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KenyaThe classic safari, refined.

From the great migration in the Maasai Mara to the flamingo shores of Nakuru, Kenya is where the modern safari was first written. We pair its iconic landscapes with intimate, Maasai-led encounters — and a slower pace that lets each place settle into memory.

Best months
Jul–Oct · Jan–Feb
Duration
6–10 days
From
$3,900 pp

Highlights

  • Great migration river crossings in the Maasai Mara
  • Elephant herds beneath Kilimanjaro in Amboseli
  • Flamingo shores and rhino sanctuary at Lake Nakuru
  • Maasai-led sundowners on the Mara plains
  • Dawn hot-air balloon safari (optional)

Day-by-day

  1. Day 1
    Arrival in Nairobi

    Welcome at Jomo Kenyatta International, transfer to your boutique hotel. Dinner at Talisman.

  2. Day 2
    Nairobi to Amboseli

    Scenic drive to Amboseli. Afternoon game drive with Kilimanjaro on the horizon.

  3. Day 3
    Amboseli Full Day

    Morning and afternoon game drives — legendary elephant families and endless plains.

  4. Day 4
    Amboseli to Lake Nakuru

    Long scenic transfer across the Great Rift Valley to the flamingo lake.

  5. Day 5
    Lake Nakuru & to the Mara

    Morning game drive — rhinos, giraffes and flamingos. Transfer to the Maasai Mara.

  6. Day 6
    Maasai Mara Full Day

    Full-day game drive with picnic lunch on the plains. Sundowner with Maasai warriors.

  7. Day 7
    Mara & Departure

    Early morning game drive, brunch, and afternoon flight back to Nairobi for departure.

Inclusions

  • Airport meet & greet and private transfers
  • All accommodation in hand-picked lodges and camps
  • All meals as noted in the itinerary
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Park and conservation area entrance fees
  • Bottled water throughout the journey
  • 24/7 support from the SANYU concierge team
  • Domestic safari flight (Nairobi ↔ Maasai Mara on longer itineraries)
  • Maasai cultural experience

Exclusions

  • International flights to and from East Africa
  • Travel insurance (mandatory — proof required)
  • Visas and entry fees
  • Personal expenses, laundry and telephone calls
  • Alcoholic and premium beverages
  • Gratuities for guides, drivers and lodge staff
  • Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
  • Hot-air balloon safari (USD 500 per person, optional)

Available Departures

18 July 202615 August 202612 September 202610 October 202617 January 202714 February 2027