Your safari adventure begins with a morning departure from Nairobi as you journey north through Kenya’s scenic central highlands.

Travel past lush coffee and tea plantations before descending into the dramatic semi-arid landscapes of northern Kenya. Arrive at Samburu National Reserve in time for lunch and relaxation at your safari lodge.

Later in the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive along the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River, a vital water source attracting elephants, crocodiles, antelopes, and numerous bird species.

Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge.

Spend the day exploring Samburu’s rugged wilderness with morning and afternoon game drives across riverine forests, acacia woodlands, and open plains.

The reserve is famous for the rare “Samburu Special Five” Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, and the elegant long-necked gerenuk.

Samburu also supports healthy populations of lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and many bird species, making every game drive exciting and unique.

Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge

After breakfast, depart Samburu and travel south toward the scenic Laikipia Plateau and Ol Pejeta Conservancy.

Arrive in time for lunch before enjoying an afternoon game drive across one of Kenya’s leading wildlife conservation areas. Ol Pejeta is home to East Africa’s largest black rhino sanctuary and offers exceptional opportunities to see rhinos alongside elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, and other wildlife species.

Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Camp

Spend the day discovering the remarkable conservation work and wildlife diversity of Ol Pejeta Conservancy.

Visit the renowned rhino sanctuary and the chimpanzee sanctuary the only place in Kenya where rescued chimpanzees can be observed in a protected environment.

The conservancy’s diverse habitats provide excellent opportunities for wildlife photography and unforgettable safari experiences while supporting important conservation efforts across East Africa.

Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Camp

After breakfast, depart Ol Pejeta and journey toward the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve.

Travel through scenic countryside and rural Kenyan landscapes before arriving at your safari lodge in time for lunch and relaxation.

Later in the afternoon, head out on your first Maasai Mara game drive across the reserve’s endless golden plains in search of elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, cheetahs, and other iconic wildlife species.

Accommodation: Mara Simba Lodge

Spend the entire day exploring the incredible wildlife paradise of the Maasai Mara with extensive morning and afternoon game drives.

The reserve is home to some of Africa’s richest wildlife populations, including large lion prides, elephants, buffaloes, cheetahs, leopards, and countless antelope species. During migration season, visitors may witness the spectacular wildebeest crossings from Serengeti National Park into the Mara ecosystem.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness surrounded by the beauty of the African savannah.

Accommodation: Mara Simba Lodge

Enjoy a final early morning game drive as the African wilderness awakens with golden sunrise views and active wildlife sightings.

After breakfast, depart the Maasai Mara and return to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon with unforgettable safari memories and breathtaking wildlife photographs.