Why this journey is different.
Ten days that string together the country's headline south (Amboseli), the northern frontier (Samburu and Ol Pejeta Conservancy), the Rift Valley lakes, and three closing nights on the Maasai Mara. Fully private, one head guide, honest mid-luxury lodges every night, the definitive best-of Kenya safari itinerary.
Moments you will remember.
- 1★ The last northern white rhinos at Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- 2★ Samburu Special Five (Grévy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, oryx, Somali ostrich)
- 3★ Kilimanjaro elephant herds at Amboseli
- 4★ Rift Valley lakes, Naivasha, Hell's Gate & Nakuru
- 5★ Three closing nights on the Maasai Mara
Your itinerary.
- Day 1Nairobi → Amboseli
Airport pickup, drive south, sundowner drive with Kilimanjaro on the horizon.
- Day 2Amboseli
Full day with the great tuskers.
- Day 3Amboseli → Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Long scenic transfer via Nanyuki and the equator crossing.
- Day 4Ol Pejeta, full day
Rhino tracking, chimpanzee sanctuary, meet the last northern white rhinos.
- Day 5Ol Pejeta → Samburu
Cross into the arid north, afternoon drive tracking the Special Five.
- Day 6Samburu, full day
Full day among the reticulated giraffe, Grévy's zebra and gerenuk.
- Day 7Samburu → Lake Naivasha
Long transfer south, arrive lakeside for sunset.
- Day 8Hell's Gate → Maasai Mara
Morning cycling at Hell's Gate, afternoon transfer to the Mara.
- Day 9Masai Mara, full day
Full day of drives, optional balloon safari at dawn.
- Day 10Maasai Mara → Nairobi
Farewell morning drive, road transfer back.
- Private guided game drives in an open-roof 4x4 Land Cruiser
- All park & conservancy entry fees
- Airport meet-and-greet and all ground transfers
- Full board, meals and drinking water throughout
- Bottled water, sundowners and picnic lunches on drive days
- 24/7 in-country concierge on WhatsApp
- Internal bush flight option (Samburu → Nairobi)
- International flights
- Kenya / Tanzania e-Visa (we help you apply)
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities for guides and camp staff
- Optional balloon safaris and spa treatments
Scenes from this journey.
Photographs from our own guests and guides on this exact route. Tap any image to view full-screen, swipe to browse.
Good to know.
How do I secure my booking?+
A 30% refundable deposit confirms your dates. Balance is due 45 days before travel. All client funds are held in a bonded escrow account.
Can the itinerary be tailored?+
Absolutely. Every trip is designed one-to-one. Extend nights, swap camps, add a honeymoon suite or a helicopter transfer, just ask.
What happens if we need to cancel?+
Free cancellation up to 30 days before departure. Between 30 and 15 days you receive a credit valid for 18 months.
Are your guides KPSGA certified?+
Every head guide holds a minimum silver-level Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association qualification. Most of ours are gold.
