$4,195 to $5,888 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi to Samburu- Into the Rugged Frontier
Nairobi to Samburu- Into the Rugged Frontier
Depart Nairobi at 7:30 AM in your private 4x4 Land Cruiser, heading north past the rolling highland tea and coffee plantations framing Mount Kenya. Cross the equator and descend into the dramatic, rugged volcanic plains of Samburu.
Arrive at the prestigious Sarova Shaba Game Lodge in time for a fresh buffet lunch. Unwind in this lush green paradise wrapped around natural spring fish ponds and doum palms.
In the late afternoon, set out for your first custom game drive along the Ewaso Nyiro River. Track leopards, lions, and the rare "Samburu Special Five" as elephant herds gather at the water's edge.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
Wildlife in Samburu NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Full Day in Samburu- Tracking the Special Five
Full Day in Samburu- Tracking the Special Five
Today is completely yours to design. Because you have an exclusive, private 4x4 Land Cruiser, your game drive timings are 100% customizable to your pacing.
Suggested Itinerary:
06:30 AM: Head out into the Savannah at dawn with a packed breakfast to track active leopards, lions, and the endemic "Samburu Special Five" in the stunning morning light.
11:00 AM: Return to the lodge to escape the midday heat. Cool off in the swimming pool, enjoy a fresh buffet lunch, and relax.
03:30 PM: Set out for an exciting golden-hour game drive along the Ewaso Ng'iro River to watch elephant herds and crocodiles gather at the water.
Sunset: Enjoy a unique, al-fresco dining experience or watch the famous crocodile feeding ritual from the lodge's viewing platform as the sunset paints the Shaba landscape in deep gold.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Samburu to Ol Pejeta Conservancy - Crossing the Equator
Samburu to Ol Pejeta Conservancy - Crossing the Equator
Enjoy a scenic breakfast along the river, then depart south toward the cool, high-altitude plains of Mount Kenya.
Arrive at Sweetwaters Serena Camp around lunch time. Check into your luxury safari hotel. Walk onto your private veranda to watch elephants and rhinos drinking at the active, floodlit on-site waterhole.
Late Afternoon: Drive out into Ol Pejeta, East Africa's largest black rhino sanctuary. Track the Big Five against the dramatic backdrop of Mount Kenya.
Evening: Dine at the historic Rhino Restaurant, followed by drinks by the fireplace.
- Main Destination:
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Wildlife in Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Full Day in Ol Pejeta -The Rhino Sanctuary & Conservation Legacy
Full Day in Ol Pejeta -The Rhino Sanctuary & Conservation Legacy
Because this is your exclusive, private 4x4 Land Cruiser, your game drive timings today are 100% customizable to your pacing Choose your pace. Set out for an early morning game drive safari when the animals are most active.
Enjoy lunch at the camp and watch wildlife wander past the watering hole from your tent.
Afternoon: Visit the Morani Chimpanzee Sanctuary to meet and learn about rescued, rehabilitated chimpanzees.
Late Afternoon: Set out for another game drive, focusing on tracking the elusive nocturnal predators or visiting the northern white rhinos.
Evening: Savor a premium dinner and a peaceful overnight stay under the stars.
- Main Destination:
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
- Activities:
- Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Sweetwaters Serena Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ol Pejeta to Lake Naivasha- Into the Rift Valley Lakes
Ol Pejeta to Lake Naivasha- Into the Rift Valley Lakes
Morning: Savor a scenic breakfast facing Mount Kenya. Drive down the spectacular Great Rift Valley escarpment, with optional stopping at Thomson’s Falls for breathtaking panoramic photos.
Arrive at the historic Muthu Lake Naivasha Country Club, a vintage 1930s-era English country estate featuring rolling green lawns and majestic yellow fever trees. After checking into your room, walk straight out to the club's private lakeside jetty to board a private boat. Cruise past pods of wallowing hippos directly to Crescent Island Sanctuary for an intimate, guided walking safari alongside giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests. Return by boat during the golden hour to enjoy a sundowner on the manicured lawns before a classic dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle), Nature hikes/walks & Boat trip
- Accommodation:
- Muthu Lake Naivasha Country Club
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Transit to the Shadows of Kilimanjaro & Amboseli
Transit to the Shadows of Kilimanjaro & Amboseli
Depart early via Moi South Lake Road. By staying on the eastern side of the lake, your guide completely bypasses morning traffic, cutting smoothly past Nairobi and driving south down the Amboseli highway.
At around 2PM: Arrive at Sentrim Amboseli Lodge, located right at the park boundary. Be greeted by sweeping, unobstructed views of Mount Kilimanjaro rising into the clouds.
After lunch and some relaxation around 4 Pm head straight into the park for a late afternoon game drive. Capture iconic golden-hour photographs of Amboseli’s famous giant elephant herds walking against the snow-capped peak of Africa's highest mountain.
Evening: Watch a vibrant cultural Maasai dance performance around a roaring open bonfire, followed by a buffet dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Sentrim Amboseli Lodge
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Giants of Amboseli – Unrivaled Kilimanjaro Views
Giants of Amboseli – Unrivaled Kilimanjaro Views
Start your day with a delicious, early breakfast before departing for an exciting morning game drive at 07:00 AM. This is the absolute prime time to spot active wildlife and predators roaming the savannah before the midday heat sets in. You will explore the vast park until 10:30 AM, then return to your Amboseli safari camp to relax by the swimming pool and enjoy a fresh lunch.
At 03:00 PM, head back out for a three-hour afternoon game drive, returning to camp before 06:30 PM. Please note that because Amboseli can get quite hot, midday game drives are not recommended; however, we can easily arrange full-day safaris upon request.
You can also upgrade your safari experience with a magical sunrise hot air balloon flight over the plains for an extra $450 USD per person, which includes a traditional champagne bush breakfast landing followed by a comprehensive full-day game drive with a packed picnic lunch. Return to camp by evening for a warm dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Sentrim Amboseli Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Into the Wilds of Tsavo East National Park
Into the Wilds of Tsavo East National Park
Savor a final breakfast facing Mount Kilimanjaro before departing east through the scenic Kibwezi route.
Enter Tsavo East through the Manyani Gate, embarking on a midday game drive en route to your camp. Notice the dramatic change in scenery—Tsavo’s soil is a brilliant, intense red, which stains the elephants here a unique terracotta color.
Arrive and check into Sentrim Tsavo East Tented Camp. Fall in love with this authentic safari atmosphere, where your deluxe safari tent is nestled under a traditional thatch roof deep inside the national park. Unwind on your private canvas veranda as wild animals wander nearby.
04:00 PM: Set out across the vast, open savannah. Track Tsavo's legendary "Red Elephants" and manless lions before returning to camp at twilight.
Evening: Dine al-fresco at the camp restaurant overlooking a floodlit watering hole. Sip a drink by the campfire, listening to the thrilling nocturnal sounds of the true African wilderness just outside your canvas walls.
- Main Destination:
- Tsavo East National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Sentrim Tsavo Lodge
Wildlife in Tsavo East NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
The Bush-to-Beach Scenic Transit
The Bush-to-Beach Scenic Transit
07:00 AM: Wake up to the sounds of the African bush and enjoy a hearty breakfast at the camp restaurant, watching the morning sun illuminate the Tsavo plains.
08:00 AM: Check out of Sentrim Camp, load your luggage into your private 4x4 Land Cruiser, and bid farewell to the wilderness.
Embark on an extensive, slow-paced en-route morning game drive as you track toward the park exit. Because you are already inside the park gates, this is prime time to catch elephants bathing in the red mud and predators finishing their early morning hunts.
Exit the Tsavo East national park gates and join the main highway, driving south through scenic landscape changes toward the warm Indian Ocean.
Afternoon: Bypass the busy city center of Mombasa via the efficient Dongo Kundu bypass route, arriving directly onto the white sands of Diani Beach by mid-afternoon. Trade your safari boots for sandals, check into your beach resort, and let the turquoise waves mark the grand finale of your epic Kenyan journey.
- Main Destination:
- Diani Beach
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Jacaranda Indian Ocean Beach Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10-12
Tropical beach Paradise & Leisure at Indian Ocean
Tropical beach Paradise & Leisure at Indian Ocean
Wake up to the gentle waves of Diani Beach. Jacaranda Indian Ocean Beach Resort offers stunning Swahili architecture, whitewashed arches, and traditional thatch roofs nestled under ancient baobabs.
These 3 days are 100% yours to unwind after your dusty safari adventure.
Activities: Lounge on the pristine white sands, swim in the oceanfront pool, or enjoy a massage. Optional excursions like dhow safaris to swim with dolphins, snorkeling, or kitesurfing can be easily arranged.
Dining: Savor fresh, locally caught seafood and excellent international buffets at the open-air restaurant facing the water.
Evening: Sip a chilled cocktail at the beach bar under the stars, feeling the cool ocean breeze.
- Main Destination:
- Diani Beach
- Activities:
- Nature hikes/walks
- Accommodation:
- Jacaranda Indian Ocean Beach Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Beach Leisure & Departure Flight Home
Beach Leisure & Departure Flight Home
Your unforgettable Kenyan adventure draws to a close today. Enjoy a final breakfast on the beach and soak in your last views of paradise. Skip the grueling 10-hour drive to Nairobi—a private taxi will take you directly to Moi International Airport (MBA) in Mombasa allowing you to connect smoothly to your international flight home.
Choose from two seamless departure options based on your destination:
Worldwide Connections (via flydubai): Check out at 11:00 AM for a 2:35 PM flight. You will arrive at Dubai International (DXB) at 8:55 PM, leaving plenty of time to catch midnight long-haul flights to the UK, US, and Western Europe.
US & European Overnight Express (via Ethiopian Airlines): Maximize your last afternoon on the coast. Depart for the 6:35 PM flight to Addis Ababa (ADD), arriving at 9:05 PM to connect with overnight flights landing the next morning in London, Frankfurt, Paris, New York, or Washington D.C.
- Main Destination:
- Moi International Airport (Mombasa)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
