Kenya 8-Day Luxury Private Tour

Yes. Your 4×4 Land Cruiser, driver-guide and transfers are for your party only, and the route is tailored with you before you book. Lodges, camps, hotels are shared with other guests; exclusive use is only included when it is listed in your proposal.

Every package uses carefully selected properties. The Luxury Package uses high-end 4-star and standard 5-star hotels, lodges and tented camps; Premium Luxury moves up to selected 5-star lodges, camps and boutique stays; and VIP All-Inclusive uses the most luxurious properties available at each stop, with suites where possible. Your proposal names every hotel, camp and room type before you book.

eTA and entry. Almost every visitor needs a Kenyan Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA), applied for online at the official site, etakenya.go.ke, ideally at least two weeks before you fly. Since October 2026, travelers who need an eTA must also buy a short Kenyan government travel health insurance online as part of the process, even if they have their own policy. Your passport should be valid for at least six months after you arrive, with two blank pages. Plastic carrier bags are banned in Kenya, so leave them at home. Rules depend on your nationality, so please check them before you travel; we send you the official links when you book.

Health. Malaria is present in the safari areas, and a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if you arrive from a country with a risk of yellow fever. See your doctor or a travel clinic six to eight weeks before you go about vaccinations and malaria prevention, and follow your doctor’s advice.

Weather. The best months for game viewing are the dry seasons, from late June to October and from about January to February. The long rains fall from about late March to May and the short rains in November, often as afternoon showers. Early mornings and evenings on safari are cool, so bring a fleece.

What to wear. Neutral colors such as khaki, olive and beige are best on game drives, with a warm layer for the open vehicle at dawn.

Fitness. Average fitness is enough. Most of the safari is spent in your 4×4, and game drives can be bumpy. The longest drives, between Lake Naivasha and the Mara, take four and a half to five hours with a stop in Narok, and the Crescent Island walk is short, easy and flat.

Children and single travelers. Children aged 6–12 have a reduced price and infants aged 0–5 travel free. Some safari camps set their own minimum age for children, so tell us their ages and we choose family-friendly places. A single supplement applies if you travel alone; ask us for it.

Tips. Tips are not included and are always your choice. As a guide, about US$15–20 per day for your driver-guide (per party), around US$10–15 per guest per day for the lodge and camp staff, usually into a shared tip box, and about 10% in restaurants when no service charge has been added. US dollars and Kenya shillings are both welcome.

Safety. Kenya’s parks, conservancies and coast are well set up for visitors. We follow official travel advice and adjust the route if needed, and our team stays in touch with you throughout your journey.

The dry seasons, from late June to October and from late December to February, are the best time for safari, when the grass is short and animals gather near water. The great migration is usually in the Maasai Mara between about July and October, but its timing changes each year and river crossings are never certain. The long rains fall from about April to May, when some camps close, roads are muddier and prices are lower.

Yes. In eight days you see the Great Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha and the Maasai Mara, Kenya's most famous reserve, with four nights there for big cats, great herds and the Mara River. The whole trip is by road in your own Land Cruiser, and the long drive is split at the lake in both directions, so no day feels rushed. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed. If you would also like a beach finish, our 10-day tour adds Diani, and our 12-day tour adds Amboseli and the coast.

Absolutely. This itinerary is a starting point for a first visit. We can add a second night at the lake for cycling in Hell's Gate National Park, a night in Nairobi for the elephant orphans of the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, or a few days on the beach at Diani or Lamu. Returning to Kenya? Ask us about a tailor-made journey to quieter conservancies in Laikipia or the north. Your written proposal confirms everything.

Send us your preferred dates, the number of travelers and the kind of trip you would enjoy. Your travel specialist will confirm the route, lodges, included services and total price. A 30% deposit secures your reservations, and the payment schedule is set out in your proposal.

Your written proposal sets out the deposit, payment dates and cancellation terms before you book. Refunds depend on those agreed terms and on the arrangements reserved for your journey. We are always happy to explain anything you would like clarified.

Prices are per person in USD for the complete 8-day private tour, based on two adults sharing a double or twin room. Groups of four adults save approximately 20% per person and groups of six approximately 30%. VIP prices are starting prices. Your final quote confirms any seasonal supplements, optional upgrades and all included services.