7-Day Kenya Highlights

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Nairobi & Stay at Sarova Stanley

Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be met by our representative and privately transferred to the iconic Sarova Stanley Hotel, located in the heart of Nairobi. After check-in from 14:00, enjoy a relaxed afternoon at leisure or choose an optional excursion, depending on your arrival time.

Overnight at Sarova Stanley Hotel in a Deluxe Room on a bed and breakfast basis. Established in 1902, the hotel is one of Nairobi’s historic landmarks and has welcomed generations of travellers and safari adventurers. Enjoy its elegant Victorian charm, comfortable rooms, excellent dining options, swimming pool, gym and the legendary Thorn Tree Café, making it a perfect start to your Kenyan safari.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

Sarova Stanley Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Nairobi (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Nairobi to Shaba National Reserve

After an early breakfast, depart Nairobi and travel north through the scenic countryside, passing Thika and continuing through lush tea and coffee plantations, rolling landscapes and rushing mountain streams. After Nanyuki, continue towards Isiolo, the gateway to Kenya’s remote northern frontier, before making the final drive to Shaba National Reserve.

Arrive at Sarova Shaba Game Lodge in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon private game drive as you explore the reserve’s dramatic landscapes and unique wildlife. Return to the lodge at sunset and relax beside the Ewaso Nyiro River.

Enjoy the lodge’s peaceful setting, swimming pool and beautiful surroundings. Shaba is famously associated with Joy Adamson and her lioness Elsa, earning it the name **“Born Free Country.

Overnight: Sarova Shaba Game Lodge – Full Board
Drive Time: Approximately 5.5 hours
Added Value: Riverside breakfast overlooking the Ewaso Nyiro River and Shaba wilderness.

Main Destination:

Shaba National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to September and January to February

High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)

Best Weather June and December (Cool and fresh after rain)

Wildlife in Shaba NR

HippoCommon

ElephantOccasional

GiraffeOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

ZebraOccasional

LionRare

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LeopardRare

CheetahRare

HyenaRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogRare to None

Accommodation:

Sarova Shaba Game Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Shaba NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full-Day Wildlife Experience in Shaba National Reserve

Begin your day with an early morning private game drive in Shaba National Reserve, when wildlife is most active and the morning light brings the reserve to life. Return to the lodge for a delicious breakfast before spending the late morning relaxing by the swimming pool or on the terrace overlooking the Ewaso Nyiro River.

After lunch, head out for another private afternoon game drive, exploring Shaba’s rugged landscapes and searching for its unique northern wildlife. Return to Sarova Shaba Game Lodge as the sun sets over the reserve.

Overnight: Sarova Shaba Game Lodge – Full Board.

Main Destination:

Shaba National Reserve

Accommodation:

Sarova Shaba Game Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Shaba NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Shaba to Lake Nakuru – From the Northern Frontier to the Rift Valley

After breakfast, leave Shaba behind and travel south through Isiolo, passing the northern foothills of Mount Kenya before reaching Nanyuki. Continue towards Nyahururu and then south through the scenic Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park.

Enter the park and enjoy a private game drive en route to Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge, with opportunities to spot rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, buffalo and other wildlife. After lunch and a short siesta, head out for an afternoon game drive, exploring the park’s diverse landscapes and searching for its famous birdlife, including flamingos and pelicans.

Return to the lodge at sunset and enjoy panoramic views of Lake Nakuru. As an added experience, enjoy a special bush lunch surrounded by the spectacular scenery of the national park.

Overnight: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge – Full Board
Drive Time: Approximately 6 hours
Added Value: Sarova Lion Hill Bush Lunch.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park

Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)

High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara – Into the Wild

After an early breakfast, leave Lake Nakuru behind and drive towards Njoro, ascending the scenic Mau Escarpment before continuing south towards Narok, the gateway to the legendary Maasai Mara. Travel through Kenya’s fertile “breadbasket,” surrounded by vast fields of wheat and barley, before arriving in the Mara in time for lunch.

After lunch and a short siesta, embark on your private afternoon game drive, exploring the rolling grasslands in search of lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo, cheetahs and other wildlife. Return to Sarova Mara Game Camp at sunset and relax in the peaceful surroundings.

Overnight: Sarova Mara Game Camp – Full Board
Drive Time: Approximately 5 hours
Added Value: Enjoy a memorable Dinner Under the Skies, featuring a live barbecue experience beneath the spectacular African night sky.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Sarova Mara Game Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full-Day Maasai Mara Wildlife Experience

Rise early for a private morning game drive in the Maasai Mara, one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations. The early hours offer excellent opportunities to spot predators and other wildlife as the savannah comes alive. Return to camp for breakfast and enjoy a relaxed morning.

After lunch, head out again for an afternoon private game drive, exploring the Mara’s vast plains and searching for the Big Five and other wildlife. Return to Sarova Mara Game Camp at sunset to relax and enjoy the evening.

Overnight: Sarova Mara Game Camp – Full Board.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Sarova Mara Game Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Maasai Mara to Nairobi – End of Safari

After breakfast, bid farewell to the Maasai Mara and begin your journey back to Nairobi. Drive through the rolling wheat and barley farms towards Narok, before crossing the vast Rift Valley plains, where you may spot giraffes, gazelles and other wildlife along the way.

Continue up the Rift Valley Escarpment and onward to Nairobi, arriving around midday. Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at your preferred location in the city centre or at the airport for your onward travel arrangements.

Drive Time: Approximately 5 hours

Safari Ends: Nairobi.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.