12 Days - Ultimate Kenya Safari Adventure

Starting from: $7000 USD pp

Duration: 12 Days / 13 Nights
Destinations: Nairobi, Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara
Group Size: 6 to 12 people
Tour Type: Wildlife Safari

Book by: AUG 2, 2025

Tour Overview

An exciting 12-day safari in which we will visit four of Kenya's most famous game parks - Samburu National Reserve, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Nakuru National Park, and the famed Masai Mara National Reserve. Highlights include a visit to Nairobi's elephant orphanage and Giraffe Center, views of Mount Kenya (weather permitting), Jane Goodall's chimpanzee sanctuary, the flamingos and endangered white rhinos of Lake Nakuru, northern wildlife species unique to Samburu, and the vast open plains of the Masai Mara. There will be sightings of lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, cape buffalo, warthogs, and if we're lucky, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and many more wildlife species. A visit to a Masai Village is included.

**This itinerary can be customized for private groups or solo travelers

Begin your adventure with a full day in Kenya's vibrant capital. Visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to meet rescued baby elephants and learn about their rehabilitation. Next, head to the Giraffe Centre to feed endangered Rothschild's giraffes and gain insight into their conservation. Enjoy lunch in the leafy suburb of Karen before visiting Kazuri Beads, where local women craft beautiful handmade jewelry.
On Day 2, travel to the rugged Samburu National Reserve, located in Kenya's arid north. Enjoy your first game drive, spotting unique wildlife particular to this region and look for the "Special Five"-Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, gerenuk, and Beisa oryx. End the day with a "sundowner" while soaking in the golden hour as night approaches.
On Days 3 and 4 continue exploring the unique landscape of rocky outcrops, riverine forests, and open plains while watching for predators like lions and leopards stalking their prey.
Optionally, visit a Samburu village to learn about the culture and traditions of this semi-nomadic community.
On Day 5, travel four hours from Samburu to the renowned Ol Pejeta Conservancy, known for its incredible wildlife conservation efforts. Here you'll encounter abundant wildlife including lions, elephants, and the last northern white rhinos. Visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary founded by Jane Goodall before settling in for a tranquil evening under the stars.
Spend Day 6 with game drives and visits to conservation sites, surrounded by stunning landscapes. Keep your eyes peeled for Mount Kenya to make an appearance from behind the clouds. Consider other activities such as walking safaris and night-time game drives (not included).
Depart Ol Pejeta Conservancy and journey four hours into the Great Rift Valley to the scenic Lake Nakuru National Park. Here you will see thriving birdlife, including flamingos and pelicans, that call this alkaline lake home. Enjoy an afternoon game drive to spot the southern white rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, and other wildlife. Spend the night surrounded by the park's serene beauty.
On Day 8, begin your day with a scenic six-hour drive from Lake Nakuru to the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve. Along the way, enjoy the stunning views of the Great Rift Valley and the surrounding landscapes. After arrival, enjoy the afternoon exploring the reserve's rich biodiversity. Look out for iconic wildlife, including lions, elephants, and cheetahs, as you experience the magic of the Mara's savannah at sunset.
On Days 9 through 11, immerse yourself in three full days of thrilling safari adventures within the Masai Mara. Witness the reserve's "Big Five" and the annual Great Migration (seasonal). Visit a local Maasai village to learn about their unique traditions and way of life. Consider other activities, such as a hot air balloon ride at sunrise (not included). Each evening, return to your comfortable lodge or tented camp to relax, enjoy delicious meals, and share stories of the day's adventures.
After breakfast at our hotel, we will catch a short flight back to Nairobi, where we will have some time to explore on our last tour day. We will enjoy a farewell dinner at Carnivore Restaurant, before heading to the airport for your return flight home.

- Airport Pickup/ Meet & Greet
- All Accommodations - luxury lodges & tented camps
- All Meals - breakfast, lunch, & dinner (water, tea, coffee included)
- All Transfers - all transport between hotels & during game drives
- Private Guide - an expert wildlife, ornithology, and natural history guide
- All Park & Reserve Fees - entrance fees for all national parks & wildlife reserves
- Bottled Water - unlimited supply in safari vehicles
- Evacuation from Park - evacuation insurance to a Nairobi hospital (transport only - cost of hospitalization NOT included)
- Alcohol, Special drinks
- Add-On Experiences - optional extra activities (hot air balloon rides, camel rides, night game drives, nature walks with an armed ranger, etc)
- International Airfare - airfare to and from the African continent
- Entry Visas
- Travel Insurance
- Gratuities
- Personal Purchases
- Pre & Post Safari Tours

Highlights:

Close encounters with baby elephants
Feeding endangered giraffes
Multiple game drives with expert guides
Opportunities to spot the “Big Five”
Opportunities to spot the “Special Five”
Views of Mount Kenya
Jane Goodall’s chimpanzee sanctuary
Predator-prey interactions in the golden savannahs of the Masai Mara
Cultural visit to a Maasai village or an optional add-on hot air balloon safari

Accommodations

Throughout your journey in East Africa, you’ll stay at a mix of hand-picked lodges and tented camps that blend comfort with authenticity. Each property has been chosen for its unique charm, stunning location, warm hospitality, and proximity to key wildlife and cultural experiences.

Whether you're enjoying a sundowner overlooking the savannah, relaxing in a canvas tent under the stars, or unwinding in an authentic lodge, you can expect accommodations that offer both relaxation and immersion in nature. Most locations offer en-suite bathrooms, hot showers, delicious locally inspired meals, and friendly service that reflects the warmth and hospitality of the region.

An initial 25% deposit will secure your spot on the tour. Please refer to all Booking Terms & Conditions here.

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TRIP DETAILS

Overview:

An exciting 12 day Safari in which we will visit four of Kenya's most famous game parks - Samburu National Reserve, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Nakuru National Park, and the famed Masai Mara National Reserve. Highlights include a visit to Nairobi's elephant orphanage and Giraffe Center, views of Mount Kenya (weather permitting), Jane Goodall's chimpanzee sanctuary, the flamingos and endangered white rhinos of Lake Nakuru, northern wildlife species unique to Samburu, and the vast open plains of the Masai Mara. There will be sightings of lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, cape buffalo, warthogs, and if we're lucky, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and many more wildlife species. A visit to a Masai Village is included.

Duration: 12 days

Group Size: 6 - 12 participants

PRICE: Starting at $8,500 **

**subject to terms and conditions

Itinerary

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Day 1: A Day of Wildlife and Culture in Nairobi

Experience the best of Nairobi with a visit to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to meet rescued baby elephants, followed by hand-feeding endangered giraffes at the Giraffe Centre. Explore Kazuri Beads, where local artisans craft vibrant jewelry, and enjoy a delicious lunch at a garden restaurant in Karen. A perfect mix of wildlife, culture, and relaxation!

Day 2-4: Samburu National Reserve Safari Adventure

On Day 2, travel to the rugged Samburu National Reserve, located in Kenya's arid north. Enjoy your first game drive, spotting unique wildlife particular to this region and look for the "Special Five"-Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, gerenuk, and Beisa oryx. End the day with a "sundowner" while soaking in the golden hour as night approaches.

On Days 3 and 4 continue exploring the unique landscape of rocky outcrops, riverine forests, and open plains while watching for predators like lions and leopards stalking their prey. Optionally, visit a Samburu village to learn about the culture and traditions of this semi-nomadic community.

Day 5-6: Discovering Ol Pejeta Conservancy

On Day 5, travel four hours from Samburu to the renowned Ol Pejeta Conservancy, known for its incredible wildlife conservation efforts. Here you'll encounter abundant wildlife including lions, elephants, and the last northern white rhinos. Visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary founded by Jane Goodall before settling in for a tranquil evening under the stars.

Spend Day 6 with game drives and visits to conservation sites, surrounded by stunning landscapes. Keep your eyes peeled for Mount Kenya to make an appearance from behind the clouds. Consider other activities such as walking safaris and night-time game drives (not included).

Day 7: To Nakuru, the Land of Flamingos and Rhinos

Depart Ol Pejeta Conservancy and journey four hours into the Great Rift Valley to the scenic Lake Nakuru National Park. Here you will see thriving birdlife, including flamingos and pelicans, that call this alkaline lake home. Enjoy an afternoon game drive to spot the southern white rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, and other wildlife. Spend the night surrounded by the park's serene beauty.

Day 8-11: Journey to the Masai Mara

On Day 8, begin your day with a scenic six-hour drive from Lake Nakuru to the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve. Along the way, enjoy the stunning views of the Great Rift Valley and the surrounding landscapes. After arrival, enjoy the afternoon exploring the reserve's rich biodiversity. Look out for iconic wildlife, including lions, elephants, and cheetahs, as you experience the magic of the Mara's savannah at sunset.

On Days 9 through 11, immerse yourself in three full days of thrilling safari adventures within the Masai Mara. Witness the reserve's "Big Five" and the annual Great Migration (seasonal). Visit a local Maasai village to learn about their unique traditions and way of life. Consider other activities, such as a hot air balloon ride at sunrise (not included). Each evening, return to your comfortable lodge or tented camp to relax, enjoy delicious meals, and share stories of the day's adventures.

Day 12: Return to Nairobi & Fly Home

After breakfast at our hotel, we will catch a short flight back to Nairobi, where we will have some time to explore on our last tour day. We will enjoy a farewell dinner at Carnivore Restaurant, before heading to the airport for your return flight home.