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Private Tailor Made Tour
Governors' Signature Wilderness Journey is a premium 7-day luxury fly-in safari crafted for travellers who want East Africa to feel beautifully paced, personal and deeply connected to the landscape.
The journey moves through Kenya with a route shaped around Kenya, Samburu National Reserve, Masai Mara, Nairobi, Buffalo Springs National Reserve, Mara River. It balances signature wildlife areas, scenic transitions, carefully selected stays and enough breathing room for the experience to feel refined rather than rushed.
Accommodation is an important part of the journey, with stays such as Hemingways Nairobi, Governors' Il Moran Camp, Emara Ole-Sereni Nairobi, Governors' Camp used as route anchors where available and suitable for the traveller's dates, budget and preferred style.
Rift & Tide Africa can tailor the final routing, pace, rooming, guiding style and optional experiences before a confirmed proposal is prepared.
Travel and accommodation
7 Days / 6 Nights, 1 country, Arrival in Nairobi to Masai Mara - Departure
6 nights accommodation
Meals
Meals as per day-by-day itinerary
Safari style
Luxury Fly-In Safari
Private Tailor Made
Itinerary
2 stops across the route
Trip code: RTT-SC004
Starting from
Price on request
Public retail pricing. Final quote confirms availability and inclusions.
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Route notes
FAQs
Answers are general public guidance. Your final itinerary, inclusions, pricing, and supplier conditions are confirmed during quotation.
Yes, it can work well for first-time safari travellers because the route is structured around recognised safari areas, clear logistics and guided experiences. Rift & Tide Africa can adjust the pace and accommodation level before quotation.
Yes. The itinerary can be arranged as a private journey, subject to routing, accommodation availability, flight schedules and the traveller's preferred budget level.
Routing, number of nights, accommodation level, domestic flights, beach extensions, special interests, private guiding and optional activities can be adjusted before the final proposal is confirmed.
Peak safari seasons and migration periods should be booked early, especially for luxury camps, fly-in routes and small high-demand properties.
Yes. Rift & Tide Africa can adjust the number of nights, accommodation level, private guiding, flight sectors, beach extensions and pacing before the final quote is prepared.
Named accommodations may be used as the preferred style or route reference, but final confirmation depends on availability, budget, dates and supplier conditions at the time of quotation.
FAQs
Answers are general public guidance. Your final itinerary, inclusions, pricing, and supplier conditions are confirmed during quotation.
Public prices are indicative retail guidance. Availability, seasonal adjustments, rooming, and final inclusions are confirmed when the team prepares your quote.
Many scheduled routes can be adapted with lodge, timing, or extension changes depending on availability and supplier rules.
Share travel dates, traveller count, rooming preferences, gateway city, and any must-see destinations or experiences so the team can respond efficiently.
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Plan this journey
Ask Rift & Tide Africa to tailor Governors' Signature Wilderness Journey around your travel dates, preferred pace, accommodation style and safari goals.
Kenya, Samburu National Reserve, Masai Mara, Nairobi, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Buffalo Springs National Reserve, Wilson Airport, Mara River
Trip route
Follow the day-by-day flow of this itinerary across East Africa.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
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Samburu National Reserve
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Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Masai Mara - Departure
Itinerary
Welcome to Kenya! Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met and warmly assisted by our representative. A private transfer takes you to the elegant Hemingways Nairobi, a boutique hotel offering a tranquil retreat in the heart of the city. Spend the evening at leisure, preparing for the adventure ahead. Dinner is at your own arrangement. Overnight at Hemingways Nairobi (bed and breakfast)
The day is paced around the wider route through Kenya, Samburu National Reserve, Masai Mara, giving travellers enough time to enjoy the setting without losing the comfort expected from a premium Rift & Tide Africa journey.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Hemingways Nairobi, Governors' Il Moran Camp, Emara Ole-Sereni Nairobi, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
After a delightful breakfast, transfer to Wilson Airport for your scheduled morning flight to the Samburu National Reserve, a remote wilderness famous for its rare wildlife species, including the Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, and Beisa oryx. Upon arrival, a representative will escort you to the luxurious Samburu Saruni Camp, where you'll settle into your elegant safari tent nestled amidst breathtaking scenery. Enjoy an afternoon game drive led by expert guides as you explore the rugged terrain teeming with wildlife. Meals and overnight at Samburu Saruni Camp.
Stay details available on request.
Stay details available on request.
Stay details available on request.
Stay details available on request.
Featured stays
Named stays are subject to availability or comparable alternatives.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Departures
Contact us for current departure dates and quotation-stage availability.
Planning notes
Kenya safaris can be rewarding throughout the year. Dry-season months are popular for wildlife viewing and Mara migration travel, while greener months can offer beautiful scenery, softer light and a quieter safari feel.
Good to know
Yes. The itinerary can be positioned for premium clients through upgraded lodges, private transfers, fly-in sectors, carefully chosen guides and a more unhurried route.
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Rwenzori Foothills Trek is a 5-day Uganda journey designed around refined pacing, meaningful wildlife encounters and carefully selected lodges, with a route shaped around Entebbe, Rwenzori Mountains.
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The day is paced around the wider route through Kenya, Samburu National Reserve, Masai Mara, giving travellers enough time to enjoy the setting without losing the comfort expected from a premium Rift & Tide Africa journey.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Hemingways Nairobi, Governors' Il Moran Camp, Emara Ole-Sereni Nairobi, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
Wake up to the sounds of the African bush and embark on an exciting full-day exploration of Samburu and Buffalo Springs Reserves. With morning and afternoon game drives, you'll have ample opportunities to spot predators like lions and leopards, alongside large elephant herds that roam the Ewaso Nyiro River. Take in the spectacular scenery and enjoy personalized service at the camp. Meals and overnight at Samburu Saruni Camp.
The day is paced around the wider route through Kenya, Samburu National Reserve, Masai Mara, giving travellers enough time to enjoy the setting without losing the comfort expected from a premium Rift & Tide Africa journey.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Hemingways Nairobi, Governors' Il Moran Camp, Emara Ole-Sereni Nairobi, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve. On arrival, you'll be welcomed and transferred to Il Moran Governors' Camp, an intimate and exclusive safari camp along the banks of the Mara River. After lunch, set out on an exhilarating afternoon game drive, where you may witness the Big Five in their natural habitat. Meals and overnight at Il Moran Governors' Camp.
The day is paced around the wider route through Kenya, Samburu National Reserve, Masai Mara, giving travellers enough time to enjoy the setting without losing the comfort expected from a premium Rift & Tide Africa journey.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Hemingways Nairobi, Governors' Il Moran Camp, Emara Ole-Sereni Nairobi, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
Immerse yourself in the magic of the Masai Mara with two full days of extraordinary wildlife encounters. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives led by expert guides who will take you to prime locations for witnessing dramatic predator-prey interactions, herds of wildebeest, and breathtaking sunsets. Optional activities include a hot air balloon safari for a bird's-eye view of the vast savannah or a cultural visit to a local Maasai village. Meals and overnight at Il Moran Governors' Camp.
The day is paced around the wider route through Kenya, Samburu National Reserve, Masai Mara, giving travellers enough time to enjoy the setting without losing the comfort expected from a premium Rift & Tide Africa journey.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Hemingways Nairobi, Governors' Il Moran Camp, Emara Ole-Sereni Nairobi, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
Immerse yourself in the magic of the Masai Mara with two full days of extraordinary wildlife encounters. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives led by expert guides who will take you to prime locations for witnessing dramatic predator-prey interactions, herds of wildebeest, and breathtaking sunsets. Optional activities include a hot air balloon safari for a bird's-eye view of the vast savannah or a cultural visit to a local Maasai village. Meals and overnight at Il Moran Governors' Camp.
The day is paced around the wider route through Kenya, Samburu National Reserve, Masai Mara, giving travellers enough time to enjoy the setting without losing the comfort expected from a premium Rift & Tide Africa journey.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Hemingways Nairobi, Governors' Il Moran Camp, Emara Ole-Sereni Nairobi, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
Bid farewell to the Mara with an early morning game drive, capturing your last glimpses of Kenya's incredible wildlife. After breakfast at the camp, transfer to the airstrip for your return flight to Nairobi. Upon arrival, enjoy a sumptuous lunch at the famous Carnivore Restaurant, renowned for its a relaxed farewell meal and vibrant atmosphere. A day room at Emara Ole Sereni has been arranged for your comfort before your evening transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your outbound flight.
The day is paced around the wider route through Kenya, Samburu National Reserve, Masai Mara, giving travellers enough time to enjoy the setting without losing the comfort expected from a premium Rift & Tide Africa journey.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Hemingways Nairobi, Governors' Il Moran Camp, Emara Ole-Sereni Nairobi, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
