Overview
This epic Kenyan adventure profiles the familiar faces of the Big Five, but also the lesser known, though equally impressive, creatures that roam Kenyan deserts, mountains and forests. After a quintessential trip through the Masai Mara, this tour will carry guests north to search for the ‘Samburu Special Five’ if lucky, African wild dogs. In the shade of Mount Kilimanjaro, guests will watch throngs of elephants grace the picturesque horizon before carrying on to the wilderness of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy , for a discovery of great conservation efforts and great wildlife management.
This 11-day journey is built for travelers who want to spend serious time in the wild—moving beyond highlights into deeper, more rewarding safari experiences. Traversing iconic ecosystems, the itinerary prioritizes time on game drives, varied landscapes, and consistent wildlife encounters rather than rushing between destinations.
Designed for those who value authenticity and immersion, the adventure combines expert guiding, well-paced travel, and carefully chosen camps and lodges, delivering a raw yet comfortable exploration of Africa’s great wilderness areas.
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Tour Plan
Day 1: Arrival Nairobi
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta Airport, you will be met and assisted by our representative and transferred to Ole Sereni Hotel, located on the edge of Nairobi National Park. Nairobi is a city of vibrant energy, where the sights, sounds, and smells, bustling streets, local markets, and the aroma of freshly made samosas, blend with rich culture, history, and cuisine. Explore the city’s lively markets or simply relax and take in the view from your hotel.
Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Ole Sereni Hotel
Day 2: Masai Mara Game Reserve
This morning, you will fly from Nairobi to the Masai Mara Game Reserve, where you will be met on arrival and transferred to Mara Plains Camp. Set within one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife regions, the camp offers front-row access to daily wildlife drama as predators and prey share the open plains.
On arrival, you cross a river via a small bridge and walk through riverine forest before emerging onto a vast, open landscape—an uninterrupted horizon marked by a single flat-topped acacia, the unmistakable symbol of East Africa. The setting offers an immediate sense of space, solitude, and wilderness.
Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Mara Plains Camp
Day 3-4: Explore the Mara Ecosystem
Over the next two days, explore the vast plains of the Masai Mara by safari vehicle. An integral part of the greater Serengeti ecosystem, the Mara is renowned for hosting the annual wildebeest migration and for its exceptional year-round wildlife density. Rolling grasslands and acacia-dotted savannahs support large populations of lions, along with zebras, hyenas, jackals, giraffes, hippos, elands, and wildebeest.
Game drives here are defined by frequent and close wildlife encounters, made possible by the animals’ familiarity with safari vehicles. You may also choose to visit a local Maasai village, offering insight into traditional customs and daily life. With its long history of human and wildlife interaction, the Masai Mara remains one of Africa’s most compelling safari destinations.
Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Mara Plains Camp
Day 5: Fly out to Samburu Game Reserve
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the nearby Olare Motorogi airstrip for your flight to Samburu, a remote semi-arid region in northern Kenya. Known for its dramatic landscapes and unique wildlife, Samburu is home to large elephant herds and the endangered Grevy’s zebra, among other species adapted to this arid environment.
Over the next two days, enjoy game drives and guided activities exploring the reserve, as well as a cultural visit to a traditional Samburu homestead, offering insight into local customs and way of life. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to Ashnil Samburu Camp, located in Buffalo Springs Game Reserve, an area defined by the life-giving waters of the Ewaso Nyiro River. The reserve’s open terrain and permanent water sources attract abundant wildlife, making it an excellent complement to Samburu National Reserve.
Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Ashnil Samburu Camp
Day 6: Samburu National Reserve
Explore the rugged plains of Samburu National Reserve, home to the renowned “Samburu Special Five”: reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, and beisa oryx. These species are uniquely adapted to the region’s arid conditions, making Samburu one of Kenya’s most distinctive wildlife destinations.
As you traverse this dramatic landscape, there is also the possibility of encountering the endangered African wild dog, a highly social and cooperative hunter rarely seen in other reserves. Framed by Samburu’s striking mountain backdrops, the park offers a quieter, more exclusive safari experience compared to the Masai Mara, allowing for unhurried game viewing and a deeper sense of wilderness.
Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Ashnil Samburu Camp
Day 7-8: Mount Kenya National Park
Enjoy a charter flight from Samburu to Solio Private Game Reserve, where you will be met on arrival and transferred to the lodge. After a relaxed lunch prepared using fresh, organic produce from the lodge’s own garden, take time to unwind before heading out on an afternoon game drive.
Over the next three days, explore Kenya’s central highlands at an unhurried pace. Solio is renowned for its exceptional rhinoceros conservation, with sightings of multiple rhinos on a single drive being common. A range of activities is available, including guided walks, mountain biking, horse riding, trout fishing in the Aberdare streams, and night game drives in search of nocturnal wildlife. For a truly exclusive experience, an optional helicopter excursion to a remote picnic site on Mount Kenya can also be arranged.
Meals: B, L
Accommodation: Solio Lodge
Day 9-10: Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Fly to Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, a renowned private sanctuary celebrated for its thriving populations of big cats, elephants, and endangered black and white rhinos. Your tented camp is set within this protected landscape in northern Kenya, offering exclusive access to diverse habitats and exceptional wildlife viewing. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in search of northern endemic species such as the reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, beisa oryx, and the distinctive long-necked gerenuk, alongside leopards, lions, and a variety of plains game.
Spend the following day exploring this pristine conservancy through a combination of game drives and guided walks. Lewa’s varied terrain supports an impressive range of wildlife, including elephants, rhinos, oryx, and the rare semi-aquatic sitatunga. Between activities, relax on your private veranda, enjoy thoughtfully prepared meals, and end the day with sundowners in a secluded setting before returning to the comfort of Lewa Safari Camp, accompanied by the sounds of the African night.
Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Lewa Safari Camp
Day 11: Depart / Fly to Nairobi
Fly back to Nairobi and enjoy a leisurely afternoon in your reserved dayroom, offering time to relax and refresh. Later, you will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward international departure.
Tour Inclusions
Tour Exclusions
- Meet on arrival at point of entry/exit, Transfer to/ from the hotel
- Accommodation as stipulated in respective itinerary (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- Transport in a 4×4 Safari Cruisers / Safari-mini-vans with pop-up-roof
- Park Entry fees to the National Parks & National Game Reserves
- Professional safari guide
- All the game drives as per the safari programme above
- Bottled drinking-mineral water throughout the safari
- Flying Doctor service -Africa Air Rescue for emergencies
- All airport taxes, International airfares and Visas
- Insurance (trip cancellation medical insurances are recommended)
- Premium Drinks
- Tips and Gratuities to driver and hotels staff
- Any excursions not mentioned in itinerary
- Tips and gratuities