Kenya Luxury Safari Expedition

Sample Itineraries

12 Days

Kenya

This itinerary is designed as a fully air-connected safari and coastal journey across Kenya’s key wildlife and beach regions. All long-distance movement is by scheduled bush flights or charter, with only short road transfers between airstrips and lodges. The structure eliminates road fatigue and maximises time in each destination, while maintaining access to Kenya’s most significant wildlife ecosystems and coastal environments.

The route moves from Nairobi’s private wildlife setting, through northern conservancies in Laikipia and classic savannah migration territory of the Maasai Mara, into elephant country beneath Mount Kilimanjaro, and concludes on the Indian Ocean coast in Diani Beach.

Highlights

Possibly see Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, and Beisa oryx
Witness the Great Migration river crossings in Maasai Mara (seasonal)
View elephant herds with Mount Kilimanjaro as a backdrop
Enjoy coral reefs, snorkeling, and dhow sailing

Included

1 Night at Giraffe Manor in Nairobi (5-Star)
2 Nights at andBeyond Suyian Lodgein Laikipia (5-Star)
3 Nights at Governors’ Il Moran Camp in the Maasai Mara (5-Star)
2 Nights at Angama Amboseli in Amboseli National Park (5-Star)
3 Nights at The Maji Resort in Diani Beach (5-Star)
All Ground Transport
Airport meet & greet on arrival
24/7 On-call local support
All local tourism taxes and levies

Excluded

International Flights
Visa processing fees
Insurance
Tips, gratuities and porterage
All items of a personal nature
All items not explicitly stated

Itinerary Overview

This itinerary can be fully customised to suit your clients’ specific preferences. All elements, including transportation options, accommodation, golf courses, and activities, can be tailored to align with their interests, schedule, and budget requirements.

Day 1

Arrive in Nairobi

Private road transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to the Giraffe Manor takes approximately 30–45 minutes.

Included activities:
Giraffe interaction experience on the property and time at leisure within the manor grounds.

Unique highlight:
Rothschild’s giraffe at close range within a private manor setting.

Giraffe Manor (5-Star)

Day 2

Nairobi to Laikipia

Morning transfer by private vehicle (45–60 minutes) to Wilson Airport. Scheduled bush flight from Nairobi to Laikipia airstrip takes approximately 1–1.25 hours, followed by a 30–60 minute lodge transfer.

Included activities:
Afternoon game drive in the Suyian Conservancy focusing on Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, and elephant.

Optional activities:
Walking safari, horseback safari, night game drive (weather and lodge schedule dependent).

Unique highlights:
Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, and Beisa oryx. African wild dog and elephant in private conservancies.

andBeyond Suyian Lodge (5-Star)

andBeyond Suyian Lodge - Suyian Conservancy

Day 3

Find the Grevy’s Zebra & Reticulated Giraffe

Included activities:
Morning and afternoon game drives in the private conservancy with guided interpretation of rare northern species and predator movement patterns.

Optional activities:
Bush walk with armed ranger, cultural interaction with local pastoral communities, photography-focused drives.

Unique highlights:
Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, and Beisa oryx. African wild dog and elephant in private conservancies.

andBeyond Suyian Lodge (5-Star)

Day 4

Safari in the Maasai Mara

Morning transfer to Laikipia airstrip (30–60 minutes). Flight to Nairobi (1–1.25 hours) and onward connection to Maasai Mara (1 hour). Final airstrip transfer to camp (10–20 minutes).

Included activities:
Afternoon game drive along the Mara River ecosystem, depending on arrival time.

Optional activities:
Bush sundowners in the Mara, photography drive.

Unique highlights:
Wildebeest migration (seasonal July to October), and crocodile-filled river crossings. Lion, leopard, cheetah density zones.

Governors' Il Moran Camp (5-Star)

Day 5

Safari in the Maasai Mara

Included activities:
Full-day game drives across the Mara plains, focusing on lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, and seasonal migration herds. Picnic lunch in the bush.

Optional activities:
Hot air balloon safari at sunrise (weather dependent, additional cost).

Unique highlights:
Wildebeest migration (seasonal July to October), and crocodile-filled river crossings. Lion, leopard, cheetah density zones.

Governors' Il Moran Camp (5-Star)

Day 6

Safari in the Maasai Mara

Included activities:
Morning and afternoon game drives with focus on predator behaviour and river crossings (seasonal July to October).

Optional activities:
Cultural visit to Maasai community, walking safari in permitted zones.

Unique highlights:
Aerial views of the savannah, predator-prey interactions, and vast plains wildlife density.

Governors' Il Moran Camp

Day 7

Maasai Mara to Amboseli

Morning transfer to Mara airstrip (10–20 minutes). Flight to Nairobi (1 hour) and onward flight to Amboseli (45–60 minutes). Final lodge transfer 30–45 minutes.

Included activities:
Afternoon game drive in Kimana Sanctuary focusing on elephant herds and Kilimanjaro views.

Optional activities:
Photographic sunrise/sunset drives, Maasai cultural visit.

Unique highlights:
Large elephant herds moving across wetlands with Mount Kilimanjaro backdrop.

Angama Amboseli (5-Star)

Day 8

Maasai Mara to Amboseli

Included activities:
Morning and afternoon game drives across Amboseli wetlands and plains.

Optional activities:
Guided nature walk (restricted areas), photography-focused Kilimanjaro viewing sessions.

Unique highlights:
Elephant herds, hippo in swamp pools, and clear Mount Kilimanjaro views.

Angama Amboseli (5-Star)

Day 9

Amboseli to Diani Beach

Morning transfer to Amboseli airstrip (30–45 minutes). Flight to Nairobi (45–60 minutes) and onward flight to Ukunda/Diani (1–1.5 hours). Short transfer (15–30 minutes) to hotel.

Included activities:
Sunset at leisure, beach arrival experience.

Optional activities:
Dhow cruise, spa treatments, beach walk.

The Maji Beach Boutique Hotel (5-Star)

Day 10

Diani Beach

Included activities:
Ocean leisure time, swimming, and beach relaxation.

Optional activities:
Snorkelling at Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park, dolphin excursion, scuba diving, deep-sea fishing.

The Maji Beach Boutique Hotel (5-Star)

Day 11

Diani Beach

Included activities:
Full day at leisure on the Indian Ocean coast.

Optional activities:
Wasini Island excursion, cultural Swahili coastal tour, sunset dhow sailing.

The Maji Beach Boutique Hotel (5-Star)

Day 11

Departure via Mombasa

Transfer from hotel to Ukunda Airstrip (15–30 minutes) for flight to Nairobi (1–1.5 hours) and onward international departure or overnight in Nairobi depending on schedule.