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Treasures of Kenya

Kenya safari from Nairobi through four reserves and Maasai village

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Great Rail Journeys' Treasures of Kenya is a 10-day escorted safari tour departing London Heathrow and returning from Nairobi. A UK Tour Manager guides the group throughout. The itinerary loops across Kenya's leading wildlife reserves: Aberdare National Park in the Central Highlands, Samburu National Reserve in the arid north (home to the rare 'Special Five' species), Lake Nakuru, and the renowned Maasai Mara. Along the way, guests stay in 3 to 5-star lodges, join twice-daily game drives, meet the Maasai at a traditional village, hear folktales in the Oloolua Forest, and hand-feed giraffes at the Giraffe Centre in Nairobi. Most meals and all guided safaris are included. The pace is relaxed: typically one to three nights per stop, with Day 2 in Nairobi and Day 10 left unscheduled. Coach transport connects the reserves; flights cover the longer distances. This tour suits couples, families, photographers, and first-time safari travellers seeking structure and expert guidance.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has held at £4,999 every time.

£5,499£4,9994 Jul12 Sep

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

  • This is a coach and flight tour, not a rail journey; Great Rail Journeys operates it as part of a broader escorted-tour portfolio.
  • The from-price (GBP 4,999) is single-occupancy in many hotels; the single supplement rises to GBP 5,949, a significant uplift.
  • Day 2 includes an optional morning safari to Nairobi National Park payable locally; this is not included in the package price.
  • Only one November 2027 departure is currently listed; confirm availability before booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Nairobi

    Flying from London to Nairobi

    We meet the Tour Manager at London Heathrow and board a daytime flight to Nairobi, transferring to our hotel in the Westlands district for the first dinner together.

  2. Day 2overnight: Nairobi

    Time at leisure in Nairobi or morning safari

    A free day in Nairobi, or an optional morning safari into Nairobi National Park (payable locally) including lunch.

  3. Day 3overnight: Aberdare National Park

    To the Treetops Lodge in Aberdare National Park

    We transfer by private safari vehicle to Aberdare National Park, lunching at the Aberdare Country Club before continuing to the historic Treetops Lodge.

  4. Day 4overnight: Samburu National Reserve

    Across the equator to Samburu National Reserve

    We travel north across the equator, possibly viewing Mount Kenya enroute, to Samburu National Reserve, with an afternoon game drive.

  5. Day 5overnight: Samburu National Reserve

    Exploring Samburu National Reserve

    An early morning safari, free time at the lodge, and an afternoon safari looking for the Samburu 'Special Five' animals.

  6. Day 6overnight: Lake Nakuru

    To Lake Nakuru

    We drive south via the Nyahururu Falls for lunch, then continue with a safari drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

  7. Day 7overnight: Maasai Mara

    The world-famous Maasai Mara Reserve

    We travel to the Maasai Mara for lunch at Mara Maisha Camp, followed by an afternoon safari looking for Africa's Big Five.

  8. Day 8overnight: Maasai Mara

    Cultural visit to a Maasai village

    A visit to a traditional Maasai village to learn about the tribe's culture and craftsmanship, followed by an afternoon safari led by a local guide.

  9. Day 9overnight: Nairobi

    Folklore of the Oloolua Forest and Giraffe Centre

    We depart the Maasai Mara for the Oloolua Forest to hear traditional folktales, then visit the Giraffe Centre to hand-feed giraffes, before returning to Nairobi for dinner at the Carnivore restaurant.

  10. Day 10overnight: In flight

    Homeward bound

    A final day at leisure in Nairobi before an afternoon transfer to the airport for our flight home.

  11. Day 11

    Landing in London

    We land in the UK this morning, concluding our Kenyan safari holiday.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 3Arrive at Treetops Lodge in Aberdare National Park, built around an ancient tree and famous as the site where Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne, positioned in front of a watering hole and elephant migratory path.
  • Day 4Cross the equator into Samburu National Reserve's arid landscape, with possible views of Mount Kenya en route.
  • Day 6Visit Nyahururu Falls, an impressive 230-foot waterfall, before arriving at Lake Nakuru, a UNESCO World Heritage site home to pink flamingos and endangered rhinos.
  • Day 8Meet the Maasai tribe at a traditional village (boma) and learn about their connection to land and cattle, craftsmanship, and heritage.
  • Day 9Hand-feed giraffes at the Giraffe Centre, a sanctuary for Rothschild's giraffes established in 1983, then dine at Nairobi's Carnivore restaurant.

Included

  • Tour Manager: expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish
  • Accommodation: 9 nights' 3, 4 & 5-Star hotel accommodation
  • Transportation: all cruise and coach travel throughout your tour
  • Flights: return flights from London Heathrow to Nairobi
  • Food & Drink: breakfast each day, 8 lunches, 9 dinners
  • Excursions & Entertainment: all guided tours and excursions

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?
From £4,999 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $6,753 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is this an escorted tour or independent?
It is fully escorted. Great Rail Journeys provides a UK Tour Manager from start to finish, and all safaris and excursions are guided.
Which safari reserves does the tour visit?
The tour visits four reserves: Aberdare National Park, Samburu National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, and Maasai Mara, plus Nairobi National Park as an optional paid add-on on Day 2.
Is there a Maasai cultural experience?
Yes, Day 8 includes a visit to a traditional Maasai village (boma) to meet the village elder and learn about Maasai craftsmanship, culture, and pastoral way of life.
What happens on the free days?
Day 2 in Nairobi is free to explore the city at leisure or join an optional morning safari to Nairobi National Park. Day 10 is free until the airport transfer in the afternoon.

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