This 12-day luxury safari blends Kenya’s rugged wilderness with the charm of its tropical coast. You’ll journey from the arid beauty of Samburu National Reserve, home to unique northern species, to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, famous for its rhino sanctuary and conservation success. Continue to Lake Nakuru, renowned for its flamingos and rhinos, and then to the world-famous Maasai Mara, a sanctuary for lions and the Big Five. Your adventure ends in Lamu Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where Swahili culture, historic architecture, and turquoise waters create a romantic, timeless escape.
Meet & greet at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Private transfer to your luxury boutique hotel. Optional visits: Giraffe Centre, David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Karen Blixen Museum.
Meals: Dinner.
Accommodation: Hemingways Nairobi / Giraffe Manor.
Scenic flight to northern Kenya. Afternoon game drive in Samburu, home to “Samburu Special Five”: reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx, and gerenuk. Sundowner overlooking the Ewaso Nyiro River.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Accommodation: Sasaab Lodge / Elephant Bedroom Camp / Saruni Samburu.
Morning and afternoon game drives. Visit to a Samburu village for a cultural experience. Optional nature walk or camel safari. Dinner under the stars.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Accommodation: Sasaab Lodge / Saruni Samburu.
Scenic drive to Ol Pejeta, the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa. Visit the endangered species enclosure. Afternoon game drive with chances to spot lions, elephants, and rhinos.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Accommodation: Ol Pejeta Bush Camp / Sweetwaters Serena Camp.
Morning and evening game drives. Optional night drive to spot nocturnal wildlife. Visit to the chimpanzee sanctuary. Bush sundowner experience.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Accommodation: Ol Pejeta Bush Camp / Sanctuary Tambarare.
Morning drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. Afternoon game drive to see flamingos, rhinos, and Rothschild giraffes. Relax with sunset views over the lake.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Accommodation: The Cliff Nakuru / Sarova Lion Hill Lodge.
Flight Option Available.
Arrive in the Maasai Mara, Kenya’s crown jewel of wildlife reserves. Afternoon game drive in search of the Big Five. Evening campfire drinks overlooking the plains.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Accommodation: Angama Mara / Mara Bushtops / Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp.
Two full days exploring the Mara. Morning and afternoon game drives with professional guides. Optional hot air balloon safari (extra cost). Bush breakfast and sundowners in the wild. Visit to a Maasai village for a cultural experience.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Accommodation: Mara Plains / Mahali Mzuri / Sand River Camp.
Two full days exploring the Mara. Morning and afternoon game drives with professional guides. Optional hot air balloon safari (extra cost). Bush breakfast and sundowners in the wild. Visit to a Maasai village for a cultural experience.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Accommodation: Mara Plains / Mahali Mzuri / Sand River Camp.
Travel: Morning flight to Nairobi, then connect to Lamu.Arrival on Lamu Island — transfer by boat to your beachfront resort. Afternoon relaxation by the beach or pool. Sunset dhow cruise on the Indian Ocean.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner.
Accommodation: The Majlis Resort / Peponi Hotel / Manda Bay Lodge.
Leisure day to unwind on pristine beaches. Optional activities: Explore Lamu Old Town (UNESCO Heritage Site). Visit Shela Village and sand dunes. Go snorkeling or kayaking. Romantic beachfront dinner.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner.
Accommodation: The Majlis Resort / Manda Bay Lodge.
Activities: Morning at leisure. Fly to Nairobi for your international flight home.
Meals: Breakfast.
This tour is customizable and can be tailored to your interests, budget, and travel dates for a personalized safari experience.