Embark on an epic journey to search for the “Big Five” game animals — lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, and buffalo — plus many, many more on this 12-day Kenya safari tour. Feed giraffes, visit a chimpanzee sanctuary, stay at the historic Mount Kenya Safari Club, and travel through the sweeping African plains at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro on 10 game drives. Our accommodations are in the heart of it all, with many historic lodges located in the parks themselves.
February 5-17, 2026
Itinerary Highlights:
10 game drives/safaris- Two-night stay in Amboseli National Park
- Two-night stay in Samburu National Reserve
- Two-night stay in the Maasai Mara National Reserve
- Mount Kenya Safari Club
- Views of Mount Kilimanjaro
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- Karen Blixen Museum, former home of the author of Out of Africa
- Giraffe Centre
- Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Carnivore Restaurant
10 game drives/safaris
Package Includes:
- Round-trip airfare from Raleigh-Durham International Airport or Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Time-saver flight from Amboseli to Nairobi
- Time-saver flight from Maasai Mara to Nairobi
- 10 nights first-class accommodations
- 29 meals: 10 breakfasts, 10 lunches, and nine dinners
- Game park entrance fees
- Professional tour director
- Safari driver guides
- Our State host
- Hotel transfers
- Baggage handling at hotels
- All sightseeing and admissions per itinerary
Accommodations:
- One night in Nairobi: Fairmont Norfolk Hotel or Movenpick Hotel
- Two nights in Amboseli National Park: Amboseli Serena Lodge or Ol Tukai Lodge
- One night near Ol Pejeta Conservancy: Sarovo Maiyan
- Two nights in Samburu National Reserve: Samburu Lodge or Sarova Shaba
- One night in Nanyuki: Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club
- One night in Lake Nakuru National Park: Lake Nakuru Lodge or Sarova Lion Hill G. Lodge
- Two nights in Maasai Mara: Mara Serena Lodge or Sarova Mara Game Camp
- Day room in Nairobi: Fairmont Norfolk Hotel or Movenpick Hotel
On some dates alternative hotels may be used.
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1: Departure
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Your adventure to Kenya begins with an overnight flight.
Day 2: Arrive in Nairobi
Friday, February 6, 2026
Arrive and meet your tour manager in Nairobi, the “City in the Sun.” Then transfer to your hotel to begin the experience of a lifetime.
Overnight: Fairmont Norfolk Hotel or Movenpick Hotel in Nairobi
Day 3: Karen Blixen Museum • Giraffe Centre • The Carnivore Restaurant
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel this morning, followed by a safari briefing given by our tour director. Next, visit the museum and former home of Dutch author Karen Blixen, which was made famous by the film adaptation of her 1937 memoir Out of Africa. From there, travel to the Giraffe Centre, located on the 1932 estate of coffee king David Duncan, to hand-feed the nearly extinct Rothschild giraffe from an elevated platform.
This afternoon, enjoy lunch at the world-famous Carnivore Restaurant, where you’ll have the opportunity to sample an array of game and domestic meats. After lunch, head south to Amboseli National Park, arriving in time for dinner at the lodge, surrounded by miles of rolling grasslands.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Amboseli Serena Lodge or Ol Tukai Lodge in Amboseli National Park
Day 4: Amboseli National Park
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Amboseli National Park is home to the legendary Maasai tribesmen and is famous for its elephant population, numbering more than one thousand strong and growing. This morning, wake to spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, which dominates the horizon above flat-topped Ololokwe Mountain. Along with the large herds of buffalo and elephants, you might spot leopards resting on high tree limbs, while below, zebras and ostriches wander amid enormous red termite mounds rising from the hot-red soil.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Amboseli Serena Lodge or Ol Tukai Lodge in Amboseli National Park
Day 5: Ol Pejeta Conservancy • Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary
Monday, February 9, 2026
After breakfast, fly from Amboseli to Nairobi, then travel to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy. This nature preserve is the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa and is home to two of the world’s last remaining northern white rhinos. Enjoy a game drive and see the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, established by the Kenya Wildlife Service and the Jane Goodall Institute to provide a lifelong refuge to orphaned and abused chimpanzees from West and Central Africa. Enjoy the views and amenities of your lodge before dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Sarovo Maiyan near Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Day 6: Equator • Samburu National Reserve
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
This morning, depart from the lodge to stop at the equator for a brief presentation before traveling to the Samburu National Reserve for an afternoon game drive. Here you will find the long-necked gerenuk (also known as the giraffe gazelle), reticulated giraffe, gray zebra, oryx (a type of antelope), and dik-dik (a tiny genus of antelope). The reserve also boasts a fantastic variety of birds, especially along the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Samburu Lodge or Sarova Shaba in Samburu National Reserve
Day 7: Samburu National Reserve
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Enjoy two game drives in the Samburu National Reserve, where you might see buffalo, elephants, leopards, zebras, and ostriches. The landscape is beautiful, set against flat-topped Ololokwe Mountain.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Samburu Lodge or Sarova Shaba in Samburu National Reserve
Day 8: Mount Kenya Safari Club
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Depart Samburu en route to the Mount Kenya Safari Club, originally founded by William Holden, Clark Gable, John Wayne, Bing Crosby, and Bob Hope. Sprawled on the slopes of majestic Mount Kenya, this exclusive, world-famous club is sure to be a highlight. This evening, enjoy dinner in the club dining room in smart casual attire.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club in Nanyuki
Day 9: Lake Nakuru National Park
Friday, February 13, 2026
Travel to Lake Nakuru National Park for a one-night stay. In the afternoon, venture out on a game drive in this park famous for black and white rhinos, leopards, flamingos, and incredible birdlife.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Lake Nakuru Lodge or Sarova Lion Hill G. Lodge in Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 10: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Head to Maasai Mara, an extension of the legendary Serengeti Plain, for a leisurely two-night stay in one of Africa’s most dramatic wildlife arenas. From your safari vehicle, you’ll have a ringside seat for the greatest wildlife show on Earth. On the endless plains, you’ll learn about the legendary migration of the wildebeest and find predators hidden among the acacia trees: black-maned lions, hyenas, cheetahs, and leopards. You’ll also see big game like rhinos, elephants, and buffalos, along with herds of wildebeest and zebra and birdlife of all species.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Mara Serena Lodge or Sarova Mara Game Camp in Maasai Mara National Reserve
Day 11: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Add to your list of animal sightings with two game drives in Maasai Mara. An optional balloon safari is available today as well (weather permitting). Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner with your fellow Our State travelers at your lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Mara Serena Lodge or Sarova Mara Game Camp in Masai Mara Game Reserve
Day 12: Fly to Nairobi • Overnight flight to Europe
Monday, February 16, 2026
This morning, fly to Nairobi, cutting out the long drive from Maasai Mara. Arrive at your hotel for a day-room stay before your late-evening flight bound for Europe.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day room: Fairmont Norfolk Hotel or Movenpick Hotel in Nairobi
Day 13: Depart for the U.S.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
This morning, arrive in Europe and connect to your flight bound for the U.S. Want to share your memories with other travelers? Post your favorite pictures in the Our State Travel Club Facebook group!
Tour Rates:
Discounted rate*: $9,575 per person (based on double occupancy)
Regular rate: $9,775 per person (based on double occupancy)
Single rate: $11,375
*Make your final payment by check prior to the final payment due date and receive a booking discount of $200 per person.
For Reservations & More Information:
Premier World Discovery
Melissa Grant
(877) 953-8687, ext. 238 (Pacific Standard Time)
mgrant@premierworlddiscovery.com
Online booking option: Click here and use the booking number 197920 to make your deposit online.
Additional Information:
Tour Activity Level: 4 — Very Active
This adventure is suitable for travelers who live an active lifestyle, have good health and mobility, are comfortable riding in off-road vehicles, and enjoy comfortable lodges/camps with limited amenities.
Terrain: City streets, uneven roads, and bumpy terrain during game viewing with often dusty conditions. Uneven paths and terrain at lodges/camps.
Vehicles: Safari minivans and/or Jeeps, one short inner-country time-saver flight.
Special factors: Immunizations and valid passport required. Not appropriate for wheelchairs or other mobility aids.
For more information on physical requirements and what to expect on an Our State trip, click here.
