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Private Tailor Made Tour
The Kenya Sky Explorer is a premium 10-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, Nairobi, Meru National Park, Samburu National Reserve, Masai Mara, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. 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 Elsa's Kopje Meru, Elephant Bedroom Camp, Emara Ole-Sereni Nairobi, Hemingways Nairobi 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
10 Days / 9 Nights, 1 country, Arrival in Nairobi to Masai Mara - Departure
9 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-SC003
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 The Kenya Sky Explorer around your travel dates, preferred pace, accommodation style and safari goals.
Kenya, Nairobi, Meru National Park, Samburu National Reserve, Masai Mara, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Wilson Airport, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Trip route
Follow the day-by-day flow of this itinerary across East Africa.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Arrival in Nairobi
Meru National Park
Explore Meru National Park
Mapped stop
Meru National Park
Meru National Park - First Full Day
Mapped stop
Meru National Park
Meru National Park - Final Full Day
Mapped stop
Samburu National Reserve
Samburu Game Reserve
Mapped stop
Samburu National Reserve
Samburu Game Reserve
Mapped stop
Great Rift Valley
Masai Mara Game Reserve - First Full Day
Great Rift Valley
Masai Mara Game Reserve - Full Day 2
Great Rift Valley
Masai Mara Game Reserve - Final Full Day
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Masai Mara - Departure
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to the luxurious Hemingways Nairobi, a 5-star boutique hotel offering exceptional comfort. After a delightful lunch at a private residence, enjoy a visit to the renowned Giraffe Centre, where you'll have the unique opportunity to interact with the endangered Rothschild giraffes up close. Spend the night at Hemingways Nairobi, enjoying refined hospitality and a relaxing evening.
The day is paced around the wider route through Kenya, Nairobi, Meru 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 Elsa's Kopje Meru, Elephant Bedroom Camp, Emara Ole-Sereni Nairobi, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
After a delicious breakfast, transfer to Wilson Airport for your scheduled flight to Meru National Park, a hidden gem known for its diverse landscapes and abundant wildlife. Upon arrival, you'll be met and transferred to the stunning Elewana Elsa's Kopje, an intimate lodge built into Mughwango Hill with breathtaking panoramic views. Enjoy lunch and an afternoon game drive through this unspoiled wilderness, home to lions, elephants, rhinos, and rare antelopes. Overnight at Elewana Elsa's Kopje.
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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Price on request
The day is paced around the wider route through Kenya, Nairobi, Meru 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 Elsa's Kopje Meru, Elephant Bedroom Camp, Emara Ole-Sereni Nairobi, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
Spend two full days exploring Meru National Park, where morning and afternoon game drives offer exceptional wildlife sightings. Enjoy a mix of thrilling safaris, guided nature walks, and opportunities to spot the Big Five, cheetahs, hippos, and an array of bird species. Return to the lodge each evening to unwind in your luxurious cottage, taking in the beauty of the African wilderness. Overnight at Elewana Elsa's Kopje.
The day is paced around the wider route through Kenya, Nairobi, Meru 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 Elsa's Kopje Meru, Elephant Bedroom Camp, Emara Ole-Sereni Nairobi, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
Spend two full days exploring Meru National Park, where morning and afternoon game drives offer exceptional wildlife sightings. Enjoy a mix of thrilling safaris, guided nature walks, and opportunities to spot the Big Five, cheetahs, hippos, and an array of bird species. Return to the lodge each evening to unwind in your luxurious cottage, taking in the beauty of the African wilderness. Overnight at Elewana Elsa's Kopje.
The day is paced around the wider route through Kenya, Nairobi, Meru 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 Elsa's Kopje Meru, Elephant Bedroom Camp, Emara Ole-Sereni Nairobi, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
After breakfast, board your scheduled flight to the rugged and picturesque Samburu National Reserve, known for its arid landscapes, dramatic scenery, and unique wildlife species found only in this region, such as the Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, and Beisa oryx. Enjoy a sumptuous lunch upon arrival at the exclusive Elephant Bedroom Camp, a luxurious tented camp set along the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River. Spend the afternoon on a thrilling game drive before returning for a relaxing evening under the starlit sky.
The day is paced around the wider route through Kenya, Nairobi, Meru 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 Elsa's Kopje Meru, Elephant Bedroom Camp, Emara Ole-Sereni Nairobi, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
Rise early for a morning game drive, when predators are most active, followed by a leisurely breakfast at the camp. Later, embark on another afternoon safari, exploring the dramatic landscapes and rich wildlife of Samburu National Reserve. Capture incredible photos, witness elephants bathing in the river, and immerse yourself in the untouched beauty of this remarkable region. Overnight at Elephant Bedroom Camp.
The day is paced around the wider route through Kenya, Nairobi, Meru 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 Elsa's Kopje Meru, Elephant Bedroom Camp, Emara Ole-Sereni Nairobi, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight across the Great Rift Valley to the legendary Masai Mara Game Reserve, home to Africa's greatest wildlife spectacle. Spend three unforgettable nights at the Cottars 1920s Safari Camp, a stunning, vintage-style retreat offering an authentic yet luxurious safari experience.
Over the next three days, enjoy exhilarating game drives through the vast savannahs, searching for the Big Five, cheetahs, and an abundance of wildlife. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration, one of the most breathtaking wildlife events on Earth. Between safaris, indulge in bush picnics, cultural visits to a local Maasai village, or simply relax in the comfort of your elegant tented suite.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Elsa's Kopje Meru, Elephant Bedroom Camp, Emara Ole-Sereni Nairobi, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight across the Great Rift Valley to the legendary Masai Mara Game Reserve, home to Africa's greatest wildlife spectacle. Spend three unforgettable nights at the Cottars 1920s Safari Camp, a stunning, vintage-style retreat offering an authentic yet luxurious safari experience.
Over the next three days, enjoy exhilarating game drives through the vast savannahs, searching for the Big Five, cheetahs, and an abundance of wildlife. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration, one of the most breathtaking wildlife events on Earth. Between safaris, indulge in bush picnics, cultural visits to a local Maasai village, or simply relax in the comfort of your elegant tented suite.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Elsa's Kopje Meru, Elephant Bedroom Camp, Emara Ole-Sereni Nairobi, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight across the Great Rift Valley to the legendary Masai Mara Game Reserve, home to Africa's greatest wildlife spectacle. Spend three unforgettable nights at the Cottars 1920s Safari Camp, a stunning, vintage-style retreat offering an authentic yet luxurious safari experience.
Over the next three days, enjoy exhilarating game drives through the vast savannahs, searching for the Big Five, cheetahs, and an abundance of wildlife. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration, one of the most breathtaking wildlife events on Earth. Between safaris, indulge in bush picnics, cultural visits to a local Maasai village, or simply relax in the comfort of your elegant tented suite.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Elsa's Kopje Meru, Elephant Bedroom Camp, Emara Ole-Sereni Nairobi, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
Enjoy an early morning game drive, followed by a leisurely breakfast at camp. Later, transfer to the airstrip for your scenic flight back to Nairobi. Upon arrival, savor a farewell lunch at the renowned Carnivore Restaurant, famous for its succulent flame-grilled meats. Afterward, you'll be transferred to Emara Ole Sereni, where a comfortable day room is booked for you to freshen up before your evening transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your outbound flight.
The day is paced around the wider route through Kenya, Nairobi, Meru 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 Elsa's Kopje Meru, Elephant Bedroom Camp, Emara Ole-Sereni Nairobi, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
