Visit an animal orphanage that raises elephants and rhinos and reintroduces them into the wild. Tour Mbogani, the coffee estate made famous by the film Out of Africa. See the Sweetwaters Reserve sanctuary for chimpanzees, leopards, zebras and other large animals. Drive north through Kikuyu Territory past the slopes of Mt. Kenya to the Samburu Game Reserve. Experience the Masai Mara, one of the world’s finest game reserves.
Language
English, Swahili
Time Zone
GMT +3
Currency
Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Average Temp
69° F
Kenya Expedition
Land of the Maasai
Inspire Your Expedition with Our Sample Itinerary
Day 1 – NAIROBI, KENYA
Arrive in Nairobi
Private transfer to hotel
Accommodations: Nairobi Serena Hotel
Day 2 – NAIROBI
Choice of excursions:
- Daphne Sheldrick Animal Orphanage
- Karen Blixen’s Mbogani Estate
- Giraffe Center
- Bomas of Kenya cultural center
- Kazuri Beads
- Marula Studios
Accommodations: Nairobi Serena Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 – NAIROBI / SWEETWATERS RESERVE (OL PEJETA)
Private transfer to Sweetwaters Reserve
- Private game drive
- Visit Chimpanzee Sanctuary
Options (supplement applies):
- Camel ride
- Guided nature walk
- Night game drive
Accommodations: Sweetwaters Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Days 4-5 – SAMBURU GAME RESERVE
Private transfer to Samburu Game Reserve
- Visit to Nanyuki Spinners and WeaversÂ
- Private game drives
- Visit to Samburu village
Accommodations: Samburu Intrepids Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Days 6-8 – MASAI MARA
Morning flight to Masai Mara Game Reserve
- Game drives (shared)
- Optional hot-air ballooning (supplement applies)
Accommodations: Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 – MASAI MARA / NAIROBI / HOMEWARD BOUND
- Morning game drive
Fly to Nairobi
Connect with flight home
Meals: Breakfast
Starting at $6,400 per person
(two travelers, double occupancy, airfare not included)
Itineraries are customized to travelers’ interests and preferences.
Final prices will vary based on dates of travel and number of travelers.
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When to go:
Year-round (April and May is rainy)
What to eat:
Ugali (maize porridge), Sukuma Wiki (collard greens), Nyama Choma (grilled goat meat)
What to pack:
Neutral colored clothing: long-sleeved shirts & t-shirts, jeans, safari trousers & shorts, jackets & sweaters; swimwear; comfortable walking shoes; sunscreen, sunglasses, hat; insect repellent; camera equipment & binoculars; universal adapter
