This itinerary blends Kenya’s classic highlights with the unique landscapes of the north. From the calm waters of Lake Naivasha to the predator-rich Maasai Mara and the rugged beauty of Samburu, each destination offers a different side of the country.
Travel privately with your own guide, giving you the freedom to explore at your own pace and follow wildlife moments as they unfold.
You’ll be welcomed on arrival and transferred to your hotel. Take time to relax or prepare for the adventure ahead.
Drive into the Great Rift Valley, arriving at Lake Naivasha by midday.
In the afternoon, you may take a boat ride among hippos or enjoy a guided walk on Crescent Island.
Continue south to the Maasai Mara, where the scenery opens into vast savannah plains.
Arrive for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive.
Spend a full day exploring one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife reserves.
Big cats, elephants, and large herds
Optional hot air balloon safari
Travel back through the Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park.
Known for its rhinos and birdlife, the park offers a compact but rewarding safari experience.
Head north across the equator into Samburu a region known for its arid beauty and rare wildlife species.
The journey itself is scenic, with changing landscapes along the way.
Explore Samburu’s unique ecosystem, home to species rarely seen elsewhere:
Reticulated giraffe
Grevy’s zebra
Elephants along the Ewaso Nyiro River
The quieter setting makes for a more intimate safari experience.
After breakfast, return to Nairobi by road or optional flight.
Transfer to the airport for departure.