Illustrative accommodationNight 1 · Samburu
Samburu · individually arranged stay
3–4 Star
Our team will propose a locally available property matching your selected travel style. No unrelated lodge is substituted automatically.
Trips / Kenya Grand Circuit
The Grand Kenyan Explorer
5 (38)Nairobi · Samburu · Lake Nakuru · Lake Naivasha · Maasai Mara · Amboseli · Tsavo East · Mombasa
12 days
Private journey
Pop-top 4×4
Flying Doctors
The journey
The Grand Kenyan Explorer is Kenya’s ultimate showcase itinerary, connecting five distinct ecosystems across northern, central, and southern Kenya before concluding at the coast. From tracking the "Special Five" along Samburu's Ewaso Nyiro River to witnessing the Great Migration in the Maasai Mara, walking among wildlife on Crescent Island, gazing at Kilimanjaro in Amboseli, and boarding the modern SGR rail to Mombasa, this tour delivers an all-encompassing East African safari.
Duration
12 Days / 11 Nights
Tour type
Package tour / Comprehensive Grand Circuit
Pace
Comprehensive
Destinations
Kenya, Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Tsavo East, Mombasa
Highlights
- The Samburu Special Five: Spot northern arid species not found elsewhere: Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx, and gerenuk.
- Rhino Tracking in Lake Nakuru: Search for protected black and white rhinos along the lake perimeter and Baboon Cliff.
- Maasai Mara Big Cat Arena: Two full days tracking lions, cheetahs, and leopards across the open savannah.
- Crescent Island Walking Safari: Walk on foot among peaceful herds of giraffes, zebras, and waterbucks in Lake Naivasha.
- SGR Express Rail to the Coast: Experience high-speed travel through Tsavo National Park aboard the modern Madaraka Express to Mombasa.
A stay to suit your safari
Choose Your Travel Style
Pools, relaxed dining & prime wildlife views. Proposed properties and operator-supplied star categories are subject to confirmation.
Where You’ll Stay
Illustrative accommodationIllustrative accommodationNight 2 · Samburu
Samburu · individually arranged stay
3–4 Star
Our team will propose a locally available property matching your selected travel style. No unrelated lodge is substituted automatically.
Illustrative accommodationNight 3 · Lake Nakuru
Lake Nakuru · individually arranged stay
3–4 Star
Our team will propose a locally available property matching your selected travel style. No unrelated lodge is substituted automatically.
Illustrative accommodationNight 4 · Lake Naivasha
Enashipai Resort & Spa
4-Star
Premier lakeside resort with lush gardens and Maa Museum.
- Lake Naivasha access
- World-class spa
- Boat rides
Alternatives: Sopa Lodges
Illustrative accommodationNight 5 · Maasai Mara
Zebra Plains Collection
4-Star
Deluxe tented camps in prime big-cat territory.
- Luxury tents
- Fine dining
- Campfire
Alternatives: Neptune Beach Resort & Mara Rianta · Sopa Lodges · Ashnil Aruba & Mara Camp
Illustrative accommodationNight 6 · Maasai Mara
Zebra Plains Collection
4-Star
Deluxe tented camps in prime big-cat territory.
- Luxury tents
- Fine dining
- Campfire
Alternatives: Neptune Beach Resort & Mara Rianta · Sopa Lodges · Ashnil Aruba & Mara Camp
Illustrative accommodationNight 7 · Maasai Mara
Zebra Plains Collection
4-Star
Deluxe tented camps in prime big-cat territory.
- Luxury tents
- Fine dining
- Campfire
Alternatives: Neptune Beach Resort & Mara Rianta · Sopa Lodges · Ashnil Aruba & Mara Camp
Illustrative accommodationNight 8 · Amboseli
Ol Tukai Lodge
4-Star
Direct Mount Kilimanjaro views with elephant herds roaming the fence line.
- Kilimanjaro view
- Swimming pool
- Lounge bar
Alternatives: Zebra Plains Collection · Sopa Lodges
Illustrative accommodationNight 9 · Amboseli
Ol Tukai Lodge
4-Star
Direct Mount Kilimanjaro views with elephant herds roaming the fence line.
- Kilimanjaro view
- Swimming pool
- Lounge bar
Alternatives: Zebra Plains Collection · Sopa Lodges
Illustrative accommodationNight 10 · Tsavo East
Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa
4-Star
Historic stone lodge connected to the famous Salt Lick Sanctuary.
- Private sanctuary
- Underground hide
- Spa
Alternatives: Ashnil Aruba & Mara Camp · Satao Camp
Illustrative accommodationNight 11 · Tsavo East
Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa
4-Star
Historic stone lodge connected to the famous Salt Lick Sanctuary.
- Private sanctuary
- Underground hide
- Spa
Alternatives: Ashnil Aruba & Mara Camp · Satao Camp
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