Journeys 102: Discover Kenya Safari

Karibu Kenya

Upon your 7:00 AM arrival at JKIA, a company representative will warmly welcome you and escort you to your safari-equipped Land Cruiser. From there, we’ll depart for Lake Naivasha, traveling through the stunning towers and gorges of the Rift Valley. At 9:00 AM, we will pause at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint—overlooking a massive 9,300km escarpment stretching from Mozambique to the Red Sea—to enjoy coffee with a view.

Proceed to Lake Naivasha and to your luxury tented camp. Welcome to Camp Carnelley’s! We’ll get you checked into your room upon your arrival at 12noon, followed by a relaxing lunch at the lodge up to 2pm. The afternoon highlights begin at 3:00 PM with a boat trip on the lake and a visit to the famous Crescent Island, where you can walk among giraffes and zebras. Other local wildlife include hippos, buffalo, fish eagles, pelicans and much more. We’ll wrap up the day’s adventures by 6:00 PM, leaving you plenty of time for a cozy dinner and overnight at your luxury tented camp/lodge. (Full board).

After a hearty breakfast, we check out and venture into Hell’s Gate National Park. From 9:00 AM, experience the thrill of cycling or walking alongside wildlife like Buffaloes, Impalas, and Baboons. Don't miss the 11:00 AM trek into the park’s famous gorges—a photographer's dream of narrow passages and towering cliffs.

By 12:00 PM, we’ll be on our way to the beautiful Lake Nakuru National Park. Enjoy a sumptuous lunch at the lodge before embarking on a 4:00 PM scenic game drive. Keep your camera ready for the park’s famous rhinos and the majestic Rothschild’s giraffe, and take in the views from Baboon Cliff. Your evening ends with a relaxing dinner and a peaceful night at your luxury tented camp/lodge (Full board).

Rise with the sun for a 6:00 AM sunrise game drive, searching for rhinos and leopards before returning for breakfast at 9:00 AM. Your morning adventure continues at 11:00 AM with a trip to the iconic Baboon Cliff for panoramic views and a visit to the refreshing Makalia Falls. After enjoying lunch back at the lodge, head out at 3:00 PM for one last exploration around the lake to spot flamingos and Rothschild’s giraffes. Wind down the day with a delicious dinner and a peaceful night at your luxury tented camp or lodge (Full board).

After a hearty breakfast and game drive, drive through Maasai country to Kenya’s number one game reserve, the Maasai Mara. Arrive for lunch at your luxury-tented camp. Afternoon game drive in search for the famous ''big five'' and various animals that roam the vast plains. Dinner and overnight at your luxury tented camp/lodge (Full board).

Experience the Mara from above with an unforgettable 6:00 AM balloon safari (5:00 AM wake-up call), drifting over the savannah at sunrise before enjoying a classic champagne breakfast in the bush. Your adventure continues with a full-day game drive across the vast plains upto the Mara River. If lucky, experience the annual Mara River crossing, the most intense chapter of the Great Migration, often described as a "theatre of life and death.", featuring a scenic picnic lunch in the heart of the reserve. As Africa's most wildlife-dense sanctuary, the Mara offers premier sightings of the 'Big Five' and legendary predators. As the sun sets, enjoy a traditional sundowner with drinks and snacks in the wild before returning to the lodge.

Dinner and overnight at your luxury tented camp/lodge (Full board).

Savor your final morning in the Mara with coffee at 7:00 AM at the Hippo Bar, watching the resident hippos stir. Following a hearty breakfast, you’ll depart at 10:00 AM for an immersive visit to a local Maasai Village to learn about their ancient traditions and vibrant lifestyle. After returning to the lodge for lunch, we will transfer you to the airstrip for your 4:00 PM flight to Nairobi. Arrive Nairobi 45minutes later and head to the carnivore restaurant. Celebrate your safari adventure, we'll conclude with a legendary farewell dinner at the world-famous Carnivore Restaurant for the ultimate 'Beast of a Feast.'

Later drop off at your city hotel/airport /chosen extension. END OF SERVICES