Kenya: A Classic Safari
Trade your everyday view for Kenya’s wildlife reserves, safari lodges, and wide-open landscapes. Nine days, ten game drives, and a journey built around getting you closer to the experience.
Nairobi roundtrip
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What makes this trip special
Wildlife with expert guides
Explore in custom four-wheel-drive safari vehicles with expert guides. Look for Kenya’s Big Five and the distinctive wildlife of the Samburu region.
Lodges and tented camps
Enjoy safari accommodations between game drives, with time to relax and take in the surroundings.
Memorable meals outdoors
Enjoy sundowner drinks, a bush breakfast, and a farewell dinner with a traditional Maasai dance performance.
Culture and conservation
Visit a Samburu village, Nanyuki Spinners and Weavers, and Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary.
Your day-by-day itinerary
Select a day to see what’s planned.
Day 1 · Arrive in Nairobi
Arrive in Kenya’s capital and settle into your hotel. Rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in.
Day 2 · Nairobi to Shaba National Reserve
Travel north to Shaba and begin your safari with an afternoon game drive.
Day 3 · Explore Shaba
Morning and afternoon game drives, a Samburu village visit, and sundowner drinks in the bush.
Day 4 · Shaba to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Stop at Nanyuki Spinners and Weavers, visit Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, and enjoy an afternoon game drive.
Day 5 · Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru
A morning game drive, a journey through Kenya’s highlands, and a stop at Nyahururu Falls.
Day 6 · Explore Lake Nakuru
Morning and afternoon game drives, a bush breakfast, and time to relax at your lodge.
Day 7 · Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara
Travel to the Maasai Mara and head out for an afternoon game drive.
Day 8 · Explore Maasai Mara
Two game drives and a farewell bush dinner with a traditional Maasai dance performance.
Day 9 · Maasai Mara to Nairobi
A final game drive and flight back to Nairobi. A day room is provided before your onward journey. The itinerary advises international departures after 5 p.m.; confirm flights with us before booking.
Meals and travel details
Included in the itinerary
- Breakfast daily, seven lunches, and seven dinners.
- Scheduled game drives and guided visits.
- Tour accommodations in hotels, lodges, and tented camps.
- Scheduled internal flight from Maasai Mara to Nairobi.
- Nairobi day room on the final day.
Confirm with your quote
We’ll confirm your departure date, room arrangement, internal airfare and taxes, airport transfers, deposit, and final payment deadline.
International flights, travel protection, optional activities, and personal purchases should be budgeted separately unless your quote specifically includes them.
Is this safari right for you?
Expect early starts, uneven roads, and safari vehicles with high ground clearance and no air conditioning. Getting in and out requires some agility. Tell us about mobility or back concerns before booking so we can help you assess the trip.
Wildlife sightings and migration movements depend on nature. Internal flights may also have luggage and passenger-weight restrictions; we’ll confirm the requirements for your departure.
Let’s put Kenya on your calendar.
Send us your preferred travel month, number of travelers, and room preferences. Hidden Duck Travel will help you choose a departure and get a personalized quote.
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