A Kenya safari is a journey into the heart of Africa's wilderness, offering a unique blend of adventure, wildlife encounters, and cultural experiences. Visitors can expect to see the Big Five: lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and buffalos, as well as a variety of other species. The Maasai Mara is particularly famous for its Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest cross the Mara River. Safaris in Kenya are not only about the animals but also about the landscapes, from the rolling plains of the Maasai Mara to the stark beauty of Samburu. The country's national parks and reserves provide a diverse range of experiences, from game drives to exploring private conservancies.

From the open plains of Masai Mara, the privacy of the Soysambu Conservancy located in the Rift Valley, and the swamps of Amboseli, this safari takes in three of the most picturesque regions in Kenya. It also provides the perfect opportunity to spot the Big-5 and to capture some diverse scenery. 

This itinerary requires a minimum of two travelers.

Upon arrival, clients will be met and transferred to the Nairobi Serena Hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure. Generally, flights from the USA arrive in the late evening.

Overnight at Nairobi Serena Hotel in Deluxe room on a bed and breakfast basis

After breakfast, your transfer will take you to a half day, “Out of Africa” experience. You will visit the Karen Blixen home and Giraffe Center. Tour the old colonial home and gardens of Karen Blixen, author of the novel, “Out of Africa”. Followed by a visit to the Giraffe Center.

Overnight, Nairobi Serena Hotel, Deluxe Rm, Bed and breakfast.

Leaving Nairobi after breakfast, you travel towards Kenya's fertile highlands and head down the rift escarpment on the road built by Italian prisoners of war during World War II. On the way, the charming chapel built at the foot of the escarpment. Pass the impressive Longonot earth satellite station as you head across the valley to Narok; continue your journey across acres of wheat and barley, before reaching the Masai Mara in time for lunch. Following lunch set off on your first game drive, returning to the lodge as the sun sets. 

Overnight at Mara Serena Safari Lodge in Lodge room on a full board basis. 

Following an early breakfast, depart on a morning game drive, returning to the lodge mid-morning.  After lunch, and perhaps a siesta, set off on another game drive and visit a Masai Village, returning to the lodge as the sunsets. 

Overnight at Mara Serena Safari Lodge in Lodge room on a full board basis. 

Added value Mara Serena Hippo Pool Breakfast: Crown your game viewing experience in the Mara with a “Bush Breakfast” by the Mara River Hippo Pools!  One cannot resist the charming “Jambo” from the chefs and Masai warriors as they welcome you to our wonderfully set breakfast buffet of cold cuts, fruits, cereals and hot dishes with eggs made to your specifications as you wait. The hippos keep you company and only say “Kwaheri” (goodbye) after you have had enough.  

Leaving the Masai Mara after breakfast travel across the ‘breadbasket’ of Kenya, where acres of wheat and barley litter the landscape as you head north to Narok, the district headquarters of this part of Maasailand. Now travel across the vast plains on the floor of the Rift Valley, stop in route for a picnic lunch. Keep an eye out for herds of giraffe and gazelle as you head up the Mai -Mahiu, before arriving at Lake Nakuru National Park for a game drive. The national park, known for its birdlife, offers a possibility to view flamingoes.  It is also home to Black and White rhinos as well as the endangered Rothschild Giraffe. Late afternoon, depart to your camp situated in Soysambu Conservancy. 

Overnight at Lake Elementaita Serena Camp in Deluxe Tent on a full board basis.

Lake Elementaita Serena Camp

This Luxury Camp is located on the Soysambu Conservancy, right on the shores of Lake Elementaita. Offering a blend of exclusivity and adventure, the new camp will comprise 25 luxury tents, a dining and lounge area, spa and swimming pool enjoying magnificent views of the Lake. Soysambu Conservancy is a wildlife sanctuary that offers uniqueness whilst boasting a broad range of wildlife and bird species, it is also home to the Rothschild giraffe and is East Africa’s only breeding ground for the Great White Pelican.  

Following an early breakfast, leaving the Rift Valley behind, proceed to Nairobi for an early lunch (or picnic lunch dependent on road conditions) and continue south towards Amboseli, arriving at your lodge by late afternoon. 

Overnight at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge in standard on a full board basis. 

Added Value Lake Elementaita Serena Camp Bird Walk:  With over 450 bird species on the Soysambu conservancy, enjoy a bird walk led by an experienced resident naturalist. 

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

Lying in the shadow of Africa's highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli Serena is surrounded by a thick forest of acacia trees and exquisite gardens. Brightly decorated in an African motif, the lodge's 96 comfortable rooms emulate the architecture of a Maasai village with its manyattas or homes. In the late afternoons and evenings, relax on the beautiful lounge terrace adorned by gardens, pool and paths. From here, watch the nightly ritual of wildebeest, antelope, elephant and other animals coming into graze. 

Morning and afternoon game drives in Amboseli, returning to the lodge as the sun sets. 

Overnight at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge in standard on a full board basis. 

Following an early breakfast, catch your last views of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro as you depart Amboseli. From here turn north across the beautiful and seemingly never-ending Athi Plains, arriving in Kenya's bustling capital city of Nairobi by mid-day. Once in the city, clients will drop off at the airport or a city center hotel for ongoing travel arrangements. 

Two travelers are required for this itinerary.

On return from safari, drop off at Airport or a city center hotel is included.

Travel /medical insurance is highly recommended.