The Masai Mara deserves its reputation as Kenya’s premier wildlife park – where lions, leopards and cheetahs track down elephants, zebra and a myriad of game, and where you can observe the action while on safari with the kids. The wildlife is never far away... Nor is the swimming pool, where you can relax with the family in-between your game drives.
This bespoke journey features some of our favourite spots in Kenya. You can choose to take our destination experts’ recommendations and travel just as you see the itinerary here, or contact us to add your own special touches; maybe an extra night at Kigio to see the crafts made by the local community or a night game drive by spotlight in the Mara. We’re here to design your perfect holiday. Call us on 0844 875 1890.
Suggested Itinerary
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Day 1:
Flight to Nairobi
Depart the UK, heading for Kenya's capital, Nairobi.
Day 2:
Journey to Samburu
An exciting day awaits as you journey to Kenya’s northern frontier of Samburu National Reserve. This rugged and dramatic landscape is home to the Samburu tribes along with vast numbers of elephant, who meander through the tall doum palms and riverine forests. Afternoon game drive.
Overnight Comfortable Hotel (H++)
in Samburu Intrepids Camp
Included meals: Lunch, Dinner
Samburu Intrepids Camp
Situated on the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River, Samburu Intrepids Camp lies deep in the reserve and offers guests supreme riverbank views where herds of elephant, buffalo and zebra come daily to drink. Accommodation is housed in private, modern tents, including family tents or two tents together with a lounge and deck - ideal for family meals. The camp's communal building is comprised of a thatched dining room and separate lounge and bar, adjacent to the swimming pool within the private garden. Kids may particularly like sedate camel rides and rafting trips (seasonal), along with cultural trips to local Samburu villages (optional).
Day 3:
Game drive in Samburu National Park
Samburu’s grasslands host rich populations of wildlife and were made famous by George and Joy Adamson and their lioness Elsa. During your game drives today, you may spot big cats along with hippos, elephants and buffalos, who frequent the riverbanks to wash off the heat of the day.
Overnight Comfortable Hotel (H++)
in Samburu Intrepids Camp
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Samburu Intrepids Camp
Situated on the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River, Samburu Intrepids Camp lies deep in the reserve and offers guests supreme riverbank views where herds of elephant, buffalo and zebra come daily to drink. Accommodation is housed in private, modern tents, including family tents or two tents together with a lounge and deck - ideal for family meals. The camp's communal building is comprised of a thatched dining room and separate lounge and bar, adjacent to the swimming pool within the private garden. Kids may particularly like sedate camel rides and rafting trips (seasonal), along with cultural trips to local Samburu villages (optional).
Day 4:
Head to Kigio Wildlife Conservancy
Move on to the peaceful Kigio Wildlife Conservancy, whose wide ranging habitats of Leleshwa shrub, Eupharbia woodland and short grass serve a great number of bird and antelope species. It's also a great place to spot the endangered Rothschild Giraffe. Activities include nature walks with rangers, day and night game drives, fishing, biking and bush meals - this afternoon, you'll enjoy a nature walk. Kigio Wildlife Camp offers some of the highest standards of accommodation in East Africa in glorious surroundings and at the same time instills a genuine concern for the environment and community.
Overnight Comfortable Hotel (H++)
in Kigio Wildlife Camp
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Kigio Wildlife Camp
Kigio Wildlife Camp is a small eco-camp overlooking the Malewa River, in-between Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha. The property has a dining area, lounge and bar, which overlooks a cliff-top housing a colony of bee-eaters. Most of the ingredients used in the restaurant are sourced daily from the local community and farmers. Optional activities include nature walks, night game drives, fishing, biking and bush meals.
Day 5:
Flamingoes!
This morning, you will drive to the Lake Elementaita to watch flamingoes. Seeing these fuschia pink birds in vast numbers is a fantastic spectacle. Later you'll visit the local community, where adults and kids alike can meet the locals and learn how they live - an interesting experience.
Overnight Comfortable Hotel (H++)
in Kigio Wildlife Camp
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Kigio Wildlife Camp
Kigio Wildlife Camp is a small eco-camp overlooking the Malewa River, in-between Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha. The property has a dining area, lounge and bar, which overlooks a cliff-top housing a colony of bee-eaters. Most of the ingredients used in the restaurant are sourced daily from the local community and farmers. Optional activities include nature walks, night game drives, fishing, biking and bush meals.
Day 6:
Journey to Masai Mara
The Masai Mara Game Reserve makes for a climatic end to your safari adventure. It is perhaps the only region left in Kenya where the visitor may see animals in the same super-abundance as existed a century ago. Arriving after lunch, you'll enjoy a game drive - staying out to watch the sun go down.
Overnight Comfortable Hotel (H++)
in Siana Springs Intrepids Camp
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Siana Springs Intrepids Camp
Situated at the base of the Ngama Hills on the western fringe of the Masai Mara Game Reserve, Siana Springs Intrepids Camp is a midsized property with over 30 private tents, good for families. Set within lush forest and manicured lawns, the large walk-in safari tents have en-suite facilities and traditional hard-wood Kenyan furniture. Meals are served in the dining area of the large communal tent and a swimming pool is positioned under acacia trees.
Day 7 to 8:
Game drives in the Masai Mara
Traverse the vast open plains of this world-famous reserve in search of Kenya’s greatest wildlife. Keep your camera at the ready as big cats, elephants, hyenas, giraffe and a multitude of plains game may all be spotted from your vehicle.
Overnight Comfortable Hotel (H++)
in Siana Springs Intrepids Camp
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Siana Springs Intrepids Camp
Situated at the base of the Ngama Hills on the western fringe of the Masai Mara Game Reserve, Siana Springs Intrepids Camp is a midsized property with over 30 private tents, good for families. Set within lush forest and manicured lawns, the large walk-in safari tents have en-suite facilities and traditional hard-wood Kenyan furniture. Meals are served in the dining area of the large communal tent and a swimming pool is positioned under acacia trees.
Day 9:
Journey to Nairobi
Drive to Nairobi, to make your way back home. If time allows why not continue your holiday with a few days relaxing and snorkelling on the shores of the Kenyan coastline?
Included meals: Breakfast
Day 10:
Overnight back to the UK
After an overnight flight you arrive in the UK.
Day 11:
Child prices
Please note, prices given on the website reflect adult prices only. Children under 12 can travel for less, if travelling with two adults. Please call us for details.
