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Kenya Pioneer Safari

Aberdares · Mt Kenya · Samburu · Mara 10 Days / 9 NightsBespoke · Live quote on request

The Journey

Trace the great pioneer routes through Kenya's highlands and beyond — the country at the pace of an explorer.

Following the colonial-era expedition path: forested escarpments, the foothills of Mount Kenya, the dry north, and the southern grasslands. A serious wildlife journey for serious travellers.

Day by Day

A sample itinerary.

We use this as a canvas; the days will rearrange themselves around your interests, the season, and where the wildlife is.

Day 1

Welcome to Kenya

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met by our Airport representative who will fast track you through Immigration and assist you with your luggage.

Day 2

Nairobi → Amboseli

After a hearty breakfast you will be transferred to Wilson Airport for your flight to Amboseli National Park which is located in the Rift Valley Province of Kenya. The Park is famous for being the best place in Africa to get close to free-ranging Elephants among other species.

Day 3

Amboseli

Rise at your own time and proceed to do both morning and afternoon game drives where you will come across wildlife such as elephants, lions, leopards and many more wildlife for you to encounter all while taking in the majestic views of Mt. Kilimanjaro All meals and overnight at Elewana Tortilis Camp.

Day 4

Amboseli → Loisaba

After a hearty breakfast, you will be transferred to airstrip for your flight to Loisaba via Nairobi. Loisaba is a 58,000 acre wildlife conservancy and working ranch located in Northern Laikipia, Kenya, East Africa.

Day 5

Loisaba

Morning – choice of Trekking through the bush with camels, mountain bike down the escarpment, horseback ride or drive through the plains and explore this vast and beautiful conservancy.

Day 6

Loisaba → Masai Mara

After a hearty breakfast you will be transferred to the Airstrip for your flight to Masai Mara National Reserve which is famous for hosting the epic Great Migration, the Masai Mara welcomes 1.5 million wildebeests onto its sprawling savannahs each July through October crossing the Mara River from…

Day 7 & 8

Masai Mara

Two full days in the Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. The reserve is a paradise, with abundant elephant, buffalo, giraffe, lion and cheetah alongside the migratory wildebeest and zebra.

Day 9

Homebound

After an amazing breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your flight back to Nairobi. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight back home.

Journey Gallery

Through the lens.

A small selection of the lodges, landscapes, and wildlife you'll meet on this journey.

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What's Included

Your journey includes.

  • Arrival meet and assist and all airport transfers
  • Complimentary welcome breakfast for all arrivals until 10:00 am if going straight on to safari
  • Accommodation on full board throughout your safari, including an Ethiopian lunch experience and dinner at your hotel in Nairobi (after breakfast the next day, no meals are included)
  • Transportation in a 4×4 Safari Landcruiser with pop-up roof, ideal for game viewing, with a window seat for every person
  • Services of an English-speaking safari driver-guide
  • All activities as listed in the itinerary
  • All park entrance fees
  • All conservation fees
  • Complimentary drinking water and snack hamper in all vehicles
  • Safari cap, water bottle, and tote bag for everyone
  • Comprehensive tour documents and wildlife checklist

What's Not Included

Your journey excludes.

  • Any items of a personal nature such as drinks, tips, mineral water, laundry, telephones, extra meals etc.
  • Personal Travel or Trip cancellation insurance.
  • International Airfare.
  • Eta or Visa fees.

Live Quote

Priced for your dates,
not a brochure.

Rates change with the season, camp availability and the way you like to travel. Share your dates and party size, and a senior travel designer will send a live quote for Kenya Pioneer Safari.

  • Live rates and availability from our partner camps and hotels
  • Your choice of hotel category, pace and private guides
  • An itemised proposal within 24 hours — no obligation

Begin Your Journey

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No automation, no junior planners. Every inquiry goes directly to a senior travel designer who will respond within 24 hours with a curated proposal and the next steps.

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