Kenya 10-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 and the scheduled light-aircraft flights 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 on the coast, 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; the coast is warm and humid all year.

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. Away from the beach the coast is conservative, so cover your shoulders and knees in towns and villages.

Fitness. Average fitness is enough. Most of the safari is spent in your 4×4, and game drives can be bumpy. The longest drive, from Lake Naivasha to the Mara, takes four and a half to five hours with a stop in Narok. On the light-aircraft flights the usual limit is 15 kg per person, including hand luggage, in soft bags.

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 ten days you see the Great Rift Valley and Lake Naivasha, spend three nights in the Maasai Mara, Kenya's most famous reserve, and finish with four slow days on the Indian Ocean. You travel by road in your own Land Cruiser where the drive is worth it, and fly only for the long crossing to the coast. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed. If you would like Amboseli and Kilimanjaro as well, our 12-day tour adds them.

Absolutely. This itinerary is a starting point for a first visit. We can add a second night at Lake Naivasha, a night in Nairobi for the elephant orphans of the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, an extra night in the Mara, or Amboseli below Kilimanjaro. On the coast, Lamu is a quieter alternative to Diani. Returning to Kenya? Ask us about a tailor-made journey to 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, flights, 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 10-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.