Kenya’s vast plains offer some of the world’s best safari experiences. This holiday features two separate regions – Masai Mara and Samburu – and a night in Nairobi. Masai Mara is justifiably on most people’s wish list. Its landscapes are awe inspiring and the game viewing equally spectacular, especially during the Great Migration. Samburu National Reserve, traversed by the Ewaso Nyiro River, is a smaller reserve with more good game viewing.
Kenya Highlights
- Visit the vast open spaces where animals roam freely in Kenya
- See the elephants, zebras and antelopes of Samburu National Reserve
- Meet the locals of the Masai Mara
Nairobi 1 night | Samburu 3 nights | Masai Mara 3 nights
Example itinerary
Days 1 and 2: London to Nairobi
Evening flight from London to Nairobi.
Day 2: Nairobi – Meals: Breakfast
Break up the journey by spending one night in the vibrant city of Nairobi. There is plenty to do and explore here from Nairobi National Park with four of the Big Five, giraffe centre and museums as well as night life for those with any energy left.
Day 3: Nairobi to Samburu Game Reserve
Transfer to Samburu Game Reserve.
Days 3 to 5: Samburu – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Three days to explore the Samburu National Reserve. The landscapes are generally dry except for the riverbanks which attract over fifty different species of animals including the Big Five and hundreds of different types of birds. Elephants numbers are large as are zebras, antelopes and other grazing animals. Large grazing herds also means predators in search of food, so lions, leopards and cheetahs are often seen.
Day 6: Samburu to Masai Mara
Transfer to Masai Mara.
Days 6 to 8: Masai Mara – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
No visit to Kenya is complete without experiencing the Masai Mara. The vast open spaces create landscapes on a large scale where animals roam freely. The annual wildebeest migration is a wonder to behold from the months of July or early August to November. Lions, leopards and cheetahs are regularly seen as are large herds of elephants and rarer black rhinos. In peak season the Masai Mara does attract many visitors especially at popular viewing points, so our experts’ choose camps where possible that enable you to escape and have some respite from the crowds.
Day 9: Masai Mara to Nairobi to London
Today you fly back to London via Nairobi.
Day 10: London
Arrive back in London.
Indicative Holiday Prices
All of our holidays are individually tailored to suit your needs and timescale.
As a guide, this 10 day suggested holiday will cost from £3,139 per person (Superior) and £4,240 (Luxury) including international flights from the UK, based on two sharing.