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Kenya: A Classic Safari with Nairobi 2026
10 Day Tour from Nairobi to Nairobi
Tour Description:
Designed from the ground up for a maximum of 24 guests in Africa, this Small Group Discovery tour has everything you need to explore with up-close-and-exclusive experiences that go beyond traditional tours. Small groups lead to big experiences on this Small Group Discovery tour of Africa. Pack your khakis, greys, and greens and get ready for the ride of your life—or rides, rather! This classic African safari vacation packs in 10 game drives to see lion, leopard, zebra, giraffe, and countless other creatures of Kenya’s most famous national parks and wildlife reserves. Come face to face with adventure in custom-made 6-person 4-wheel-drive safari vehicles staffed by expert safari guides. Take in the best views of the “Big 5,” the Samburu “Special 5,” and every impala, ostrich, and gazelle in between—all in their natural habitats. Need to slow down and put on the brakes? Sumptuous safari lodges and comfortable tented camps, breakfast in the bush, and late day sundowner drinks present the perfect opportunities to rest near the rhinos, raise a mimosa to the monkeys, and say cheers to the cheetahs.Explore more on your Africa tour in Nairobi. Feeding endangered giraffes at the Giraffe Center, meeting orphaned elephant calves at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, and visiting the former home of Out of Africa author Karen Blixen are a few highlights! A Small Group Discovery tour for the wild at heart!
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Dates & Pricing
Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner
| Monday 16 Feb 26 — Thursday 26 Feb 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $6,189 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 06 Apr 26 — Thursday 16 Apr 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,739 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 04 May 26 — Thursday 14 May 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,739 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 08 Jun 26 — Thursday 18 Jun 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,979 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 29 Jun 26 — Thursday 09 Jul 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $7,139 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 13 Jul 26 — Thursday 23 Jul 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $7,139 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 03 Aug 26 — Thursday 13 Aug 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $7,139 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 17 Aug 26 — Thursday 27 Aug 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $7,139 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 24 Aug 26 — Thursday 03 Sep 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $7,139 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 07 Sep 26 — Thursday 17 Sep 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $6,999 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 14 Sep 26 — Thursday 24 Sep 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $6,639 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 28 Sep 26 — Thursday 08 Oct 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $6,639 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 12 Oct 26 — Thursday 22 Oct 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $6,639 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingSpecial features included on this tour: •Guided sightseeing in Nairobi includes a morning game drive in Nairobi National Park, the elephant orphanage at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, the Karen Blixen Museum and the Giraffe Centre •3 game drives in Shaba National Reserve with Sundowner in the bush •3 game drives in Ol Pejeta Conservancy with an exclusive BBQ dinner in the bush •Guided visit to the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary •A game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park with an exclusive breakfast in the bush •4 game drives in Maasai Mara National Reserve with a special farewell dinner in the bush with traditional Maasai dance performance •4-wheel-drive safari vehicle, limited to just 6 guests and equipped with a pop-up roof for unfettered game viewing •Hand selected safari lodges and tented camps plus a day room in Nairobi for late flight departures •All internal flights!
Notes:
The Great Migration is a natural event with herds typically in the Maasai Mara from August to early November. Movements and river crossings of migrating herds can be challenging to predict year to year. When possible, we’ll modify game viewing when advised of reported sightings. All game viewing is done at your own risk and requires a signed liability waiver prior to travel. Due to rough driving on/off road and in/between game parks, this vacation is not recommended for guests with serious back problems or mobility issues.
The Great Migration is a natural event with herds typically in the Maasai Mara from August to early November. Movements and river crossings of migrating herds can be challenging to predict year to year. When possible, we’ll modify game viewing when advised of reported sightings. All game viewing is done at your own risk and requires a signed liability waiver prior to travel. Due to rough driving on/off road and in/between game parks, this vacation is not recommended for guests with serious back problems or mobility issues.
ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1 ARRIVE IN NAIROBI, KENYA
Your Small Group Discovery tour begins!
Welcome to Nairobi, gateway to your dream safari. Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in
Day 2 NAIROBI
Conservation Matters
Guided sightseeing starts with a morning game drive in Nairobi National Park. Continue to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to learn about and witness elephant conservation in action. Visit the Karen Blixen Museum, dedicated to the Danish baroness and author of the 1937 autobiography Out of Africa (later, an Academy Award winning film) illustrating her time living and operating a coffee farm in Kenya. After lunch at the gardens, a visit to the [LF] Giraffe Centre is followed by free time this evening.
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LOCAL FAVORITE
WILDLIFE WARRIORS The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, founded by Dame Daphne Sheldrick. Learn about elephant conservation and meet elephant calves, orphaned by poachers, before they are re-introduced to the wild. View the elephant calves from a distance during their feeding time. Also visit the Giraffe Centre in Nairobi—a non-profit organization operated by the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife, focused on saving the Rothschild giraffe. During a visit to this remarkable sanctuary, learn about this giraffe sub-species, meet them up close and feed them. Get closer to these regal beauties on the feeding platform, and you may just get a kiss!
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BreakfastLunchDay 3 NAIROBI–SHABA NATIONAL RESERVE
Shaba Special
Drive north out of the city to Shaba National Reserve, home to the “Special 5,” a collection of unique animals, including Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, beisa oryx, and gerenuk. Start your safari adventure with an afternoon game drive. Your visit contributes to Wildlife Conservation Network’s Lion Recovery Fund, aimed at recovering the lion population in Africa after more than half have been lost over the past 25 years. Enjoy a 2-night stay at the Sarova Shaba Game Lodge, nestled within the tranquail oasis of the National Reserve.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATURAL WONDERS Listen for a symphony of bird calls at the Shaba National Reserve. More than 350 recorded species including the vibrant vulturine guinea fowl and gray crowned crane reside in Shaba. Look low for the Kori bustard, the largest flying bird native to Africa
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DinnerDay 4 SHABA
Arid Awakening
Morning and afternoon game drives plus free time at your lodge. Due to the dry climate, the grasses are sparse, making animals easier to spot. The Ewaso Ng’iro River borders the reserve, providing a year-round water supply. These two factors make for a great game viewing experience! Visit a Samburu Village to learn about their customs, attire, dance, and daily life. The Samburu are closely related to the Maasai but have distinct customs, language, and dress. Sundowner drinks in the bush are served prior to returning to your lodge for dinner.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHT
SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE This evening, enjoy the legendary tradition of safaris with a memorable happy hour in the bush, complete with sunset views over the Ewaso Ng’iro River!
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BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 5 SHABA–OL PEJETA CONSERVANCY
Wonderful Weavers & Wildlife Sanctuaries
Depart for Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the largest rhino sanctuary in East Africa, and home to the last two northern white rhinos and over 165 critically endangered black rhinos. En route, stop at Nanyuki Spinners and Weavers, a project aimed at building sustainable livelihoods for local women through social and economic activities. After lunch, visit the [LF] Sweetwaters Chimp Sanctuary, then set out for an afternoon game drive.
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LOCAL FAVORITE
SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE Learn more about the plight of chimpanzees and the great work being done for their welfare during a visit to Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary. In partnership with the Kenya Wildlife Service and the Jane Goodall Institute, the sanctuary offers a long-term home to orphaned and abused chimpanzees—a moving example of wildlife conservation for future generations. For the welfare of the chimps who call the sanctuary home, our small group visits are broken into groups of six, also affording a more personal visit for our guests.
ACCOMMODATION SPOTLIGHT
INTO THE WILD A guest favorite, Sweetwaters Serena Camp is in the heart of the conservancy with magnificent views of Mount Kenya. Globus guests enjoy tents situated directly in front of the floodlit waterhole where wildlife comes to drink day and night from a vantage point directly from your private verandah!
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BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 6 OL PEJETA–LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK
Natural Highs
Morning game drive in Ol Pejeta. Then, journey through the beautiful Kenyan highlands, one of the most fertile agricultural areas in all of Africa. Stop at the dramatic Nyahururu Falls before continuing to Lake Nakuru National Park. Settle into your lodge prior to dinner and gaze at the lush landscape from your private patio or open-air lounge.
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BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 7 LAKE NAKURU
At the Water’s Edge
Your morning game drive includes an exclusive [LF] bush breakfast at Baboon Cliffs. Keep your eyes out for giraffe, impala, flamingo, striped hyena, and a variety of birdlife along the water’s edge. Free time at your lodge before an afternoon game drive.
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LOCAL FAVORITE
BREAKFAST IN THE BUSH As part of your morning game drive, you’ll be treated to this time-honored safari experience in Africa’s unmatched landscapes, reminiscent of Africa’s early explorers. Sip mimosas as you revel in this memorable experience in the wild
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BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 8 LAKE NAKURU–MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Jewel of Kenya
This morning, depart for Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s most famous game area. “The Mara,” as it is called by locals, is part of the Serengeti ecosystem and boasts a strong permanent population of game. When the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra arrives, typically from August to early November, their population grows by almost 2 million, providing a bountiful food source for predators such as lions, cheetah, leopard, and hyena. After lunch at your lodge, set out on an afternoon game drive.
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BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 9 MAASAI MARA
Magical Mara
Morning and afternoon game drives plus free time to relax at your camp. Be sure to watch for elephant, rhino, giraffe, topi, hyena, and much more. Tonight, a [LF] farewell dinner in the bush features a traditional Maasai dance performance.
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LOCAL FAVORITE
CULTURAL GEMS The Maasai people bring a history of rich culture tied to this wilderness known as the Cradle of Life. Your special farewell dinner in the bush includes a traditional Maasai dance performance celebrating an ancient culture amid the majestic wildlife who find sanctuary here. The perfect ending to a spectacular safari adventure!
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BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 10 MAASAI MARA–NAIROBI
So Long, Farewell
Embark on a final game drive before flying back to Nairobi, where a day room is reserved at the Nairobi Serena Hotel for your use. Schedule departing flights after 5 pm.
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Accommodations
Accommodations| Nairobi | Shaba National Reserve | Ol Pejeta Conservancy | Lake Nakuru National Park Area | Maasai Mara National Reserve Area |
Sarova Panafric
First-Class
Junction of Kenyatta Ave & Valley Road Nairobi Kenya
Rated one of the best hotels in Nairobi the Sarova Panafric has lots to offer. Located just a short drive from CBD and 18 km from the airport. You are minutes away from the start of your adventure.
First-Class
Junction of Kenyatta Ave & Valley Road Nairobi Kenya
Rated one of the best hotels in Nairobi the Sarova Panafric has lots to offer. Located just a short drive from CBD and 18 km from the airport. You are minutes away from the start of your adventure.
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
