Itinerary
- Day 1
New York to Nairobi
You'll depart New York on Kenya Airways, settling in for the flight to Nairobi. This is where your African adventure begins, so take time to rest up during the journey.
Landmarks Jomo Kenyatta International Airport - Day 2
Nairobi
You arrive in Nairobi and receive a warm Swahili welcome before transferring to the Sarova Stanley Hotel. The rest of your day is free to relax and adjust to the time zone.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sarova Stanley Hotel)
- Day 3
Nairobi
After breakfast, you'll explore Nairobi's main attractions. Start at David Sheldrick's Elephant and Rhinoceros Orphanage to learn how they care for orphaned elephants. Then visit the Karen Blixen House Museum, where the author of 'Out of Africa' once lived. You'll also stop by Kazuri Beads Factory to see local artisans at work.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sarova Stanley Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit David Sheldrick's Elephant and Rhinoceros Orphanage
- Visit Karen Blixen House Museum
- Visit Kazuri Beads Factory
Landmarks David Sheldrick's Elephant and Rhinoceros Orphanage Karen Blixen House Museum Kazuri Beads Factory - Day 4
Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve
You travel north to Samburu National Reserve after breakfast, arriving in time for lunch. Later in the afternoon, a game drive takes you out to search for the Samburu five: reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, gerenuk, Somali ostrich, and Grevy's zebra, all native to this northern region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Sarova Shaba Game Lodge)
Included Activities
- Game drive in Samburu National Reserve
Landmarks Samburu National Reserve - Day 5
Samburu National Reserve
This day is dedicated to game viewing across Samburu and Shaba Reserves with both morning and afternoon drives. The Ewaso Nyiro River running through the reserves attracts crocodiles, elephants, lions, buffalo, and the harder-to-spot leopard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Sarova Shaba Game Lodge)
Included Activities
- Morning game drive in Samburu and Shaba Reserves
- Afternoon game drive in Samburu and Shaba Reserves
Landmarks Samburu National Reserve Shaba Reserve Ewaso Nyiro River - Day 6
Samburu National Reserve to Lake Nakuru
You head out early after breakfast toward Lake Nakuru, one of the Great Rift Valley's most famous lakes known for its massive flamingo population. Lunch at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge comes right after you arrive. The afternoon safari focuses on finding black and white rhinos, leopards, lions, hippos, and Rothschild's giraffes in the park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge)
Included Activities
- Afternoon safari in Lake Nakuru National Park
Landmarks Lake Nakuru National Park Lake Nakuru 
- Day 7
Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve
You travel to Masai Mara National Reserve after breakfast, arriving with time for lunch at your lodge. An afternoon game drive lets you explore Kenya's most popular reserve, set against the backdrop of the annual migration that brings over one million wildebeest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Sarova Mara Game Camp)
Included Activities
- Afternoon game drive in Masai Mara National Reserve
Landmarks Masai Mara National Reserve Mara River 
- Day 8
Masai Mara National Reserve
Your full day in Masai Mara includes morning and afternoon game drives through one of Africa's richest wildlife areas. You'll move across rolling plains, hills, and woodland groves. The reserve holds Kenya's largest lion population, so your chances of seeing them are quite good here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Sarova Mara Game Camp)
Included Activities
- Morning game drive in Masai Mara National Reserve
- Afternoon game drive in Masai Mara National Reserve
Landmarks Masai Mara National Reserve 
- Day 9
Masai Mara National Reserve
You have breakfast and then head out for another game viewing session. The Mara River is where you'll likely spot crocodiles and hippos, while woodlands and forests are where leopards and elephants tend to roam. Back at the lodge in the evening, colorful Maasai dance and cultural performances give you a taste of local traditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Sarova Mara Game Camp)
Included Activities
- Game drive in Masai Mara National Reserve
- Maasai dance and cultural performances
Optional Activities
- Optional visit to a Maasai village (own account)
Landmarks Masai Mara National Reserve Mara River - Day 10
Masai Mara to Nairobi
You take one final game drive on the way to the airstrip before a short flight brings you back to Nairobi and then to your airport hotel. After lunch, you can use your day room to freshen up and rest. Later, you transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport with plenty of time to check in for your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Final game drive in Masai Mara National Reserve
Landmarks Jomo Kenyatta International Airport - Day 11
Arrival Home
You arrive home with memories from your Kenyan safari, having seen incredible wildlife and landscapes across multiple reserves and regions.
