Day 1
Welcome to Kenya → Aberdares
A Warm Welcome to your Nova Travel Bespoke Safari. Upon landing at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you’ll be greeted by our friendly team and guided through immigration and customs.
Back to Kenya
Kenya
The Tree Where Man Was Born
Lake Turkana · Marsabit · Samburu · Mara 11 Days / 10 NightsBespoke · Live quote on request
The Journey
Drawing its name from the desert anthropology classic — this is Kenya at its most primal and least visited.
A demanding northern itinerary through Kenya's frontier districts — jade-green Lake Turkana, the cloud-forest of Marsabit, the Samburu palm groves — before turning south for the predators of the Mara.
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 2
Aberdares → Samburu
After a hearty breakfast you will depart for Samburu National Reserve arriving at Samburu Sopa Lodge with an enroute game drive. Check in and Lunch followed by an afternoon game drive Refresh, Dinner and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge.
Day 3
Samburu
Early morning and afternoon game drive where you will come across plethora of animals such as the Big Five: lions, leopards, buffalo, elephants and rhinos. Along with that you can also encounter endangered species like the Grevy zebras All meals and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge.
Day 4
Samburu → Ol Pejeta
Early rise or late rise followed by breakfast, thereafter you will proceed to depart through the lush green Kenyan Highlands for Ol Pejeta Conservancy with an enroute stop at the Equator. Check in at Sweetwaters Serena Camp followed by lunch.
Day 5
Ol Pejeta→ The Great Rift Valley
After a hearty breakfast you will depart for Lake Nakuru National Park which is famous for its exotic game life including the endangered black rhino. Lake Nakuru is Kenya’s third-largest lake and has one of the world’s largest populations of pink flamingos.
Day 6
Great Rift Valley → Masai Mara
After a hearty breakfast you will depart for Masai Mara National Reserve which is a land of breathtaking vistas, abundant wildlife and endless plains. Arrive in time for lunch at Mara Serena Safari Lodge with an enroute game drive. Check in and lunch followed by a short siesta. Depart for an afternoon game drive.
Day 7
Masai Mara National Reserve
Full day 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 8
Masai Mara – Nairobi
After a hearty breakfast, you will proceed to depart back to Nairobi. Upon arrival you will be transferred to Trademark Enaki Suites for an overnight stay. Optional Excursions in the Afternoon Dinner on your own.
Day 9
Homebound
After a hearty breakfast, you will be transferred to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight back home. For guests going early morning flights, a packed breakfast box option is available.
Journey Gallery
Through the lens.
A small selection of the lodges, landscapes, and wildlife you'll meet on this journey.
What's Included
Your journey includes.
- Arrival meet and assist and all airport transfers
- Accommodation on Full board throughout your safari and Bed & Breakfast in Nairobi
- 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.
- 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 The Tree Where Man Was Born.
- 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
Tell us
where you'd
like to begin.
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.
Studio
KM09-1701 Jaypee Kosmos, Sector 134 — Noida 201304, Uttar Pradesh, India