The Very Best of Kenya

A highlight reel of some of the best that Kenya has to offer. Spend a night in the world-famous Giraffe Manor before heading out into the great Kenyan countryside. The combination of Samburu with the Masai Mara offers wonderful contrast, and you'll be staying in some of the best lodges in the country.
7 Days
$7,029

The Very Best of Kenya - 7 - $7,029

Trip Summary and Itinerary Map

Day 1: Arrival into Nairobi airport. Meet & Greet and transfer to Giraffe Manor. Activities dependant on flight arrival time. 

Day 2: Transfer to Wilson Airport for light aircraft flight to Samburu. Game drive through Samburu towards your lodge. 

Day 3: Safari in Samburu National Reserve. 

Day 4: Safari in Samburu National Reserve. 

Day 5: Morning game drive in Samburu. Light aircraft flight to Naboisho. Game drive in the Mara towards your camp.  

Day 6: Safari in the Masai Mara. 

Day 7: Morning game drive in the Mara. Light aircraft flight to Nairobi Airport for return flight home. 

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Start from Nairobi and end at Nairobi

Landmarks potentially visited on The Very Best of Kenya

Itinerary

The itinerary below is designed to give you an overview of the route. Get in touch with our team for a full travel itinerary, or to create a tailor-made trip. 

Day 1: Giraffe Manor

Begin your seven-day adventure of Kenya’s highlights at the iconic Giraffe Manor located in Nairobi. Famous for its resident herd of Rothschild giraffes that casually wander around the spectacular grounds, be prepared to say hello to one if they lean in the windows at breakfast time for a sneaky treat.

This is the only place in the world where you can eat breakfast with giraffes, see them from your bedroom window and spot them from the front door! 

Overnight: Giraffe Manor

*Note - if you want to include Giraffe Manor in your itinerary, you will need to book well in advance (18 months+). 


Days 2 to 4: Samburu National Reserve

Leave Nairobi on a light aircraft flight to Samburu Kalama Airstrip in the Samburu National Reserve, where a guide will collect and drive you to Saruni Samburu. The camp boasts beautiful, open and spacious rooms, heralding spectacular views over Kalama Conservancy. The camp is set in the mountains of the Kalama Conservancy that adjoins with the Samburu National Reserve. It boasts two swimming pools, one of which overlooks a waterhole where elephants, giraffes and zebra are often seen drinking in the morning and late afternoon.

Saruni Samburu’s guides are from the Samburu tribe and know the area inside out. Samburu is home to incredible numbers of wildlife. 

Overnight: Saruni Samburu


Days 5 to 7: Naboisho Conservancy

After breakfast, depart to Kalama Airstrip and catch a light aircraft flight to the beautiful Naboisho Conservancy, part of the Greater Masai Mara region. A guide will meet you here, and drive you to Naboisho Camp, stopping to enjoy any wildlife sightings on the way and arriving in time to enjoy lunch in your new surroundings. Morning and afternoon shared activities are available for you to enjoy during your stay. Game drives, walking safaris and cultural visits to the local Maasai community are all on offer. Should you wish, you can visit one of the camp’s partner charities, the Maa Trust, which works to empower local communities. Alternatively, you can also visit the Kenya Wildlife Trust, which studies and conserves predators in the Greater Mara region.

There’s time for a siesta during the heat of the day or to enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool with a cool drink in your hand. Afternoon tea will be served, after which you can go out on a late-game drive. The Naboisho Conservancy is home to a spectacular array of wildlife including good populations of lion, leopard and cheetah, herds of elephant and buffalo, and much more.

Overnight: Naboisho Camp


Day 7: Mara Ol Seki Airstrip 

After breakfast, pack your bags and meet your guide for a 45-minute game drive to Mara Ol Seki Airstrip. Fly by light aircraft to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport where a driver will meet you and drive you around to the international airport – approximately an hour’s drive depending on traffic. Your safari ends here, and you can check in for your international flight home.

Prices, Departures and Inclusions

Prices are per person based on two people travelling together. Travelling during peak season will incur higher rates. For a tailor-made itinerary built around your interests and budget, get in touch with our team

Small adjustments to accommodation choices, routes, and activities can make a big difference to the cost of a trip in East Africa. Our team can create a tailor-made trip to suit your budget. 


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Excludes

  • International flights are quoted separately through our flight partner
  • Visa fees
  • Activities not mentioned or stated as optional in the itinerary
  • Other personal expenses, souvenirs, tips and gratuities

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