The Plains of Africa Kenya Wildlife Safari
Deal number 27910797
Collette Tours
Valid for select departures 4 September 2026 - 30 June 2028
Kenya
13-day tour
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13 Days Small Group Explorations Tour departing Nairobi
12 nights accommodation in handpicked hotels
33 meals
Private home to airport return chauffeur service
Visit Rothschild’s giraffes at a sanctuary that serves to educate thousands of Kenyan school children each year.
Learn the traditions of the Samburu people during a visit with a tribe member.
Immerse yourself in the culture during a visit to a Maasai village.
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast in the bush, surrounded by nature at Lake Nakuru.
Indulge in a traditional dinner in the bush with Maasai entertainment.
Set out on 13 game drives in search of lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards and rhinos.
Explore the farmhouse of Karen Blixen, author of Out of Africa.
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Enjoy Kenya's scenic vistas and magnificent wildlife as you traverse the African plains on an intimate safari adventure. In Swahili, safari means journey; to you, it will mean that - and so much more. Explore Kenya, home to incredible wildlife, from cheetahs to wildebeests. Discover the thriving cultures and innumerable natural wonders that make this one of the most popular African countries to visit. Go in search of elephants, lions, buffalo, rhinos, and leopards - collectively known as the Big 5 and other animals on 13 game drives. Meet a member of the Samburu tribe who opens you up to the culture, folklore, and African traditions. Visit with Rothschild giraffes at the Giraffe Sanctuary. Visit the beautiful Maasai Mara National Reserve, and top off a full day game drive with a traditional dinner in the bush and a Maasai dance performance. These are the plains of Africa, where unparalleled experiences greet you at every turn.
Itinerary
Day 1 Nairobi
Accommodation: The Sarova Stanley
Adventure stirs the soul in Kenya. Arrive in the heart of safari country. As arrival times will vary, there are no scheduled activities today, allowing you to settle in at your own pace. Dinner this evening is at your leisure.
Adventure stirs the soul in Kenya. Arrive in the heart of safari country. As arrival times will vary, there are no scheduled activities today, allowing you to settle in at your own pace. Dinner this evening is at your leisure.
Day 2 Nairobi to Mount Kenya
Accommodation: Maisha Sweetwaters Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, travel towards Mount Kenya, an extinct volcano where peaks reach as high as 17,000 feet. In the foothills, indigenous forests surround you on all sides, and red soil stirs under brilliant waterfalls. This afternoon, set out on your first game drive of the trip at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, home to an astounding variety of animals.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, travel towards Mount Kenya, an extinct volcano where peaks reach as high as 17,000 feet. In the foothills, indigenous forests surround you on all sides, and red soil stirs under brilliant waterfalls. This afternoon, set out on your first game drive of the trip at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, home to an astounding variety of animals.
Day 3 Mount Kenya to Buffalo Springs Reserve to Shaba Reserve
Accommodation: Sarova Shaba Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Discover the magic of the Shaba, Samburu and Buffalo Springs reserves home to some of Africas most exotic wildlife particularly two species you can only find north of the equator: Grevys zebra and the reticulated giraffe. Arrive at peaceful Shaba National Reserve, your home for the next two nights. This afternoon, head for Buffalo Springs a starkly beautiful semi-desert thats a mecca for birds and wildlife. On your game drive in this remarkably serene landscape, see if you can spot the Big 5 lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards and rhinos.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Discover the magic of the Shaba, Samburu and Buffalo Springs reserves home to some of Africas most exotic wildlife particularly two species you can only find north of the equator: Grevys zebra and the reticulated giraffe. Arrive at peaceful Shaba National Reserve, your home for the next two nights. This afternoon, head for Buffalo Springs a starkly beautiful semi-desert thats a mecca for birds and wildlife. On your game drive in this remarkably serene landscape, see if you can spot the Big 5 lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards and rhinos.
Day 4 Shaba Reserve to Samburu National Reserve to Shaba Reserve
Accommodation: Sarova Shaba Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Marvel at the striking contrast of sand, sky, and bush during a morning game drive inside Samburu National Reserve, a tiny gem of Kenyas North Country. Return to Shaba Reserve for lunch before heading out on an afternoon game drive. Bring your camera as you continue searching for the elusive Big 5. Keep watch for some of the approximately 350 species of birds that inhabit the area. As the sun sets over the banks of the Ewaso Ng'iro River, enjoy a traditional Sundowner, and relish the chance to deepen your cultural experience. In the company of a Samburu tribe member, learn about the culture, traditions, and folklore of the Samburu region and its people.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Marvel at the striking contrast of sand, sky, and bush during a morning game drive inside Samburu National Reserve, a tiny gem of Kenyas North Country. Return to Shaba Reserve for lunch before heading out on an afternoon game drive. Bring your camera as you continue searching for the elusive Big 5. Keep watch for some of the approximately 350 species of birds that inhabit the area. As the sun sets over the banks of the Ewaso Ng'iro River, enjoy a traditional Sundowner, and relish the chance to deepen your cultural experience. In the company of a Samburu tribe member, learn about the culture, traditions, and folklore of the Samburu region and its people.
Day 5 Shaba Reserve to Nyahururu
Day 5: Shaba Reserve - Nyahururu
Accommodation: Panari Resort Nyahururu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Journey to Nyahururu, its name derived from the Maasai word for waterfall, e-naiwurruwurr. Enjoy a free afternoon to relax in your luxury hideaway, a resort situated in the heart of 20 acres of tranquil forest.
Accommodation: Panari Resort Nyahururu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Journey to Nyahururu, its name derived from the Maasai word for waterfall, e-naiwurruwurr. Enjoy a free afternoon to relax in your luxury hideaway, a resort situated in the heart of 20 acres of tranquil forest.
Day 6 Nyahururu to Lake Nakuru
Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hit the road for a spectacular, mountain-kissed journey on the way from Nyahururu waterfalls to Lake Nakuru National Park. One of the Great Rift Valleys soda lakes, Lake Nakuru is a haven of ecological diversity surrounded by picturesque ridges and wooded, bushy grassland. Set out on a game drive this afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hit the road for a spectacular, mountain-kissed journey on the way from Nyahururu waterfalls to Lake Nakuru National Park. One of the Great Rift Valleys soda lakes, Lake Nakuru is a haven of ecological diversity surrounded by picturesque ridges and wooded, bushy grassland. Set out on a game drive this afternoon.
Day 7 Lake Nakuru
Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wake up in the embrace of Nakurus acacia forest. During this mornings game drive, make sure your binoculars are ready this is rhino country. Find this park absolutely brimming with wildlife, on the ground and in the air. Regale in a true taste of Africa: a traditional breakfast prepared right in the bush. Unwind at your lodge before continuing your journey through the park on an afternoon game drive. Return just in time to witness one of Nakurus unforgettable sunsets.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wake up in the embrace of Nakurus acacia forest. During this mornings game drive, make sure your binoculars are ready this is rhino country. Find this park absolutely brimming with wildlife, on the ground and in the air. Regale in a true taste of Africa: a traditional breakfast prepared right in the bush. Unwind at your lodge before continuing your journey through the park on an afternoon game drive. Return just in time to witness one of Nakurus unforgettable sunsets.
Day 8 Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation: Sarova Mara Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Welcome to the Maasai Mara National Reserve, one of Kenyas best spots for game viewing. Your tented accommodation in the Mara provide you with all the deluxe amenities of a proper lodge, with the added adventure of being on level with the wild. Learn about Maasai culture during a visit to a local village (known as an enkeng in Maa, the Maasai language) before an afternoon game drive. Graced with an astounding collection of wildlife including lions, giraffes, zebras and elephants, the Mara offers an unsurpassed safari experience. Tonight, indulge in a traditional bush dinner, complete with a Maasai dance performance.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Welcome to the Maasai Mara National Reserve, one of Kenyas best spots for game viewing. Your tented accommodation in the Mara provide you with all the deluxe amenities of a proper lodge, with the added adventure of being on level with the wild. Learn about Maasai culture during a visit to a local village (known as an enkeng in Maa, the Maasai language) before an afternoon game drive. Graced with an astounding collection of wildlife including lions, giraffes, zebras and elephants, the Mara offers an unsurpassed safari experience. Tonight, indulge in a traditional bush dinner, complete with a Maasai dance performance.
Day 9 Maasai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation: Sarova Mara Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ernest Hemingway said, I never knew a morning in Africa when I woke up and was not happy. During a full-day game drive, enjoy the grassy plains and rolling hills of the Maasai Mara. This is truly natures greatest theatre, where savanna, cloud shadows and amazing wildlife spot the horizon. After a Mara sunset, head over to your tent and be lulled to sleep by the sounds of the animals in the distance.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ernest Hemingway said, I never knew a morning in Africa when I woke up and was not happy. During a full-day game drive, enjoy the grassy plains and rolling hills of the Maasai Mara. This is truly natures greatest theatre, where savanna, cloud shadows and amazing wildlife spot the horizon. After a Mara sunset, head over to your tent and be lulled to sleep by the sounds of the animals in the distance.
Day 10 Maasai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi
Accommodation: The Sarova Stanley
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Return to Nairobi and visit the farmhouse of Karen Blixen for a true Out of Africa experience. Then, visit a giraffe sanctuary that also serves as an environmental education centre and get an up-close experience with majestic Rothschilds giraffes.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Return to Nairobi and visit the farmhouse of Karen Blixen for a true Out of Africa experience. Then, visit a giraffe sanctuary that also serves as an environmental education centre and get an up-close experience with majestic Rothschilds giraffes.
Day 11 Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
Accommodation: Ol Tukai Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, experience an Impact Moment when you visit Ocean Sole, a social enterprise that turns ocean debris into colourful works of art. Learn about their mission to clean the waterways and grow the Kenyan economy. Youll also get a chance to peruse their collection of products before continuing on to Amboseli National Park. Take to the plains for an afternoon game drive accompanied by the breathtaking aura of snowcapped Mt. Kilimanjaro. Complement your journey with an opportunity to give back to nature with a seedball. The compact balls of seed limit the cost of planting indigenous trees around the world. A moment of impact can grow into a lifetime of change, so toss your seedball out the window anytime during your stay in Amboseli.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, experience an Impact Moment when you visit Ocean Sole, a social enterprise that turns ocean debris into colourful works of art. Learn about their mission to clean the waterways and grow the Kenyan economy. Youll also get a chance to peruse their collection of products before continuing on to Amboseli National Park. Take to the plains for an afternoon game drive accompanied by the breathtaking aura of snowcapped Mt. Kilimanjaro. Complement your journey with an opportunity to give back to nature with a seedball. The compact balls of seed limit the cost of planting indigenous trees around the world. A moment of impact can grow into a lifetime of change, so toss your seedball out the window anytime during your stay in Amboseli.
Day 12 Amboseli National Park
Accommodation: Ol Tukai Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today will start with a sunrise game drive followed by breakfast back at the lodge. Then all of Amboseli is at your feet during a morning and afternoon game drive. Derived from the Maasai word meaning salty dust, this unique corner of Kenya is one of the best places in Africa to see hundreds of elephants up close. Wildebeests and zebras are ever-present, plus theres a good chance youll see a cheetah and a hyena or two. Today is your last full day on the continent and your last chance to spot some more members of the elusive Big 5. If you havent tossed your seedball into the wilds yet, nows your chance to make an impact on the continent youve grown to love.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today will start with a sunrise game drive followed by breakfast back at the lodge. Then all of Amboseli is at your feet during a morning and afternoon game drive. Derived from the Maasai word meaning salty dust, this unique corner of Kenya is one of the best places in Africa to see hundreds of elephants up close. Wildebeests and zebras are ever-present, plus theres a good chance youll see a cheetah and a hyena or two. Today is your last full day on the continent and your last chance to spot some more members of the elusive Big 5. If you havent tossed your seedball into the wilds yet, nows your chance to make an impact on the continent youve grown to love.
Day 13 Amboseli National Park to Nairobi, Tour Ends
Meals: Breakfast
Return to Nairobi for your departure home. You may choose to reserve a day room to freshen up prior to your flight.
Return to Nairobi for your departure home. You may choose to reserve a day room to freshen up prior to your flight.
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