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Kenya Wildlife Safari
4.9
Excellent
387 reviews
8 days
Start
Nairobi, Kenya
Finish
Nairobi, Kenya
Trip Code
YGOK
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 22
Physical Rating
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)
From £1,114(8 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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.
Cruise along Lake Naivasha on a boat ride with an experienced local guide. This lake is home to hundreds of protected hippos and you might also spot some giraffes, zebras and the many species of birds that call this lake home.
An early morning game drive through Lake Nakuru National Park might be your best chance of seeing black and white rhinoceroses in the flesh.
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.
Take a cooking class in a small village and learn some Kenyan recipes, then share your creations at a camp dinner under the stars.
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 and getting the best possible views of the Big Five. While the trucks don’t have air conditioning, they do have drop-down 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.tuuur.com/africa/overland https://www.tuuur.com/africa/overland (https://www.tuuur.com/africa/overland)
In Loita Hills, you'll be staying in a secure bush camp with basic facilities, heated bucket showers in the morning, and no WiFi, but the rewards of experiencing Maasai culture 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.
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 and getting the best possible views of the Big Five. While the trucks don’t have air conditioning, they do have drop-down 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.tuuur.com/africa/overland https://www.tuuur.com/africa/overland (https://www.tuuur.com/africa/overland)
In Loita Hills, you'll be staying in a secure bush camp with basic facilities, heated bucket showers in the morning, and no WiFi, but the rewards of experiencing Maasai culture 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.
Itinerary
Spot the Big Five on an overland journey and spend a night with the Maasai Warriors
Immerse yourself in the animal kingdom on this eight-day trip through Kenya. 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. Take early morning game drives, optional hot air balloon rides and join a cooking class to learn how to make some traditional fare. Join this perspective-shifting journey of unforgettable moments and memorable wildlife encounters.
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)
Included activities
Lake Nakuru - Village Walk & Cooking Class
Lake Nakuru - Overland Vehicle Game Drive
Lake Naivasha - Boat trip
Loita Hills - Cultural talk and village visit
Masai Mara - 4x4 Game Drive
Optional activities
Nairobi - City Experience Urban Adventure - USD45
Lake Naivasha - Bike hire - USD12
Lake Naivasha - Game Walk in Crater Lake Game Sanctuary (entrance fee) - USD50
Lake Naivasha - Hell's Gate NP (Game Drive) - USD65
Masai Mara National Reserve - Balloon ride (from price) - USD470
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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.
Reviews (366)
5 stars
346
4 stars
19
1 star
1
Charmion
Sep 13, 2025
A great trip, the camping was fun but it’s physical. Take a blow up Mattress. I loved the itinerary, safe driver and good & knowledgeable leader.. the animals were amazing and the Massi village was beautiful. Well Worth the Adventure!
Rieneke
Sep 13, 2025
Wonderful trip, full of diverse activities and packed days, excellent vegetarian food, great if you enjoy camping (or the occasional upgrade to a real bed)!
Katharine
Aug 31, 2025
An incredible trip, which exceeded all expectations! The mix of culture and wildlife was great, with real Intrepid experiences.
Sarah
Aug 30, 2025
We had an excellent tour of the Maasai Heartlands with Susan, Solomon and Boniface. Our itinerary was accurate, we learned and experienced so much from Susan and local guides, we felt safe and we had excellent food provided by our cook every day. I will 100% use Intrepid again.
Caroline
Aug 30, 2025
This was the best trip I’ve ever experienced. It was my dream adventure and it did not disappoint at all. I had the trip of my lifetime. Sue, Stoney and Solomon made the experience a memorable one!
Amanda
Aug 30, 2025
A wonderful trip seeing so much of Kenya's culture and wildlife. Well worth it. Is a participary trip so do expect to take part, and enjoy getting to know your fellow travellers whilst putting up tents and flapping!
Sandra
Aug 30, 2025
Our trip was amazing except for one fellow traveller who was drunk and disruptive obnoxious and argumentative lazy and made it very uncomfortable for all fellow passengers. My hat off to our amazing guide who tried to calm him down xx and the driver who kept him out of our way ( as much as he could ) Will travel with Intreped again
Ryan
Aug 30, 2025
This trip was absolutely amazing and would highly recommend to anyone who is looking to experience the animals of Kenya but also the culture. If you are lucky to get the dream team of Susan Solomon and stoney your trip will be extra special
Philip
Aug 24, 2025
It was good fun, informative and staff were good it was what the broucher said.
Owain
Aug 23, 2025
If you want an abundance of wildlife and to see and feel the real Kenya then this is the trip.
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