Your Luxury Kenya Package begins the moment you step off the plane at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. You’ll be greeted by a private driver holding a personalized sign and whisked away in a luxury transfer vehicle to your hotel in Nairobi. Along the way, the city comes alive with the energy of Kenya’s capital: bustling markets, leafy suburbs, and skyscrapers rising above.

At your hotel, check in, refresh, and enjoy a welcome briefing. Here, your safari guide will walk you through the itinerary, offering insights into what to expect in the days ahead. The rest of the evening is yours to relax. If you’d like, Nairobi offers optional excursions such as a visit to the Giraffe Centre or Karen Blixen Museum. Dinner is served at your hotel, accompanied by the anticipation of the safari to come.

Accommodation: Weston Hotelv

After breakfast, you’ll journey north through dramatic landscapes to Samburu National Reserve, a six-hour drive that offers a glimpse into Kenya’s rural countryside and the equator crossing. Samburu is an arid but stunning region, defined by the Ewaso Nyiro River which provides life to its ecosystems.

Over the next two days, immerse yourself in Samburu’s raw beauty. Morning and afternoon game drives reveal the Samburu Special Five: the reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx, and gerenuk. These species are unique to northern Kenya, making Samburu a must-see for wildlife enthusiasts.

But Samburu is not just about rarity. Elephants are abundant, often seen splashing in the river, while lions and leopards patrol the rocky outcrops. Between game drives, unwind at your luxury lodge, perhaps enjoying a swim in the pool or watching wildlife from your veranda. In the evenings, savor gourmet meals beneath a sky filled with stars.

Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge

Today, travel south to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, one of East Africa’s leading conservation hubs. This private conservancy is home to the last two northern white rhinos on Earth, offering you the once-in-a-lifetime chance to see these majestic creatures.

After lunch at your luxury camp, embark on a game drive across the conservancy’s plains, where you can spot lions, elephants, zebras, and more. A highlight of the day will be a visit to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary, the only place in Kenya where you can see rescued chimps. Later, meet Baraka, the blind black rhino, and hand-feed him — a deeply moving experience for many visitors.

The evening closes with a night game drive, when the conservancy comes alive with nocturnal predators like hyenas and leopards.

Accommodation: Comfort Garden Sweet Waters

Leaving Ol Pejeta, you’ll descend into the Rift Valley, with views of Mount Longonot and the surrounding escarpments. Stop for a scenic lunch at Mai Mahiu before continuing to Lake Nakuru National Park, famed for its birdlife and rhino sanctuary.

An afternoon game drive introduces you to this compact but wildlife-rich park. Expect to see both black and white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, zebras, and, of course, the famous flamingos that gather along the lake’s shores. Leopards are often spotted here, lounging in the trees. As the sun sets, return to your lodge for dinner and a night of rest.

Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

From Nakuru, drive to the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s most famous safari destination. The Mara is everything you’ve imagined: golden savannahs stretching endlessly, dotted with acacia trees, and alive with wildlife.

For three days, immerse yourself in the Mara’s magic. Game drives offer endless opportunities to spot the Big Five — lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino, and elephant. Between July and October, witness the Great Migration, when millions of wildebeest and zebra thunder across the plains and brave the crocodile-filled Mara River.

Optional activities include a hot air balloon safari followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush, or a visit to a Maasai village where you’ll learn about their traditions and way of life. Evenings are spent at your luxury lodge, enjoying candlelit dinners and storytelling around the fire.

Accommodation: Mara Simba Lodge

After breakfast, journey to Lake Naivasha, a serene freshwater lake surrounded by lush greenery. Upon arrival, check into your lakeside resort. The afternoon offers relaxation or optional activities like a boat ride to Crescent Island, where giraffes and zebras roam freely in a predator-free environment. Hippos wallow in the shallows while fish eagles soar above.

Dinner is served overlooking the lake, and the evening is perfect for unwinding after the intensity of the Mara.

Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Resort

Drive south to Amboseli National Park, known worldwide for its massive elephant herds set against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Arrive at your luxury lodge in time for lunch, then head out on an afternoon game drive.

Over the next two days, explore Amboseli’s open plains, wetlands, and woodlands. Elephants dominate the park, but you’ll also spot lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and an incredible variety of birdlife. Visit a Maasai village for a cultural encounter, and don’t miss the scenic picnic at Observation Hill, which offers panoramic views of the park. Evenings bring dinner with a view of Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped peak glowing under the moonlight.

Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa Lodge

Begin with an early morning game drive before crossing the Namanga border into Tanzania. Stop for lunch en route to Arusha, Tanzania’s safari hub. Spend the afternoon exploring cultural highlights like the Cultural Heritage Centre or relax at your lodge before dinner.

Accommodation: Crest Lodge

Head to Tarangire National Park, famous for its ancient baobab trees and large elephant herds. Enjoy a full-day game drive, spotting wildlife such as lions, leopards, giraffes, and migratory birds. A picnic lunch under the baobabs adds to the magic of the day.

Accommodation: Tarangire Sopa Lodge

Today, descend into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera: the Ngorongoro Crater. This natural wonder is home to over 25,000 animals, including rhinos, elephants, buffalo, and flamingos. With its dramatic scenery and concentrated wildlife, Ngorongoro offers some of the best photography opportunities of the safari.

Evening dinner is enjoyed at a lodge overlooking the crater rim.

Accommodation: Hhando Coffee Lodge

Over the next three days, immerse yourself in the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s most iconic reserve. Early morning and afternoon drives reveal lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and giraffes. Depending on the season, witness the Great Migration’s endless herds sweeping across the plains.

Luxury tented camps provide comfort while keeping you close to nature. Enjoy dinners around the bonfire under a canopy of stars.

Accommodation: Tukaone Tented Camps

After a morning game drive, you’ll transfer to Seronera airstrip for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, a private driver takes you to your beachfront resort. Spend the rest of the day unwinding by the ocean.

Accommodation: My Blue Hotel

Spend two full days exploring or relaxing in Zanzibar. Optional activities include a spice plantation tour, a visit to Stone Town’s historic landmarks, or a trip to Jozani Forest to see red colobus monkeys. Alternatively, indulge in water sports like snorkeling, diving, or kite surfing, or simply enjoy cocktails on the beach at sunset.

Accommodation: My Blue Hotel

Your final morning begins with breakfast overlooking the ocean. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time for one last swim or some souvenir shopping before transferring to Zanzibar International Airport. Your Luxury Kenya Package concludes with a flight home — but the memories of Africa will last a lifetime.