Explore Kenya Safari (Amboseli, Lewa & Masai Mara)

Duration
13 Days
Price from
£8,618 pp.
Location
Kenya, Africa
Elewana bush breakfast

Trip Highlights

  • Off-road game drives
  • Sleep under the stars
  • A unique Kenya safari trip

What's Included

  • 12 nights accommodation
  • All transfers
  • Guides and park fees

Three remarkable and wildlife-rich regions

A wonderful and in-depth safari through three distinct ecosystems, each with a vast array of wildlife and offering a unique safari experience.

For those looking to explore multiple habitats and maximise their wildlife sightings, this safari is perfect. You'll journey through three of Kenya’s most iconic landscapes - Amboseli, Loisaba, and the Masai Mara - each with its own distinctive scenery and wildlife, from vast elephant herds beneath Mount Kilimanjaro to endangered rhinos and the big cats of the Mara plains.

Our Kenya expert, Ottilie, says:

"This trip really captures the soul of Kenya and you get such variety. Each place offers something completely different - it’s a proper safari for people who are particularly interested in wildlife and ecology and want to see it all, with brilliant guides and some really special places to stay along the way."

The adventure begins in Amboseli National Park, where wide-open plains frame stunning views of snow-capped Kilimanjaro, and some of Africa’s largest elephants roam the dusty landscape. Game drives here are unbelievable, especially at sunrise and sunset, when golden light bathes the marshes and acacia-dotted plains.

Next, travel north to the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, a lush highland haven teeming with rare and endangered species. This is one of the best places in Africa to see black and white rhino, as well as Grevy’s zebra, whose fine, narrow stripes make them instantly recognisable.

Finally, you’ll fly to the Masai Mara, Kenya’s most iconic safari destination. Staying in a private conservancy bordering the main reserve, you’ll enjoy exceptional game viewing with fewer crowds. Explore sweeping savannahs on day and night game drives, walk with expert guides, and watch as lions, cheetahs and wildebeest roam the golden plains - the perfect grand finale to your African adventure.

Beyond incredible wildlife, this safari offers meaningful connections through visits to local schools, conservation programmes, and community projects such as the Lewa Education Programme, the Land & Life Foundation, and the Amboseli Elephant Research Trust, where you’ll see how responsible tourism supports people, animals and the environment. Along the way, you’ll meet traditional Samburu and Maasai communities, whose vibrant dress, rich culture, and warm hospitality leave a lasting impression.

Whether you’re watching elephants at sunset, sleeping under the stars in a Loisaba Star Bed, or tracking lions across the plains, this safari blends incredible wildlife encounters with genuine opportunities to learn about Kenya’s people and conservation efforts.


Trip Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Kenya & Journey to Amboseli

Staying at Tortilis Camp

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, a Far & Wild representative will greet you and transfer you to Wilson Airport for your scheduled flight to Amboseli National Park.

Take in the aerial views of the Kenyan landscape before touch down at Amboseli Airstrip, where your safari guide will meet you for a game drive transfer to Tortilis Camp Amboseli - your based for the next four nights.

After settling in, enjoy a delicious lunch, then head out for an afternoon game drive to begin your safari adventure.

Days 2-4 Amboseli Safari: Land of the Giants

Elephants In Amboseli National Park

Spend three exhilarating days exploring Amboseli National Park and the private Kitirua Conservancy, a haven for massive elephant herds and some of Africa's largest tuskers. With exclusive access to the conservancy, enjoy off-road game drives and guided bush walks.

Whether you are tracking big cats, photographing elephants with Mount Kilimanjaro as your backdrop, or enjoying sundowners - every moment is unforgettable!

Day 5 From Amboseli to Loisaba

Wake early for a final breakfast before transferring to Amboseli Airstrip for your flight to Loisaba, via Wilson Airport.

Upon arrival at Loisaba Airstrip, you will be welcomed by your safari guide and enjoy a scenic game drive en route to your lodge - Loisaba Tented Camp.

Spend the next three nights immersed in the rugged beauty of Loisaba Conservancy, with your final night under the stars in the unique Loisaba Star Beds - an open-air sleep out experience you won't ever forget.

Days 6-8 Loisaba: Adventure & Conservation

Day 9 Fly to the Masai Mara

Staying at Elephant Pepper

Enjoy one last breakfast with panoramic views before flying to the legendary Masai Mara. Upon arrival at Mara North Airstrip, you will be met by your guide and game driven to Elephant Pepper Camp, your home for the next four nights in the heart of the Mara North Conservancy.

Days 10-12 The Masai Mara Experience

Day 13 Farewell Kenya

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When to go to Kenya

Find out the best time to visit Kenya with our month by month guide.

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January

January is a great time for wildlife viewing. The landscapes are lush and green after the 'short rains' and newborn animals can been seen. It is hot, but brief afternoon or evening showers cool things down, without compromising your safari. Over on the coast the sea is clear, making it ideal for diving and snorkelling, and the days are warm and bright.

February

February is an ideal time to visit Kenya, and great for game viewing. The landscapes are green and thriving thanks to the short rains, and newborn animals will be hopping around the plains. There maybe a few afternoon showers which are welcome in the heat, and don't impact on wildlife viewing. Water clarify is excellent at the moment, which is good news for watersports enthusiasts. And if you want to spot a whale shark, now is the time to try.

March

Still a good option for wildlife viewing and diving, although with the 'long rains' just around the corner, expect wetter and hotter weather.

April

April brings the start of the 'long rains' which means game reserves and national parks become muddy and harder to drive around. Over on the coast it's hot and wet, so it isn't the best time of year to travel. Some camps and lodges close during this period.

May

The 'long rains' continue into May, making park tracks difficult to navigate in the mud, and the coast very warm and wet. There will be less accommodation choice at this time as several lodges and camps during this period.

June

June is a beautiful time of year to visit Kenya, with the rains receding to just light showers, and the long dry season not far ahead. The high grasses can sometimes make it more of a challenge to spot game, but the landscapes are lush and some animals may begin arriving early for the migration. At altitude nights can be cool, but elsewhere the temperature is pleasant.

July

July marks the beginning of the great migration into the Masai Mara, and with warm and generally dry weather, this is a great time of year to visit. Days are sunny, skies are blue and there isn't too much dust around, so it's a great time for photography.

August

The migration is now in full swing in the Masai Mara, with lots of river crossing action, so if you want to see those massive herds of wildebeest and zebra, now is the time to come. Game viewing in general is excellent and it's one of the most popular times of year to visit, so some of the main parks do become crowded. Temperatures are warm and dry.

September

Game viewing continues to be excellent, and the weather is generally dry so this is another ideal month to visit Kenya's parks. The bush is less dense and as animals gather around waterholes and rivers it makes wildlife spotting much easier.

October

October is a great time if you want to avoid the crowds and don't mind the temperature slowly starting to rise. There may be a few short showers, but game viewing remains excellent with the end of the migration, and it's a good time to holiday anywhere in Kenya.

November

November heralds the start of the 'short rains' and with hotter temperatures some camps are closed. The Mara however is still open, and despite sometimes stormy skies, game viewing is still good. Fewer crowds and lower prices make this an attractive month to visit. Over on the coast water clarify is good for snorkelling and diving.

December

The 'short rains' are bringing the landscapes back to life, and as the plains start to become green again, wildlife viewing remains good, and it's a great time for birding. Some camps are closed (mainly in the north of Kenya) but many others remain open. The showers tend to fall in the afternoons and don't impact greatly on a safari. Take advantage of reduced visitor numbers and lower prices.

Shirley Newman

What can I say….my son and myself had the most wonderful time in Kenya thanks to the first-class itinerary that Ben and Louise put together for us. We spoke with Ben many times to ensure he ‘got it right’. This was our 2nd visit to Kenya, and it certainly lived up to our expectations and memories. We stayed in four locations, firstly at the wonderful El Karama Lodge, Laikipia Wildlife Conservancy, where we even had a visit from Ruth from Far and Wild! Then, for a return visit, to Saruni Samburu, which is absolutely stunning and still one of our favourite places in the world. Next came Basecamp Mara Camp, where we saw our first Cheetah, the only animal we didn’t see on our first visit. After that, onto the wonderful Leopards Hill in the Naiboisho Conservancy, what a way to spend the last four days of this trip. Here we finally spent many hours with a beautiful leopard. Throughout our time in Kenya, we saw many lions, giraffes, elephants, ostriches, hyenas, cheetahs, and leopards, to name just a few. Nothing was too much trouble for all the staff; we cannot have been looked after any better. Since our return again Ben phoned to see how it went in addition to emails. I would highly recommend Far and Wild; they are so knowledgeable and have personally visited the lodges and areas. We are already planning another visit, and we cannot wait.

16 Aug 2025
Elizabeth Spells

I have just returned from the most amazing trip to Tanzania, booked with Far & Wild. Everything went so smoothly from the first time I spoke with them. The planning was great, the itinerary was perfect for us, and the lodges were amazing. We spent 10 nights with an amazing guide, travelling through Northern Tanzania and even got to see the migration, which was a lifetime ambition of mine. This wasn't our first safari, so we were nervous as to how it would compare, but it was spot on. We're particularly grateful that she suggested a private 'bush lunch' in the Ngorongoro Crater as the public picnic spot was very busy! I will certainly be using them again to book our next trip....we're thinking of a relaxing beach stay next time to get over the excitement of safari!

17 Sept 2025
Orla Rhodes

Just back from another amazing F&W organised trip to Namibia with the family (8 adults). Having been there before, Alistair tailored our trip to include our favourite locations and added a new one for us, Okonjima Plains camp, which we loved.The quality of accommodation and guiding, activities, food and drinks was exceptional throughout. Although not inexpensive I felt it was good value for the level of luxury we had. Kwessi Dunes, Shipwreck lodge, Ongava, Okonjima with pit stops Windhoek (city tour recommended ), Swakopmund (Sandwich Harbour and Walvis Bay tour) and Grootberg lodge (best sundowner drive )

31 Jul 2024
Arnhild Schia

We had a wonderful trip to São Tomé and Príncipe - a small island nation in the Gulf of Guinea with paradise (almost empty) beaches and jungle forest. It was all well organised by Far and Wild and we stayed at Omali lodge at Sao Tome, then on Roca Sundy, and Sunday Praia at Principe - a great combination of different types of resorts/hotels. Omali is close to Sao Tome town with its colonial buildings, markets, hustle and bustle. Roca Sunday gives an old plantation experience and Sundy Praia a luxury beach experience. Very friendly (from time to time a bit slow) service, great fresh food, specifically if you like fish/seafood, vegetables and fruits (almost all sourced locally). Nice temperature between 23 and 30 degrees Celsius, nice swimming conditions. We really recommend this for those who want to experience a pristine destination with few other tourists and friendly and welcoming people. The islands also feel (and I believe are) very safe. At Principe, there are no dangerous animals, snakes or whatever, and it was great to be able to hike in the jungle without being very conscious of where to put your hands and feet. Go before everyone else does!

3 Jul 2024
Henri Papenfus

Back home again, basking in the joys of a superb safari. Every aspect you arranged for us, including linking up with Mack Air and Wild Horizons locally to transport us. The choice of camps, Camp Hwange in Zimbabwe and Muchenenje Safari Lodge in Botswana, was spot on and exactly what we had hoped for - ideally situated, comfortable, in good surroundings, and with excellent wildlife on the doorstep and throughout the wider country. The service staff in each looked after us very well, catering was excellent, and the game guides were professional, knowledgeable and helpful. The weather was, as usual for that part of the world, also good at the time of our visit. Blue skies and stunning sunsets. Warm but not too hot during the day, although quite cold at sunrise when viewing game. The viewing started. You made us happy, and we recommend you to similar safari enthusiasts with confidence.

28 Jun 2024
AC

Far and Wild went above and beyond to make sure my trip to Zambia was special. I would definitely recommend them and their services to anyone wanting to travel to Africa.

5 Jun 2024
Tiny

Lovely holiday at the amazing Almanara on Galu beach, a beach like no other. Far and Wild excelled themselves from beginning to end of our holiday in beautiful Kenya.... What a country!,

5 Jun 2024
Stodge

Wow! These guys are amazing. Can’t recommend them highly enough. Friendly AND efficient! Sorted out our trip (last minute and lots of different family member needs, sorry!) in record time and everything worked like clockwork. Trip of a lifetime to the Masai Mara. Will be back (and use F&W again!)!

5 Jun 2024
Fiona C

It was a dreamy holiday on the Kenyan Coast - Far and Wild, their efficiency and professionalism allowed us to relax and be the happiest family alive !! We cannot fault them, their care and understanding of what we wanted from a holiday ensured we had the most memorable trip. We will be booking with them again for sure!

5 Jun 2024

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