Kenya Adventure | 2026

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  • Itinerary
  • What's Included
  • FAQ
  • Dates

Embark on the Kenya Adventure 2026, a thrilling 6-day journey through the heart of Kenya's breathtaking landscapes and vibrant wildlife. Starting and ending in Nairobi, this tour takes you from the bustling city to the iconic Maasai Mara, where you'll experience exhilarating game drives and the chance to witness the Great Migration. Enjoy a sunrise hot air balloon ride over the savannah, visit a Maasai village, and explore the Kibera Slum to see impactful community work. Adventure seekers will love Sagana's adrenaline-pumping activities like white water rafting and ziplining. In Amboseli, capture stunning wildlife moments against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. With comfortable camp accommodations and a mix of included meals, this tour promises unforgettable memories and new friendships. Note that instant booking is not available, and some activities require advance tickets. Join us for an epic African adventure that blends culture, wildlife, and adventure.

Highlights
  • Nairobi National Park: Experience a game drive and visit the Sheldrick Elephant rehabilitation nursery.
  • Maasai Mara National Reserve: Enjoy a sunrise hot air balloon ride and witness the Great Migration.
  • Visit a Maasai village to learn about their traditions and culture.
  • Explore the Kibera Slum in Nairobi and see the work of the Mirror of Hope Foundation.
  • Sagana: Engage in adrenaline-pumping activities like white water rafting, mountain biking, and ziplining.
  • Amboseli National Park: Capture iconic wildlife shots with Mount Kilimanjaro as a backdrop.
Mode of Transport
Travel across Kenya in overland trucks, providing a rugged and adventurous way to explore the diverse landscapes from Nairobi to Maasai Mara, Sagana, and Amboseli, with opportunities for game drives and scenic stops along the way.
Accommodation
Stay in comfortable camps throughout your adventure, including Bunduz Mara Camp, Savage Wilderness Camp, and Kimana Camp, offering a blend of rustic charm and modern amenities to ensure a cozy and immersive experience in the heart of Kenya's stunning landscapes.
Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Ticket
Tickets for the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage must be purchased in advance from the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust website.
Hot Air Balloon Ride
The sunrise hot air balloon ride over the Savannah is an optional activity.
Dining Summary
  • 4 Dinner (D)
  • 5 Breakfast (B)
  • 2 Lunch (L)
FAQs
  • Nairobi National Park: Can I visit the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage on Day 1? Yep – and it’s so worth it. After the Free Time Add-On Nairobi National Park game drive, you’ll have the option to swing by the Sheldrick Elephant Nursery. Note, however, that you’ll need to grab your own ticket in advance directly from the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust website. This costs around $20 USD.
Included Experience
  • Maasai Mara National Reserve: Known for its grassy plains and rolling hills, home to lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras and hippos, the Maasai Mara is a jewel in Africa’s wildlife crown – don’t miss your chance to explore it at sunrise.
  • Maasai Mara National Reserve: It’s your last evening in the Mara to see the epic wildlife on this vast savannah.
  • Nairobi: Meet the dedicated team and see for yourself the work being done to help the women and children who live here in the Kibera slum.
  • Amboseli: Get that iconic wildlife shot with the snow-capped peak of Kilimanjaro as a backdrop.
  • Amboseli: Get up early in search of the famous elephants in this iconic Kenyan National Park.
Destinations
  • Africa
  • Kenya
Tour Types
  • Wildlife Tours
  • Adventure Tours
  • Camping
  • Cultural
  • Walking
  • Safari Tours

Location: Nairobi National Park, Kenya, Sheldrick Elephant Rehabilitation Nursery, Kenya, Great Rift Valley, Kenya, Maasai Mara, Kenya

Hello and welcome, adventurers! We’re kicking off 6 days of pure, unfiltered epicness with a game drive that’ll set the tone for the whole trip. Meet your crew, grab your camera, and let’s hit the road - your adventure starts now.Hop on! Today, you'll have the option to cruise through Nairobi National Park on overland trucks. Keep your eyes peeled for waterholes, cityscapes and the elusive white rhino. If you like, you'll also have time to visit the Sheldrick Elephant rehabilitation nursery, where you can watch baby elephants play and bathe in the water, and hear the fascinating story of their road to recovery too - just remember you'll need to have bought your ticket in advance on the Sheldrick Website.Passing through the Great Rift Valley, we’ll get to our Maasai Mara camp. In the evening, we'll set up our very first camp of the trip(!). Then you're free to spend the evening chatting & bonding with your crew around a bonfire, and grabbing dinner at the camp.<br/>

Accommodation Name: Bunduz Mara Camp (or similar)

Meals: Dinner

Location: Maasai Mara, Kenya

Want a bird's-eye view of the Savannah? After breakfast, you'll get the chance to head out on a sunrise hot air balloon ride. Then, it's game drive time (for the full day!). After trucking around in search of Africa's elusive big cats, we'll settle down by a scenic spot for lunch. And then head back on the road for some more wildlife spotting. Oh, and if you're here at the right time of year, you’ll even have the chance to witness millions of wildebeest and zebras en route to greener pastures AKA the Great Migration.<br/>

Accommodation Name: Bunduz Mara Camp (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Location: Maasai Mara, Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya, Kibera, Kenya, Sagana, Kenya

Rise and shine, Kenyan explorers! Today, you'll have the chance to visit a Maasai village, meet members of the tribe & even learn their traditions. Then, it's back to Nairobi. This afternoon, we'll make a quick stop to visit the Kibera Slum in Nairobi. You'll see the incredible work being done by the Mirror of Hope Foundation - working to break the cycle of poverty through education and helping women & children to improve their quality of life. Time to settle down in our camps for the night. So, rest up and keep dreaming of all the adventure that awaits us tomorrow.<br/>

Accommodation Name: Savage Wilderness Camp (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: Sagana, Kenya

Love adrenaline-pumping activities? Boy, you're gonna love today. White water rafting. Mountain biking. Rock climbing. Archery. Ziplining. There's no end to all the fun you can opt in for here. Best part? You've got an onsite restaurant (with a pool & bar) to fuel up as you go.<br/>

Accommodation Name: Savage Wilderness Camp (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Sagana, Kenya, Amboseli, Kenya, Mt Kilimanjaro, Kenya

Bye bye Sagana, you've been epic. We'll hit the road once again, making a quick lunch stop for some delicious DIY sandwiches.Aaaand finally, we're in Amboseli! And of course, it's time for a game drive. So keep an eye out for the some epic wildlife (maybe even against the backdrop of Mt Kilimanjaro!) before we head to our camps for the night.<br/>

Accommodation Name: Kimana Camp (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Location: Amboseli, Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya

Naww it's the last day already?! We've  got one final game drive this morning before we make our way back to Nairobi. And with that, our wonderful, epic, surreal trip has sadly come to an end. With full hearts and memories made, it's time to say fond farewells to your new lifelong friends, and to our African adventure.<br/>

Meals: Breakfast

Included
  • Maasai Mara Game Drives
    -Explore the Maasai Mara National Reserve with game drives to spot Africa's big cats and other wildlife.
  • Visit to Kibera Slum
    -Experience the work of the Mirror of Hope Foundation in Nairobi's Kibera Slum.
  • Amboseli Game Drives
    -Enjoy game drives in Amboseli National Park with views of Mt Kilimanjaro.
  • Adrenaline Activities in Sagana
    -Participate in activities like white water rafting, mountain biking, and ziplining in Sagana.

Not Included
  • Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Ticket
    -Tickets for the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage must be purchased in advance from the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust website.
  • Hot Air Balloon Ride
    -The sunrise hot air balloon ride over the Savannah is an optional activity.
Yes, you can visit the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage on Day 1 after the Nairobi National Park game drive. However, you need to purchase your ticket in advance from the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust website, which costs around $20 USD.
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In Sagana, you can enjoy a variety of adrenaline-pumping activities such as white water rafting, mountain biking, rock climbing, archery, and ziplining. There is also an onsite restaurant with a pool and bar to relax and refuel.
During the game drive in Amboseli, you can expect to see iconic wildlife, possibly against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. The park is famous for its elephants, and you will have the opportunity to capture stunning wildlife shots.
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The visit to the Kibera Slum in Nairobi allows you to see the incredible work being done by the Mirror of Hope Foundation, which aims to break the cycle of poverty through education and help women and children improve their quality of life.
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In the Maasai Mara National Reserve, you can expect to see a variety of wildlife including lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, and hippos. If you visit during the right time of year, you may also witness the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebras.
Contiki trips are designed & operated exclusively for those aged 18-35 years. Your travelling companions will be like-minded adventurers within that age range. The age range is adhered to strictly.

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This tour is operated by Contiki

6 days from £1485 pp exc.flights; Enquire
Start:Nairobi, Kenya
Finish:Nairobi, Kenya
Suitable for: 18-35
Physical rating:Medium
Diets:Vegetarians
Tour operated in: English
Tour Reference: AAKDMA26
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