Best Of Kenya Safari

Nairobi, Samburu Reserve, Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli Park
DAYS
11
PRICE FROM
2,843

Safari Summary

Best Of Kenya Safari

Best Of Kenya Safari is curated to form a symphony of Kenya’s most evocative settings, an immersive safari experience where luxury is found in authenticity, every landscape tells a story, and every moment lingers with timeless beauty.

From the vibrant energy of Nairobi to the far-reaching wilderness that defines Kenya’s soul, this journey unfolds as a masterfully curated passage through the country’s most iconic landscapes, each destination distinct, yet seamlessly connected in a story of elegance, contrast, and discovery.

Venture north to the dramatic terrain of Samburu National Reserve, where rugged beauty and rare wildlife encounters create an atmosphere of raw, untamed allure. Here, the land feels ancient and intimate, offering moments that are both powerful and deeply personal. The journey then softens into the tranquil charm of Lake Nakuru National Park, where shimmering waters and flamingo-lined shores create a serene, almost dreamlike sanctuary.

In the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve, the wilderness expands into a breathtaking canvas of golden plains and infinite horizons. Life here unfolds with quiet drama of lion prides, roaming elephants, and, in season, the awe-inspiring spectacle of the Great Migration, each moment capturing the very essence of Africa’s wild heart.

The pace slows at Lake Naivasha, where freshwater shores, acacia-fringed landscapes, and gentle boat rides offer a sense of calm and quiet reflection. Finally, the journey culminates in the iconic expanse of Amboseli National Park, where vast plains meet the majestic silhouette of Mount Kilimanjaro, and herds of elephants move gracefully beneath its watchful presence.

Tour Map

1
Nairobi 1 night
2
Samburu Reserve 2 nights
3
Lake Nakuru 1 night
4
Maasai Mara 2 nights
5
Lake Naivasha 1 night
6
Amboseli Park 1 night
7
Jomo Kenyatta Internationa Airport

Highlights

  • The Big Five Game
  • The Samburu Special Five
  • The Big Cats Diary
  • Cultural Immersion
  • The roof top of Africa

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi, Kenya - One of Africa’s premier safari destinations

We are thrilled to welcome you to our beautiful motherland. Upon arrival, our Meet & Greet representative will warmly receive you, and ensures your arrival is seamless and stress-free. 

You will then be chauffeurred to your charming Elysian Resort in Nairobi, conveniently located just 40 minutes away, where you are booked on a Bed & Breakfast basis. 

After a smooth check-in, take the remainder of your day to unwind and prepare for the adventure that awaits.

Breakfast Dinner
Day 2 & 3: Nairobi to Samburu Reserve - Special Five wildlife encounters

After breakfast, you set out on the best of Kenya scenic journey into the striking northern frontier, where the landscape transforms into the rugged beauty of Samburu National Reserve. Arriving at the charming Samburu Sopa Lodge, you are welcomed into a setting where comfort meets the raw elegance of the wild. A leisurely lunch and a moment of rest invite you to settle into the rhythm of this remote and captivating region.

As the afternoon light softens, you depart at 4:00 pm for your first game drive across Samburu’s dramatic terrain. Here, wildlife moves with quiet intensity, elephants crossing dusty plains, giraffes silhouetted against the horizon, and predators emerging in the golden glow of dusk.

You return to camp just before sunset, where the evening unfolds in relaxed refinement, dinner served beneath the African sky, and the distant sounds of the wild accompanying your first night in this untamed wilderness.

Day 3:

After a sumptuous breakfast, you set out on an immersive game drive across the raw, sunlit landscapes of Samburu Reserve, where the wilderness unfolds in striking contrast along the banks of the life-giving Ewaso Ng’iro River. Later, you return to camp for a hot, freshly prepared lunch and a moment of restorative calm.

This storied reserve also holds the legacy of Elsa the lioness, a symbol of its deep conservation heritage.

As golden light returns in the late afternoon, you depart once more at 4:00 pm for another evocative game drive, where Samburu’s wild beauty stirs anew. Return to camp as dusk settles, freshening up in your best comfort as the sounds of the wilderness drift through the evening air.

Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 4 & 5: Samburu Reserve to Lake Nakuru - Africa’s most celebrated bird sanctuaries

After a mouth-watering breakfast, you set out for the iconic Lake Nakuru National Park, pausing en route at the Equator for a fascinating demonstration of the Coriolis effect, an unforgettable moment where science meets the heart of the earth.

Arriving at the elegant Maili Saba Camp, you check in, enjoy a refined lunch, and ease into a well-earned afternoon of rest overlooking the surrounding wilderness.

As the day softens into cool, golden hues, you set out on an enchanting guided walk along the dramatic rim of Menengai Crater. Here, silence and story intertwine, birdsong drifts through the air, and the vast caldera below holds echoes of ancient African legends, creating a moment both tranquil and deeply evocative.

After this immersive experience, you return to camp to refresh and unwind, before savoring a beautifully prepared dinner, an elegant close to an afternoon steeped in nature, culture, and quiet wonder.

Day 5:

Awaken in the soft hush of dawn and savor an early breakfast, as the first light gently unveils the promise of a new day in the wild. Later, venture out on a game drive around the shimmering lake, where one of Africa’s most celebrated bird sanctuaries unfolds before you. Beyond the birds, its remarkable wildlife diversity, from both black and white rhinos to the rare Rothschild’s giraffe, alongside lions, leopards, buffalo, and zebras.

Afterwards, return to camp for a beautifully prepared lunch, followed by an unhurried afternoon at leisure. Perhaps indulge in the camp’s refined amenities or surrender to a soothing spa treatment.

This is your moment to pause, to reflect on the journey, the encounters, and the quiet magic of being in Africa.

Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 6 & 7: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara - One of Africa’s greatest safari destinations

After an early breakfast, you depart for the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve, a vast, golden wilderness best celebrated as one of Africa’s greatest safari destinations. Home to the iconic Big Five and over 300 bird species, the Mara promises an extraordinary immersion into untamed beauty.

The journey unfolds across rolling landscapes with a brief comfort stop in Narok before continuing deeper into the savannah. By midday, you arrive at the welcoming Mtito Mara Camp, where a seamless check-in, a hot, flavorful lunch, and a restful afternoon siesta ease you into the rhythm of the wild.

Set out at 4:00 pm for your first game drive across the Mara’s endless plains. Wildlife stirs in the golden glow, offering your first intimate encounters with this iconic ecosystem. You return at 6:30 pm to unwind and refresh, as the sounds of the bush settle into a tranquil African night.

Day 7:

Named in honor of the Maasai people, the ancestral custodians of this land, the Maasai Mara National Reserve unfolds as a living heritage of culture and wilderness.

After a sumptuous breakfast, you set out on an immersive full-day game drive, carrying a picnic lunch for an unhurried exploration of the savannah. Guided through vast, open plains, your journey deepens into the heart of the wild, where every horizon promises discovery.

Midway, your guide selects a secluded setting beneath the African sky for a picnic in the wilderness, an intimate pause surrounded by the rhythm of nature at its purest.

The adventure continues into the afternoon as you traverse the Mara en route back to camp, arriving in time to refresh and unwind, carrying with you the stillness, beauty, and quiet grandeur of a day lived entirely in the wild.

Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 8: Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha - Time for a calm and quiet reflection

After breakfast, check out and set off toward the tranquil beauty of Lake Naivasha, with a brief stop in Narok as the journey unfolds through Kenya’s ever-changing landscapes.

You arrive at the elegant Lake Naivasha Country Club, perfectly set along the lakeshore, where a warm welcome, a sumptuous lunch, and a relaxed afternoon siesta invite you into a slower rhythm of lakeside serenity.

At 3:00 pm, you set out on a scenic boat ride across the calm waters, drawing close to pods of hippos and a rich tapestry of birdlife that animates the lake’s edge. The experience continues on Crescent Island Game Sanctuary, where a guided walking safari brings an evocative “Out of Africa” moment, strolling among giraffes, zebras, waterbucks, and warthogs in an unspoiled, open landscape.

Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 9 & 10: Lake Naivasha to Amboseli - Gentle giants encounter

After an early, indulgent breakfast, you set out on a scenic best of Kenya journey to Amboseli National Park, pausing en route at the dramatic sweep of the Great Rift Valley. Here, vast escarpments and shimmering lakes unfold in a breathtaking tableau, a moment to pause, reflect, and capture the grandeur of Africa’s ancient landscape.

The drive continues in comfort as you arrive at the refined Sentrim Amboseli, where a warm welcome, a delicious lunch, and seamless check-in set the tone for your stay beneath the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Depart at 3:30 pm for a curated game drive through Amboseli’s iconic wilderness. Elephants move in quiet majesty across open wetlands, wildlife stirs in the golden glow, and Kilimanjaro stands sentinel on the horizon. As the sun dips, you return to the lodge, carrying with you the stillness and splendor of an evening well spent in the wild.

Day 10:

Following a hearty breakfast, the day unfolds into the golden promise of the wild as you set out for the morning game drive. Bathed in the soft glow of dawn, the landscape stirs to life, its vast plains gradually illuminated as the sun rises behind the majestic silhouette of Mount Kilimanjaro.

In these early hours, Amboseli reveals its most intimate rhythm, elephants moving through misty wetlands, plains game grazing in the fresh light, and the wilderness awakening in a quiet, cinematic flourish of life and color.

After a morning rich with discovery and unforgettable encounters, you return to the camp for a delicious lunch and time to relax or enjoy the camp’s amenities.

As the day cools, at 4:00 pm, you will depart for your game drive and later return to the camp just before sunset.

Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 11: Amboseli Park to Nairobi - Time to say good bye to Africa

Your Best Of Kenya Safari finds its gentle close, yet Africa lingers, quietly, deeply, in every heartbeat. You depart not only with photographs, but with a spirit awakened by the wild, a heart stirred by wonder, and memories etched into timeless stories.

After a delightful breakfast, you bid a warm farewell to camp and begin your journey back to Nairobi. Along the way, the landscapes drift by in a final, reflective passage, each mile a reminder of the encounters, the beauty, and the stillness you’ve experienced.

On arrival, you are chauffeured to Fogo Gaucho for lunch and afterwards to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, closing your best of Kenya safari with ease, grace, and lasting impressions of Africa’s untamed soul.

Breakfast Lunch

Season & Rates

Season 2 Guests 4 Guests
7TH APRIL - 31ST MAY $3,908 $3,111
1ST JUNE - 15TH JUNE $4,070 $3,237
16TH JUNE - 30TH JUNE $4,876 $3,757
1ST JULY - 30TH SEPT $5,341 $4,223
1ST OCT - 31ST OCT $5,120 $4,002
1ST NOV - 19TH DEC $4,980 $3,861
20TH - 2ND JAN 2027 $5,575 $4,457

Rates are per person sharing based on number of guests

Inclusions & Exclusions

✓ Inclusions

  • Pre-night accommodation on Bed & Breakfast.
  • Full Board accommodation.
  • All park entry fees.
  • Private Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof.
  • Pick up and drop off at the airport or hotel.
  • Drinking water on board.
  • AMREF Emergency flight evacuation cover.
  • Services of a professional safari guide/driver.

✗ Exclusions

  • Post-nigh accommodation.
  • International flight and visa fees.
  • Comprehensive travel and health insurance cover (Mandatory).
  • Tips and gratuities.
  • All expenses of a personal nature, for example, bar and laundry bills, spa treatments.
  • All that is not mentioned in the inclusions.

 

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES

  • Horseback riding at Lake Naivasha.
  • Maasai Cultural visits.
  • Hot Air Balloon safari.

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