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Meet black rhinos, spot great herds of elephants and bask beneath the endless skies of the Maasai Mara on this thrilling adventure through the Kenyan wilderness.
The Maasai Mara is Kenya at its wildest: life-affirming, heart-racing encounters with endangered species and incredible wildlife, spellbinding sunsets and landscapes you’ll never forget. Starting in vibrant Nairobi, the only city in the world where you can safari to a backdrop of skyscrapers, this tailor-made trip prioritizes the best that Kenya has to offer with time in the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, an essential space for the survival of black rhinos, and Maasai Mara Game Reserve, where the Great Migration takes place every year. Expert guides will take you on exhilarating game drives, and A&K’s seasoned safari team has hand-picked the best reserves and most comfortable camps to ensure your time in Kenya is nothing short of a dream.
Highlights
An expert guide tracks the Big Five during exciting game drives in the Maasai Mara National Reserve
Set off on safari in the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, home to a black rhino sanctuary
Learn about the nomadic traditions of the indigenous Maasai people during a visit to a local village
Sleep in the heart of the savannah, in luxurious safari accommodations with spectacular wildlife encounters
Suggested Itinerary
7 days From $11,995pp twin share
Nairobi, Kenya - 1 day
Urban wildlife and a thriving arts scene in the “green city in the sun”
Few cities can claim to be home to endangered black rhinos, lions, giraffes and zebras, but Nairobi National Park is just half an hour from the center of this fun, fast-growing capital. Not only can travellers take a safari with a backdrop of skyscrapers and find the history of these creatures in Nairobi National Museum, but there’s also a thriving community of artists, musicians, party-starters and trend-setters that populate the independent shops and DJ booths around town.
Your A&K Experiences: Feed endangered Rothschild’s giraffe at the Giraffe Centre, watch orphaned elephants play at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and listen to a traditional storyteller weave age-old folk tales at an exclusive A&K experience in Oloolua Forest in Karen.
Your Hotel: Fairmont The Norfolk
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Kenya - 3 days
Since its inception in 1983, Lewa has been a haven for endangered black rhinos, and now counts 248 of the beasts in its bounds, a remarkable increase from the initial 15. A significant proportion of its revenue is also invested into local community projects. Lewa is a private reserve, meaning guests have exclusive access to spotting the rhinos, lions, zebras and elephants that call the conservancy home, and can bed down in elegant lodges with breathtaking views of the powder-pink sunsets that bloom over the plains.
Your A&K Experiences: Spend your day viewing the conservancy’s epic game, either in safari vehicles or on foot; keep binoculars handy to spot lions, black and white rhinos, elephants and even the sitatunga, a semi-aquatic, swamp-dwelling antelope, before returning to your private veranda and toasting the day with a sundowner.
Your Hotel: Elewana Lewa Safari Camp
Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya - 3 days
Bordering Tanzania in Kenya’s southwest, Maasai Mara is named after its ancestral inhabitants and the dotted appearance of its acacia-studded plains. Its golden savannahs, riverine forests, low-lying mountains and sheer cliff are best known for hosting one of the most extraordinary events on the globe: the Great Migration, in which over two million wildebeest and zebra arrive from the southern Serengeti between June and November. Year-round, though, the reserve supports a range of wildlife from hippos, crocs, lions and hyena to elephants and eagles.
Your A&K Experiences: Head out to spot the world-famous wildlife: patient tracking may lead you to leopards dozing from acacia branches or elephants guarding their calves from prowling lions. Or simply spend the afternoon on your veranda, watching hippos and zebras gather at the camp’s private stretch of the Mara River.
Your Hotel: Olonana Lodge, an A&K Sanctuary
*Advertised pricing is based on per person twin share on Jan-Mar & Apr-Dec departures and is subject to change & availability at time of booking. Included internal Air is up to the value of $1,700
Kenya Family Safari
Encounter black rhino, spot great herds of elephant and bask beneath the endless skies of the Maasai Mara on this thrilling-for-all-ages family adventure through the Kenyan wilderness.
Kenya promises an immersive introduction into the great East African wilderness, where endless landscapes buttress burning sunsets and life-affirming encounters with some of the planet’s most majestic fauna await. Head out on thrilling game drives, and bed down beneath twinkling night skies on this unforgettable journey into the heart of Kenya’s wildest corners, tailored to your tastes. A&K’s safari experts have hand-picked the best family-friendly reserves and luxury camps to offer you and your children a more intimate, exclusive experience in the African bush, where the beautiful scenery and exceptional, conservation-minded safari trips – both in-vehicle and on foot – take center stage.
Highlights
Set out on exciting game drives in Maasai Mara National Reserve as your expert guide tracks Africa's Big Five game
Feed giraffes at a wildlife refuge and visit playful baby elephants at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
Fall under the spell of folktales in Nairobi’s Oloolua Forest in an A&K-exclusive experience
Set off on safari in the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, home to a black rhino sanctuary
Learn about the nomadic traditions of the indigenous Maasai people during a visit to a local village
Suggested Itinerary
10 days From $16,995pp twin share
Nairobi, Kenya - 2 days
Urban wildlife and a thriving arts scene in the “green city in the sun”
Few cities can claim to be home to endangered black rhinos, lions, giraffes and zebras, but Nairobi National Park is just half an hour from the center of this fun, fast-growing capital. Not only can travellers take a safari with a backdrop of skyscrapers and find the history of these creatures in Nairobi National Museum, but there’s also a thriving community of artists, musicians, party-starters and trend-setters that populate the independent shops and DJ booths around town.
Your A&K Experiences: Feed endangered Rothschild’s giraffe at the Giraffe Centre, watch orphaned elephants play at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and listen to a traditional storyteller weave age-old folk tales at an exclusive A&K experience in Oloolua Forest in Karen.
Your Hotel: Nairobi Serena Hotel
Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Kenya - 2 days
A crucial nature reserve in Laikipia County
Between Mount Kenya and the Aberdare Range, Ol Pejeta is a private not-for-profit conservancy that plays a crucial role in Kenya’s conservation efforts. It’s the last refuge of the northern white rhino, of which only two remain in the world: Najin and her daughter, Fatu. Lions, cheetahs, leopards, wild dog, zebra, hippo and hartebeest roam the 90,000 acres.
Your A&K Experiences: Between Mount Kenya and the Aberdare Range, Ol Pejeta is a private not-for-profit conservancy that plays a crucial role in Kenya’s conservation efforts. It’s the last refuge of the northern white rhino, of which only two remain in the world: Najin and her daughter, Fatu. Lions, cheetahs, leopards, wild dog, zebra, hippo and hartebeest roam the 90,000 acres.
Your Hotel: Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Kenya - 2 days
Secluded safaris with community spirit
Since its inception in 1983, Lewa has been a haven for endangered black rhinos, and now counts 248 of the beasts in its bounds, a remarkable increase from the initial 15. A significant proportion of its revenue is also invested into local community projects. Lewa is a private reserve, meaning guests have exclusive access to spotting the rhinos, lions, zebras and elephants that call the conservancy home, and can bed down in elegant lodges with breathtaking views of the powder-pink sunsets that bloom over the plains.
Your A&K Experiences: Spend your day viewing the conservancy’s epic game, either in safari vehicles or on foot; keep binoculars handy to spot lions, black and white rhinos, elephants and even the sitatunga, a semi-aquatic, swamp-dwelling antelope, before returning to your private veranda and toasting the day with a sundowner.
Your Hotel: Lewa Wilderness
Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya - 3 days
A national reserve with the highest concentration of game in the world
Bordering Tanzania in Kenya’s southwest, Masai Mara is named after its ancestral inhabitants and the dotted appearance of its acacia-studded plains. Its golden savannahs, riverine forests, low-lying mountains and sheer cliff are best known for hosting one of the most extraordinary events on the globe: the Great Migration, in which over two million wildebeest and zebra arrive from the southern Serengeti between June and November. Year-round, though, the reserve supports a range of wildlife from hippos, crocs, lions and hyena to elephants and eagles.
Your A&K Experiences: Head out to spot the world-famous wildlife: patient tracking may lead you to leopards dozing from acacia branches or elephants guarding their calves from prowling lions. Or simply spend the afternoon in and around your tented accommodation, watching hippos and zebras gather at the camp’s private stretch of the Mara River.
Your Hotel: Beyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp
*Advertised pricing is based on per person twin share on June departures and is subject to change & availability at time of booking. Included internal Air is up to the value of $1,200
The Ultimate Kenya Safari
Encounter black rhino, spot great herds of elephant and bask beneath the endless skies of the Maasai Mara on this thrilling-for-all-ages family adventure through the Kenyan wilderness.
Picture the quintessential African safari and the mind invariably conjures scenes of Kenya: golden savannahs studded with acacias; elephants descending on watering holes; cheetahs and leopards hunting; the guttural roar of lions at dawn and dusk. Kenya is where our story began. In the 1960s, Nairobi resident and Abercrombie & Kent founder Geoffrey Kent pioneered the world’s first modern luxury safari. Six decades on, Abercrombie & Kent continues to set the gold standard for safaris here. This highly personalized journey takes you to the home of the safari and combines two of Kenya’s most celebrated game-viewing spots with another in the south considered a hidden gem.
Highlights
See wildlife at close quarters from a photographic hide or on horseback
Admire the striking landscapes and excellent views of Mount Kilimanjaro in the Chyulu Hills
See endangered black and white rhino at Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Hone your photographic skills on the abundant wildlife of the famous Maasai Mara
Suggested Itinerary
11 days From $29,995pp twin share
Nairobi, Kenya - 1 day
Urban wildlife and a thriving arts scene in the “green city in the sun”
Few cities can claim to be home to endangered black rhinos, lions, giraffes and zebras, but Nairobi National Park is just half an hour from the center of this fun, fast-growing capital. Not only can travellers take a safari with a backdrop of skyscrapers and find the history of these creatures in Nairobi National Museum, but there’s also a thriving community of artists, musicians, party-starters and trend-setters that populate the independent shops and DJ booths around town.
Your A&K Experiences: Feed endangered Rothschild’s giraffe at the Giraffe Centre, watch orphaned elephants play at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and listen to a traditional storyteller weave age-old folk tales at an exclusive A&K experience in Oloolua Forest in Karen.
Your Hotel: Fairmont The Norfolk
Chyulu Hills National Park, Kenya - 3 days
A quieter, quintessentially Kenyan corner of conservation
Located in the south-east of the country, Chyulu Hills is a frequently overlooked area of Kenya – most guests flock to the Maasai Mara. But to skip Chyulu is to miss out on horseback treks through plains of tall, green grass, bush dinners around the campfire and flashes of leopard in the dense cloud forest. There may be more wildlife in Mara, but so, too, are there more travellers.
Your A&K Experiences: Track the Big Five, plus cheetah, fringe-eared oryx, gerenuk, giraffe and many other species by vehicle, on horseback or on foot. Night drives are also offered for those interested in spotting elusive nocturnal species such as hyena and aardvark.
Your Hotel: Donyo Lodge
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Kenya - 3 days
Secluded safaris with community spirit
Since its inception in 1983, Lewa has been a haven for endangered black rhinos, and now counts 248 of the beasts in its bounds, a remarkable increase from the initial 15. A significant proportion of its revenue is also invested into local community projects. Lewa is a private reserve, meaning guests have exclusive access to spotting the rhinos, lions, zebras and elephants that call the conservancy home, and can bed down in elegant lodges with breathtaking views of the powder-pink sunsets that bloom over the plains.
Your A&K Experiences: Discover the conservancy’s remarkable range of wildlife on game drives, night drives and guided bush walks. Additional adventure awaits from horseback safaris, quad-biking, camel-riding and visits to the Ngare Ndare Forest. Trips to meet members of the local Samburu and Maasai tribes can also be arranged.
Your Hotel: Sirikoi Lodge
Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya - 3 days
A national reserve with the highest concentration of game in the world
Bordering Tanzania in Kenya’s southwest, Masai Mara is named after its ancestral inhabitants and the dotted appearance of its acacia-studded plains. Its golden savannahs, riverine forests, low-lying mountains and sheer cliff are best known for hosting one of the most extraordinary events on the globe: the Great Migration, in which over two million wildebeest and zebra arrive from the southern Serengeti between June and November. Year-round, though, the reserve supports a range of wildlife from hippos, crocs, lions and hyena to elephants and eagles.
Your A&K Experiences: During peak migration season, the Masai Mara is known for having an overabundance of safari vehicles, but staying at the Olare Motorogi Conservancy provides the flexibility to do game drives in both the Mara and on the private 35,000-acre conservancy. Just north of the Masai Mara Game Reserve, it has the lowest vehicle density in the region while also boasting the highest concentration of big cats anywhere in Africa, making for thrilling early-morning, late-afternoon and night game drives. Hot air ballooning, cultural excursions and kids’ explorer activities can also be arranged.
Your Hotel: Mara Plains Camp
*Advertised pricing is based on per person twin share on Jan-Mar departures and is subject to change & availability at time of booking. Included internal Air is up to the value of $2,400
East Africa's Great Migration
Lose yourself in the golden plains of Tanzania and Kenya as the Great Migration of iconic wildlife leads you from lesser-known corners of the wilderness through the epic landscapes of the Serengeti and the Maasai Mara.
From Tanzania to Kenya, the Great Migration unfolds: an awe-inspiring spectacle in which millions of animals cross the border in search of nutritious grass and water, providing travellers with some of the greatest, most dramatic scenes in the natural world. Immerse yourself in the landscapes of East Africa as you follow the Great Migration through northern Tanzania and southern Kenya. A must for wildlife lovers, this unforgettable journey is tailored to your tastes by A&K’s experienced safari experts and promises encounters with charismatic fauna – including the Big Five – every step of the way. You will stay in luxurious lodges, selected for their seclusion and for being in the best positions to follow the migration as it sweeps across the continent.
Highlights
Follow the Great Migration, one of Earth’s greatest spectacles, across two countries, promising spectacular wildlife encounters along the way
Watch the natural drama unfold in the Serengeti National Park and Maasai Mara National Reserve
Spot herds of African elephants from your private veranda in the lesser-known Tarangire National Park
Spot lions, buffaloes, zebras and perhaps endangered black rhinos during a stay within the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Tour local markets and a working coffee plantation in the lush Ngorongoro Highlands
Stay in luxurious lodges, hand-picked by A&K’s experts for their unrivaled amenities and exceptional wildlife-viewing opportunities
Suggested Itinerary
12 days From $34,895pp twin share
Tarangire National Park, Tanzania - 2 days
Classic wildlife encounters by the languid Tarangire River
While the nearby Serengeti steals the limelight, Tarangire offers relatively crowd-free encounters with the elephants, lions and zebras that roam the great, golden plains. Base yourself in one of A&K’s hand-picked lodges, set on an escarpment overlooking the beautiful Tarangire River, and make the most of hot-air balloon rides, walking safaris and night drives to appreciate the park’s astounding diversity.
Your A&K Experiences: Set off into the park for a full day’s game drive in search of the park’s population of elephants, stopping for a scenic picnic along the way, before retreating to your lodge overlooking the lazy waters of the Tarangire River.
Your Hotel: Lemala Mpingo Ridge Lodge
Ngorongoro Highlands, Tanzania - 2 days
One of Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders
The UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Highlands are the African wilderness at its grandest: a vast unbroken caldera, formed millions of years ago by a volcanic eruption, now teeming with wildlife. Days could be spent tracking lions, spotting herds of gazelle grazing on the horizon or learning about Maasai traditions in a typical village. Stay in the crater’s lush, secluded foothills for added privacy, completely immersed in the rhythms of this great natural wonder.
Your A&K Experiences: In addition to the thrilling game drives, discover another side to the region: tour a vibrant local market and community on a tuk-tuk ride, followed by lunch at Gibb’s Farm, a working coffee plantation set high in the highlands.
Your Hotel: The Manor at Ngorongoro
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania - 3 days
The stage for the Great Migration
Two million wildebeest, zebra and gazelle race for their lives across the Serengeti in the annual Great Migration between July and October, dodging crocodiles, hyenas and big cats with big teeth. This is the showstopping event, but by no means the only exciting wildlife spectacle to be found in this fantasia of deep forests, fecund wetlands and endless grasslands. It’s a year-long safari hotspot where lions, cheetahs and spotted hyenas stalk Cape buffalo, waterbuck and giraffe wandering freely across the savannah. A&K’s experts have selected prime tented camp locations for each season, giving you front-row seats to the thrilling show as it unfolds.
Your A&K Experiences: Enjoy two days exploring the never-ending savannah, fully engrossed in one of nature’s greatest spectacles. The vast herds of wildebeest and zebra following the rains in search of fresh pastures will thrill even the most seasoned of safari-goers.
Your Hotel: Beyond Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge
Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya - 4 days
A national reserve with the highest concentration of game in the world
Bordering Tanzania in Kenya’s southwest, Maasai Mara is named after its ancestral inhabitants and the dotted appearance of its acacia-studded plains. Its golden savannahs, riverine forests, low-lying mountains and sheer cliff are best known for hosting one of the most extraordinary events on the globe: the Great Migration, in which over two million wildebeest and zebra arrive from the southern Serengeti between June and November. Year-round, though, the reserve supports a range of wildlife from hippos, crocs, lions and hyena to elephants and eagles.
Your A&K Experiences: Take in scenes of life unfurling on the plains, from matriarchal elephants leading their herds to Maasai tribesmen herding goats. Alternatively, learn the secrets of wildlife photography with one of the professional photographers at your luxurious lodge.
Your Hotel: Ishara Mara
*Advertised pricing is based on per person twin share on Jun-Oct departures and is subject to change & availability at time of booking. Included internal Air is up to the value of $1,900
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