$9,453 to $14,814 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Journey to Meru, Born Free Country
Journey to Meru, Born Free Country
Your safari begins with a warm welcome at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where your private guide meets you and loads your luggage into your pop-up roof 4x4. Drive north through Kenya’s central highlands, passing tea farms and views of Mount Kenya, before reaching Meru National Park, the untouched wilderness made famous by the Born Free story. Check in at your luxury lodge, enjoy lunch and a short rest, then set out on an afternoon game drive across open plains and woodland, where elephants, buffalo and giraffes are often seen. Return for a relaxed dinner and your first night in the bush.
- Main Destination:
- Meru National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Elewana Elsa's Kopje Meru
Wildlife in Meru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Elsa s Country and Meru s Wild Plains
Elsa s Country and Meru s Wild Plains
Rise early for a morning game drive, when the park is at its most active. Follow winding rivers and thick woodland in search of lions, cheetahs and the rare Grevy’s zebra, with plenty of birdlife along the water. Return to the lodge for breakfast and time to relax. After lunch, visit the memorial to Elsa the lioness, a touching reminder of the park’s conservation story, then head out for an afternoon game drive as the light turns golden. A leopard resting in an acacia tree is a possible highlight. Finish with dinner by the fire beneath a sky full of stars.
- Main Destination:
- Meru National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Elewana Elsa's Kopje Meru
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
North to the Dry Lands of Samburu
North to the Dry Lands of Samburu
After a leisurely breakfast, leave Meru and travel north towards Samburu National Reserve. The landscape shifts from green woodland to red earth, scattered acacia and rocky hills. Arrive at your luxury tented camp in time for lunch and a rest. In the afternoon, set out on your first game drive in the pop-up roof 4x4, searching for the Samburu Special Five: Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx and gerenuk. Elephants often gather near the Ewaso Ng’iro River at this hour. Return to camp for dinner under the stars.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Elephant Bedroom Camp
Wildlife in Samburu NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Samburu s Rare Wildlife and Local Culture
Samburu s Rare Wildlife and Local Culture
Start early with a morning game drive along the Ewaso Ng’iro River, where elephants come to drink and leopards rest in the acacia branches. Look out for crocodiles on the banks and for lions and cheetahs on the open plains. Return to camp for breakfast and some downtime. After lunch, visit a Samburu village to meet local families and learn about their semi-nomadic lifestyle, intricate beadwork and traditional warrior dances. Then head out on an afternoon game drive, and finish with dinner at camp.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Elephant Bedroom Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Sundowners over the Samburu Plains
Sundowners over the Samburu Plains
Enjoy a last full day in Samburu with a morning game drive, searching for predators on the move and large herds gathering near the river. Return to camp for breakfast, a relaxed lunch and time to unwind or watch wildlife from the camp’s viewpoints. In the afternoon, head out on another game drive, then stop in the bush for a sundowner as golden light settles over the plains. Dinner is not included today.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Elephant Bedroom Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Rhinos and Chimpanzees at Ol Pejeta
Rhinos and Chimpanzees at Ol Pejeta
After breakfast, drive south from Samburu to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, set below the slopes of Mount Kenya. Stop at the rhino sanctuary to see endangered black and white rhinos at close range and learn how rangers protect them from poaching. After lunch at camp, visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, a refuge for chimpanzees rescued from across Africa, where guides explain each animal’s story. Then enjoy an afternoon game drive in the pop-up roof 4x4, where zebras, elephants and leopards may appear. Return for a calm dinner at camp, reflecting on the conservation work in the area.
- Main Destination:
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- The River Camp
Wildlife in Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Into the Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru
Into the Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru
Head south after breakfast, crossing the equator and descending into the Great Rift Valley to reach Lake Nakuru National Park. As the road winds down, the lake comes into view, often edged with flocks of pink flamingos. Check in at your luxury tented camp and enjoy lunch with sweeping views over the park. In the afternoon, set out on a game drive through woodland, acacia forest and grassland, looking for white rhinos, buffalo and zebras. Return to camp for dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
-
The Cliff Camp
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Flamingos, Rhinos and Rift Valley Views
Flamingos, Rhinos and Rift Valley Views
Spend a full day exploring Lake Nakuru with morning and afternoon game drives. Cover woodland, acacia forest and open grassland in search of black and white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes and elusive leopards, while pelicans, storks and flamingos gather along the lakeshore. Return to camp between drives for breakfast, lunch and time to relax with views over the valley. As the sun sets over the water, enjoy an elegant dinner and reflect on the park’s remarkable biodiversity.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- The Cliff Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Arrival in the Legendary Masai Mara
Arrival in the Legendary Masai Mara
After breakfast, take a scenic drive from Lake Nakuru to the Masai Mara, one of the most celebrated wildlife regions in the world. The road crosses rolling farmland and open savannah before reaching the reserve. Arrive at your luxury tented camp in time for lunch and a chance to settle in. In the afternoon, head out on your first game drive in the pop-up roof 4x4, across vast plains where lions, elephants and giraffes are regularly seen. Return to camp for dinner and the sounds of the bush at night.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Big Five Tracking and Maasai Traditions
Big Five Tracking and Maasai Traditions
Search for the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino) on morning and afternoon game drives, along with cheetahs hunting across the plains and large herds of wildebeest. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush or return to camp for a rest between drives. You can also take a sunrise hot air balloon flight (optional for an extra cost) or visit a Maasai village to learn about their customs, daily life and deep bond with the land. Dinner is served at camp.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
A Final Day in the Mara
A Final Day in the Mara
Make the most of your last full day with morning and afternoon game drives, returning to the best sightings of the past days or tracking new ones, such as lions with cubs or cheetahs on the hunt. Enjoy a relaxed lunch at camp and time to take in the views over the plains. In the late afternoon, watch the sun sink over the Mara before returning for a farewell dinner, where you can toast a remarkable journey through Kenya’s wild heart.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Farewell Drive Back to Nairobi
Farewell Drive Back to Nairobi
Wake for a final sunrise over the Masai Mara and have a last breakfast in the bush, taking in the sights and sounds of the wilderness. Then begin the scenic drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon. You are transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight. Lunch and dinner are not included. Whether you carry on exploring or fly home, you leave with memories of Kenya’s wildlife, landscapes and people.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
