Kenya Wildlife Safari
10 game drives in Nairobi, Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara; Stay in superior Nairobi hotels & safari lodges. Also available with Victoria Falls.
| Style | Small Group Tour Dedicated tour escorts & guides throughout | ||
| Departures | September 2025 – December 2026 | Group Size | 16 travelers max |
| Themes | Active, Nature & Wildlife | ||
| Activity Level | |||
| What to Expect | This fast-paced, partially escorted tour includes a reasonable amount of walking or hiking and requires an average level of physical fitness. This tour also includes long scenic drives between destinations, sometimes on bumpy unpaved roads and may have limited rest stops.Travel safely and confidently with our new health & safety protocols. | ||
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Savvy travelers and novices include Kenya on their list of dream destinations, and for good reason. Kenya is blessed with an abundance of spectacular wildlife and lavishly gorgeous, incredibly photogenic landscapes. The people are friendly and welcoming everywhere, from the teeming cities to the plains of the Masai Mara. Tourist infrastructure is impressive, often offering white glove service where the basics of running water and electricity appear impossible to find. Game reserves are magnificent, filled with wildlife, beautiful lakes and beaches, and sweeping vistas that seem to go on forever.
With more than 50 parks to choose from in Kenya alone, it's hard to decide where to go. But everyone agrees that the Masai Mara and Samburu parks are must-visit sites. Our Kenya Wildlife Safari includes them both plus a lot more! And like all Friendly Planet tours, you'll enjoy the best of Kenya at prices that are as amazing as the country.
If you want even more iconic Africa, see our Kenya Wildlife Express with Victoria Falls!
Package includes
- Flights
- Coach
- Transfers
- Hotel
- Meals
- Guides
- Round trip airfare from New York to Nairobi, including taxes & fees
- All intra-Africa land transportation and transfers
- 8 nights' accommodations at superior Nairobi hotels and safari lodges plus day-use room on day 10
- 22 meals: 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners, including a welcome dinner at the famous Carnivore Restaurant
- Comprehensive sightseeing tours and game-viewing drives by local English-speaking guides
- All-wheel drive (4x4) safari vehicles with guaranteed window seat and access to roof hatch, maximum 6 guests per vehicle
- Experienced driver/guide
Optional add-ons
- Flights from other cities are available. Request pricing when making your reservation.
- Masai Mara Hot Air Balloon Safari with champagne breakfast
Why you'll love it
- Set out on ten incredible game drives in search of the “Big 5” and more.
- Fall in love with the orphaned elephant babies of Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphans' Nursery and learn how these adorable creatures are cared for before being released back into the wild.
- Learn about the production of handmade beads at the Kazuri Bead Factory, which employs local women and single mothers.
- Help in reforestation by seed bombing, a technique of introducing vegetation to land by throwing or dropping seedballs.
- Tour the Karen Blixen Museum, previously home to the author whose memoir inspired the Oscar-winning film, Out of Africa.
- Hand-feed endangered giraffes at the Langata Giraffe Center.
- See the efforts to save chimpanzees from extinction at the Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Sanctuary.
- Indulge in an array of exotic meats at the famous Carnivore Restaurant.
Itinerary at a Glance
- 1 Depart USA
- 2 Arrive Nairobi
- 3 Nairobi
- 4 Samburu Game Reserve
- 5 Samburu Game Reserve
- 6 Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- 7 Lake Nakuru National Park
- 8 Masai Mara National Reserve
- 9 Masai Mara National Reserve
- Optional Excursion: Masai Mara Hot Air Balloon Safari with champagne breakfast , $470
- 10 Masai Mara & Nairobi/Depart Kenya
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Day 1 Depart USA
- Depart the USA on your overnight flight to Nairobi, Kenya
Day 2 Arrive Nairobi
- Upon arrival in Nairobi, following customs and immigration formalities, meet our representative and transfer to your hotel
- This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at the famous Carnivore Restaurant
Tamarind Tree Hotel or similarDinner
Day 3 Nairobi
- Drive to Nairobi National Park for game viewing
- Visit the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
- Tour the Karen Blixen Museum
- See the endangered Rothschild's giraffe at the Langata Giraffe Center
Tamarind Tree Hotel or similarBreakfast
Day 4 Samburu Game Reserve
- Travel north to the remote Samburu Reserve, arriving at the lodge for lunch
- Enjoy an afternoon game drive and dinner at the lodge
Samburu Intrepids Tented Camp or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 5 Samburu Game Reserve
- Embark on a morning game drive
- After lunch, enjoy free time to relax
- Search for animals during an evening game drive
Samburu Intrepids Tented Camp or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 6 Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- Depart for Ol Pejeta Conservancy trip from Nanyuki
- Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at your Lodge
- In the afternoon game drive in Ol Pejeta Conservatory, including a visit to the Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Sanctuary
Sarova Maiyan Nanyuki or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 7 Lake Nakuru National Park
- Early this morning, travel to Lake Nakuru National Park
- Once in the park, enjoy a game drive
- In the afternoon, there will be another game drive prior to check-in and dinner
Sarova Lion Hill Lodge or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 8 Masai Mara National Reserve
- After breakfast, head out for the Masai Mara National Reserve
- En route, enjoy lunch
- Take your first game drive in the Masai Mara on the way to your camp
Mara Intrepids Tented Camp or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 9 Masai Mara National Reserve
- Enjoy a morning game drive, or take an optional hot air balloon safari
- Have lunch at the lodge, followed by some free time to relax
- Embark on a late afternoon game drive
Mara Intrepids Tented Camp or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 10 Masai Mara & Nairobi/Depart Kenya
- Depart the Masai Mara for Nairobi
- Enjoy a farewell lunch at a local restaurant
- Transfer to the airport for your overnight return flight
- Your amazing adventures come to an end as you arrive in the USA tomorrow morning
Hilton Garden Inn or similarBreakfast & lunch
Hotels
In the unlikely event that a particular hotel is not available, a similar or better hotel may be substituted.
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Trip Details
- What should I know before I go?We've compiled a comprehensive checklist, including information on how to pay your balance due, flights & transfers, packing & luggage, and more.
- Do I need a visa or other documents? Are there any entry requirements?Travel visas are required for this package. Please review the visa & entry requirements.
- Can I make changes to my trip?Want to upgrade your seats? Stay a few extra days? Something else? Just ask!
- Can I bring my kids? Are there any age restrictions?To book this package, you must be 18 or older. Your traveling companions must be 12 or older at the time of travel.
- Should I purchase travel insurance?Yes! We recommend you purchase travel insurance to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. For your convenience, we offer a plan provided by Travelex Insurance Services.
- What's the fine print?Review the terms & conditions for this package.
What should I know about Kenya?Check out our guide for practical travel tips, the best time to go, videos, and more.
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