Kenya Safari Adventure: The Big Five & The Great Migration

Overview

Experience Africa’s most thrilling wildlife encounters on this 9-day Kenyan safari, covering the Aberdare Highlands, Samburu National Reserve, Lake Naivasha, and the world-famous Masai Mara. Spot the Big Five and witness the Great Migration in one of the planet’s most spectacular landscapes.

Highlights

• Return flights from Heathrow with Kenya Airways
• 7 nights in luxury lodges & tented safari camps + 1 night in flight
• 21 meals: 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
• Specialist Local Guide for all safaris
• Overseas transfers & all game drives included
• Porterage for a seamless experience

Itinerary

Day 1: UK → Nairobi, Kenya

• Depart on an overnight flight to Nairobi, Kenya’s vibrant capital.

Day 2: Nairobi → Aberdare Highlands (Nature Walk & Relaxation)

• Morning arrival in Nairobi, followed by a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley.
• Check in at a charming lodge, the former home of an English couple, offering a warm, homely feel.
• Afternoon at leisure:
  • Take a nature walk with your guide.
  • Relax by the pool or explore the beautiful gardens.

Day 3: Aberdare Highlands → Samburu National Reserve (First Game Drive & Sunset Drinks)

• Drive to Samburu National Reserve, a wildlife-rich savannah.
• Lunch at the lodge, followed by an afternoon game drive.
• Spot elephants, lions, giraffes, cheetahs, and over 350 species of birds along the Uaso Nyiro River.
• Look out for rare wildlife, including:
  • Long-necked gerenuk
  • Grevy’s zebra
  • Huge Nile crocodiles
• Bush Sundowner Experience – Enjoy drinks and nibbles as the sun sets over the savannah.

Day 4: Samburu National Reserve (Morning & Afternoon Game Drives)

• Early morning safari, when predators are most active.
• Lunch & free time to relax at the lodge:
  • Watch wildlife from the viewing deck.
  • Lounge by the swimming pool.
• Late afternoon game drive, increasing your chances of spotting the Big Five.

Day 5: Samburu → Lake Naivasha (Colobus Monkeys & Scenic Beauty)

• Travel to Lake Naivasha, a picturesque freshwater lake.
• Your lodge is located on the lake’s banks, with wildlife roaming freely.
• Free afternoon options:
  • Spot colobus monkeys with their striking black-and-white coats.
  • Relax by the pool or on your private balcony.
  • Take a nature walk with your Local Guide.

Day 6: Lake Naivasha → Masai Mara (First Safari in the Legendary Reserve)

• Early departure to the Masai Mara, Kenya’s most iconic wildlife reserve.
• Check in at Ashnil Mara Tented Camp, a luxury tented lodge overlooking the Mara River.
• Lunch with hippo sightings, as the river hosts a large, vocal hippo population.
• Afternoon game drive with expert Local Guides.
• Pre-dinner drinks by the campfire, listening to the sounds of the African wilderness.

Day 7: Masai Mara (Sunrise Safari & Bush Breakfast)

• Early morning game drive, when predators like lions and leopards are most active.
• Exclusive Bush Breakfast Experience – Enjoy a gourmet breakfast out in the wild.
• Afternoon at leisure before an afternoon safari, seeking more of the Big Five.

Day 8: Masai Mara → Nairobi (Wildlife & Cultural Encounters)

• Morning drive through the Masai Mara, spotting more wildlife.
• Scenic journey back to Nairobi, passing:
  • Masai villages.
  • Local schools, where children wave as they walk long distances.
• Lunch in Nairobi before checking into your overnight hotel.

Day 9: Nairobi → UK

• Morning transfer to the airport for your flight home.

What’s Included

✔ International return flights from Heathrow with Kenya Airways
✔ Luxury safari lodges & tented camps
✔ Daily game drives in Samburu & the Masai Mara
✔ Expert Local Guide throughout the safari
✔ All airport transfers & scenic drives
✔ Full board: 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
✔ Exclusive Bush Breakfast in the Masai Mara
✔ Porterage & seamless logistics

This unforgettable African safari combines luxury, adventure, and once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounters, making it the ultimate way to experience Kenya’s wilderness!