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Overview

This is the original Camili Safaris tour that has evolved to become our most popular safari circuit. You will experience the best parks in Kenya, ending at one of the most pristine beaches in Africa.

Your safari will begin in the northern frontier territories searching for the “Special Five” animals in the Samburu Reserve. We’ll drive to the foothills of Mt. Kenya and explore Ol Pejeta, the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa. This is also the only place in Kenya where you will see chimpanzees. We’ll spend time hiking in a pristine mountain range before exploring the vast savannas of the Mara.

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destination

Nairobi, Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Aberdares, Naivasha, Masai Mara, Diani

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DURATION

15 days

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TRIP PRICE

From $5,000 per person

Highlights

  • Explore Nairobi City
  • Forest walk in Karura Forest
  • Visit Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Aberdares, Naivasha, Mara, and Diani Beach
  • Daily morning and evening game drives
  • Hiking Dragon’s Teeth and Mt. Satima
  • Sundowners
  • Cultural village visit

Itinerary

Day 1:

Travel Day

Catch your flight to your safari starting point in Nairobi, Kenya

Days 2 & 3:

Arrival in Nairobi, Kenya

Welcome to Kenya, the start of your safari experience. Your Camili safari guide will pick you up from the international airport and transfer you to your hotel, Kwetu Nairobi, Curio Collection by Hilton.

On day 3, we will do an excursion of Nairobi city and visit The Elephant Orphanage, Giraffe Center, and Karura Forest. We will then head back to the hotel for some rest and relaxation.

Days 4 & 5:

Samburu National Reserve

After an early breakfast, we will drive north towards Samburu. The drive will take six hours, with a stop in Nanyuki, and we will arrive in time for lunch. This journey will take us from the southern to the northern hemisphere, crossing the equator near Nanyuki town. Accommodation in Samburu will be at either Surana Buffalo Springs or Samburu Intrepids Camp. We will spend the next two days exploring the park with daily morning and evening game drives.

Day 6:

Ol Pejeta Conservancy

After breakfast, we will drive south towards Nanyuki town, arriving in Ol Pajeta in time for lunch and some rest. We will explore the park in the afternoon and have a chance to see rhinos. The next morning we will explore different parts of the park and visit the chimpanzee sanctuary before driving onwards to the Aberdares. Accommodation will be at Sweetwaters Serena Camp.

Days 7 & 8:

Aberdares National Park

Forming a section of the Great Rift Valley with an elevation of up to 11,000 feet (3,350 meters), the Aberdare Range is an unmatched hiking destination in East Africa. We will leave Ol Pejeta after breakfast and drive to Aberdares. The drive will take about two hours, arriving in time for lunch and some rest. In the evening, we will do a short hike near camp followed by a longer hike the next morning up Dragon’s Teeth and Mt. Satima. Accommodation will be at Cedar Retreat.

Day 9:

Naivasha

After a late morning breakfast, we will get back on the road for two hours, arriving in Naivasha for lunch. In the afternoon, we will explore Lake Naivasha via boat to search for hippos. We will also do a walking safari on Crescent Island. Accommodation will be at Sopa Naivasha.

Days 10 & 11:

Masai Mara

This morning we will check out after breakfast and drive to the Mara, arriving in time for lunch and some rest. The drive will take about five hours. We will explore the Mara plains and finish the day with a sundowner. Accommodation will be at Ilkeliani Mara Camp. We will spend the next two days exploring the park and have a chance to visit a Masai village. On the final morning, we will transfer to the airstrip where we will catch a short flight to Nairobi, connecting onwards to Diani Beach.

Days 12, 13 & 14:

Diani Beach

Upon arrival, you will be picked up from the airport and transferred to The Sands at Nomad Diani where you will spend the next three nights relaxing and enjoying beautiful Diani Beach.

Day 15:

Nairobi

After check-out, you will be transferred to the airport where you will catch an afternoon flight to Nairobi. From there you will connect to your flight home.

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Safari Snapshots

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Chimpanzees in a forest
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WHAT OUR guests SAY

We have always wanted to go on safari, but the timing or the price point was not always right. We had the most amazing family vacation…everyone still thinks it was the best vacation ever. Camili Safaris personalizes the safari to your previous safari experience and takes the time to make it a memorable experience. It was relaxing, truly amazing and breathtaking. For all you busy moms, you don’t need to cook or order food! The guides are extremely knowledgeable. We always felt safe. We felt transported to a different world! We hope to go back again soon! (PS. Photo taken with my really old iPhone 10!)
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The Ivester FamilyChapel Hill, NC
Our US family went on a safari in Kenya with Camili Safaris in the summer of 2023. This was our second safari and I have to say our experience with Camili far exceeded our expectations! The personalized customer service was phenomenal. From meeting us at the airport on arrival, to handling all the transportation, checking us into our hotels and lodges they made our trip so relaxing. We were allowed to just completely enjoy the safari experience. Couldn’t recommend them any more.
Keith
One of the highlights of our family trip to Kenya was, without a doubt, our visit to the Maasai Mara. Camili Safaris did a stellar job! Communication prior to the trip was clear and smooth and extra arrangements were made to ensure the best experience for everyone, including my nephew (one and half years old at the time). The game drives were wonderful and we learned a lot from our guides, both very knowledgeable about the park and its wildlife. An incredible experience that remains a very special memory to us all.
The Delahayes Family (France)April 2023
My experience organized by Camili Safaris (3 nights at Masai Mara) was OUTSTANDING and the experience of a lifetime! There's nothing like being immersed in nature while on safari. Nothing. The landscape, the animals, listening to hippos while falling asleep and more. It was all so special and unforgettable – a true adventure with surprise and wonder – but also with trust and comfort because of Camili’s planning and kind, helpful people like our guide and staff at our accommodations. I highly recommend it. Asante sana!
Deb Neary
Deb Neary2024, USA
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