Kenya – Safari & Conservation

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Signature Journey

10 Days / 9 Nights

$6,495 Adult / $5,795 Child

Scout for lions, cheetah, and elephants while lending a hand with conservationists that protect these exquisite creatures. The African savannah will be your backyard from our award-winning tented camps.

The Experience

This is an African safari experience unlike any other. Go behind-the-scenes at some of Kenya’s most renowned wildlife-viewing areas and lend a hand on projects directly benefiting some of East Africa’s most famous animal species. Whether you’re experiencing a private interaction with the world’s last two Northern White rhinos, tracking lions alongside a local conservationist, collecting data on different species’ population numbers in the Kenyan Savannah, learning from a local elephant-orphan rescue center, or meeting a conservancy’s anti-poaching dog unit, this will be arguably the most up close and personal experience with wildlife in East Africa. Throughout the experience, take time to relax and absorb the natural beauty from the veranda of your high-end tented camps.

We’ll introduce you to many different conservation approaches happening all across Kenya and offer behind-the-scenes access to a large variety of community projects. Venture out on game drives to spot the iconic wildlife of the Kenyan Savannah including lions, elephants, hippos, cheetah, giraffe, and much more. Join local Maasai tribesmen on a nature walk to a traditional village and experience a way of life that is nearing extinction in today’s world. Journey to several women’s empowerment organizations to learn about the successes and struggles of those who call the region home.

A High-End, Purpose-Driven Wildlife Experience

Join us on a journey that will take you to a side of Kenya very few travelers see. Alongside our expert naturalist guide, connect with some of the thought leaders that are driving change in the country while scouting for East Africa’s most famous wildlife.

Our Impact

Kenya’s wildlife is world-famous, but it’s also under threat from poaching, climate change and development. Team up with local organizations in observing and safeguarding these magnificent creatures on a trip where we’ll get close to lions, cheetah, elephants, meet the last two remaining northern white rhinos, and more.

Meet the dogs of the anti-poaching squad to learn about their role in conservation, come face-to-face with chimpanzees who were rescued from the black market, learn about the last two remaining Northern White rhinos from their full-time caretakers, meet baby elephants who were orphaned and rescued and learn how they will be reintroduced into the wild, and much more. Participate in tracking and recording lion behavior with a lion researcher group in Ol’ Pejeta Conservancy as well as wildlife population counts in the Maasai Mara and Mara North Conservancies. This is a highly immersive, purpose-driven experience unlike any other on the African continent.

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Where You’ll Stay

Over the course of 10 days, experience our portfolio of unique properties set amongst the stunning natural surroundings of Kenya’s vast plains. Begin the trip with three nights at Sweetwaters Luxury Tented Camp in Ol Pejeta Conservancy. A sheltered oasis clustered around a water hole that attracts wildlife from the surrounding reserve, the luxury tents feature en suite bathrooms & private verandas that offer unrivaled wildlife viewing from the comfort of your room.

Continue on for two nights at the Tamarind Tree Hotel, centrally located for our explorations of the Nairobi area. End the experience with four nights in the incredible region of the Maasai Mara. Our portfolio of properties in the Mara are unrivaled. These include Encounter Mara & Naboisho Camps as well as Mara Maisha and Karen Blixen Camps. These boutique safari camps are shaded by thick acacia forest and enjoy some of the best game views in Africa. From the sounds of lions roaring in the distance to its exquisite menu of local and international cuisine, this will be a truly unforgettable experience.

Please note that the exact properties may change based on the time of year.

Itinerary Overview

Touch down in Nairobi and hit the road to Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Here we’ll join conservationists to track African lions and spend time at the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa. Meet the conservancy’s anti- poaching squads and venture out with their canine unit. We’ll then head to the capital, Nairobi, where we’ll meet with Plants for Life International to learn about their reforestation efforts.

Visit orphaned baby elephants and their caretakers at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust as well as a rescued giraffe center. End the journey with four days in the Maasai Mara region. Monitor lions and cheetahs, and meet a local Maasai herder while setting on game drives searching for iconic African wildlife. Enjoy the views from the comfort of your tented camp.

Your Expert Local Guide

Discover Corps’ expert family of guides around the world are by your side throughout the journey. Please note that the actual guide may vary from date-to-date.

Lincoln Njiru

Lincoln was born and raised in central Kenya where he developed a passion for nature early in life. Lincoln holds a advanced degrees in Natural Resource Management & Environment and Development and previously worked as a Conservation Officer in one of Botswana’s leading game reserves. He then returned to Kenya where he was involved with wildlife conservation in the Maasai Mara for a number of years as well as endangered species conservation with a focus on rhino conservation. Lincoln’s has a passion for wildlife that is unrivaled and provides a layer of expertise and connections in the community that brings this experience to life.

Traveler’s Journal

Our experience in Kenya with Discover Corps was nothing short of profound. I wanted my children to get something from the experience – not just a standard vacation. We got exactly that. My kids were blown away by our guide and couldn’t wait to wake up each day and track a new animal in the park. They are now raving about this to their friends and even want to work with wildlife when they are older!
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Stephanie T.

Houston, TX

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Rating: 5/5 stars

Dates and Prices

Our trips are inclusive of all activities, lodging, transport and most meals to make your experience hassle-free.

$6,495 Adult

$5,795 Child

  • Double Occupancy Price. Children’s pricing applies to travelers 16 years old and younger sharing a room with an adult
  • Single Room Supplement = $1195. This will guarantee you your own, single occupancy room for the entirety of the trip. If you are a solo traveler and would like us to match you with a roommate of the same gender, please book as double occupancy. See full details here.

What’s Included:

  • 3 nights lodging at tented safari camp in Ol Pejeta Conservancy
  • 2 nights lodging at Tamarind Tree Lodge in Nairobi
  • 4 nights lodging at tented safari camp in the Maasai Mara region
  • All meals throughout the trip, including one soft drink, local beer, or local wine with lunch and dinner
  • Wildlife safaris in Ol Pejeta and Mara Naboisho Conservancies
  • Expert local guides that are there to support, inform and guide you throughout the trip
  • Reliable in-country transportation with experienced drivers
  • Admissions and entrance fees to national parks, historic sites and other scheduled events throughout the trip
  • An active daily itinerary including speakers, day trips and projects with local conservationists
  • All gratuities for hotels, meals, baggage & transportation
  • 24-hour Discover Corps emergency hotline & turnkey support

What’s Not Included:

  • International Airfare
  • Tips for Discover Corps Guide & Driver
  • Alcoholic beverages beyond one per lunch and dinner
  • Kenya Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)

Dates

Our intimate, small-group departures consist of like-minded travelers. Don’t see a date that works? Want to make it private? Schedule a personal travel consultation and we’ll make it happen.

2024 Dates

December 22-31, 2024 $250 Holiday Supplement – FULL

December 27, 2024 – January 5, 2025 $250 Holiday Supplement – FULL

2025 Dates

February 23-March 4, 2025 FULL

March 30-April 8, 2025

April 13-22, 2025

May 25-June 3, 2025

June 8-17, 2025

June 17-26, 2025

July 6-15, 2025 FULL

July 20-29, 2025

July 27-August 5, 2025

August 3-12, 2025

September 7-16, 2025

October 19-28, 2025

November 23-December 2, 2025

December 14-23, 2025 $250 Holiday Supplement

December 21-30, 2025 $250 Holiday Supplement

December 28-January 6, 2026 $250 Holiday Supplement

2026 Dates

January 25-February 3, 2026

February 22-March 3, 2026

March 29-April 7, 2026

April 12-21, 2026

May 17-26, 2026

June 21-30, 2026

July 5-14, 2026

August 2-11, 2026

September 6-15, 2026

November 22-December 1, 2026

December 20-29, 2026 $250 Holiday Supplement

Alumni & Family Discounts, Monthly Payment Plans, and More

Repeat travelers and groups are eligible for discounts. Looking for a payment plan to help manage your trip? Learn more here.

Customized Private Trips

Let us create a custom trip for your group. Learn more about custom group travel.