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)