KENYA ADVENTURE SAFARIS
10 DAYS BIG FIVE SAFARI

Safari Overview

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1:  Nairobi
Day 2:  Meru National Park
Day 3:  Meru National Park
Day 4:  Meru National Park
Day 5:  Samburu Game Reserve
Day 6:  Samburu Game Reserve
Day 7:  Masai Mara Game Reserve
Day 8:  Masai Mara Game Reserve
Day 9:  Masai Mara Game Reserve
Day 10:  Depart - Nairobi
Detailed Itinerary Tour Inclusions Tour Exclusions

Day 1 – Nairobi

You will be met on arrival and transferred to the illustrious Fairmont Norfolk hotel built during the colonial times in the early 1900s and since graced by world leaders and luminaries. Your lunch at a private house will be followed by a visit to Giraffe Centre for the endangered Rothschild giraffe. Overnight at Fairmont Norfolk Hotel (LBB).

Day 2 – Meru National Park

Today take a scheduled flight to Meru where Elsa the lioness of ‘Born Free’ fame, was rehabilitated by conservationists Joy and George Adamson. Spend 3 nights at the magical Elsa’s Kopje whose wonderfully stylish accommodation atop a knoll offers gorgeous views of Elsa’s wilderness. Game activities include 4×4 Day and night game drives, guided nature walks and bush breakfasts and sundowners. Meals and overnight at Elsa’s Kopje (LDBB).

Day 3 – Meru National Park

Morning and afternoon shared game drives including activities. Meals and overnight at Elsa’s Kopje (LDBB).

Day 4 – Meru National Park

Morning and afternoon shared game drives including activities. Meals and overnight at Elsa’s Kopje (LDBB).

Day 5 – Samburu & Buffalo Springs

After breakfast, take your scheduled flight to the picturesque Samburu Game Reserve where you will spend 2 nights at Elephant Bedroom Camp. The camp specializes in providing in-depth interactions with elephants of Samburu. The guides know several elephant families by heart thus making each encounter intimate, exhilarating and emotional. Meals and overnight at Elephant Bedroom Camp.(LDBB).

Day 6 – Samburu & Buffalo Springs

Morning and afternoon shared game drives. Meals and overnight at Elephant Bedroom Camp

Day 7 – Masai Mara Game Reserve

Today fly across the Great Rift Valley to the golden plains of the Masai Mara. You will spend 3 nights at Cottars 1920s Camp. This small, exclusive camp is owned by a 3rd generation settler family which pioneered exclusive safaris as far back as 1920. Supremely luxurious, the camp is set on a vast private conservation area which ensures your game activities are very private and personalized. Game viewing in open 4×4 is usually outstanding, especially during the wildebeest migration season between August and October. You may also participate in game walks with exceptional professional guides. When in camp a private butler will attend to all your needs, from a private candlelit bush dinner under the stars to a hot bath just before you return from your game drive. Cottars Camp offers the ultimate safari experience. Meals and overnight at Cottars 1920s Camp (LDBB).

Day 8 – Masai Mara Game Reserve

Whole Day in the Mara with morning and afternoon shared game drives. Meals and overnight at Cottars 1920s Camp (LDBB).

Day 9 – Masai Mara Game Reserve

Whole Day in the Mara with morning and afternoon shared game drives. Meals and overnight at Cottars 1920s Camp (LDBB).

Day 10 – Depart

After your final game drive and breakfast, you will fly back to Nairobi where a Dayroom is reserved for you at the Fairmont Norfolk Hotel until your transfer to the airport for your flight back home. We recommend a beach extension to exotic Zanzibar or Lamu.

  • Meet/greet and welcome on arrival at the JKI-Airport and transfer to hotel
  • 1 Night accommodation in Nairobi hotel based on bed and breakfast
  • Fullboard Accommodation on Select Camps + Lodges
  • Transport in a 4WD or Minivan
  • Park Entrance Fees to respective National parks/Game Reserve
  • Services of an English-speaking and professional driver guide
  • Game viewing drives per Day whilst on safari
  • Flying Doctor membership service for emergencies
  • Complimentary bottled mineral water throughout the safari
  • Dayroom at the Fairmont Norfolk
  • Premium Alcoholic drinks,
  • Hot Air Balloon safari Excursion
  • Any Excursion not specified in itinerary
  • Tips to your driver/guide
  • Tourist Visas