Day 1: Nairobi to Ol Pejeta Conservancy – Start Your Luxury Kenya Safari
Your Luxury Kenya Safari begins with a warm reception at Nairobi’s airport or your hotel. After meeting your professional guide, travel north to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, with a stop at the Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club for lunch.
In the afternoon, embark on your first luxury game drive in Ol Pejeta, the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa and the only place in Kenya where you can see chimpanzees. This conservancy is also home to the last two northern white rhinos on earth, making it a globally significant wildlife destination. Spot lions, elephants, hyenas, giraffes, and antelope, and learn about Ol Pejeta’s pioneering conservation programs.
Return to the elegant Sweetwaters Serena Safari Camp, where luxury tents overlook a waterhole that attracts wildlife, and enjoy a gourmet dinner under the stars.
Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Safari Camp
Day 2: Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru – Flamingos & Birdwatching Paradise
After breakfast, depart Ol Pejeta and drive through the Rift Valley landscapes to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for lunch at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge.
In the afternoon, set out on a luxury game drive across this compact yet vibrant park. Famed for its pink-hued flamingo flocks, Nakuru also shelters both black and white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, Cape buffalo, and zebras. Leopards are sometimes spotted in the woodlands, while tree-climbing lions provide rare sightings. With over 300 bird species recorded, the park is also a paradise for bird enthusiasts.
Return to your lodge for fine dining and an overnight stay surrounded by the park’s serene ambiance.
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Day 3: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara – Jewel of Your Luxury Kenya Safari
Today, your Luxury Kenya Safari continues with a scenic drive to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Arrive in time for lunch at Jambo Mara Safari Lodge, then relax before embarking on an afternoon game drive.
The Masai Mara is the highlight of any luxury safari, offering endless savannahs teeming with wildlife. This is the land of the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—along with cheetahs, giraffes, and countless antelope. Between July and October, the Mara hosts the Great Wildebeest Migration, where millions of animals cross the Mara River in dramatic survival scenes.
Return to camp for an elegant dinner and overnight in luxurious surroundings.
Accommodation: Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
Day 4: Full-Day Safari in Masai Mara – Big Cats & Migration Drama
After an early breakfast, spend a full day immersed in the Masai Mara, a highlight of your Luxury Kenya Safari. Your guide will take you across the reserve’s varied habitats, from rolling savannahs to riverine forests, maximizing opportunities to see lions, cheetahs, and even elusive leopards.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness, perhaps by the Mara River, where crocodiles and hippos dwell. For a truly unforgettable experience, opt for a hot-air balloon safari at dawn (extra cost), gliding over the plains as the sun rises before landing to a champagne breakfast.
As evening falls, return to Masai Mara Sopa Lodge for fine dining and an overnight stay in comfort.
Accommodation: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Day 5: Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha – Tranquil Lakeside Retreat
After breakfast, journey to Lake Naivasha, arriving at Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge for lunch. This freshwater lake offers a tranquil pause in your Luxury Kenya Safari, with lush gardens and abundant birdlife.
In the afternoon, enjoy a luxury boat safari across the lake, spotting hippos, kingfishers, and fish eagles. Continue with a guided walking safari on Crescent Island, one of Kenya’s hidden gems, where giraffes, zebras, and antelopes roam freely without predators.
Return to your lakeside lodge for dinner and overnight in luxury.
Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge
Day 6: Lake Naivasha to Amboseli – Elephants & Kilimanjaro Views
After breakfast, drive to Amboseli National Park, arriving at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge for lunch.
In the afternoon, embark on a luxury game drive across Amboseli’s vast plains, famous for its large elephant herds and postcard-perfect views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Capture stunning photographs of wildlife against Africa’s tallest peak, and enjoy close encounters with giraffes, buffalo, wildebeest, and predators like lions and cheetahs.
Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight with Kilimanjaro as your backdrop.
Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
Day 7: Full-Day Safari in Amboseli – The Perfect Luxury Kenya Safari
Spend the day exploring Amboseli in depth, with morning and afternoon game drives. Known as one of Kenya’s most scenic parks, Amboseli is a dream destination for photographers on a Luxury Kenya Safari.
See elephants up close in their natural habitat, alongside wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, and an impressive array of birds. Lions and cheetahs can also be spotted patrolling the plains. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before returning for an evening of fine dining and relaxation at your luxury lodge.
Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
Day 8: Amboseli to Nairobi – End of Your Luxury Kenya Safari
On your final day, enjoy an early morning game drive before breakfast, maximizing your last chance to see Amboseli’s wildlife. After checking out, depart for Nairobi with a packed lunch, arriving in the afternoon.
You’ll be dropped at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward journey, concluding an extraordinary Luxury Kenya Safari filled with wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and world-class comfort.
