Kenya's dazzling landscapes blend old-world charm with unforgettable safari experiences. Take your partner and escape into untouched Africa, journeying far from roads, tourists, and any other reminders of the modern world. Kenya becomes a private paradise as you explore the game filled wilderness on foot, horseback, and by vehicle. This 12 night luxury safari in Kenya showcases Kenya at its most romantic and remote, the whole experience coated...
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1 - 2
Nairobi – Welcome to Kenya!
After the flight to Kenya, two nights at your comfortable hotel ensure you're fully rested before the safari adventure. A renowned kitchen blends international and African cuisine, hundreds of bird species sing from the treetops, and a gaggle of ungulate species chase each other around the vast gardens. Soak up the grandeur and marvel at the first impressions of Kenya but remember, you're just 30 minutes outside the capital city, so just imagine how impressive the safari will be when you head out into the wilderness.
What's Included:
Day 3
Meru National Park – Into the Wilderness
Day 4 - 5
Meru National Park – Spectacular Game Drives and Evening Walking Safaris
Day 6
Laikipia – Dramatic Journeys Across the Laikipia Plateau
Day 7
Laikipia – Soaking up Old World Charm in Laikipia Hills
Day 8
Laikipia – Unforgettable Horse or Camel Back Safari
Day 9
Maasai Mara – First Impressions of the Maasai Mara
Day 10 - 11
Maasai Mara – Complete Immersion
Day 12
Maasai Mara – Nighttime Safari Drives and Walking
Day 13
Nairobi – Departure
Trip Highlights
- Completely escape into Kenya's spectacular safari wilderness by exploring the delights of three diverse reserves and national parks
- Combine the big game immersion with an old-world charm that evokes the adventures of early explorers
- Enjoy four days of unrivaled luxury in the world renowned Maasai Mara, watching all the Big Five roam past your romantic camp and then exploring further with long private game drives
- Start the safari adventure in remote Meru National Park, a hidden gem that catapults you straight into the intimacy of wild Africa; think campfires overlooking elephants, Black rhino spotted on a walking safari, and nature singing a nightly lullaby
- Soak up the delightful charms of Laikipia Hills, the reserve's stunning big game experienced from horseback, camelback, and private game drives
- Watch giraffe come to your luxury bedroom window in Nairobi, an idyllic first impression of Kenya's wildlife enchantment
- Elevate the romance with some of Kenya's finest luxury accommodation, including colonial grandeur on a private ranch, seductive camps overlooking the river, and your own private piece of the Maasai Mara
- All safari experiences are private and each camp has been carefully selected to offer maximum privacy and intimacy, both with the natural environment and your partner
Detailed Description
Wake up. Look around. Elephants roam beneath the camp, rhino footprints are visible in the sand, and an eclectic cast wanders wild before your eyes. There are no other people, it's hundreds of miles from a road, and the immersion in wilderness is absolute. This is Kenya. This is your own private piece of big game paradise and a vacation of safari experiences that combine old-world charm with unforgettable nature. Over these twelve nights you explore off the beaten track Kenya, each of the four destinations reveling in luxury, inimitability, and intimacy. World renowned Maasai Mara, the remote Meru National Park, opulent grandeur in Laikipia...each destination has a unique appeal and colorful animal cast. Each excels in simultaneously providing impressions of escapism with the feeling of being alive in nature's greatest playground. Few vacations are as romantic. And few can deliver such an extraordinary concoction of individualized safari experiences.
Your romantic Kenyan vacation starts in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital hiding enchanting treasures. Gaze out from your luxuriant suite and giraffe cover the garden. Some will approach and feed from your hand, others will nod hello and peer into your bedroom. This is just the start, the relaxing trailer for what's to come. Fly into rugged Meru National Park, a pristine wilderness that only has two permanent camps. Elephants drink, hippos wheeze-honk, lions hide in the grass, and you get to experience it all from the romantic privacy of your wooden framed camp. Wake to the sounds of the wild, game drive through remote big game filled plains, enjoy campfires surrounded by animal silhouettes, and take evening walking safaris into your own piece of wild Africa.
Wildlife is obviously integral to the whole experience. Lion prides, leopards, rare Black rhinos, obscure antelopes; Kenya has all the game you've dreamed of and then an eclectic superfluity of species you can't even imagine. It's not just about individual sighting. These 12 days immerse you in the unforgettable scale and continual wildlife interaction of Africa. So don't think lion prides and gazelle. Think lion prides chasing gazelle and the scene repeating itself day after day. And remember, by staying in luxury camps and private reserves you won't be sharing the experience with other visitors. All the carefully selected accommodation exudes an old-world charm and grandeur, elevating the romance and showcasing a very intimate side to Kenya.
After Meru you drive across the Laikipia Plateau to Laikipia Hills, where you spend three nights on a vast private ranch. Follow ancient antelope trails on foot, horseback ride alongside zebra herds, take camelback safaris into a beautiful landscape, and enjoy individualized game drives that explore vast stretches reserved for those on four legs. Few African safari experiences are as opulent or elegant. Completing this handcrafted vacation is a four night stay in the Maasai Mara, home to the great wildebeest migration and one of nature's most flourishing collections of big cats. Your luxury camp has its own private concession, allowing you and your partner to be alone with arguably the planet's most famous game reserve. Walk hand in hand through the Mara, take nighttime game drives into lion country, and then lie back and watch the natural theater from the comfort of the bed.
All safari experiences on this vacation will be personalized to you and your partners' needs. Every safari activity is included and the day's itinerary can be decided with your private guide. The detailed itinerary provides an in-depth look at all the activities on offer. Like all Zicasso vacations, each facet of this itinerary is fully customizable. Be sure to visit the section for reviews of Kenya luxury trips.
Starting Price
$9,600 per person (excluding international flights)
Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.
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
4.92 stars based on 249 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.