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Kumbu Kumbu — Memories

Nairobi · Mara · Naivasha · Amboseli 9 Days / 8 NightsBespoke · Live quote on request

The Journey

Kumbu Kumbu means memory — a safari built deliberately for the moments you'll still describe twenty years on.

Hot-air balloon at first light over the Mara, bush dinner in a fig-tree grove, sundowners over the Rift Valley lakes, and Kilimanjaro's elephants at sunrise. Memory-making, structured.

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 → The Ol Pejeta Conservancy

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

Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Early morning game drive followed by breakfast. Mid morning visit the Chimpanzee Sanctuary and meet Baraka the blind black rhino. Relaxed lunch and a short siesta. Evening Game Drive followed by dinner at Sweetwaters Serena Camp.

Day 3

Ol Pejeta → The Great Rift Valley

Early morning game drive in Ol Pejeta or late rise as you please. Refresh, Breakfast and thereafter departure for Lake Elmenteita. Enjoy magnificent views of the Great Rift Valley Escarpment enroute to your camp. Check in at Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp for lunch and a siesta.

Day 4

The Great Rift Valley

Sleep in today, A Late Rise and a Hearty Breakfast. Thereafter we depart for Lake Naivasha enjoying a lovely Boat Ride and some shopping in this area where there were some local weavers and artisans. Return followed by lunch. Afternoon to enjoy some Spa or Swimming or a Siesta. A Lovely Dinner and a relaxed overnight.

Day 5

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 6 and 7

Masai Mara National Reserve

Full day in the Mara with morning and afternoon game drives, with a hippo pool breakfast in one of the two days. The reserve is a paradise, with abundant elephant, buffalo, giraffe, lion and cheetah alongside the migratory wildebeest and zebra.

Day 8

Masai Mara – Nairobi

Rise and shine, followed by breakfast, thereafter you will depart for Nairobi. Upon arrival into Nairobi enjoy an Ethiopian Lunch Experience followed by check in to the Nairobi Serena Hotel. You may opt to choose some optional excursions or just relax at hotel. Dinner is included at the hotel.

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.

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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.
  • 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 Kumbu Kumbu — Memories.

  • 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

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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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