Kenya Safari: The Big Five

Set out on a 10-day safari through the heart of Kenya’s wilderness, traveling with expert guides across national parks, private reserves, and wildlife conservancies. Watch for the famed Big Five and a host of other species in their natural habitat, learn about vital conservation efforts, and spend your evenings in luxurious lodges and tented camps that bring you close to the sounds and rhythms of the bush.

Tour Highlights

Travel through several of Kenya’s extraordinary national parks and reserves in the company of expert naturalist guides whose knowledge and enthusiasm deepen every wildlife encounter.
Visit conservation organizations that rescue and rehabilitate at-risk animals, protect endangered species, engage local youth, and safeguard ecosystems and biodiversity.
Take part in up to eight game drives aboard safari-outfitted 4x4 vehicles, with opportunities to look for the “Big Five” (endangered black rhino, leopard, elephant, Cape buffalo, and lion).
Engage with local communities to gain a more personal understanding of regional cultures, traditions, and daily life.
Unwind at luxurious lodges and tented camps, each with its own distinctive character and authentic décor that reflects the surrounding landscape.
Opt for an unforgettable sunrise hot air balloon safari over the Maasai Mara National Reserve, watching the plains come to life from above as the morning light spreads across the savanna.

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1: En Route from U.S.
Day 2: Arrive in Nairobi, Kenya
Day 3: Nairobi
Day 4: Nairobi | Samburu National Reserve
Day 5: Samburu National Reserve
Day 6: Samburu National Reserve | Flight to Maasai Mara National Reserve
Day 7: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Day 8: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Day 9: Maasai Mara National Reserve | Flight to Nairobi | Depart for U.S.
Day 10: En Route | Arrive in U.S.

Operator
Orbridge