Kenya WILDLIFE SAFARI
KENYA WILDLIFE SAFARI 11 DAYS
DECEMBER 6 - 16, 2026
2 nights Nairobi, Kenya
SAROVA STANLEY HOTEL
2 nights Samburu
SAROVA SHABA GAME LODGE
1 night Lake Nakuru
SAROVA LION HILL GAME LODGE
3 nights Maasai Mara
SAROVA MARA GAME CAMP
From $8,195 per person sharing Single supplement upon request
INTERNATIONAL AIR INCLUDED FROM JFK
Embark on a classic, action-packed Kenyan safari with AAA Travel, including international airfare from New York JFK International Airport.
Journey from the bustling capital of Nairobi to Samburu’s rugged wilderness, the flamingo-filled shores of Lake Nakuru, and the legendary Maasai Mara. Along the way, enjoy meaningful conservation experiences, authentic cultural encounters, and unforgettable wildlife sightings—from the rare Samburu five to lions, rhinos, and elephants.
This journey blends iconic game drives, breathtaking scenery, and warm Kenyan hospitality into an adventure of a lifetime.
ITINERARY
DAY 1: DEC 6
DEPART NEW YORK, USA
Depart New York on your Kenya Airways flight to Nairobi. Sit back, relax, and prepare for an exhilarating adventure.
DAY 2: DEC 7 ARRIVE IN NAIROBI, KENYA
Jambo na Karibu! With a warm Swahili welcome, you will be met at the airport and transferred to the Sarova Stanley Hotel. Relax and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
SAROVA STANLEY HOTEL
DAY 3: DEC 8 NAIROBI
Discover the highlights of Kenya’s capital. Today your visit helps amazing wildlife conservation efforts and supports local artisans. Participate in a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Elephant Experience at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and its pioneering orphan’s project. Next stop is at the Giraffe Center, followed by a visit to the Karen Blixen Museum. Enjoy an alfresco meal at Karen Blixen Coffee Garden. Don’t forget the chance to savor freshly brewed Kenyan coffee, a wonderful afternoon pick-me-up that adds to the overall experience. This evening relax with a welcome cocktail at the hotel. (BL)
SAROVA STANLEY HOTEL
DAY 4: DEC 9 NAIROBI / SAMBURU
After breakfast, head north to the Samburu region, arriving in time for lunch. Later this afternoon, set out on a game drive in Shaba National Reserve in search of the rare ‘Samburu five’ – reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, gerenuk, Somali ostrich & Grevy’s zebra. (BLD)
SAROVA SHABA GAME LODGE
DAY
5:
DEC 10 SAMBURU
After your game drive searching for wildlife, indulge in a unique dining experience, while your chef prepares an al fresco breakfast against the backdrop of the Ewaso Nyiro River and Shaba game park. Later this afternoon, set out on another game spotting incredible wildlife - lion, giraffes, elephants, hippos, and crocodiles. (BLD)
SAROVA SHABA GAME LODGE
DAY 6: DEC 11 SAMBURU / LAKE NAKURU
After an early morning breakfast, continue to Lake Nakuru which is the most famous of the Great Rift Valley lakes and home to a shifting population of over one million flamingos. Arrive in time for lunch at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge. Spend the afternoon on safari in search of both black and white rhino, and you have a higher than average chance of spotting a leopard. Other wildlife includes lion, hippo, the rare Rothschild’s giraffe, Colobus monkey, numerous plains game, and 450 species of birds. (BLD)
SAROVA LION HILL GAME LODGE
DAY 7: DEC 12 LAKE NAKURU / MAASAI MARA
This morning, you will be driven to the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve, backdrop to the “greatest wildlife spectacle on earth”, the annual migration of over one million wildebeest. Named for the Maasai tribes people (the traditional inhabitants of the area) and the Mara River which divides it, it is famous for its exceptional population of wildlife. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge followed by an afternoon game drive on safari in Kenya’s most popular reserve. (BLD)
SAROVA MARA GAME CAMP
DAYS 8: DEC 13 MAASAI MARA
Spend the days on safari in one of Africa’s richest wildlife viewing arenas with morning and afternoon game drives. The Maasai Mara National Reserve offers wonderful scenery of breathtaking vistas, panoramas of vast rolling plains, hills and woodland groves. The Mara is home to the largest population of lions in Kenya; these magnificent predators spend most of the day sleeping in the shade of Acacia trees. (BLD)
SAROVA MARA GAME CAMP
DAYS 9: DEC 14 MAASAI MARA
Enjoy breakfast before heading out on another game viewing activity. The waters of the Mara River are home to crocodile and hippo, while the woodlands and forests are favored by leopard and elephant. The open savannah areas play host to the plains’ game. You may choose an optional visit to a Maasai
village, a fantastic cultural experience (own account). Spend the evening at the lodge where colorful Maasai dance and cultural performances are offered. (BLD)
SAROVA MARA GAME CAMP
DAY 10: DEC 15 MAASAI MARA / NAIROBI / DEPART
A short flight takes you back to Nairobi and on to your airport hotel. Enjoy lunch, freshen up, repack and relax in your day room. This evening, transfer to Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight to New York. (BL)
CROWNE PLAZA NAIROBI AIRPORT HOTEL DAYROOM
DAY 11: DEC 16 ARRIVE NEW YORK, USA
Arrive home with a lifetime of memories!
Sarova Mara Game Camp
Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge rhino
ACCOMMODATIONS
SAROVA STANLEY HOTEL 2 Nights
First luxury hotel in Nairobi and the gracious host of prominent world leaders, renowned authors, and international celebrities.
SAROVA LION HILL GAME LODGE 1 Night
Nestled along the Lion Hill overlooking flamingo pink rimmed Lake Nakuru. Each chalet offers private patios with panoramic views of the lake.
SAROVA SHABA GAME LODGE 2 Nights
Located in the heart of the Shaba Reserve along the banks of Ewaso Nyiro River, around natural springs that flow into the river.
SAROVA MARA GAME CAMP 3 Nights
Set amidst wide gardens of manicured lawns and exotic plants. Enjoy the orchestra of rasping cicadas, croaking tree frogs and the intermittent call of monkeys.
ADDITIONAL SAFARI INFORMATION
INCLUSIONS
• Accommodation as stipulated in the itinerary
• Intra-Africa airfare as stipulated in the itinerary
• International airfare, air taxes and fuel surcharges
• Meet & greet services and arrival and departure transfers
• Transfers and game drives in a custom 7-passenger 4x4 vehicle with a guaranteed window seat and an Englishspeaking driver/guide.
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary
• All park fees and government taxes and levies when required
EXCLUSIONS
• All items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, phone calls, etc.
• Gratuities/tips for hotel staff and lodge staff, game rangers, tour guides and drivers
• All services not included in the itinerary
• Costs of obtaining passports and/or Visas
• Travel Protection
