Why this journey is different.
Off the standard Kenya safari trail into the country's lesser-visited north. Meru National Park (Joy Adamson's Born Free country), the arid Samburu reserve, conservation-first Ol Pejeta, then a closing three-night flourish on the Maasai Mara. For return visitors and travellers who want the parks without the crowds.
Moments you will remember.
- 1★ Meru National Park, Kenya's most under-visited big-cat park
- 2★ Samburu Special Five
- 3★ Ol Pejeta rhino sanctuary
- 4★ Three closing Maasai Mara nights
Your itinerary.
- Day 1Nairobi → Meru National Park
Morning pickup and long scenic drive north-east across the equator into Meru. Afternoon game drive through Joy Adamson's Born Free country.
- Day 2Meru, full day
A full day of quiet drives, you'll go hours without seeing another vehicle. Elephant, buffalo, reticulated giraffe and the rare Grévy's zebra.
- Day 3Meru → Samburu National Reserve
Cross into Samburu country, arriving for an afternoon drive along the Ewaso Nyiro river.
- Day 4Samburu, full day
Full day among the Samburu Special Five, riverside picnics under doum palms.
- Day 5Samburu → Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Scenic transfer south. Afternoon rhino drive and visit to Baraka the blind black rhino.
- Day 6Ol Pejeta, full day
Chimpanzee sanctuary, the last northern white rhinos, and a full day of Big Five tracking.
- Day 7Ol Pejeta → Maasai Mara
Long transfer south to the Mara, arriving for a sundowner drive.
- Day 8Masai Mara, full day
A full day chasing the Big Five and the Great Migration in season.
- Day 9Masai Mara, second full day
Second full day means room to slow down. Optional balloon safari at dawn.
- Day 10Maasai Mara → Nairobi
Final morning drive, road transfer back to Nairobi.
- 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
- 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.
