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7-Day Luxury Kenya Safari Holiday
This luxury safari tour of Kenya's top wildlife destinations, Samburu National Reserve and Masai Mara National Reserve, combines amazing game viewing and safari activities with accommodation in some of the region's most beautiful lodges. Enjoy morning, evening and night game drives, witness the Great Migration, watch for prowling predators on the Mara plains, learn about the land on bush walks with Masaai warriors and discover the very best that a Kenya safari holiday has to offer.
Tour Summary
You'll go to Kenya
You'll visit Nairobi, Samburu NR & Masai Mara NR
This tour starts and ends in Nairobi - Getting there
Tour Features
Luxury tour
This luxury tour uses lodges.
Private tour
This tour will be run exclusively for you. Transfers and game drives at private camps will be shared.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Minimum age of 12 years
The minimum age for this tour is 12 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives, evening/night game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide) & nature hikes/walks
Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle & air transfer
This operator can book your international flights help
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
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| 1-3 |
Saruni Samburu
Luxury lodge bordering Samburu NR without fences
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All Meals Included |
| 4-6 |
Saruni Mara
Luxury+ lodge bordering Masai Mara NR without fences
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All Meals Included |
| 7 |
End of tour
(No accommodation)
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Breakfast Included |
Arrival
(See Getting there for more details)- You'll be collected from the airport.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1 Transfer in Nairobi & Fly to Samburu
Welcome to Kenya. You'll arrive into Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, where you'll transfer to Wilson Airport for a domestic flight to Samburu, home to Samburu National Reserve and an abundance of wildlife.
You'll be staying at Saruni Samburu, a luxury property comprised of six eco-chic villas with spectacular views of the Kalama Conservancy and Mount Kenya. As the only lodge in over 200,000 acres of unspoiled wilderness, teeming with wildlife to explore exclusively, guided by Samburu warriors passionate about their land and culture, a safari experience at Saruni Samburu is intimate and truly exceptional.
| Main Destination: | Samburu National Reserve |
Best Time to Visit
June to September and January to February 
High Season
December to March and July to October (Busy) 
Best Weather
June and December (Cool and fresh after rain) Wildlife in Samburu National Reserve
Elephant
Abundant
Giraffe
Common
Zebra
Common
Hippo
Common
Leopard
Occasional
Buffalo
Occasional
Hyena
Occasional
Lion
Rare
Cheetah
Rare
White Rhino
None
Black Rhino
None
Wildebeest
None
Wild Dog
Rare to none
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| Accommodation: | Saruni Samburu
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Day 2-3 On Safari in Samburu
During the next two days you’ll enjoy morning and evening game drives in the Kalama Conservancy, Buffalo Springs National Park and Samburu National Park.
You can expect to see the Big Five, giant herds of Samburu elephant coming to drink at local waterholes, leopards making their lairs on rocky outcrops and packs of endangered African wild dogs exploring the plains below the lodge. The area is also home to rare endemic species, such as the Samburu Five: Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich and genenuk.
You can also enjoy a night game drive in the Kalama Conservancy (this activity not permitted in the National Parks), guided bush walks, walking safaris with an armed guide, cultural visits to local villages, trekking excursions up the Samburu tribe’s sacred mountain, Mount Ololokwe, plus visits to local caves to see fascinating rock art.
| Main Destination: | Samburu National Reserve |
| Accommodation: | Saruni Samburu
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Day 4 Fly from Samburu to Masai Mara
Next, you'll take a domestic flight to the Masai Mara, Kenya's superlative wildlife-watching destination.
You'll be staying for three nights at Saruni Mara, a luxury property comprised of five elegant cottages, one family villa and one private villa. Tucked away in the Africa:Mara North Conservancy, a stay at Saruni Mara offers access to an exclusive, private wildlife concession bordering the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve.
Relax with a complimentary 30-minute back and neck massage at Saruni Mara's Wellbeing Space, then head out into the wilderness for a dusk safari and sundowners.
| Main Destination: | Masai Mara National Reserve |
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Best Time to Visit
June to October and September to October
High Season
June to October and December to March
Best Weather
June to October (Sunny, but not too hot) Wildlife in Masai Mara National Reserve
Elephant
Common
Giraffe
Common
Lion
Common
Cheetah
Common
Zebra
Abundant
Wildebeest
Abundant
Buffalo
Common
Hippo
Common
Hyena
Common
Leopard
Occasional
Black Rhino
Rare
Wild Dog
Very Rare
White Rhino
None
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| Accommodation: | Saruni Mara
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Day 5-6 On Safari in the Masai Mara
Over the next two days, you’ll enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in the Masai Mara National Reserve. This iconic reserve offers amazing wildlife viewing opportunities and it’s highly likely that you’ll see zebra, impala, gazelle, wildebeest, buffalo, rhino and elephant, plus lions, cheetahs and leopards. There may also be the opportunity for a night game drive, where you’ll see nocturnal animals such as aardvarks and honey badgers.
As well as game drives, there is a wide range of other activities that you can participate in during your time in the Masai Mara, including cultural visits to Maasai villages and markets, guided bush walks, horse riding, and black rhino tracking experiences. You can also experience a magical hot air balloon flight over the plains of the Masai Mara, followed by a champagne breakfast.
| Main Destination: | Masai Mara National Reserve |
| Accommodation: | Saruni Mara
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Day 7 Depart from Nairobi
Today, your luxury Kenya safari tour comes to an end. You'll take a domestic flight from Mara to Wilson Airport, in Nairobi, then transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in plenty of time for your onward flight.
Why not extend your safari holiday to include more amazing wildlife destinations, such as Laikipia or Amboseli? Combine Kenya with Tanzania for even more safari activities, or hop over to the paradise island of Zanzibar for beach relaxation.
Get in touch with our Luxury Travel Specialists to start planning your tailor-made trip.
| Main Destination: | Nairobi |
| Accommodation: | No accommodation |
| Meals & Drinks: |
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End of tour
(See Getting there for more details)- You'll be collected from the airport.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Important to Know
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
- This tour must be paid in British Pounds (GBP). The ZAR rates shown are converted for information purposes only. Disclaimer
- This tour accepts children who are 12 years and older.
- Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.
Rates Per Person
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Start dates |
Solo 1 room
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2 people 1 room
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3 people 2 rooms
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4 people 2 rooms
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5 people 3 rooms
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6 people 3 rooms
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7+ people
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Jan 3, 2020 - Jun 30, 2020
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$4693
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$3352
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$3479
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$3318
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$3401
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$3308
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Jul 1, 2020 - Sep 30, 2020
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$5481
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$3915
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$4042
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$3881
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$3964
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$3871
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Oct 1, 2020 - Dec 15, 2020
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$4693
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$3352
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$3479
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$3318
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$3401
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$3308
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Dec 16, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020
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$5593
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$3993
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$4120
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$3959
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$4042
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$3949
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N/A* = Not Available. This is Unavailable For Single Travelers.
Included
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All flights during the tour
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(No tip expected)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Included
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All flights during the tour
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(No tip expected)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Nairobi
This operator can book your international flights help
Fly to/from Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO - Check price) in Nairobi
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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