Eight unhurried days
8-Day Luxury Kenya Safari
A little more room to breathe — eight private days across the Masai Mara and Laikipia, with time for deeper game viewing and quiet conservancy experiences.
Day by day
Your journey at a glance
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Day 1
Arrive in Nairobi
Private transfer to a boutique hotel for a comfortable first night in Kenya.
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Day 2
Fly to the Masai Mara
Bush flight to the Mara and an afternoon game drive as the light softens over the plains.
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Day 3
Mara full day
Extended morning and evening drives with your private guide, following the best wildlife of the day.
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Day 4
Mara at leisure
A relaxed day with a bush breakfast, optional balloon safari and a private river-side sundowner.
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Day 5
Mara to Laikipia
Fly north to a private conservancy, arriving in time for lunch and an afternoon drive.
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Day 6
Laikipia wildlife
Off-road and night drives, rhino tracking and the chance to see species rare elsewhere.
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Day 7
Conservation in action
Guided walk, camel ride or conservation experience, followed by a final sundowner.
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Day 8
Depart Kenya
Morning at leisure, then a flight to Nairobi for your onward journey.
Why this journey
The ideal first luxury safari
Eight days is the sweet spot for many travellers — long enough for two regions and genuine downtime, short enough to fit neatly into a holiday calendar.
We use the extra day for slower, richer experiences: a balloon flight over the Mara, a guided walk in Laikipia, or simply more time at a sighting.
- Two contrasting regions with built-in rest time
- Private guiding and flexible daily plans
- Optional balloon safari and conservation experiences
- Smooth bush-flight connections throughout
Accommodation
Where you stay
We handpick intimate tented camps and boutique lodges chosen for location, guiding and service, matching style to your preferences.
The detail
What's included
Included
- Private safari guide and 4x4 vehicle throughout
- Handpicked luxury camps and lodges
- Internal bush flights between regions
- Park, conservancy and concession fees
- Full-board meals as per itinerary
- All airport and airstrip transfers
- Drinking water in the safari vehicle
- Emergency evacuation cover
Not included
- International flights and visas
- Travel and medical insurance
- Premium wines, spirits and champagne
- Optional balloon safari and spa treatments
- Gratuities for guides and camp staff
- Items of a personal nature
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know
How does 8 days compare with 7?
The extra night usually adds a full day in one region, giving more relaxed pacing and a better chance of key sightings.
Can we add the coast?
Yes, though for a beach extension we normally recommend 10 days or more so both halves feel unhurried.
When is the best time for this trip?
July to October for the Migration; January to March for warm weather and superb big-cat viewing.
Do we get the same guide throughout?
Where logistics allow, yes. Regional specialists may join for particular conservancy experiences.
Start planning
Design your private Kenya safari
Tell us your dates, your interests and how you like to travel. A Kenya-based specialist will craft a tailor-made itinerary around you — with no obligation.
