Kenya Wildlife Safari

8 Days | Spot the Big Five and spend a night with the Maasai

4.9 out of 5 based on 174 reviews submitted.
Overland
Wildlife
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Immerse yourself in the animal kingdom on this eight-day trip. Veer off the beaten track to seek out elephants, hippos, leopards and lions against the impressive backdrop of the Great Rift Valley and Lake Naivasha. Then, staying in the world-famous Masai Mara, deepen your understanding of Kenyan culture by experiencing tribal life in Loita Hills as you’re welcomed into the homes of the Maasai warriors and their proud village community. Join this perspective-shifting journey of unforgettable moments and memorable wildlife encounters.

Trip overview

Map of Kenya Wildlife Safari including Kenya
Start
Nairobi, Kenya
Finish
Nairobi, Kenya
Theme
Overland, Wildlife
Destinations
Kenya
Physical rating
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Style
Basix
Ages
Min 15
Group size
Min 1 - Max 22
Trip code
YGOK
This trip generates 23.96 kg of CO2-e per person per day.
We offset these emissions on your behalf. But we know that is not enough, so we also have a carbon reduction target.

Why you'll love this trip
  • Spend the night in a Maasai village to learn about life from community elders, visit a widows’ community and maybe even learn to throw a spear.
  • Venture into the incredible Masai Mara National Reserve for a full-day game drive in an open-top 4WD, looking for lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes and more.
  • An early morning game drive through Lake Nakuru National Park might be your best chance of seeing black and white rhinoceroses in the flesh.
  • Take a cooking class in a small village and learn some Kenyan recipes, then share your creations at a camp dinner under the stars.
  • You'll be in excellent hands for the duration of your trip, travelling with a crew of three experienced locals – a leader, driver and cook.

Is this trip right for you?
  • This is an overland trip. That means you’ll be travelling with a group in a purpose-built vehicle, visiting remote communities, setting up your own tent, occasionally roughing it in the bush with no facilities, and getting the best possible views of the Big Five. While the trucks don’t have air conditioning, they do have sliding windows which let in the breeze and make it even easier to take spectacular snaps of the local wildlife. The drive days can be long, but it’s as much about the journey as the destination, and half the fun is the camaraderie. For more info on this style of travel, see our Africa overland page: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/africa/overland
  • In Loita Hills you will stay in a bush camp with no shower facilities. The rewards of experiencing Maasai culture, however, should more than make up for the lack of creature comforts.
  • As the early bird catches the worm, the early camper sights the animals. There will be many early starts either to make use of the better safari time or beat the morning traffic on long travel days.
  • You may also want to check out The Masai Heartlands trip if you have more time to explore in East Africa.

Itinerary

This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2023 to 31 December 2023.

View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024

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Inclusions

Meals

7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners

Transport

Overland vehicle, 4x4 safari vehicle

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (5 nights), Hotel (1 night), Camping (with basic facilities) (1 night)

Activities
  • Lake Nakuru - Village Walk & Cooking Class
  • Lake Nakuru - Overland Vehicle Game Drive
  • Loita Hills - Cultural talk and village visit
  • Masai Mara - 4x4 Game Drive
Add on activities
  • Nairobi - City Experience Urban Adventure - USD55
  • Lake Naivasha - Bike hire - USD12
  • Lake Naivasha - Boat trip - KES4000
  • Lake Naivasha - Game Walk in Crater Lake Game Sanctuary (entrance fee) - USD20
  • Lake Naivasha - Hell's Gate NP (Game Drive) - USD40
  • Masai Mara National Reserve - Balloon ride (from price) - USD500

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Important notes

1.A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. This trip finishes upon arrival in Nairobi on Day 8. Please do not book any flights until after 6pm this evening.
3. An optional sunrise balloon ride over the Masai Mara is possible on this itinerary. Please see Days 6-7 for full details of this activity. As the balloon only holds 16 people, places are limited and we recommend that you book in advance. Please inquire when booking your trip to book this optional activity.

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Reviews

4.9 out of 5 based on 174 reviews submitted.
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Sarah · Traveled October 2023
This was an amazing trip which exceeded all expectations. Our crew were brilliant, included activities were varied and we got to see the real side in Kenya. If you're thinking about booking do it. You won't be disappointed!
Review submitted 04 Nov 2023

Max · Traveled October 2023
The Kenya safari tour was a dream come true! Our fantastic team, led by Peace, with Chef Judy's delicious meals and Vincent's expert driving, made it an unforgettable adventure. Highly recommend this experience!
Review submitted 04 Nov 2023

Lauren · Traveled October 2023
I would highly recommend this trip for those who looking to go on safari. This trip really offers the best of Kenya. It has the perfect balance between nature and culture and getting to experience both aspects. Through the different safari activities as well as meeting the Maasai tribe. The staff are very knowledgeable and your health and safety and happiness are definitely their priority and they provided and excellent experience for us.
Review submitted 10 Nov 2023

Beth · Traveled October 2023
Saw so much. I feel this trip is the perfect amount of animals and culture. Highly recommend and 1 week will be enough to satisfy your Safari needs.
Review submitted 21 Oct 2023

Debbie · Traveled October 2023
Wonderful trip. Wasn't sure what to expect as my first ever group tour. Very high quality and don't know how future trips can surpass it!
Review submitted 21 Oct 2023
Kenya Wildlife Safari
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CHF  1,152