Basix
Overland
Wildlife
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 £1,298(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 (360)
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Shane
Aug 16, 2025
Wow...Absolutely fantastic experience. The game drives, the Wariors, the villages, everything was well organised and informative. Tents were easy to assemble, plenty of room, help always on hand if needed. Facilities were far better than expected and optional upgrades were available were exceptional. Game driver did his absolute best to get the viewings needed , again whilst giving a wealth of information. Overall, if you want to tick all boxes and are happy to forgoe a few creature comforts then book today...Absolutely amazing... Henry (guide), Michelle(chef) and Patrick(driver) were faultless and food was outstanding.
Kyle
Aug 16, 2025
Our trip to Kenya Masai Marra was incredible. Kenya is a beautiful country with incredible culture, wildlife and things to see. An incredible journey that we will do again, See you later Kenya.
Mark
Aug 16, 2025
INTREPID IS AMAZING. They take the stress out of travel by planning and providing food, transport and accommodation all of which are great! Most importantly, they give back to the communities they visit which you can see on your travels. They show you a side to countries you couldn’t dream of seeing on your own.
Thomas
Aug 16, 2025
This trip exceeded our expectations and was brilliant throughout, a good balance between cultural and nature. We saw all the animals we wanted to see and many more. We couldn’t recommend this enough.
Ellie
Aug 16, 2025
Intrepid where do I even begin. Thank you! A massive thank you to Henry, Michelle and Patrick our leaders you have exceeded all our expectations for the trip. Your knowledge and passion for your country has taught us so much and will stay with us forever. We have travelled for a year and been to some amazing places but this one has been the best week yet!
Bonnie
Aug 16, 2025
Kenya is truely amazing and wouldn’t be what it is without its amazing people. To everyone involved in our trip, we thankyou so much for making it the best experience possible.
Michelle
Aug 10, 2025
I can't recommend this trip enough. It was a life changing experience!
Kahlytah
Aug 09, 2025
David our tour leader was so knowledgeable about every stop on our itinerary! His passion and knowledge about Kenyas conservation was unreal! He led well also considering there were difficult members of our large group! Solo our chef hands down the food was amazing! You will not go hungry! Sally our driver exceptional driving skills and safety! She handled those roads and traffic like a real boss! This is a participatory adventure so if you are willing to work as a group for the washing of dishes, set up of your tents and potentially others if they need help then this trip is the right one for you! Do not sleep on the optional activity hot air ballon it was phenomenal! thanks again David, Solo and Sally.
Simone
Aug 09, 2025
This trip was exceptional. The experiences and knowledge of the group leader and his team were second to none.
Heather
Aug 09, 2025
Kenya Wildlife Safari - This was my first solo trip in a group environment and I'm so glad I chose to do this. It has been so fun, educational and transformative. I'm already planning my next trip!
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