Grand Safari Tour of Kenya

Arriving in Kenya's capital

Arrival in Nairobi with a private transfer from the airport to the hotel in the Westlands district, with the evening free to explore or relax.

To Aberdare National Park

Meet the Tour Manager and group, then transfer by private safari vehicle to Aberdare National Park, arriving for lunch at the Aberdare Country Club. Transfer to Treetops Lodge, a legendary lodge with a viewing deck over a watering hole, for dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Heading north to Samburu National Reserve

Travel north, possibly viewing Mount Kenya, crossing the equator into the Samburu National Reserve. Check in to Samburu Simba Lodge for two nights, with a first afternoon safari drive.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wildlife spotting in Samburu National Reserve

An early morning safari, free time at leisure, and a second afternoon safari looking for Samburu's "Special Five" animals: the Grévy's zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk and beisa oryx.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley

Drive south via Nyahururu Falls to Lake Naivasha, the highest lake in the Great Rift Valley, known for hippos and flamingos. Check in to a Lake Naivasha hotel for two nights.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Lake Nakuru wildlife drive and boat ride on Lake Naivasha

A half-day wildlife drive at Lake Nakuru National Park, home to black and white rhinos, Rothschild's giraffe and flamingos, followed by a boat safari on Lake Naivasha.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The world-famous Maasai Mara Reserve

Travel to the Maasai Mara, arriving for lunch and free time at Mara Maisha Camp, followed by an afternoon safari until dusk in search of Africa's "Big Five."

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A cultural visit to a Maasai village

Visit a traditional Maasai village (boma) to meet the village elder and residents and learn about Maasai culture and heritage, followed by an afternoon safari in the Maasai Mara.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A safari day in the Maasai Mara

A choice of morning and afternoon safaris or a full-day safari in the Maasai Mara in search of the "Big Five," with expert guides leading the way.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Folklore of the Oloolua Forest and the Giraffe Centre

Return to Nairobi via the Oloolua Forest for storytelling and folklore, then visit the Giraffe Centre to learn about and hand-feed Rothschild's giraffes. Dinner at the Carnivore restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

To Amboseli National Park

Travel east to Amboseli National Park, with possible views of Mount Kilimanjaro, checking in to Ol Tukai Lodge for two nights and an afternoon wildlife drive.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wildlife viewing in Amboseli National Park

A full-day safari in Amboseli National Park with a picnic lunch, searching wetlands, swamps and plains for the Maasai giraffe, lions, cheetahs and leopards against a Mount Kilimanjaro backdrop.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Taita Hills and Tsavo West National Park

Travel to Tsavo West National Park via a rhino sanctuary and Mzima Springs, with lunch at Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge and an afternoon safari, then transfer to Salt Lick Safari Lodge overlooking a waterhole.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tsavo West National Park

A full day exploring Tsavo West National Park with morning and afternoon wildlife drives, looking for buffalo, giraffe, eland, kudu, zebra, hartebeest, wildebeest and impala among the park's 56 mammal species.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tour conclusion

Transfer to Voi station to board the Madaraka Express, traveling in First Class through Tsavo East National Park to Nairobi, with dayrooms at the Hilton Garden Inn before a transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Meals: Breakfast