Itinerary
- Day 1
Nairobi
Your first day in Nairobi focuses on conservation and culture. Head to the Giraffe Centre to get close to Rothschild's giraffes, then check out the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage where you can learn about elephant rescue efforts. The Karen Blixen Museum gives you insight into Kenya's colonial history, and if you want to see traditional practices, the Bomas of Kenya showcases different ethnic groups and their customs.
- Start point
- Nairobi, Kenya (Accommodation/Airport in Nairobi)
- Accommodation
- (The Residences at Karen Double Room or similar)
Optional Activities
- Visit the Giraffe Centre to learn about conservation efforts and get close to Rothschild's giraffes
- Visit the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage to learn about elephant protection work
- Visit the Karen Blixen Museum to explore Kenya's history and past
- Visit the Bomas of Kenya to experience various Kenyan communities' traditional culture and lifestyles
Landmarks Giraffe Centre David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Karen Blixen Museum Bomas of Kenya 
- Day 2
Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve
After breakfast you'll drive through bushveld landscape toward Samburu National Reserve, pulling in around mid-afternoon. Once at Larsens Camp you'll grab lunch and rest up a bit. Later in the evening, join a 2-3 hour game drive to see what wildlife is active as the day cools down, then return to camp for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Larsens Camp, Double Room or similar )
Included Activities
- Game drive in Samburu National Reserve (2-3 hours)
Landmarks Samburu National Reserve - Day 3
Samburu
Get an early start for a morning game drive searching for the Big Three (lions, cheetahs, leopards) along with other mammals roaming the reserve. By mid-morning, return to camp and rest during the heat of the day. When temperatures cool down in late afternoon, head back out for an evening game drive focused on nocturnal animals so you can see how wildlife behaves after dark.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Larsens Camp, Double Room or similar )
Included Activities
- Morning game drive in Samburu National Reserve
- Evening game drive in Samburu National Reserve
Landmarks Samburu National Reserve - Day 4
Samburu National Reserve to Aberdare National Park
Leave Larsens Camp early for a scenic drive to Sandai Guest Cottages in the Aberdare area. After settling in and having lunch, you'll head out on an evening game drive through Solio Ranch. Look for the Big Five along with wild dogs and other predators, plus keep your eyes up for the various bird species around.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Cottage (Sandai Guest Cottages Double Room or similar )
Included Activities
- Game drive at Solio Ranch to search for Big Five, wild dogs, and predators
Landmarks Aberdare National Park Solio Ranch - Day 5
Aberdare National Park
This day is yours to spend however you like at Sandai Guest Cottages. If you want to stay active, the camp can arrange a guided walk or horseback riding so you can explore the landscape at a slower pace and see what's around on foot.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Cottage (Aberdare National Park Sandai Guest Cottages Double Room or similar)
Optional Activities
- Guided walk at Sandai Guest Cottages
- Horseback riding at Sandai Guest Cottages
Landmarks Aberdare National Park - Day 6
Aberdare National Park to Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, travel to Lake Naivasha for a boat ride where you'll spot hippos and enjoy the scenic water views. From there, do a walking safari at Crescent Island Game Park to get up close with the animals, then settle into Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Resort (Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort Double Room)
Included Activities
- Boat ride at Lake Naivasha
- Walking safari at Crescent Island Game Park
Landmarks Lake Naivasha Crescent Island Game Park - Day 7
Lake Naivasha to Maji Moto Maasai Cultural Camp
Today is a transfer day from Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort to Maji Moto Maasai Cultural Camp. The drive takes you through some nice scenery, giving you time to relax and reflect on your safari experiences so far before arriving at your cultural camp base.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Maji Moto Maasai Cultural Camp Double Room or similar)
- Day 8
Maji Moto Maasai Cultural Camp
At Maji Moto you'll do several things throughout the day. Take a guided walk through the Loita Hills to see the landscape, spend time talking with Maasai people to understand their daily lives and traditions, and do a walking safari to get near the wildlife. As evening comes, gather around the campfire where Maasai warriors share stories and songs.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Maji Moto Maasai Cultural Camp Double Room or similar)
Included Activities
- Guided walk at Loita Hills
- Meeting with Maasai tribesmen and women
- Walking safari
- Evening campfire with Maasai warriors' stories and songs
Landmarks Loita Hills - Day 9
Maji Moto to Maasai Mara National Reserve
Transfer from Maji Moto Cultural Camp to Mara Bush Camp in Maasai Mara National Reserve. Once you arrive, head out on an evening game drive across the reserve. This area is one of the best spots to see the Big Five and take in the open savannah landscape as light starts to fade.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Mara Bush Camp Double Room or similar)
Included Activities
- Evening game drive in Maasai Mara National Reserve
Landmarks Maasai Mara National Reserve 
- Day 10
Masai Mara
Start early with a morning safari led by an experienced guide through Masai Mara Game Reserve where you'll look for the Big Five (African elephant, Cape buffalo, rhino, leopard, lion) and other animals like hyenas, gazelles, impalas, giraffes, and zebras. Break for lunch back at the lodge, then head out again in the afternoon to hunt for harder-to-spot animals like leopards near waterholes. Return for dinner as the day ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Mara Bush Camp Double Room or similar)
Included Activities
- Morning game drive in Masai Mara Game Reserve
- Afternoon game drive in Masai Mara Game Reserve
Landmarks Masai Mara Game Reserve - Day 11
Masai Mara to Nairobi
After breakfast, begin your transfer back to Nairobi, taking time to reflect on everything you've seen and experienced throughout the safari. You'll be dropped at the airport or your hotel in the city. Tour services end here.
- End point
- Nairobi, Kenya (Accommodation/Airport in Nairobi)
- Meals
- Breakfast
