Wonders of Kenya
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Experience Overview
This Small Group tour pairs Kenya’s great safari regions with time on Zanzibar’s coast. Search for wildlife in Samburu National Reserve and the Maasai Mara, visit Nairobi and travel into Tanzania before ending on the Spice Island. Explore Stone Town, relax on white-sand beaches and take in views of the Indian Ocean.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 11 Dinner (D)
- 11 Breakfast (B)
- 8 Lunch (L)
Must-see Highlights
- Visit Aberdare National Park, Samburu National Reserve, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Sweetwaters Sanctuary to see the resident orphaned or rescued chimpanzees, Lake Nakuru National Park, Maasai Mara National Game Reserve and Stone Town
- View Thomsons Falls in Nyahururu
How You'll Travel
- Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
Be My Guest
- Kerugoya: Built in 1962 and set in rural Kerugoya town on the foothills of Mt. Kenya, the house is located within an operational coffee and tea estate. It is the home of the late Geoffrey Kariithi, a pre-eminent civil servant in Kenya’s first independence government, now run and managed by his daughter Grace. While at the house you will have the opportunity to discover and learn about the complete process of coffee and tea production, from planting to processing, and enjoy local cuisine including a sample of the region's tea and coffee.
Trafalgar Difference
- Aberdare National Park: Resembling Noah's Ark, the Ark Lodge in Aberdare National Park has four viewing areas for observing the wildlife which congregate around a floodlit waterhole and salt lick.
Iconic Experience
- Samburu National Reserve: Drive through the Samburu National Reserve, known for its diverse wildlife and expansive landscapes.
- Samburu National Reserve: Embark on a morning game drive through Samburu National Reserve, perhaps glimpsing the animal inhabitants that roam the grasslands and riverside.
- Samburu National Reserve: Join a local ranger for a guided nature walk along the edge of Samburu Reserve, following the trail towards the meeting point of the Ewaso Nyiro and Isiolo rivers. Learn how water shapes life in this dry landscape as you look for zebras, antelopes and crocodiles resting along the riverbanks.
- Lake Nakuru: Stop to take in the thunderous power of Thomson's Falls.
- Lake Nakuru: See the birds of Lake Nakuru National Park and marvel at the flamingos that crowd the water's edge.
- Maasai Mara National Reserve: Embark on a journey through the wilderness as you enjoy the sights of the best game viewing in the world at Maasai Mara National Reserve.
- Maasai Mara National Reserve: Head to a Maasai village in the Maasai Mara National Reserve and get a feel for their everyday life. After a guided tour of the village, you’ll see the warriors’ famous jumping dance and give bush hunting skills a go with the Maasai people.
- Maasai Mara National Reserve: Full day in the Mara with morning and afternoon game drives to explore its vast plains and rolling hills with more game spotting opportunities.
- Zanzibar: Taste and smell the spices, herbs and fruits that helped Zanzibar earn its title of 'The Spice Island'.
- Zanzibar: Join a Local Specialist and explore UNESCO-listed Stone Town, the heart and soul of Zanzibar.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- Ol Pejeta: Visit Ol Pejeta, a not-for-profit conservancy known for its anti-poaching efforts and learn about its valuable endangered species conservation work.
Trip Details
Product Code: 34391
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Explorer, Budget
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 488.1733A
Starts: Nairobi, Kenya
Finishes: Zanzibar, Tanzania (United Republic Of)
Duration: 12 days
Departures: Not Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Whats Included
- 4 X 4 safari game drive vehicles for full duration of the trip. All transfers shown.
- Safari Driver Guide in Kenya, Tanzania and Namibia
- Cherry-picked hotels and safari lodges, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing
- Toyota Landcruiser 4 X 4 safari vehicle
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $8925 ($744 /day)
Itinerary
Your small group safari begins in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital and the gateway to the country’s renowned national parks and wildlife reserves. On arrival, a Trafalgar Representative will meet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. This evening, meet your fellow travelers and Driver Guide over dinner at the renowned Carnivore restaurant as your Kenya safari gets underway.
Accommodation: Tamarind Tree
Meals: Dinner
Leave the hustle and bustle of Nairobi behind and embark on a 4 x 4 journey north to Aberdare National Park. En route you'll Connect With Locals during a Be My Guest experience in the highlands of central Kenya. Join Elizabeth to learn about the complete journey of coffee and tea production before settling in to savor local cuisine including a sample of local tea and coffee made from the onsite coffee and and tea plantation. Tonight you’ll stay in The Ark Lodge, one of Trafalgar's Stays With Stories, offering spectacular opportunities to view the resident birdlife and wildlife.
Accommodation: The Ark Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Leave the lush greenery of the Kenya highlands region behind as you journey to the contrasting arid landscapes of Samburu National Reserve. As you continue your safari adventure here, you'll have the chance to spot the 'Samburu Special 5', including species such as the grevy's zebra and the reticulated giraffe, found only in the northern Kenya region. Your accommodation tonight is a luxury tented camp on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River.
Accommodation: Ashnil Samburu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Made famous in the award-winning book and movie Born Free, Samburu National Reserve was the home of Elsa, the famous lioness, raised by conservationists George and Joy Adamson. Rise early with the birds and head out on a guided nature walk along the edge of the reserve, where a local ranger introduces you to the region’s flora, fauna and river life. Then embark on a morning game drive through acacia forest and open grasslands in search of wildlife. Relax at your camp on your return, then head back out into the savannah on a late afternoon game drive.
Accommodation: Ashnil Samburu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The plight of Africa’s rhinos takes center stage today during a poignant visit to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. This morning, you’ll learn about their efforts to fight poaching in East Africa’s largest black rhino sanctuary and enjoy a quick photo stop at the point where the equator slices through the conservancy. Next up is a visit to Sweetwaters Sanctuary, where you'll meet the cheeky resident orphaned or rescued chimpanzees. Continue to your accommodation this evening, keeping a keen eye out for thirsty wildlife that come to drink at the floodlit on-site waterhole after a dry day in the African wilderness.
Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Have your camera ready for a photo stop at the spectacular Thomson's Falls. Visit the birdwatcher's paradise that is Lake Nakuru National Park, then join your Driver Guide for an afternoon game drive to spot pink flamingos lining the lakeshore and to search for lions and leopards.
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Your journey continues to the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve, your home for the next two nights. While here, visit your lodge’s watering hole, where large pods of hippo can often be seen.
Accommodation: Keekorok Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Don your hat and polish those binoculars for a full day in the Maasai Mara's wilderness. When you’re not traversing the savannah in search of the Big 5, you’ll join a Maasai community in their local village. Watch the colorfully clad warriors demonstrate their jumping prowess, learn traditional bush hunting skills, and tour the village for a deeper understanding into their daily life. Back at the lodge enjoy a hearty lunch before you set out on an afternoon game drive to soak in more of the iconic Maasai Mara landscape and nature.
Accommodation: Keekorok Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Your Kenyan safari adventure at its end, you’ll return to Nairobi where a day room has been reserved at the Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport Hotel for you to use prior to your evening flight over to Zanzibar. Touching down in island paradise, you'll be transferred to your hotel and settle into your resort, home for the next three nights.
Accommodation: Oceans Paradise Beach Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
What better way to connect with your multi-cultural surrounds than embarking on a walking tour of UNESCO-listed Stone Town with a Local Specialist? Peel back the layers of Zanzibar’s colorful history as you wander through winding alleyways and admire the intricately carved doors distinctive of this Swahili coastal trading town. Visit the former slave market, the House of Wonders, the Sultan's Palace Museum and the Old Arab Fort, unearthing the soul-stirring history of this former trading hub. Later, discover Zanzibar’s reputation as the 'Spice Island', embarking on a Dive Into Culture visit to a shamba (spice farm) with a local guide. Taste and smell the spices, herbs and fruits and learn how they’ve been cultivated and used for centuries.
Accommodation: Oceans Paradise Beach Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Kick off your shoes and let the warm sand sink between your toes on Zanzibar’s exquisite beaches. Wade into the clear, warm turquoise waters and immerse yourself in the latest bestseller under swaying palm trees. Make the most of your day in paradise and join an Optional Experience full-day cruise aboard a traditional dhow boat. Set sail from a traditional fishing village, keeping your eyes peeled for glimpses of the tropical fish beneath the water’s surface. You’ll pause on a sandbank where you can cool off in the ocean, and swim or snorkel to see the colorful marine life (all equipment is provided). Feast on a traditional Zanzibar seafood lunch before returning to the shore relaxed and revived.
Accommodation: Oceans Paradise Beach Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a leisurely start to your final day in Zanzibar, with time to soak up the atmosphere of the Spice Island before your journey comes to an end. Perhaps take one last stroll or simply relax at your hotel before meeting your small group for the transfer to Zanzibar Airport and your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast
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Reviews
Candice Harnish - Traveled, May 2024
The on-tour service was excellent. We could not have asked for a better guide than *Personal information removed by Feefo*! I feel like Trafalgar needs to provide better service before the tour starts, because I called in with questions before we left, and were told very vague answers or that they didn't know. If they had better communication with Somak Safaris (their operator on the ground in Kenya), then a lot of misinformation could have been avoided. This is an excellent itinerary, and our guide, *Personal information removed by Feefo*, was fantastic! He was a great driver, answered all our questions and even stopped at a grocery store upon request so we could buy snacks and see what a local store is like. I have nothing but excellent things to say about *Personal information removed by Feefo*. A few things to note, this is a very busy, and "on the go" tour. We did not get to do many of the Optional Experiences" because there was no time in the itinerary to do so. We had a free afternoon in Saburu as well as an offer of a morning hot air balloon ride in the Maasai Mara (which was not mentioned in the original itinerary). I think Trafalgar could have done better at managing expectations of the timeline. We are not unhappy with how the tour turned out, but this was definitely misinformation. We did enjoy our stay at The Ark, but it seemed like a long drive to get there and we spent very little time enjoying it. We arrived at the Aberdare Country Club to check in, and then had to wait there almost 2 hours before we were taken to the Ark. This got us there by 6pm, which was enough time to check in, have dinner, chill for an hour or so, and then to bed as we left early the next morning. I would almost rather cut The Ark out entirely and have an extra day at Sweetwaters Serena or Lake Nukuru! The vehicles were comfortable and well maintained and everyone in the group loved the coffee plantation stop. All round wonderful experience, but better information on the timeline would be helpful.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/11/2024
Jordan - Traveled, May 2024
Service was great. Our tour director *Personal information removed by Feefo* and *Personal information removed by Feefo* were amazing. They are very knowledgeable and were great at anticipating where animals would walk to after they were spotted. Lots of sights to see; unfortunately quite a bit of driving between parks which can't be avoided. This was a bucket list vacation; would go on it again!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/09/2024
Mary Lang - Traveled, September 2024
The trip was outstanding from start to finish. Our tour director was very knowledgeable and helpful. My husband and I felt that we learned an enormous amount about Kenya, its people, and its animals. We were a small group of six which felt like a very private tour. The food was excellent and so were the employees of each reserve we stayed at.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/10/2024
Nancy Upchurch - Traveled, September 2024
This was my 5th trip out of the country with Trafalgar and I can't say enough about the excellent service they provide on the tours. They take care of EVERYTHING which makes the trip worry free and enjoyable. I saw LOTS of animals - lion, zebra, giraffe, cheetah, elephant gazelle, hippo, crocodile, leopard, buffalo, wildebeest, Impala, rhino, eland, baboon, hyena, waterbuck, monkey, hartbeest, jackal and many different species of birds. I was able to experience different parts of Kenya from the city of Nairobi to the mountains of Aberdare, the desert like Samburu, the wetlands of Lake Nakuru and the savanna of Maasai Mara. It was the trip of a lifetime to see wild animals in their natural environment.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/09/2024
Beverly Henzman - Traveled, June 2024
They were always with us. It was a life long dream that came true. Make sure you have a good camera.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/02/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, June 2024
The only thing I would change is to skip the Ark stay and spend a second day at one of the other lodges.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/30/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, June 2025
Their service was amazing both on the trip and in the office with our Travel, Agent *Personal information removed by Feefo* It was a wonderful trip. I would not change a thing *Personal information removed by Feefo* our travel agent was awesome and our group leaders on the Africa Safari were great. I love everything about it. We stayed where we went. Everything was awesome.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/30/2025
Melody Lawrence - Traveled, June 2025
A pity the Trafalgar man never got back to us when we missed our flight home. It was suggested that seeing Trafalgar booked the airfares, they could rebook another flight, but we never heard from him. Fortunately the Trolley manager at the airport took us to a Booking office where a darling lady worked with us and got us home. But this does not reflect on the actual trip. Wonderful! a fun filled, educational trip. Much better than I anticipated. The guides (drivers) were exceptional. How they cope on those roads, I don't know! The knowledge they imparted was excellent, and their ability to spot animals in tall grass was amazing. I would thoroughly recommend this trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/25/2025
Carrol Helander - Traveled, June 2024
The airport meets and airport deliveries are great. I had a problem with my flight leaving South Africa to travel to Kenya. Trafalgar staff stayed with me and assisted to sort things out. All staff very helpful. Love the service. The safari was sensational and i would recommend. However, more advice should be provided about the type of terrain ie bouncing around in a jeep on gravel tracks can assist some people to make the decision not to undertake a safari, but on the other hand it is part of the adventure of searching for wildlife in their habitats. There was some information lacking in my itinerary that others seemed to have ie pack an overnight bag for the ARK. Some additional excursions listed on my itinerary didn't seem to be included on the itineraries of other members of the group. I wasn't too interested in the additional excursions anyway. I was very happy with the way the daily excursions occurred including an extra trip to a Samburi village. Our leader Johnna was better than sensational. He went out of his way to accommodate the group. He has a great sense of humour and fit with the group very well. He answered all our questions with respect. He has a great knowledge of the wildlife and their habits. Johnna accommodated additional needs such as ATMs when he could. He gave us enough time to take pictures and observe the animals at our pace. I hope Trafalgar continues the contract with Somack Safaris. The final hotel Keekorok Lodge was the worst hotel of both my tours. My room was so small I couldn't open my suit case fully. There was no hot water the first day. The condition overall of the room was something out of a budget hotel on the wharf. The veranda furniture was rejects from the lounge with holes and ripped fabric. I noticed other parts of the hotel had very modern veranda furniture and apparently better rooms. Front of office staff were rude and gave the impression that any request was too much to ask. The food was obviously catering to the Indian and Japanese clients and same menu lunch and dinner. Staff in the dining room lacked polish. They sort of knew what to do but had to be directed by the manager. Music was catering for the Indian clientele and very loud. As a woman in a group I was often ignored by wait staff when taking orders. I had to get up from the group and place my own order. The pre and post service from Trafalgar was excellent. as a group tour company I would use them again depending on the size of the group is no more then 20
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/30/2024
John Fultz - Traveled, May 2023
I saw and did things I could have never done on my own. Our guide Yusuf Imtiyaz was the best! Very knowledgeable and dedicated to making sure we had a full and rich experience! We everything we expected and more than we expected. It was an incredible experience!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/16/2023
