge. Discover the Maasai Mara on day and night game drives, get close to nature on a guided bush walk, enjoy cultural visits, and enjoy bush breakfasts and sundowners.

Day 7,8
7,8 A game drive safari, Kenya's Maasai Mara National Park.

Day 7
Maasai Mara

Discover the Maasai Mara on day and night game drives, get close to nature on a guided bush walk, enjoy cultural visits, and enjoy bush breakfasts and sundowners.

Day 9
9 A game drive safari, Kenya's Maasai Mara National Park.

Day 8
Departure

Today you’ll be escorted to the airport for your onward journey.

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itinerary highlights
  • Witness iconic African wildlife in their natural environment
  • Appreciate the natural beauty of the Samburu National Reserve
  • Stay in intimate luxury tented camps
  • Experience a horseback or camel safari at the Laikipia Plateau
  • See the Great Migration at Maasai Mara
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