From a single morning in the park to a ten-day grand tour, then the Indian Ocean to finish. Every trip is private, guide-led and all-inclusive — and every price shows what the same safari typically costs elsewhere. Tap any tour for the day-by-day.
Prices are indicative "from" rates per person sharing, based on two travelling, mid-range lodges/camps. They include park fees, full-board accommodation on safari, a 4×4 or pop-top vehicle, fuel, John's guiding, drinking water and airport pickup. Flights, visa, insurance, tips and optional extras are excluded. Larger groups pay less per person — just ask.
Big experiences in a single day — perfect for arrival days, layovers or a beach-holiday break. From Nairobi and the coast.
The only national park inside a capital — track lion, buffalo, rhino and giraffe against a surreal skyline backdrop.
An early start to catch the wildlife active and the light soft. We enter as the gates open and spend the morning on the plains before the city wakes — ideal for arrival day or a long layover.
The city's three most-loved experiences in one seamless day — elephant orphanage, giraffe centre and the Karen Blixen house.
The famous elephant nursery for the 11am feeding — orphaned calves at play with their keepers.
Hand-feed endangered Rothschild's giraffe eye-to-eye from the raised platform.
The 'Out of Africa' farmhouse and gardens, with an optional craft stop.
A rewarding day into the Rift Valley — black and white rhino, tree-climbing lions, waterbuck and a pink shoreline of flamingos.
We leave Nairobi at dawn and descend into the Great Rift Valley to one of Kenya's premier rhino sanctuaries, returning by evening. A long but hugely rewarding day.
The only Kenyan park you can explore by bicycle — ride past zebra and giraffe, then a boat safari among Naivasha's hippos.
Cycle through the dramatic gorge that inspired The Lion King, walk among towering cliffs, then trade the saddle for a boat among fish eagles and hippos on Lake Naivasha.
An ambitious dash to the foot of Kilimanjaro for huge elephant herds and the iconic mountain backdrop. Unforgettable for the time-pressed.
A pre-dawn departure south to the Tanzanian border country, a full game drive among the swamps and big-tusker elephants, and the long scenic return. Big driving, bigger rewards.
From Diani, sail a traditional dhow into Kisite Marine Park — snorkel coral gardens, watch for dolphins and lunch on Wasini Island.
A classic coast day — dolphins, vivid reefs in a protected marine park, and a fresh seafood lunch in a Swahili village. Bring a swimsuit and a camera.
A green, rolling reserve above the coast — Kenya's last sable antelope, elephants and a short forest walk to a waterfall.
An easy half- or full-day from the beach into coastal rainforest, with a guided walk down to Sheldrick Falls for a swim. A lush contrast to the dry-country parks.
The closest big-game park to the beach — a day among Tsavo's dust-red elephants, lions and vast open horizons.
Trade the sand for the bush for a day — an early transfer inland, a full game drive in Kenya's largest park, and back to the coast by evening.
The heart of a Kenya trip — focused stays in the iconic parks, ideal as a standalone safari or the bush half of a beach holiday.
Kenya's flagship reserve — the single best place on earth for big cats, and the stage for the Great Migration.
Pickup after breakfast, descend the Great Rift Valley, reach camp for lunch, then an afternoon game drive across the plains.
Dawn-to-dusk with a picnic lunch — lion, cheetah, elephant and (Jul–Oct) the migration and river crossings. Optional balloon safari.
A final early game drive, then the scenic road back, arriving mid-afternoon.
The classic postcard of Africa — elephants beneath the highest mountain on the continent, mirrored in Kilimanjaro's meltwater swamps.
Drive south to the border country; afternoon game drive among big-tusker elephants and swamps.
Sunrise drive for the clearest Kilimanjaro views, then plains rich with elephant, hippo and 400+ bird species. Observation Hill at sunset.
A last drive while the mountain shows itself, then the return north.
For tight schedules — drive in, an afternoon and a full morning of game drives, drive out. Maximum wildlife, minimum days.
Morning transfer, lunch at camp, an afternoon on the plains as the light turns gold.
A long, productive dawn drive, then the road home by evening.
An extra day to go deeper and slower — the far reaches of the reserve, a Maasai village, and better odds on the migration and predators.
Transfer and afternoon drive.
Explore the whole reserve at an unhurried pace, with a Maasai village visit and optional dawn balloon safari.
A final game drive, then the scenic return.
Kenya's biggest wilderness — red-dust elephants in the East, the springs and lava flows of the West. Wild, vast and uncrowded.
Game drive among the famous red elephants and big plains game.
Mzima Springs, the volcanic landscapes and rich birdlife.
Final drive, then transfer to Nairobi or the coast — an easy bridge between the two.
Two contrasting parks in one loop — Kilimanjaro's herds and Tsavo's red giants — conveniently bridging Nairobi and Mombasa.
Elephants and the mountain over two nights.
Springs, lava and big game en route to the coast.
A final drive among the red elephants, then on to the beach or the airport.
The classic Mara on a smart budget — a proper tented camp, campfire evenings, and exactly the same lions as the lodges next door.
Into the Rift and onto the plains; dinner by the fire.
Dawn-to-dusk game drives with a picnic lunch among the herds.
One last sunrise on the plains, then the road home.
Meet the world's last two northern white rhinos, visit the chimpanzee sanctuary, and game-drive in the shadow of Mt Kenya.
North past Mt Kenya; afternoon with the rhinos and chimps.
Lion country at dawn, then the scenic return.
A gentle two-day escape — a boat among Naivasha's hippos, a walk on Crescent Island, and Nakuru's rhino at dawn.
Boat safari and an on-foot hour among giraffe and zebra on Crescent Island.
Rhino and flamingos in the morning light, home by evening.
Multi-park journeys that string together the best of Kenya — the perfect bucket-list week.
Big cats, flamingos and a Rift Valley lake — the perfect first week, taking in three distinct ecosystems.
Afternoon boat safari among hippos, then optional walk on Crescent Island among giraffe and zebra — on foot, no predators.
Morning game drive in Nakuru for rhino and flamingos, then on to the Maasai Mara.
The cats, the herds and the endless plains; optional balloon safari or Maasai village.
A final drive and the scenic return.
The headline tour — Amboseli, Nakuru and the Mara, the three you can't miss, in one unforgettable week.
Two nights in Kilimanjaro country — elephant herds and the mountain at sunrise.
A long scenic transfer through the Rift; evening at the lake.
Rhino and flamingos, then on to the Mara.
Two full days — big cats, the migration in season, time to slow down.
A last sunrise drive and the return.
Add wild, arid Samburu — home of the rare 'special five' you'll see nowhere else — to the classic Rift and Mara loop.
Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk and Somali ostrich along the Ewaso Ng'iro river.
Rhino and flamingos in the Rift.
Two full days in the flagship reserve.
Final drive and return.
Meet the world's last northern white rhinos at Ol Pejeta, track wildlife in Samburu, and overnight at a forest tree-lodge.
The arid north and its special-five wildlife.
Northern white rhinos, chimpanzee sanctuary and big cats.
A forest lodge overlooking a floodlit waterhole.
Rhino and flamingos, then the return.
Paced for young explorers — short drive days, a boat safari, giraffe hand-feeding, and the Mara's big cats with a guide kids adore.
Elephant orphanage and giraffe centre, then an early night.
Boat among the hippos; walk with zebra on Crescent Island.
Rhino in the morning, the great plains by sunset.
Two full days of cats, herds and a Maasai village visit.
A last drive and the road home.
Built around the light, not the lunch schedule — golden-hour positioning, beanbag supports, charging on board, and a guide who knows where the action breaks.
Arrive for the evening light; first golden-hour session.
Out before sunrise, back after sunset, positioned for the light — river crossings in season.
One more sunrise, then the return with full memory cards.
Once-in-a-lifetime overland journeys across every major landscape Kenya has to offer.
The definitive overland safari — from the arid north to the migration plains and the foot of Kilimanjaro.
The arid north and its special five.
Northern white rhinos and chimpanzees.
Rhino, flamingos and a Rift Valley boat safari.
Two full days in the flagship reserve.
Finish beneath Kilimanjaro with the great elephant herds.
Return to the city, or connect to a beach extension.
A full week-plus through four landscapes — the most complete loop short of the grand tour, and a natural Nairobi-to-coast routing.
Elephants and Kilimanjaro.
Springs, lava and red elephants.
Rhino and flamingos.
Two full days in the flagship reserve.
Final drive and return.
Built around the Mara River crossings, with extra nights in the Mara to maximise your chances at the year's greatest wildlife spectacle.
Boat safari and overnight.
Rhino and flamingos, then on to the Mara.
Patient days tracking the herds and river crossings, deep into the reserve and conservancies.
A final morning drive and the return.
End your safari on the white sand of the Kenyan coast — the perfect honeymoon, and a brilliant family finish.
Three days of big cats, three nights of white sand. The perfect honeymoon — bush thrills then total unwind.
The classic three-day Mara — game drives, the migration in season, and unforgettable sunsets.
Short scenic flight to the coast; John arranges every connection.
Snorkelling, dhow trips, or simply the hammock.
Transfer to Moi International, rested and sun-warmed.
The big-cat Mara and Kilimanjaro's elephants, capped with four nights on Diani or Watamu's reef-fringed sand.
Three days in the flagship reserve.
Elephants and Kilimanjaro.
Transfer via Nairobi to Diani or Watamu.
Four nights of ocean, reef and rest before flying home.
Pure coast, with an optional safari add-on — beachfront stay, marine-park snorkelling and a Wasini dhow day.
Four nights on one of Africa's best beaches, with a snorkelling trip to Kisite Marine Park and the option to add a Tsavo East or Shimba Hills day safari. Ideal as a standalone break or a safari finale.
Red elephants then reef snorkelling — two nights in Kenya's biggest wilderness, three on Watamu's protected marine-park shore.
Big game among the red dust and doum palms.
Down to the coast; afternoon on the sand.
Snorkelling the reef, Mida Creek sunset, fresh seafood.
Transfer to Mombasa or Malindi airport.
Extend into Tanzania's legendary Serengeti and Ngorongoro, or take on Kilimanjaro — coordinated end-to-end with trusted partners.
The two great safari nations in one seamless trip — the Maasai Mara, the endless Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater.
The flagship reserve, then a cross-border transfer south.
The endless plains where the migration begins — vast herds and prime predator country.
Descend into the world's largest intact caldera — a self-contained Eden.
Depart Tanzania, or loop back to Nairobi.
Cross-border trips run with vetted Tanzanian partner operators; John coordinates end-to-end so it feels like one journey.
A compact Tanzanian add-on for travellers who want to tick off the Serengeti and the Crater without a separate trip.
Cross into Tanzania and the great plains.
Full days among the herds and predators.
A morning in the crater, then onward.
Africa's rooftop, on request — guided climbs via the scenic Machame route with licensed mountain crews. A natural pairing with a safari.
For the adventurous, we arrange fully-supported Kilimanjaro climbs with experienced licensed guides, porters and cooks. Routes and pricing depend on your dates and group — message John for a tailored quote.
Because you book the guide directly, there's no agency layer in your price. Here's how our most-booked trips compare with average published rates from leading Kenyan operators.
| Safari | Typical operator rate* | Connecting Safaris | You keep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maasai Mara Classic · 3 days | $720 | $250 /pp | |
| Amboseli Under Kilimanjaro · 3 days | $680 | $240 /pp | |
| Mara, Nakuru & Naivasha · 5 days | $1,280 | $450 /pp | |
| Best of Kenya · 7 days | $1,950 | $680 /pp | |
| Maasai Mara & Diani Beach · 7 days | $1,890 | $660 /pp | |
| Grand Kenya Explorer · 10 days | $3,180 | $1,110 /pp |
*Average published "from" rates for comparable mid-range, private-vehicle itineraries from leading Kenyan operators, reviewed quarterly. Like-for-like: same parks, same board basis, private 4×4.
Every itinerary here is a starting point. Mix parks, change the pace, add the beach or Tanzania. You'll have a personal plan and a clear all-in price within 24 hours.
Connecting Safaris