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Overland
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Kenya Wildlife Safari
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Excellent
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Start
Nairobi, Kenya
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Finish
Nairobi, Kenya
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Trip Code
YGOK
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 22
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Physical Rating
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Meals
7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners
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Transport
Overland vehicle, 4x4 safari vehicle
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Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (5 nights), Hotel (1 night), Camping (with basic facilities) (1 night)
From £1,172(8 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Venture into the incredible Maasai Mara National Reserve for a full-day game drive in an open-top 4WD, looking for lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes and more.
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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.
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An early morning game drive through Lake Nakuru National Park might be your best chance of seeing black and white rhinoceroses in the flesh.
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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.
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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?
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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)
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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.
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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 Maasai 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.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Nairobi
- DAY 2Day 2 • Lake Nakuru National Park
- DAY 3Day 3 • Lake Naivasha
- DAY 4Day 4 • Lake Naivasha
- DAY 5Day 5 • Loita Hills Maasai Village
- DAY 6Day 6 • Masai Mara National Reserve
- DAY 7Day 7 • Masai Mara National Reserve
- DAY 8Day 8 • Nairobi
Inclusions
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7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners
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Overland vehicle, 4x4 safari vehicle
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Camping (with facilities) (5 nights), Hotel (1 night), Camping (with basic facilities) (1 night)
festival Included activities
circleLake Nakuru - Village Walk & Cooking Class
circleLake Nakuru - Overland Vehicle Game Drive
circleLake Naivasha - Boat trip
circleLoita Hills - Cultural talk and village visit
circleMasai Mara - 4x4 Game Drive
museum Optional activities
circleNairobi - City Experience Urban Adventure - USD45
circleLake Naivasha - Bike hire - USD12
circleLake Naivasha - Game Walk in Crater Lake Game Sanctuary (entrance fee) - USD50
circleLake Naivasha - Hell's Gate NP (Game Drive) - USD65
circleMasai Mara National Reserve - Balloon ride (from price) - USD470
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Saturday Nov 01, 2025
Saturday Nov 08, 2025
Trip size max: 22 - 10 spaces left
£1,562£1,406
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Saturday Nov 22, 2025
Trip size max: 22 - 14 spaces left
£1,562£1,250
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Saturday Nov 29, 2025
Saturday Dec 06, 2025
Trip size max: 22 - 12 spaces left
£1,562£1,172
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Saturday Dec 13, 2025
Trip size max: 22 - 22 spaces left
£1,562
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Saturday Dec 20, 2025
Trip size max: 22 - 10 spaces left
£1,645£1,480
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Saturday Dec 27, 2025
Trip size max: 22 - 22 spaces left
£1,623
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Trip size max: 22 - 18 spaces left
£1,205
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Trip size max: 22 - 22 spaces left
£1,458
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Saturday Jan 24, 2026
Trip size max: 22 - 17 spaces left
£1,205
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Trip size max: 22 - 18 spaces left
£1,205
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Trip size max: 22 - 18 spaces left
£1,243
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Trip size max: 22 - 16 spaces left
£1,205
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Trip size max: 22 - 22 spaces left
£1,205
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Saturday May 30, 2026
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Trip size max: 22 - 22 spaces left
£1,458
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Saturday Jun 13, 2026
Trip size max: 22 - 20 spaces left
£1,205
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Important notes
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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.
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2. This trip finishes upon arrival in Nairobi on Day 8. Please do not book any flights until after 6pm this evening.
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3. An optional sunrise balloon ride over the Maasai 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 (385)
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Priscila
Oct 11, 2025
Incredible experience. Honestly this is what dreams are made of. I’ve had this on my bucket list and I’m grateful I did it. We saw the big 5 and the ugly 5. Overall, just boom it!
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Elizabeth
Oct 11, 2025
This experience has definitely impacted my well being in such a positive way. I love how relatable and informative Alex was. This has definitely been a trip of a lifetime.
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Sasha
Sep 27, 2025
Trip of a lifetime! Saw more wildlife than I could have imagined and the tour was so well organised. Would recommend to everyone!
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Shaun
Sep 27, 2025
Amazing Kenya adventure with many diverse experiences. Group leader Susan, driver James and cook Maxine were an absolute dream team. Besides seeing the Big Five in Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara a highlight was the Maasai village visit - the campsite is beautiful!
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Laura
Sep 27, 2025
This tour is a perfect mix of culture, activities and safari. It was an incredible way to see the wonders of Kenya and I would highly recommended!
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Erica
Sep 27, 2025
Do not hesitate. If you want animals and culture, this is the one for you. Do bring an extra sleeping pad if you prefer more cushion. Susan, James and Maxine really made our trip special.
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Nicolas
Sep 23, 2025
Joseph, Benny and Solomon made our trip amazing. I came to see animals and saw so much more, it left me in awe. Truly a pleasure to be here.
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Allana
Sep 23, 2025
This trip was an excellent sample of Kenya- from nature, wildlife and culture ! My experience was only amplified by our amazing staff, Joseph , Solomon and Ben. Big thanks to these three for making our trip extra special !
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Dana
Sep 23, 2025
Shout out to our fabulous tour leaders - Joseph, Solomon and Ben. Your leadership, knowledge and combined positivity has contributed to such an amazing adventure.
Thanks for your positive outlook, your inside knowledge and organisation.
We thank you for ensuring this trip to Africa has been an amazing and magical adventure.
Dana & Cheeko - NZ
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Jessica
Sep 23, 2025
Brilliant trip of a lifetime where each day was jam packed full of incredible experiences. One of many highlights was time spent in the villages interacting with beautiful people. Solomon’s food was so delicious, Benny was a super safe driver, and Joseph the most wonderful group leader in the world, each who I cannot thank enough for this once in a lifetime trip!!