Your safari journey begins in Nairobi, where a Trafalgar Representative will greet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. In the evening, meet your fellow travelers and Driver Guide over a memorable dinner at the renowned Carnivore restaurant.
Hotel: Tamarind Tree
Leave the hustle and bustle of Nairobi behind and embark on a 4 x 4 journey north to Aberdare National Park. En route you'll Connect With Locals during a Be My Guest experience in the highlands of central Kenya. Join Elizabeth to learn about the complete journey of coffee and tea production before settling in to savor local cuisine including a sample of local tea and coffee made from the onsite coffee and and tea plantation. Tonight you'll stay in The Ark Lodge, one of Trafalgar's Stays With Stories, offering spectacular opportunities to view the resident birdlife and wildlife.
Hotel: The Ark Lodge
Leave the lush greenery of the Kenya highlands region behind as you journey to the contrasting arid landscapes of Samburu National Reserve. As you continue your safari adventure here, you'll have the chance to spot the 'Samburu Special 5', including species such as the grevy's zebra and the reticulated giraffe, found only in the northern Kenya region. Your accommodation tonight is a luxury tented camp on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River.
Hotel: Ashnil Samburu
Made famous in the award-winning book and movie Born Free, Samburu National Reserve was the home of Elsa, the famous lioness, raised by conservationists George and Joy Adamson. Rise early with the birds and embark on a morning game drive through acacia forest and expansive grasslands in search of wildlife. Relax at your camp on your return, then head back out into the savannah on a late afternoon game drive.
Hotel: Ashnil Samburu
The plight of Africa's rhinos takes center stage today during a poignant visit to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience. This morning, you'll learn about their efforts to fight poaching in East Africa's largest black rhino sanctuary and enjoy a quick photo stop at the point where the equator slices through the conservancy. Next up is a visit to Sweetwaters Sanctuary, where you'll meet the cheeky resident orphaned or rescued chimpanzees. Continue to your accommodation this evening, keeping a keen eye out for thirsty wildlife that come to drink at the floodlit on-site waterhole after a dry day in the African wilderness.
Hotel: Sweetwaters Serena Tented Camp
Have your camera ready for a photo stop at the spectacular Thomson's Falls. Visit the birdwatcher's paradise that is Lake Nakuru National Park, then join your Driver Guide for an afternoon game drive to spot pink flamingos lining the lakeshore and to search for lions and leopards.
Hotel: Lake Nakuru Lodge
Your journey continues to the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve, your home for the next two nights. While here, visit your lodge's watering hole, where large pods of hippo can often be seen.
Hotel: Keekorok Lodge
Don your hat and polish those binoculars for a full day in the Maasai Mara's wilderness. When you're not traversing the savannah in search of the Big 5, you'll join a Maasai community in their local village. Watch the colorfully clad warriors demonstrate their jumping prowess, learn traditional bush hunting skills, and tour the village for a deeper understanding into their daily life. Back at the lodge enjoy a hearty lunch before you set out on an afternoon game drive to soak in more of the iconic Maasai Mara landscape and nature.
Hotel: Keekorok Lodge
As your Kenyan safari adventure comes to an end, you'll return to Nairobi, where a day room has been reserved at the Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport Hotel for you to use prior to your evening flight home (onward flights should not be booked to depart until after 5 pm). Please Note: The full duration of this itinerary is operated by a 4x4 safari vehicle, including all road travel and safari game drives. The trip will travel over a variety of terrains, resulting in some rough and bumpy journeys.
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| Jan 3, 2027 - Jan 11, 2027 | $5,325 pp | Land Only | Price My Trip |
| Jan 17, 2027 - Jan 25, 2027 | $5,325 pp | Land Only | Price My Trip |
| Jan 31, 2027 - Feb 8, 2027 | $5,325 pp | Land Only | Price My Trip |
| Feb 14, 2027 - Feb 22, 2027 | $5,325 pp | Land Only | Price My Trip |
| Mar 14, 2027 - Mar 22, 2027 | $5,275 pp | Land Only | Price My Trip |
| Apr 11, 2027 - Apr 19, 2027 | $4,650 pp | Land Only | Price My Trip |
| May 30, 2027 - Jun 7, 2027 | $4,850 pp | Land Only | Price My Trip |
| Jun 6, 2027 - Jun 14, 2027 | $4,850 pp | Land Only | Price My Trip |
| Jun 13, 2027 - Jun 21, 2027 | $5,095 pp | Land Only | Price My Trip |
| Jun 20, 2027 - Jun 28, 2027 | $5,095 pp | Land Only | Price My Trip |
| Jun 27, 2027 - Jul 5, 2027 | $6,175 pp | Land Only | Price My Trip |
| Jul 4, 2027 - Jul 12, 2027 | $6,495 pp | Land Only | Price My Trip |
| Jul 11, 2027 - Jul 19, 2027 | $6,625 pp | Land Only | Price My Trip |
| Jul 18, 2027 - Jul 26, 2027 | $6,625 pp | Land Only | Price My Trip |
| Jul 25, 2027 - Aug 2, 2027 | $6,625 pp | Land Only | Price My Trip |
| Aug 1, 2027 - Aug 9, 2027 | $6,625 pp | Land Only | Price My Trip |
| Aug 8, 2027 - Aug 16, 2027 | $6,625 pp | Land Only | Price My Trip |
| Aug 15, 2027 - Aug 23, 2027 | $6,625 pp | Land Only | Price My Trip |
| Aug 22, 2027 - Aug 30, 2027 | $6,625 pp | Land Only | Price My Trip |
| Aug 29, 2027 - Sep 6, 2027 | $6,625 pp | Land Only | Price My Trip |
| Sep 5, 2027 - Sep 13, 2027 | $6,625 pp | Land Only | Price My Trip |
| Sep 12, 2027 - Sep 20, 2027 | $6,625 pp | Land Only | Price My Trip |
| Sep 19, 2027 - Sep 27, 2027 | $6,625 pp | Land Only | Price My Trip |
| Oct 3, 2027 - Oct 11, 2027 | $6,150 pp | Land Only | Price My Trip |
| Oct 17, 2027 - Oct 25, 2027 | $5,795 pp | Land Only | Price My Trip |
| Oct 31, 2027 - Nov 8, 2027 | $5,695 pp | Land Only | Price My Trip |
| Nov 14, 2027 - Nov 22, 2027 | $5,695 pp | Land Only | Price My Trip |
| Nov 28, 2027 - Dec 6, 2027 | $5,695 pp | Land Only | Price My Trip |
| Dec 13, 2027 - Dec 21, 2027 | $5,695 pp | Land Only | Price My Trip |
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Start: January 17, 2027 End: January 25, 2027 Price: $5,325 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
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Start: January 31, 2027 End: February 8, 2027 Price: $5,325 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
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Start: February 14, 2027 End: February 22, 2027 Price: $5,325 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
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Start: March 14, 2027 End: March 22, 2027 Price: $5,275 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
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Start: April 11, 2027 End: April 19, 2027 Price: $4,650 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
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Start: May 30, 2027 End: June 7, 2027 Price: $4,850 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
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Start: June 6, 2027 End: June 14, 2027 Price: $4,850 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
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Start: June 13, 2027 End: June 21, 2027 Price: $5,095 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
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Start: June 20, 2027 End: June 28, 2027 Price: $5,095 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
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Start: June 27, 2027 End: July 5, 2027 Price: $6,175 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
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Start: July 4, 2027 End: July 12, 2027 Price: $6,495 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
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Start: July 11, 2027 End: July 19, 2027 Price: $6,625 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
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Start: July 18, 2027 End: July 26, 2027 Price: $6,625 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
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Start: July 25, 2027 End: August 2, 2027 Price: $6,625 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
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Start: August 1, 2027 End: August 9, 2027 Price: $6,625 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
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Start: August 8, 2027 End: August 16, 2027 Price: $6,625 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
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Start: August 15, 2027 End: August 23, 2027 Price: $6,625 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
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Start: August 22, 2027 End: August 30, 2027 Price: $6,625 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
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Start: August 29, 2027 End: September 6, 2027 Price: $6,625 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
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Start: September 5, 2027 End: September 13, 2027 Price: $6,625 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
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Start: September 12, 2027 End: September 20, 2027 Price: $6,625 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
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Start: September 19, 2027 End: September 27, 2027 Price: $6,625 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
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Start: October 3, 2027 End: October 11, 2027 Price: $6,150 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
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Start: October 17, 2027 End: October 25, 2027 Price: $5,795 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
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Start: October 31, 2027 End: November 8, 2027 Price: $5,695 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
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Start: November 14, 2027 End: November 22, 2027 Price: $5,695 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
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Start: November 28, 2027 End: December 6, 2027 Price: $5,695 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
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Start: December 13, 2027 End: December 21, 2027 Price: $5,695 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
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