Designed for senior travelers, this private safari is the perfect itinerary for first-time visitors to Africa and features the complete mix of landscapes and animals. Experience a surreal wildlife adventure with customized four-destination safaris across Kenya. Personal giraffe moments precede Big Five encounters in Ol Pejeta. Then, the iconic Masai Mara complements ancient Samburu wildlife and traditions.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Nairobi – Gazing at Giraffes and Elephants
Nairobi may be a big city, but it is a wonderful place to see wildlife. Giraffes and elephants roam through the city’s heart in Nairobi National Park. After a private driver greets you at the airport, you will be transferred to a lodge that overlooks the national park. Here, you can sit back and watch the giants on the horizon. You need to travel via Nairobi to get out to Kenya’s distant wilderness areas, so it is always a delight to find that the big city can introduce you to four-legged wonders.
What's Included:
Day 2
Nairobi – Personal Moments with Giraffes
Day 3
Ol Pejeta – At Home with the Big Five
Day 4
Ol Pejeta – Superlative Hours with Rhinos and More
Day 5
Samburu National Reserve – The Raw East African Wilderness
Day 6
Samburu National Reserve – Game Walks with Samburu Warrior Guides
Day 7
Mara Naboisho Conservancy – The Masai Mara
Day 8
Mara Naboisho Conservancy – Hot Air Balloon Ride
Day 9
Mara Naboisho Conservancy – Encounters with Big Cats
Day 10
Mara Naboisho Conservancy – Departure
Trip Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the world of the Big Five with two days of private safaris in Ol Pejeta
- Stroll slowly across the savannah with Samburu warrior guides for incredible close-up encounters with zebras and antelopes
- Admire the Masai Mara grasslands from the air on a beautiful hot air balloon ride across the plains
- Spend a day with black and white rhinos, learning about their survival and unique behavior
- Enjoy exclusive Masai Mara game drives in Mara Naboisho Conservancy, where you can savor incredibly private close-up encounters with the big cats
- Come face to face with endangered Rothschild giraffes, which will prove to be a brilliant introduction to your wildlife experiences in Kenya
- Relax in Kenya’s finest safari camps and lodges, which are five-star accommodations that are located in exquisite places and dominated by wildlife
- Gain new safari perspectives with the option for easy game walks and nighttime game drives in all three of your safari destinations
- Learn about the local culture from the locals while Masai and Samburu guides show you the ancient ways of the savannah
Starting Price
$7,700 per person (excluding international flights)
What's Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service
4.93 stars based on 240 reviews.
The trip was exhilarating and the job done by our Zicasso travel agent was second to none.
Our trip was 20 days, with multiple locations, flights, and activities. Our agent arranged things so well, we hardly had to do anything. Guides and contacts always arrived on time and led us through each location efficiently and safely.
The gorilla trek in Rwanda was amazing. On safari, we saw the Big Five by the end of day two and saw many, many unique animal encounters. We did a walking safari one day, which was also a highlight. Our agent recommended the Lewa Conservancy as a stop and this was wonderful for seeing many black and white rhinos.
I would give our travel company a 10/10 for personal care and attention. I highly recommended them for a high-quality, memorable African adventure!
Reviewed By Michael D.
We had a wonderful journey, with every step detailed and escorted from end to end. Our Zicasso travel experts did a great job and were always available for support.
Reviewed By Margarita M.
Without exaggeration, this was the most amazing trip of my life. Everything was perfect, from the itinerary to the lodging, food, and guides. We saw so much and so many varied topographies. We also got such a great flavor of the culture, people, and way of life in both countries. It truly was incredible from start to finish.
Reviewed By Stephanie L.
We had a fantastic trip. There were a few hiccups, but they were minor and were resolved very quickly.
This was pretty much the trip we had envisioned coming to life! Zicasso's travel agents on the ground, assisting us, were on top of things and made the trip go super-smooth. Thanks!
The camps we stayed at were amazing, the food was fabulous at both camps, the hotel in Nairobi was very nice; all in all, a great trip. Thank you so much for putting together my bucket list, including the experience with elephants in Tsavo East National Park!
Reviewed By Tracy C.
There aren't enough superlatives to describe our safari. Every single aspect exceeded expectations. The Zicasso trip designer, who handled the in-country arrangements, was terrific, and literally every arrangement went smoothly. A few last-minute changes on the front and back end were handled effectively.
Each of the camps was different, but wonderful in its own way. We liked the variation. The accommodations were great and the food was great. But the people – hosts, driver/guides, spotters, service personnel were really great – friendly, fun, helpful, enjoyable to be with, and really great. It's difficult to put into words how much we enjoyed being with them and with each other (me, my five adult children, and their spouses). And the wildlife and landscapes, again, quite different over the three camps, were spectacular. Every game drive was a much-anticipated adventure and the guides were, to a person, superb in helping us understand the animal behaviors we observed.
There is nothing we would have done differently and we were constantly amazed at how smoothly everything worked out (literally no hitches, even minor ones), how much fun we had with each other and our hosts, and how much the people we were with contributed to our experience. I'm not given to hyperbole, but I'm left without words to describe how great the experiences we had were and how seamless the arrangements seemed to be.
Reviewed By Jim K.
It was a unbelievable, fantastic trip. Working with Zicasso's travel agency was a pleasure. They set everything up, working with me closely to customize my trip. Everything went as planned and all the selections and partner companies were great.
Reviewed By Dave A.