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Private Tailor Made Tour
The Ultimate Kenya Wilderness Safari 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, Laikipia, Loisaba Conservancy, Masai Mara. 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 Karen Blixen Camp, Elsa's Kopje Meru, Loisaba Tented Camp, Cottar's 1920s Safari 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
10 Days / 9 Nights, 1 country, Arrival in Nairobi to Departure
9 nights accommodation
Meals
Meals as per day-by-day itinerary
Safari style
Luxury Fly-In Safari
Private Tailor Made
Itinerary
7 stops across the route
Trip code: RTT-SC009
Starting from
Price on request
Public retail pricing. Final quote confirms availability and inclusions.
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Route notes
Kenya, Nairobi, Meru National Park, Laikipia, Loisaba Conservancy, Masai Mara
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 Ultimate Kenya Wilderness Safari around your travel dates, preferred pace, accommodation style and safari goals.
Trip route
Follow the day-by-day flow of this itinerary across East Africa.
Giraffe Centre
Arrival in Nairobi
Meru National Park
Explore Meru National Park
Mapped stop
Meru National Park
Immersive Safari in Meru National Park - First Full Day
Mapped stop
Meru National Park
Immersive Safari in Meru National Park - Final Full Day
Mapped stop
Nanyuki
Discover Laikipia
Adventure & Relaxation in Laikipia
Great Rift Valley
Fly to the Iconic Masai Mara
Masai Mara - First Full Day
Masai Mara - Final Full Day
Meru National Park
Departure
Mapped stop
Itinerary
Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to the elegant Nairobi Serena Hotel, a five-star oasis in the heart of the city. After a refreshing break, enjoy a private lunch at a charming residence, where you will be introduced to Kenya's rich culinary heritage. In the afternoon, visit the Giraffe Centre, home to the endangered Rothschild giraffes, where you can hand-feed these gentle giants.
Overnight at Karen Blixen Coffee Cottages.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Karen Blixen Camp, Elsa's Kopje Meru, Loisaba Tented Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
Board a scheduled flight to Meru National Park, a hidden gem known for its raw beauty and diverse wildlife. Upon arrival, your host will escort you to Elsa's Kopje, a luxurious safari lodge nestled into Mughwango Hill, offering stunning panoramic views. Enjoy a delightful lunch, followed by an afternoon of relaxation or an optional game drive.
Breakfast - lunch, dinner, bed and breakfast)
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Karen Blixen Camp, Elsa's Kopje Meru, Loisaba Tented Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
Stay details available on request.
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
Spend two full days exploring the unspoiled wilderness of Meru National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds, lion prides, and rare species such as Grevy's zebras and lesser kudu. Enjoy exhilarating morning and afternoon game drives, guided bush walks, and sundowners with breathtaking views.
Overnight at Elsa's Kopje.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Karen Blixen Camp, Elsa's Kopje Meru, Loisaba Tented Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
Spend two full days exploring the unspoiled wilderness of Meru National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds, lion prides, and rare species such as Grevy's zebras and lesser kudu. Enjoy exhilarating morning and afternoon game drives, guided bush walks, and sundowners with breathtaking views.
Overnight at Elsa's Kopje.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Karen Blixen Camp, Elsa's Kopje Meru, Loisaba Tented Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
After breakfast, fly to Nanyuki, where you will connect to a private charter flight to Loisaba Conservancy in Laikipia. This exclusive wildlife sanctuary is a haven for conservation and home to Africa's Big Five, as well as rare species like wild dogs and reticulated giraffes. Check into the stunning Loisaba Lodge, where you can enjoy an afternoon game drive, horseback safari, or a guided nature walk.
Overnight at Loisaba Lodge.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Karen Blixen Camp, Elsa's Kopje Meru, Loisaba Tented Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
Spend a full day discovering the magic of Loisaba Conservancy. Take part in morning and afternoon game drives, track wildlife on foot with expert guides, or experience the thrill of camel trekking across the savannah. For a truly unique experience, opt for a star-bed sleep-out, where you can sleep under the vast African sky.
Overnight at Loisaba Lodge.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Karen Blixen Camp, Elsa's Kopje Meru, Loisaba Tented Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
After breakfast, take a private charter flight back to Nanyuki, where you will connect to a scheduled flight over the Great Rift Valley to the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve. Upon arrival, your host will transfer you to Cottar's 1920s Camp, a luxury tented camp that blends vintage safari charm with modern comfort. After lunch, embark on an exhilarating afternoon game drive, followed by guided bush walks with Maasai warriors.
Overnight at Cottar's 1920s Camp.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Karen Blixen Camp, Elsa's Kopje Meru, Loisaba Tented Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
Spend two unforgettable days exploring the wildlife-rich plains of Masai Mara, one of the most famous safari destinations in the world. Witness the Big Five, watch cheetahs sprint across the savannah, and, if visiting between July and October, marvel at the Great Wildebeest Migration. Enjoy sunrise and sunset game drives, cultural visits to Maasai villages, and indulgent bush dining experiences.
Overnight at Cottar's 1920s Camp.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Karen Blixen Camp, Elsa's Kopje Meru, Loisaba Tented Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
Spend two unforgettable days exploring the wildlife-rich plains of Masai Mara, one of the most famous safari destinations in the world. Witness the Big Five, watch cheetahs sprint across the savannah, and, if visiting between July and October, marvel at the Great Wildebeest Migration. Enjoy sunrise and sunset game drives, cultural visits to Maasai villages, and indulgent bush dining experiences.
Overnight at Cottar's 1920s Camp.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Karen Blixen Camp, Elsa's Kopje Meru, Loisaba Tented Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
After a final morning game drive and a leisurely breakfast, board your return flight to Nairobi. A dayroom will be reserved for you at Karen Blixen Coffee Cottages, allowing you to freshen up before your transfer to the airport for your international flight home. Depart with unforgettable memories of Kenya's untamed beauty and warm hospitality.
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 Karen Blixen Camp, Elsa's Kopje Meru, Loisaba Tented Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
