Kenyan Discovery
About This Cruise
Experience the essence of Kenya on this immersive 14-day journey through its most iconic regions. Begin in Nairobi with visits to elephant and giraffe sanctuaries, then venture into Amboseli National Park, framed by Mount Kilimanjaro’s majestic peak, to witness vast herds of elephants and diverse wildlife. Explore the dramatic landscapes of Mount Kenya National Park and the distinctive Samburu Game Reserve, home to the ‘Special Five.’ Visit the renowned Ol Pejeta Conservancy and Lake Nakuru National Park, where rhinos and flamingos abound, before settling in the legendary Masai Mara to track the Big Five and witness the Great Migration. Along the way, engage with local communities, including the Maasai, and enjoy a choice of enriching experiences — from game drives and boat safaris to cultural visits and optional hot air balloon flights. This journey combines authentic wildlife encounters with warm hospitality, luxurious accommodations, and deep cultural connections for a truly unforgettable African safari.
Type
Luxury
Departure Date
11 September 2026
Cruise Line
Scenic
Duration
13 Nights
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Nairobi
Welcome to Nairobi. Kenya's bustling capital is known for its vibrant culture and striking contrasts. Enjoy a two-night stay at your hotel, ideally located to offer access to the city's rich array of attractions.
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Nairobi
Visit the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, where you can meet rescued elephants. Explore the renowned Giraffe Centre to get up close with these graceful creatures. Enjoy lunch at the Karen Blixen Coffee Garden, a perfect spot for reflecting on the day’s encounters. Scenic EnrichThis evening, enjoy a rare opportunity to connect with local life over a home-cooked dinner hosted by a Kenyan family. In the welcoming setting of their private home, share stories, exchange cultures, and gain a personal perspective on daily life in Nairobi. It’s a heartfelt and memorable experience that adds richness and authenticity to your journey.
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Nairobi
Depart for Amboseli National Park, renowned for its vast savannah landscapes and the stunning backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, the world’s highest free-standing volcanic mountain. Enjoy a two-night stay at your lodge, which offers spectacular views and prime wildlife viewing opportunities in this iconic setting.
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Amboseli National Park
Depart for Amboseli National Park, renowned for its vast savannah landscapes and the stunning backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, the world’s highest free-standing volcanic mountain. Enjoy a two-night stay at your lodge, which offers spectacular views and prime wildlife viewing opportunities in this iconic setting.
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Amboseli National Park
The Amboseli National Park in southern Kenya is renowned for its majestic herds of elephants and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Covering 392km2, the park offers a unique and breathtaking landscape of vast open plains, acacia woodland, rocky thorn bush, swamps, and marshland. It's also home to a variety of wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests, which you can see on morning and afternoon game drives today.The Amboseli National Park is also a premier location for wildlife photography and bird watching, with over 400 bird species recorded. The park's ecosystem is mainly sustained by the meltwater from Mount Kilimanjaro, feeding its swamps, which attract water birds and sustain the wildlife during dry periods.
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Amboseli National Park
Fly to Wilson Airport in Nairobi and depart for your one-night Scenic Special Stay. Explore the Mount Kenya National Park, centred around Kenya's highest mountain. This World Heritage-listed site is renowned for its diverse ecosystems, from lush forests to alpine meadows. Home to wildlife such as elephants and leopards, and unique flora, the park is a popular destination for trekking and climbing, offering breathtaking views and diverse natural beauty. Scenic Freechoice: Golf on the Equator: Play a unique round of golf on a beautifully manicured 9-hole, Par 3 course that straddles the Equator. Experience the novelty of swinging your clubs from the Northern to the Southern Hemisphere in just one game.Ol Pejeta Game Drive: Explore the Ol Pejeta Conservation Reserve, including a visit to the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Here, established by the Kenya Wildlife Service and the Jane Goodall Institute, you can learn about and observe rescued chimpanzees in a carefully managed natural environment.
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Mount Kenya
Fly to Wilson Airport in Nairobi and depart for your one-night Scenic Special Stay. Explore the Mount Kenya National Park, centred around Kenya's highest mountain. This World Heritage-listed site is renowned for its diverse ecosystems, from lush forests to alpine meadows. Home to wildlife such as elephants and leopards, and unique flora, the park is a popular destination for trekking and climbing, offering breathtaking views and diverse natural beauty. Scenic Freechoice: Golf on the Equator: Play a unique round of golf on a beautifully manicured 9-hole, Par 3 course that straddles the Equator. Experience the novelty of swinging your clubs from the Northern to the Southern Hemisphere in just one game.Ol Pejeta Game Drive: Explore the Ol Pejeta Conservation Reserve, including a visit to the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Here, established by the Kenya Wildlife Service and the Jane Goodall Institute, you can learn about and observe rescued chimpanzees in a carefully managed natural environment.
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Mount Kenya
Drive north to the Samburu Game Reserve, where you’ll enjoy lunch before setting out on an afternoon game drive. Known for its large elephant population, this reserve offers excellent opportunities to observe these majestic animals in their natural habitat.
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Samburu National Reserve
Drive north to the Samburu Game Reserve, where you’ll enjoy lunch before setting out on an afternoon game drive. Known for its large elephant population, this reserve offers excellent opportunities to observe these majestic animals in their natural habitat.
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Samburu National Reserve
Begin your day with breakfast before setting out on a morning game drive through the unique dry-country landscapes of Samburu. This reserve is renowned for its “Special Five” — Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, and Beisa oryx — species found almost exclusively in this region. Return to the lodge for a leisurely lunch, then head out again in the afternoon for another game drive to further explore the reserve’s rich wildlife. As evening falls, return to the lodge for dinner and a restful overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the African bush.
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Samburu National Reserve
Journey to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, home to a significant population of eastern black rhinos. You’ll arrive in time for lunch, followed by an exciting afternoon game drive to explore the diverse wildlife of the area.
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Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Journey to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, home to a significant population of eastern black rhinos. You’ll arrive in time for lunch, followed by an exciting afternoon game drive to explore the diverse wildlife of the area.
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Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Scenic EnrichVisit the Lake Nakuru Orphanage Centre, founded by an Australian family. Meet the children and see how the centre provides them with shelter, education, and emotional support. Experience the dedication of the staff and volunteers. This afternoon, arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park, renowned for being home to over 300 bird species. It's also an exceptional sanctuary for endangered black and white rhinos. Enjoy a two-night stay at your lodge, perfectly positioned for wildlife viewing and experiencing the natural beauty of the park.
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Lake Nakuru National Park
Scenic EnrichVisit the Lake Nakuru Orphanage Centre, founded by an Australian family. Meet the children and see how the centre provides them with shelter, education, and emotional support. Experience the dedication of the staff and volunteers. This afternoon, arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park, renowned for being home to over 300 bird species. It's also an exceptional sanctuary for endangered black and white rhinos. Enjoy a two-night stay at your lodge, perfectly positioned for wildlife viewing and experiencing the natural beauty of the park.
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Lake Nakuru National Park
Enjoy exhilarating morning and afternoon game drives through Lake Nakuru National Park. Spot a variety of wildlife, including rhinos, lions, leopards, and a rich diversity of bird species.
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Lake Nakuru National Park
Arrive at the renowned Masai Mara Game Reserve, famous for its ‘Big Five’: lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos. This reserve is also home to the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebras cross the plains. Settle in for a three-night stay and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding wilderness.
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Masai Mara
Arrive at the renowned Masai Mara Game Reserve, famous for its ‘Big Five’: lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos. This reserve is also home to the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebras cross the plains. Settle in for a three-night stay and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding wilderness.
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Masai Mara
Optional Hot Air Balloon Flight - Experience the breathtaking savannah at dawn from a hot air balloon. This unique experience offers panoramic views of the wildlife and landscape below, providing an unforgettable perspective of the Masai Mara. Marvel at the sight of the ‘Big Five’ and the Great Migration as you float serenely above the plains, capturing memories that will last a lifetime. (additional expense, please book on tour).Scenic EnrichVisit a traditional Maasai Manyatta village to experience the enduring spirit of this world-renowned community. Meet the Maasai people, gain insight into their way of life, and be captivated by their lively dances and masterful artistry.
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Masai Mara
Spend one more unforgettable day in the Masai Mara, where you can marvel at the incredible wildlife and take in the breathtaking landscapes that make this reserve truly unique and awe-inspiring.
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Masai Mara
Transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Nairobi. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your home-bound flight, bringing home memories to last a lifetime. Please book your flight to depart out of Nairobi after 04:00 PM.The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Scenic cannot guarantee the tour will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions.
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Nairobi
Transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Nairobi. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your home-bound flight, bringing home memories to last a lifetime. Please book your flight to depart out of Nairobi after 04:00 PM.The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Scenic cannot guarantee the tour will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions.
Overview
Experience the essence of Kenya on this immersive 14-day journey through its most iconic regions. Begin in Nairobi with visits to elephant and giraffe sanctuaries, then venture into Amboseli National Park, framed by Mount Kilimanjaro’s majestic peak, to witness vast herds of elephants and diverse wildlife. Explore the dramatic landscapes of Mount Kenya National Park and the distinctive Samburu Game Reserve, home to the ‘Special Five.’ Visit the renowned Ol Pejeta Conservancy and Lake Nakuru National Park, where rhinos and flamingos abound, before settling in the legendary Masai Mara to track the Big Five and witness the Great Migration. Along the way, engage with local communities, including the Maasai, and enjoy a choice of enriching experiences — from game drives and boat safaris to cultural visits and optional hot air balloon flights. This journey combines authentic wildlife encounters with warm hospitality, luxurious accommodations, and deep cultural connections for a truly unforgettable African safari.