13-Day Classic Luxury Kenya Safari
A journey through Nairobi, Tsavo, Laikipia & the Masai Mara
Expedition Overview
A journey through Nairobi, Tsavo, Laikipia & the Masai Mara. An ultra-luxury flying and tented expedition through Kenya’s most dramatic landscapes: from historic elegance at Kempinski Villa Rosa in Nairobi and the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, to raw African wilderness at Finch Hattons in Tsavo, horse & camelback tracking in Loisaba Conservancy, and private camp game viewing at Mahali Mzuri in the Masai Mara.
Key Safari Highlights
The Complete Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Nairobi
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your private safari guide and transferred to your luxury hotel in Nairobi.
After check-in, begin your East African experience with a visit to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, where orphaned elephants are lovingly cared for and rehabilitated. Continue to the Giraffe Centre, a unique conservation sanctuary where you may come face-to-face with the endangered Rothschild giraffe.
Return to your hotel and unwind in comfort. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, spa facilities, or a quiet evening as you prepare for the adventure ahead.
Days 2–4 – Tsavo National Park Experience
After breakfast, take a scenic flight south into the vast wilderness of Tsavo National Park—one of Kenya’s largest and most dramatic landscapes.
Arrive at your luxury camp, set deep within the wild and surrounded by raw African beauty. Spend the next days exploring Tsavo’s open plains, volcanic landscapes, and river ecosystems on guided game drives.
Expect encounters with elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes, and rich birdlife in one of Kenya’s most untouched regions.
Between safaris, relax at camp and take in the silence and space of the African wilderness.
Days 5–7 – Laikipia Conservancy (Loisaba)
After breakfast, bid farewell to Tsavo and board a bush flight to Laikipia Plateau—one of Kenya’s most important conservation regions.
This private conservancy is home to endangered species such as black rhino and Grevy’s zebra, alongside elephants, lions, and a wide variety of wildlife.
Stay at a luxury tented camp overlooking sweeping savannahs and dramatic landscapes. Here, safari experiences go beyond the game drive—you may explore on foot, horseback, or even camelback, guided by expert trackers.
A visit to a local Samburu community offers meaningful cultural insight into traditional life in northern Kenya.
Days 8–12 – Masai Mara Luxury Safari
After breakfast, fly south into the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve.
Settle into your luxury camp located within a private conservancy bordering the Mara ecosystem. From here, enjoy exceptional wildlife viewing in one of Africa’s richest safari regions.
Spend your days on game drives across endless plains, tracking lions, cheetahs, elephants, and large herds of plains game. During migration season, witness one of nature’s greatest spectacles as millions of wildebeest and zebras move across the savannah.
Between adventures, relax at camp, enjoy spa treatments, or unwind by the pool overlooking the wilderness.
Evenings are spent around the fire under the stars, sharing stories of the day’s sightings.
Day 13 – Departure from Kenya
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast as you take in your final views of the African wilderness.
After check-out, transfer by air to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport, followed by a road transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight.
If time allows, an extended stay in Nairobi or additional experiences can be arranged upon request.
What is Included in Your Journey
All Included Features
- Accommodation in carefully selected luxury lodges and tented camps, on a meal plan as specified in the itinerary
- All applicable park entrance and conservation fees
- All scheduled excursions, activities, and guided experiences as outlined in the itinerary, conducted under the supervision of a professional English-speaking safari guide
- All ground transportation and transfers in a private 4x4 custom safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- All applicable government taxes and service levies
Excluded Items
- International flights to and from East Africa
- Visa fees for Kenya
- Travel & medical insurance (highly recommended)
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, internet charges, and souvenirs
- Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and lodge staff
- Alcoholic beverages, premium drinks, and personal refreshments (unless inclusive in camp package)
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