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Kenya Luxury Safari Tours
Kenya is a great choice for a luxury safari. It was in Kenya that the safari was born back in the early 20th century, so safari operators here have learned a thing or two about mounting a wildlife-focused expedition in comfort. Kenya’s highly competitive safari market has all the necessary elements for a tour of a lifetime, including fabulous wildlife from big cats to the Big Five (lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhino). Although Kenya is one of Africa’s busier safari destinations, the growth in private conservancies, especially around the Masai Mara, has added an air of exclusiveness. The result now is unrivaled choice when it comes to planning your long-dreamed-of luxury trip into Africa’s safari heartland.
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7-Day Luxury Kenya Safari Holiday
$5,820 to $8,135 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Samburu NR, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Wayfairer Travel
4.9/5 – 162 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
6-Day Amboseli, Lake Naivasha and Mara - Luxury
$2,070 to $3,010 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Spirit of Kenya
4.9/5 – 517 Reviews
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3-Day Masai Mara Fly-in Luxury Safari
$1,331 to $1,815 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Bigmac Africa Safaris
5.0/5 – 52 Reviews
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7-Day Kenya Wilderness Safari - Minivan
$2,189 to $3,245 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Twinkle Star Tours & Safaris
5.0/5 – 77 Reviews
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3-Day Masai Mara Flying Safari Tour Luxury Camp
$2,783 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Okoa Africa Tours
4.2/5 – 83 Reviews
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10-Day Experience a Luxury Kenya Honeymoon Safari
$3,993 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Aberdare NP, Sweetwaters (Chimp Sanctuary), Tsavo West NP, Taita Hills WS, Malindi (Beach), Mombasa (City), Nairobi (End)
Berngo Safaris
5.0/5 – 7 Reviews
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6-Day Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara Family Tour
$2,492 to $2,805 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Lake Nakuru NP, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Madukha Tours and Safaris
4.6/5 – 31 Reviews
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7-Day Luxury Kenya Safari Adventure
$3,849 to $6,049 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Amboseli NP, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Tapestry of Africa Tours and Safaris
5.0/5 – 8 Reviews
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12-Day Incredible Kenya - Masai Mara to Mountains
$13,283 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Nairobi NP, Masai Mara NR, Lewa Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau), Ngare Ndare Forest, Matthews Range (Mountain Range), Reteti (Elephant Sanctuary), Nairobi (End)
Viatu
5.0/5 – 54 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
4-Day Affordable Masai Mara Safari
$3,150 to $4,750 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourLuxury+Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Greater Masai Mara, Nairobi (End)
Discover Africa Safaris
5.0/5 – 472 Reviews
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3-Day Olpejeta Conservancy
$1,091 to $1,492 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau), Nairobi (End)
Abou Safaris
5.0/5 – 6 Reviews
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3-Day Amboseli Special Safari
$897 to $1,067 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Savannah Sound Safaris
5.0/5 – 31 Reviews
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3-Day Amboseli Fly-in Package
$1,099 to $1,370 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Starluck Travel
4.7/5 – 18 Reviews
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Best Seller
6-Day Highlights of Kenya & Tanzania - Luxury
$3,400 to $4,580 pp (USD)
Kenya & Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Unlimited Expeditions: The Soul of Tanzania
4.9/5 – 469 Reviews
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Best Seller
7-Day Kenya Safari | Amboseli | Naivasha | Mara NR
$3,703 to $5,099 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp & Resort
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Amboseli NP, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Crimson Brooke Safaris
5.0/5 – 50 Reviews
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3-Day Best of Samburu National Reserve
$891 to $1,540 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Samburu NR, Nairobi (End)
Africa Bed of Roses Safaris
5.0/5 – 1 Reviews
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4-Day Exclusive Safari to Masai Mara National Reserve
$2,237 to $3,607 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
East African Exotic Safaris
5.0/5 – 27 Reviews
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3-Day Masai Mara Excursion
$1,133 to $1,760 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Trav-Interactive
4.9/5 – 31 Reviews
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3-Day Masai Mara Fly-in Safari
$3,004 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourLuxury+Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Shadows of Africa
5.0/5 – 139 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
4-Day Luxury Tsavo West / Amboseli / Tsavo East Safari
$1,040 to $1,139 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Mombasa (Start), Tsavo West NP, Amboseli NP, Tsavo East NP, Mombasa Beaches, Mombasa (End)
Explorer Kenya Tours & Travel
5.0/5 – 220 Reviews
6 Questions About Kenya Luxury Safaris
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Anthony Ham
Anthony is a writer and photographer who co-writes Lonely Planet’s guide to Kenya, writes on the country for magazines and newspapers around the world, and has been exploring the country for more than a decade.› More about Anthony
6 Questions About Kenya Luxury Safaris
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Why should I choose Kenya for a luxury trip?
“Kenya is perfect for a luxury safari because of its mix of exceptional wildlife experiences, stirring landscapes and highly professional safari operators. They’ve been doing luxury safari tours longer in Kenya than anywhere else. Some of the safari tents have to be seen to be believed. Many are beautifully decorated, often harking back to an old-world colonial style from the days when the African safari was born. These luxury tents have their own equally luxurious bathrooms. There are also often heavy wooden chests, gas lanterns, copper bathtubs, a writing desk and an ample deck where you can sip a gin and tonic. If you’re staying in lodges, the comfort levels can be even higher, with über-stylish decorations and fabulous views. The growth in community-managed conservancies such as Mara North, Naboisho, Olare Motorogi and Olderikesi, populated with magnificent luxury tented camps and lodges, has added depth to the whole experience. These latter conservancies rank among Africa’s elite for luxury safari destinations.”
1What is included in a Kenya luxury safari?
“Most luxury safari packages in Kenya are sold on an all-inclusive basis. The price you pay includes breakfast, lunch and dinner, safari or game drives, and sometimes transport between the parks or lodges and camps, and, of course, luxury accommodation. But there are exceptions, so make sure you quiz any potential safari operator before finalizing your reservation. Special activities usually cost extra. These may include such things as a bush breakfast by a riverbank, or a scenic flight or balloon ride over the Masai Mara followed by a champagne breakfast. Spa treatments and massages, if available, are also rarely included in the initial price, although some places may offer an introductory massage as part of your package. It’s also worth remembering that you will share your guide and safari vehicle with other travelers. If you want a private guide and vehicle for your party, you will have to pay extra. And always ask whether your package includes conservancy or park entrance fees – it should. For all these extras, most travelers find that all-inclusive does indeed include most of the necessary ingredients for an unforgettable experience.”
2Do luxury tours in Kenya always focus on the Masai Mara?
“No, although with good reason many include the Masai Mara in their itineraries. The Masai Mara National Reserve is one of Africa’s best and most beautiful parks for wildlife viewing. All of Africa’s large animals, not to mention abundant birdlife, seem to gather on the plains of the Mara. This is especially evident during the wildebeest migration (roughly August to October, although nothing is guaranteed). But restrict yourself to the Mara alone and you’ll miss out on some extraordinary places. Amboseli National Park, in the shadow of Mt Kilimanjaro, is a magnificent park rich in big cats. It has a small but elite collection of luxury lodges and tented camps. Tsavo West and Tsavo East together make up one of Africa’s largest and wildest protected areas. In the north, compact Lake Nakuru National Park and Samburu National Reserve offer world-class wildlife viewing. Samburu and the private conservancies up on the Laikipia Plateau have some of East Africa’s most celebrated luxury options. While you can travel between all these parks by road, any luxury safari operator worth their salt will have you flying between them in no time.”
3Can you describe a typical day on a Kenya luxury safari?
“On most Kenya luxury tours, you’ll be woken before dawn and given a hot drink and breakfast snack to fight off the early morning chill. With the sun still below the horizon, you’ll then drive out in search of wildlife (most operators provide you with blankets). As temperatures rise, by mid-morning you’ll be back in camp for a fuller breakfast or morning tea. Late morning until mid-afternoon is traditionally relaxation time for safari travelers, with lunch in the middle. You’re not missing much by being in camp, with most animals hiding away from the midday heat. Around 3:30 PM you’ll enjoy a civilized afternoon tea, which can be quite elaborate, followed by the afternoon drive or walk to look for wildlife. If the afternoon tea is a time-honored East African safari tradition, the sundowner is an even more established tradition. It usually consists of a gin and tonic or other drink while watching the sunset from somewhere beautiful. The night drive back to camp presents an opportunity to tick some nocturnal species from your safari checklist, although some night drives take place after dinner. Back in camp, freshen up, dress for dinner, enjoy an aperitif, and then dine under the stars. Later, around the campfire, there may be a performance of local music, a natural history lecture or simply conversation before everyone drifts off to bed.”
4What type of accommodation can I expect?
“On a Kenya luxury safari, there are two main types of accommodation. The first is the safari tent, a spacious canvas construction that sits atop a low, elevated wooden platform in the heart of wildlife country. The safari tent, entered via a small deck, typically consists of a large room with a bed, writing desk, sitting area and somewhere to hang your clothes. Windows can be left open to allow the breeze in or zipped shut. Out the back is usually a bathroom area, sometimes with an outdoor shower which is an old safari favorite; bucket showers are common. If your safari tents form part of a mobile camp that moves with you around the national park, bathroom facilities and other furnishings will necessarily be more basic. The other major accommodation type is the lodge, where rooms are customarily four-walled structures, although canvas elements are sometimes incorporated. Lodges on a luxury safari in Kenya, like their tented counterparts, are large, luxurious and comfortable. They are the sort of places that bring to mind luxury hotels the world over, often with a safari theme.”
5How much will this safari cost?
“The price of a Kenya luxury tour varies greatly but rarely rises above US$485 per person per day. Such prices normally assume that you’re traveling on a twin-share basis. For solo travelers, the cost of the single supplement is rarely less than 75% of the price for two people traveling together. Of course, it is possible to pay less than this, but the less you pay, the more likely it is that you’re sacrificing something. The point at which the price-to-quality ratio dips below the standards you’d expect from a luxury holiday will differ from one traveler to the next.”
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