Are you looking to get started with your first African Safari? If you’ve never been to Africa before, you’ve so much to look forward to. But choosing where to go on your first safari can be quite daunting.
Kenya has been doing safaris since the very concept was invented, and safari means ‘journey’ in Swahili. Nowhere in Africa has a more professional safari industry than Kenya’s, and with that experience comes a rare combination of infrastructure and service. There are hundreds of excellent lodges and tented camps, standards of service from local staff are generally high, and they’ve mastered the logistics of moving between national parks for each leg of your safari itinerary.
Kenya’s wildlife offering is also outstanding. The main safari circuit takes in the Masai Mara, Amboseli and Lake Nakuru, with Tsavo West, Tsavo East and Samburu popular add-ons. Any combination of these parks should ensure ample sightings of big cats, plenty of elephants, a few rhinos, and all of the plains game, such as buffalo, giraffes, zebras and all manner of gazelle and antelope species. Extend your stay by a week and you could even scale Mt Kenya, Africa’s second-highest peak.
Nothing can quite compare to your first safari experience in Kenya, and this itinerary is designed to let first-time visitors experience all the magic of this wonderful destination. You will have the chance to view the full spectrum of wildlife inhabiting Kenya, including the famous Big 5. Not only will you have the chance to enjoy incredible safari experiences, including the more traditional game drives, but this will also be done while staying at some of the most luxurious camps around, ensuring you don’t ever have to go without your comforts. This is an amazing opportunity to get to know Kenya, and after this first visit, you’re sure to be yearning to return time and time again.
Stunning landscapes, warm people and iconic wildlife make for adventures and meaningful cultural connections. Seek out the forest elephants in the Aberdare, the hot springs of Lake Bogoria, find black rhinos at Lake Nakuru and cycle in Hell’s Gate.
Our first-time African safari is all about extraordinary wildlife and true adventure in style and safety, inside Africa’s unparalleled wild playground. Kenya is an easy and fascinating destination every holidaymaker should visit.
Tour Highlights
Explore Meru National Park with its lush forests, swamps, and golden plains—home to elephants, lions, Grevy’s zebras, and reticulated giraffes.
Experience conservation in action at Lewa Conservancy—spot black rhinos, elephants, and even the rare black panther.
Enjoy unique adventures like horse riding with rhinos, camel treks, and quad bike explorations.
Engage in hands-on conservation activities for a rare chance to give back while on safari.
Capture breathtaking landscapes blending forests, savannahs, and dramatic highlands.
Tour Map
| Start Point | Nairobi  |
| Day | Destination & Accommodation |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Solio Game Park |
| Day 2 | Lake Nakuru National Park |
| Day 3-4 | Maasai Mara National Reserve |
| Day 5- 6 | Hells Gate National Park |
| End Point | Nairobi  |
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