Highlights Of Kenya
Member Savings
Sign in to see which companies give additional
savings to Travelstride Members (it’s free)
Overview
Highlights
- See Arid Samburu National Reserve with its unique dry-country species
- Visit to Iconic Mount Kenya, the country’s highest peak
- See The Rift Valley’s magical Lake Nakuru, renowned for its rich birdlife
- The Masai Mara, home to vast herds of game and large numbers of attendant predators
What's this trip about?
Compare to similar trips
Details
Travel Themes
Destinations
Attractions
Activities
View Similar Trips
Itinerary
Early departure by road for Samburu, home of the nomadic Samburu tribe. Enjoy 2 exciting days of gameviewing, searching for elephant, lion and leopard as well as endemic species such as Grevy’s zebra and reticulated giraffe. Accommodation at Ashnil Samburu Lodge (Silver) or Elephant Bedroom Camp (Gold) or similar.
Leaving Samburu, drive past small farms, fruit and coffee plantations en route to Mt Kenya. Overnight at Mountain Lodge (or similar) overlooking a waterhole where forest game comes to drink.
Descend into the Rift Valley’s Lake Nakuru, famous for its millions of pink flamingos. The surrounding park supports many birds and animals, including waterbuck and the endangered white rhino. Afternoon game drive in the park. Overnight Sarova Lion Hill Lodge (Silver) or Mbweha Camp (Gold) or similar.
Early departure by road to the Masai Mara, Kenya’s best known game park, renowned for its migrating herds of wildebeest and zebra which come between July and September. Resident game include giraffe, elephant, crocodile, hippo and predators like black-maned lions, cheetah, leopard and hyena. Overnight Sarova Mara Tented Camp (Silver), Tipilikwani Tented Camp (Gold) or similar.
Morning game drive then depart for Nairobi. Tour ends. (Optional flight Masai Mara/Nairobi).
Want a tailor-made trip instead?
Your trip, your way, planned by an expert:
- You choose budget, destinations, activities, transport & lodging type
- Expert designs the itinerary for you, and once approved, takes care of logistics
Dates & Availability
Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Natural Focus Safaris.
The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
Travelers also viewed
Tour Operator
Choosing the right safari or wilderness tour takes expert planning and advice. African Wildlife Safaris and Natural Focus Safaris are specialists in tailor-made journeys and with over 30 years of experience behind us, we believe that we’re the best at what we do.
Be inspired by some of our recommended African safaris or by our wilderness and wildlife tours to incredible destinations across Canada, Alaska, South and Central America, India, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Antarctica and the Arctic.
About Travelstride
Find your perfect trip
Save time
Save money
Travel confidently
Logistics
If it is necessary to cancel your holiday, you should notify us immediately in writing and this will take effect the day it is received by us. All monies will be forfeited as follows:
Number of days before departure:
59 - 41 days
45% of fare*
More than 60 days
Loss of deposit
40 - 31 days
65% of fare*
30 days or less
No refund*
Game Viewing: Excellent game-viewing year round. Jul-Sep is popular when the wildebeest migration is in the Masai Mara.
Culture: Maasai and Samburu pastoralists who continue their traditional way of life.
Climate: Temperate climate (22°- 25°C) due to high altitude but hot in low-lying areas like the Rift Valley (30°- 35°C). Hot and humid along the coast. “Long rains” take place in Apr/May, whilst “short rains” occur in mid-Oct to mid-Dec.
Combine With: Tanzania, which is situated on Kenya’s southern border and is easily reached by road or air from Nairobi. Mt Kilimanjaro straddles the two countries and Kenya’s Masai Mara is part of Tanzania’s Serengeti ecosystem, the arena for the wildebeest migration.
Become a member
- Save up to $700 per person
- Access members-only specials
- Personalize trip recommendations