Kenya Sample Itinerary

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Arrival in Nairobi

Day 1

Arrive in Nairobi
 

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and transfer to your hotel in Nairobi. Settle in and enjoy a relaxed afternoon.

Optional visits include the Giraffe Centre or local artisan workshops.

Enjoy a welcome dinner featuring Kenyan favorites like nyama choma and sukuma wiki, and toast with a Dawa cocktail.

Nairobi – Wildlife & Culture

Day 2

Morning: Wildlife & Culture
 

Start with a morning game drive in Nairobi National Park. Later, visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to see rescued elephants or explore Nairobi‘s galleries and cultural sites.


 
Afternoon: Relaxation
 

Relax in the afternoon before safari begins.

Lewa Conservancy – Private Safari Experience

Day 3

Transfer to Lewa Conservancy
 

Transfer to Wilson Airport for a bush flight to Lewa Conservancy.


 
Afternoon Game Drives and Dinner
 

Enjoy afternoon game drives spotting rhinos, Grevy’s zebras, and elephants.

End the day with sundowners overlooking the savannah and dinner under the stars.

 
 

Lewa Conservation and Immersive Safari

Day 4

Full Day in Lewa
 

Enjoy a full day in Lewa with early morning game drives, guided walking safaris, and optional horseback safaris. Visit local community initiatives supported by the conservancy. Evening storytelling around the fire pit.

 
 

Maasai Mara Big Game Territory

Day 5

Fly to Maasai Mara
 

Fly to the Maasai Mara, known for sweeping plains and big-cat sightings.


 
Afternoon Game Drive and Sundowners
 

Enjoy your first game drive in the afternoon followed by sunset drinks overlooking the savannah.

 
 

A Classic Safari Day

Day 6

Hot Air Balloon and Game Drives
 

Embark on an optional sunrise hot air balloon ride followed by a champagne bush breakfast. Morning and afternoon game drives track lions, elephants, and cheetahs.


 
Maasai Village Visit and Bush Dinner
 

Visit a Maasai village and enjoy a bush dinner beneath the stars.

Return to Nairobi & Depart

Day 7

Morning Game Drive and Flight to Nairobi
 

Optional final morning game drive before flying back to Nairobi.


 
Departure from Nairobi
 

Enjoy lunch or last-minute shopping before departing from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Kenya Summary

Hotel Recommendations

Nairobi

  • Hemingways Nairobi
  • Giraffe Manor
  • Villa Rosa Kempinski
  • Hemingways Eden Residence

Lewa Conservancy

  • Sirikoi Lodge
  • Lewa Safari Camp

Ol Pejeta Conservancy

  • Sanctuary Tambarare

Amboseli National Park

  • Tawi Lodge
  • Campi ya Kanzi
  • Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli

Maasai Mara

  • Angama Mara
  • Sanctuary Olonana
  • andBeyond Bateleur Camp
  • LOIRIEN Mara
  • A&K Exclusive Tented Camp

Laikipia & Samburu

  • Ol Jogi Wildlife Conservancy
  • Sasaab
  • Siruai Mobile Camp
  • andBeyond Suyian
  • Sarara Wilderness
 

Activity Recommendations

 

Signature Safari Experiences

  • Game drives (Big Five sightings)
  • Walking safaris with expert guides
  • Hot air balloon over the Mara
  • Bush breakfasts & candlelit bush dinners
  • Helicopter & scenic flights

Wildlife & Conservation

  • Nairobi National Park
  • David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
  • Lewa Conservancy
  • Ol Pejeta Conservancy (home to the last northern white rhinos)

Iconic Landscapes

  • Maasai Mara (Great Migration July–October)
  • Amboseli National Park (elephants with Kilimanjaro backdrop)
  • Laikipia Plateau

Cultural Experiences

  • Maasai village visits
  • Samburu community experiences
  • Artisan workshops in Nairobi (Kazuri Beads, Kitengela Hot Glass, Ocean Sole)