Duration: 13 Days
A beautifully balanced Kenyan safari showcasing the country’s most striking contrasts—from Tsavo’s red-ochre elephants and volcanic landscapes, to the vast salt pans and towering presence of Kilimanjaro in Amboseli, and finally the predator-rich grasslands of the Masai Mara.
Perfect for photographers, first-time safari travelers, and anyone drawn to dramatic scenery and classic wildlife moments.
See Tsavo’s red elephants, sculpted by iron-rich dust
Photograph Kilimanjaro at sunrise, a snowcapped giant on the horizon
Track large elephant families in Amboseli’s wetlands and salt pans
Follow lions, leopards, and cheetah on the plains of the Masai Mara
Enjoy private conservancies with walking safaris and night drives
A natural arc of landscapes: volcanic, marshland, and classic savanna
Photographers • Classic safari travelers • First-timers wanting diverse terrain • Couples
Tsavo: Finch Hattons, Galdessa
Amboseli: Ol Donyo or Angama Amboseli
Masai Mara: Angama Mara, Kicheche Bush Camp, Mara Plains
Arrive in Nairobi with a private airport meet-and-greet and settle into a boutique hotel in Karen. Spend the next day adjusting at a relaxed pace: visit the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to see orphaned elephants, explore the Karen Blixen Museum, or browse Nairobi’s artisan boutiques and craft studios.
Overnights: Hemingways Nairobi or similar
Fly south into Tsavo, a vast wilderness defined by red-ochre dust, lava flows, and rugged volcanic terrain. Spend three days with Tsavo’s famous red elephants, sweeping plains, baobabs, and dramatic photographic light. Activities include walking safaris, extended game drives, sundowners atop lava bluffs, and optional fly-camping for a hands-on wilderness experience.
Overnights: Finch Hattons or Galdessa
Continue to Amboseli where Mount Kilimanjaro rises above the plains. Enjoy flexible game drives focused on Amboseli’s well-known elephant families, shimmering salt pans, birdlife, and wetlands. Early mornings offer superb light for photographing elephants against the snowcapped mountain backdrop. Afternoons invite rest, spa time, or relaxed sundowners with the mountain in view.
Overnights: Angama Amboseli
Fly north to the Masai Mara for classic savanna landscapes and Kenya’s top big-cat viewing. Enjoy full days tracking lions, cheetahs, and leopards, plus the option for a sunrise hot-air balloon. Private conservancies offer expanded activities—night drives, guided walks, off-road access, and fewer vehicles for intimate wildlife encounters.
Overnights: Angama Mara
Conclude with a final morning game drive before flying back to Nairobi for your onward flight.
From $13,500 per person — and I'll tell you plainly what would move it up or down before you commit.
The following is included in the price of your trip:
All accommodations
All meals and selected beverages
All internal flights & airport transfers
All guided activities (game drives and walks)
Park fees and conservation fees
24/7 support on the ground from the local operator, with us as your point of contact
The following is excluded from the price of your trip:
International flights
Premium spirits
Travel insurance
Optional activities (balloon flight, helicopter, etc.)
Tips and gratuities
Every itinerary begins with a 20-minute planning call. From there, a $250 planning fee, credited in full toward your booked trip and non-refundable if you don’t book. I brief the property before you arrive — that's what the fee funds.
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