Your adventure begins the moment you land in Nairobi, East Africa's vibrant gateway to safari. After meeting our representative at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you'll transfer to the elegant Nairobi Serena Hotel, where you can settle in and unwind after your journey. Spend the rest of the day enjoying the hotel's celebrated Maisha Spa, relaxing by the pool, or simply easing into the rhythm of Kenya.

Optional Experience. If you'd like to start exploring right away, join our Nairobi City Tour. Over three to four hours you'll discover the city's rich history and culture, visiting landmarks including the National Museum, Railway Museum, KICC, Parliament Buildings, and the National Archives.

After breakfast, leave Nairobi behind and descend into Kenya's spectacular Great Rift Valley, where sweeping escarpments give way to one of the country's most beautiful soda lakes. Arrive at Lake Elementaita Serena Camp in time for lunch before spending a leisurely afternoon enjoying the camp's tranquil surroundings. Take a refreshing swim in the heated pool overlooking the lake or choose from a range of optional experiences, including guided nature walks, horseback riding, archery, or watercolor painting. Later in the afternoon, head into Soysambu Conservancy for a game drive through this diverse ecosystem, home to zebra, eland, gazelles, warthogs, and abundant birdlife. As the day draws to a close, enjoy a sundowner atop the cliffs overlooking Lake Elementaita. Watch flamingos and pelicans gather along the shoreline while buffalo graze below a peaceful moment that perfectly captures the magic of the Rift Valley.

After breakfast, continue southwest toward Kenya's most celebrated safari destination—the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Arrive at Mara Serena Safari Lodge in time for lunch before settling into your lodge, perched high above the sweeping plains below. Spend the afternoon relaxing by the heated pool, enjoying the spa facilities, or simply taking in the endless views before heading out on your first game drive. The Maasai Mara is home to Africa's iconic Big Five and, between July and September, hosts the spectacular Great Migration, when millions of wildebeest, zebras, and antelope cross into Kenya in search of greener pastures. As the golden light settles across the savannah, return to the lodge for dinner beneath the African sky.

Wake before sunrise as the Mara comes alive with the sounds of the African wilderness. Today's morning and afternoon game drives offer more opportunities to encounter elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, cheetahs, giraffes, and countless other species that call the reserve home. One of today's most memorable experiences is breakfast beside the Mara River Hippo Pools. Enjoy a freshly prepared bush breakfast while hippos wallow nearby and Maasai hosts welcome you with warm Kenyan hospitality. Later, return to the lodge for time to relax or indulge in the signature Oringa Massage, a wellness treatment inspired by Maasai traditions that uses handcrafted wooden tools to ease muscle tension and restore balance after your safari adventures.

After one final breakfast overlooking the plains, begin your journey back to Nairobi. Before heading to the airport, enjoy a farewell lunch at Café Maghreb, courtesy of Serena Hotels—a final opportunity to reflect on your safari before transferring to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward journey. Leave with unforgettable memories of flamingo-lined lakes, endless savannahs, remarkable wildlife encounters, and the timeless beauty of Kenya's wild landscapes.