Opulent Kenyan Escape

Overview

Experience the pinnacle of East African luxury. Stay in prestigious safari camps in Nanyuki beneath Mount Kenya, track elusive leopards in Samburu, stay in an iconic stilted wildlife lodge in the private Lumo Conservancy with night game drives, and unwind in the colonial Swahili elegance of Malindi on the Indian Ocean coast. Featuring private fly-in options, personalized butler services, and gourmet bush dining.

Highlights

• Luxury tented camps and prestigious heritage lodges with private verandas
• Rhino sanctuary and chimpanzee sanctuary visit at Ol Pejeta in Nanyuki
• Samburu Special Five tracking with native warrior guides
• Night game drives and stilted luxury lodge stay in Lumo Conservancy
• Exclusive coastal retreat in historic, tranquil Malindi

Day by day

1. Day1

   Day 1: Nairobi to Nanyuki – Mount Kenya & Ol Pejeta

   Travel from Nairobi past Mount Kenya to Nanyuki. Check in at the renowned Ol Pejeta Conservancy, home to the last remaining northern white rhinos and Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Afternoon private game drive.

   Sweetwaters Serena Camp / Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club Lunch, Dinner
2. Day2

   Day 2: Nanyuki to Samburu National Reserve

   Cross northern ridges into Samburu. Check into your luxury riverside camp. Embark on an evening sundowner drive along the river where leopards and elephants frequent the Doum palms.

   Elephant Bedroom Camp / Saruni Samburu Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
3. Day3

   Day 3: Samburu Luxury Wildlife Safari

   Morning and afternoon private game drives tracking Samburu’s iconic wildlife. Enjoy a lantern-lit three-course bush dinner under the starry African skies.

   Elephant Bedroom Camp / Saruni Samburu Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
4. Day4

   Day 4: Samburu to Lumo Community Wildlife Sanctuary

   Journey south through the scenic Tsavo ecosystem to the private Lumo Conservancy. Check into the iconic Lions Bluff Lodge perched high on a bluff with breathtaking 360-degree vistas.

   Lions Bluff Lodge Lumo Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
5. Day5

   Day 5: Lumo Conservancy & Night Game Drive

   Daytime game viewing around pristine bushland free from tourist crowds. In the evening, set out on an exclusive guided night game drive to observe nocturnal hunters like aardvarks, civets, and lions on the prowl.

   Lions Bluff Lodge Lumo Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
6. Day6

   Day 6: Lumo Conservancy to Malindi Coastal Retreat

   Drive towards the Indian Ocean coast and arrive in Malindi, celebrated for its Swahili-Arab heritage, serene sandy bays, and Italian-influenced gourmet dining.

   Diamonds Dream of Africa / Ocean Beach Resort & Spa Breakfast, Dinner
7. Day7

   Day 7: Malindi – Marine National Park & Vasco da Gama Pillar

   Morning visit to the historical Vasco da Gama pillar and Malindi Marine Park for swimming and coral exploration. Afternoon relaxation by your resort's oceanfront pool.

   Diamonds Dream of Africa / Ocean Beach Resort & Spa Breakfast, Dinner
8. Day8

   Day 8: Malindi – Marafa Hell’s Kitchen Excursion

   Afternoon excursion to the surreal sandstone canyon of Marafa ('Hell’s Kitchen') to watch sunset illuminate the fiery red and gold rock formations.

   Diamonds Dream of Africa / Ocean Beach Resort & Spa Breakfast, Dinner
9. Day9

   Day 9: Malindi to Nairobi – Departure

   Indulge in a leisurely breakfast by the ocean before transferring to Malindi Airport for your flight to Nairobi and onward international connection.

   No overnight stay Breakfast

What's included

Where you'll go

Route: Nanyuki · Samburu · Lumo · Malindi.

Good to know

Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a room. The final price depends on your travel dates, the size of your group and the places you choose to stay.

The lodges listed are the ones we usually recommend. We're happy to suggest alternatives, simpler or more luxurious, and to add, remove or swap days to suit you.