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Private Tailor Made Tour
Kenya's Hidden Treasures Expedition is a premium 9-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, Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park, Samburu National Reserve, Masai Mara, Nairobi. 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 Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli, Sanctuary Olonana 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
9 Days / 8 Nights, 2 countries, Arrival in Nairobi to Departure
8 nights accommodation
Meals
Meals as per day-by-day itinerary
Safari style
Luxury Fly-In Safari
Private Tailor Made
Itinerary
4 stops across the route
Trip code: RTT-SC006
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 Kenya's Hidden Treasures Expedition around your travel dates, preferred pace, accommodation style and safari goals.
Kenya, Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park, Samburu National Reserve, Masai Mara, Nairobi, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Wilson Airport, Buffalo Springs National Reserve, Mara River
Trip route
Follow the day-by-day flow of this itinerary across East Africa.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Arrival in Nairobi
Amboseli National Park
Mapped stop
Amboseli National Park
Full Day in Amboseli
Mapped stop
Samburu National Reserve
Samburu & Buffalo Springs Reserve
Mapped stop
Amboseli National Park
Exploring Samburu & Buffalo Springs
Mapped stop
Amboseli National Park
Masai Mara
Mapped stop
Mara River
Immersive Safari in the Masai Mara - First Full Day
Mara River
Immersive Safari in the Masai Mara - Final Full Day
Amboseli National Park
Nairobi & Departure
Mapped stop
Itinerary
Welcome to Kenya! Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to the charming Maanzili House in Nairobi. Enjoy a relaxing evening at leisure, preparing for the adventure ahead. Overnight stay at Maanzili House (bed and breakfast).
The day is paced around the wider route through Kenya, Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park, 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 Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli, Sanctuary Olonana, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
Start your day with a delicious breakfast before transferring to Wilson Airport for a scenic morning flight to Amboseli National Park-one of Kenya's most picturesque reserves, renowned for its vast elephant herds and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Upon arrival, enjoy a thrilling game drive en route to the luxurious Tortilis Camp.
Indulge in a gourmet lunch before setting out for an afternoon game drive, where you may spot lions, cheetahs, and buffalo against the backdrop of Africa's highest peak. Return to camp for an exquisite dinner under the stars. Overnight at Tortilis Luxury Camp.
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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Price on request
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli, Sanctuary Olonana, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
Spend the day exploring the untamed wilderness of Amboseli with both morning and afternoon game drives. Track the park's famous elephants, admire flamingo-dotted wetlands, and witness predators in action. In between, relax at the camp and soak in the unparalleled beauty of the African savannah. Meals and overnight at Tortilis Luxury Camp.
The day is paced around the wider route through Kenya, Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park, 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 Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli, Sanctuary Olonana, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
Rise early for your flight to Samburu National Reserve, an arid yet stunningly diverse region teeming with unique wildlife like the Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, and Somali ostrich. Upon arrival, transfer to the elegant Samburu Saruni Camp, where you'll enjoy lunch before setting off on an afternoon game drive in this rugged paradise. Return for a delicious dinner and unwind under a star-lit sky. Overnight at Samburu Saruni Camp.
The day is paced around the wider route through Kenya, Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park, 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 Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli, Sanctuary Olonana, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
Enjoy an immersive day of game drives, exploring the reserve's rich ecosystem and its fascinating blend of savannah and riverine forest. Visit the Ewaso Nyiro River, a lifeline for wildlife, and capture stunning photos of elusive leopards, elephants, and rare antelopes. Meals and overnight at Samburu Saruni Camp.
The day is paced around the wider route through Kenya, Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park, 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 Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli, Sanctuary Olonana, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
After breakfast, board a flight to the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve, home to the Great Migration and a thriving population of big cats. Upon arrival, transfer to the luxurious Il Moran Governors Camp, where you will settle in before an exciting afternoon game drive. Witness dramatic predator-prey interactions and breathtaking landscapes. Dinner and overnight at Olonana Camp.
The day is paced around the wider route through Kenya, Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park, 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 Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli, Sanctuary Olonana, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
Spend two exhilarating days exploring the vast Masai Mara, where you'll enjoy both morning and afternoon game drives. Spot Africa's Big Five, visit the famous Mara River, and, depending on the season, witness the awe-inspiring Great Wildebeest Migration. Experience a hot air balloon safari (optional) at sunrise for a bird's-eye view of this breathtaking wilderness.
Enjoy fine dining and top-tier hospitality at your luxury camp. Meals and overnight at Olonana Camp.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli, Sanctuary Olonana, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
Spend two exhilarating days exploring the vast Masai Mara, where you'll enjoy both morning and afternoon game drives. Spot Africa's Big Five, visit the famous Mara River, and, depending on the season, witness the awe-inspiring Great Wildebeest Migration. Experience a hot air balloon safari (optional) at sunrise for a bird's-eye view of this breathtaking wilderness.
Enjoy fine dining and top-tier hospitality at your luxury camp. Meals and overnight at Olonana Camp.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli, Sanctuary Olonana, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
After breakfast, fly back to Nairobi for a special farewell lunch at an exclusive private house. In the afternoon, enjoy a visit to the Giraffe Centre, where you can interact with endangered Rothschild giraffes. Later, transfer to the airport for your onward journey, leaving with unforgettable memories of your Kenyan adventure.
The day is paced around the wider route through Kenya, Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park, 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 Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli, Sanctuary Olonana, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
