Best of Kenya

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Upon arrival at Nairobi, you will be transferred to One Forty-eight Boutique Hotel. Embark on your first game Safari in open vehicle. Enjoy a guided walk led by a trained Maasai guide.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Enjoy unique artwork at 148 Hotel
    • Explore by camel, horseback, or even biplane
    • Daily game drives
    • Night drives to search for nocturnal game
    • Exclusive private conservancies

What's this trip about?

    Upon arrival at Nairobi, you will be transferred to One Forty-eight Boutique Hotel. Embark on your first game Safari in open vehicle. Enjoy a guided walk led by a trained Maasai guide.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityNairobi
End CityNairobi

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Kenya

Attractions

  • Maasai Mara
  • Nairobi

Activities

  • Culture
  • Game drive
  • Horseback riding & Equestrian
  • Safari
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Camel Riding

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Nairobi, Kenya

Upon arrival at Nairobi, you will be transferred to One Forty-eight Boutique Hotel. Typically, flights from the U.S. to Nairobi arrive in the evening. Settle into your accommodations, followed by a late dinner. Prepare for an early morning departure to your first game reserve.

Day 2: Flight to Lewa Conservancy and Lewa Wilderness Lodge

After breakfast, you are transferred to the airport for a quick flight to the Lewa Conservancy and the Lewa Wilderness Lodge. After settling in, lunch will be served with a rest and high tea to follow. Before the day ends, you will embark on your first game Safari in ...

Day 3: Lewa Conservancy – Camel Safari & Guided Walk or Game Drive

A light breakfast will be served before leaving for your morning game activity. You may choose to enjoy a camel safari, a great way to take in the scenery from a unique vantage point, or to enjoy a guided walk led by a trained Maasai guide, nothing is more thrilling t...

Day 4: Lewa Conservancy – Game Drive, Local Village Visit & Horseback Safari

Following a pre-dawn cup of coffee and early morning game drive (when wildlife is the most active) return to camp for a full hot breakfast. Later today learn about the life and culture of the local Maasai by interacting at a local village or school. Head out once agai...

Day 5: Fly to Namunyak Conservancy – High Tea and Game Drive

This morning depart for the airstrip and board your flight north to Namunyak Conservancy. Time permitting you may wish to stop at the Lewa Crafts center to see the craftsmanship first-hand, weaving carpets and designing and creating furniture from salvaged acacia wood...

Day 6: Namunyak Conservancy – Samburu Singing Wells, Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, and Meet the Samburu

Early this morning depart on foot to the exclusive cultural experience known as the Samburu Singing Wells. Observe villagers as they lead their cattle to a sacred site in the dry riverbed and sing to their herds to come forward and drink. Each herd knows its song. Thi...

Day 7: Fly to Masai Mara Game Reserve, High Tea & Game Drive

Fly south to one of the most iconic wildlife destinations on the planet, the legendary Masai Mara Game Reserve. You land at the Naboisho Conservancy and transfer to the secluded Mara Nyika Camp. Upon arrival, hear a quick safety briefing and settle into your tented ro...

Day 8: Masai Mara Game Reserve – Day & Night Game Drives

Wake up early to experience the vast number of wildlife species in this exclusive conservancy, a low-density tourism area which borders the Masai Mara. Your four-wheel Land Cruiser is open-sided, canopied and customized for photographers with raised roofs and photogra...

Day 9: Masai Mara Game Reserve – Day Game Drive & Hot Air Balloon Ride

Rise before dawn for a spectacular balloon ride over the plains as you witness the sun breaking the horizon. Soar over the Rift Valley for an hour, watching wildlife and the landscape sprawl beneath you. After landing, enjoy a full hot breakfast and champagne in the w...

Day 10: Flight to Nairobi and Departure

Today you leave the Masai Mara and head back home or to other parts of Africa. If you decide to get up early you may squeeze in one last game drive. After breakfast, depart on your scheduled flight to Nairobi where your Kenya safari experience comes to an end. Your international flight should be booked out of Nairobi no earlier than late afternoon.

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Last Updated: 5/5/2023

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Rothschild Safaris specializes in custom safaris in Africa along with several other select wildlife-based destinations around the world. For years we've been winning accolades from Conde Nast, Travel + Leisure, and other luxury media brands.

We have a direct line to the best guides and a strong on-the-ground network to ensure client safety and a seamless itinerary. And due to our strong relationships and purchasing power, we can secure the best pricing for the best guides and locations.     

WE ARE TRUE SPECIALIST

With over 30 years of experience of doing what we love most – planning journeys – we consider ourselves true specialists!

BEEN THERE, DONE THAT

Mention a lodge, hotel or destination and we have more than likely been there. Collectively we have traveled on hundreds of trips and experienced camps and lodges from the low end right up to the ultra luxurious – in our opinion that’s the only way!

DON’T HOLD OWNERSHIP IN ANY LODGE, CAMP OR SAFARI COMPANY

This means we are completely unbiased and free to recommend any lodging in Africa for you; unlike dealing with lodges or safari operators who are trying to sell you on their “own” camps or lodges, no matter how unsuitable this may be for you.

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We provide expert advice on where to save and where to spend. 

 

How We Work

We know best how to match travelers up with the very best accommodations that suit their budget. BUT that is only one part of the equation. It’s the little details (things that many travelers don’t even know are possible) that we are great at including in our travelers’ trips. We don’t usually give out our little secrets, but to give you a sneak peak of what we may offer – a private dinner on a barge in the middle of the Zambezi River is one of our all-time favorites. But no more said on this now as we rather not spoil what we love to do for you!

Our First Phone Call

We always start with a phone call and a blank slate. The goal of our first conversation is to get to know you. We will ask you questions about your travel style, where you have travelled in the past, your specific interests and your intended budget for your safari. After we have worked through this process we will both have a better idea if we are a good fit.

Getting Down to Business

At this stage we find out if you have a specific trip you are interested in and set travel dates. We offer our advice on the best locations depending on when you are planning to go, the best months to travel, and continue to narrow down your options to specific areas and dates. At this point, if you decide you would like us to plan your trip, we then proceed with obtaining more specific information and collect an upfront non-refundable deposit of USD $200* which will be applied towards your trip.

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