Small groups lead to big experiences on this Small Group Discovery tour of Africa.
Pack your khakis, greys, and greens and get ready for the ride of your life—or rides, rather! This classic African safari vacation packs in game drives to see lion, leopard, zebra, giraffe, and countless other creatures of Kenya’s most famous national parks and wildlife reserves.
Come face to face with adventure in custom-made 6-person 4-wheel-drive safari vehicles staffed by expert safari guides. Take in the best views of the “Big 5,” the Samburu “Special 5,” and every impala, ostrich, and gazelle in between—all in their natural habitats.
Need to slow down and put on the brakes? Sumptuous safari lodges and comfortable tented camps, breakfast in the bush, and late day sundowner drinks present the perfect opportunities to rest near the rhinos, raise a mimosa to the monkeys, and say cheers to the cheetahs. A Small Group Discovery tour for the wild at heart!
Special features included on this tour:
•3 game drives in Shaba National Reserve with Sundowner in the bush
•3 game drives in Ol Pejeta Conservancy with an exclusive BBQ dinner in the bush
•Guided visit to the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary
•A game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park with an exclusive breakfast in the bush
•4 game drives in Maasai Mara National Reserve with a special farewell dinner in the bush with traditional Maasai dance performance
•4-wheel-drive safari vehicle, limited to just 6 guests and equipped with a pop-up roof for unfettered game viewing
•Hand selected safari lodges and tented camps plus a day room in Nairobi for late flight departures
•All internal flights!
Shaba Special
Drive north out of the city to Shaba National Reserve, home to the “Special 5,” a collection of unique animals, including Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, beisa oryx, and gerenuk.
Start your safari adventure with an afternoon game drive. Your visit contributes to Wildlife Conservation Network’s Lion Recovery Fund, aimed at recovering the lion population in Africa after more than half have been lost over the past 25 years.
Enjoy a 2-night stay at the Sarova Shaba Game Lodge,
Depart for Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the largest rhino sanctuary in East Africa, and home to the last two northern white rhinos and over 165 critically endangered black rhinos.
En route, stop at Nanyuki Spinners and Weavers, a project aimed at building sustainable livelihoods for local women through social and economic activities. After lunch, visit the Sweetwaters Chimp Sanctuary, then set out for an afternoon game drive.
Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s most famous game area. “The Mara,” as it is called by locals, is part of the Serengeti ecosystem and boasts a strong permanent population of game.
When the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra arrives, typically from August to early November, their population grows by almost 2 million, providing a bountiful food source for predators such as lions, cheetah, leopard, and hyena.