13 Day Luxury Kenya Wild Triangle: Tsavo, Laikipia and the Mara
Nairobi, Tsavo, Laikipia and a Masai Mara conservancy, linked by bush flights and based in luxury camps.
Go beyond the expected.
Thirteen days across three very different Kenyan landscapes. See orphaned elephants and giraffes in Nairobi, fly to Tsavo for red-dust elephants, spend two nights on a Laikipia conservancy with rhino, horses and camels, then settle into a private Masai Mara conservancy for the final five days.
- Elephant orphanage and giraffe centre in Nairobi
- Tsavo's red elephants
- Rhino and Grevy's zebra in Laikipia
- Horse, camel and walking safaris
- Five nights in the Masai Mara conservancy
What's included
Included
- Airport transfers
- Private pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle with driver-guide
- Accommodation and meals as specified
- Park and reserve entrance fees for the activities listed
- Bush flights as listed in the itinerary
- Emergency medical evacuation cover
Not included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic beverages
Confirm current park fees, permit availability, accommodation and pricing before booking, since these can change with season and demand. Access to remote areas should be confirmed before travel.
Day by day
Day 1 Arrival in Nairobi
Nairobi
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta Airport and transfer to a luxury hotel.
Day 2 Nairobi wildlife visits and flight to Tsavo
Nairobi and Tsavo
Visit the elephant orphanage and the giraffe centre, then take a bush flight to Tsavo and an evening game drive.
Day 3 Tsavo game drives
Tsavo
Game drives and bush walks among Tsavo's red elephants, with time at the waterholes.
Day 4 Tsavo: second full day
Tsavo
Another day of game drives, with a sundowner in the bush.
Day 5 Fly to Laikipia
Laikipia
Fly north to a Laikipia conservancy and set out on a first game drive.
Day 6 Laikipia rhino and walking safari
Laikipia
Track rhino and Grevy's zebra, and choose between a guided walk, a camel ride or a horseback safari.
Day 7 Laikipia and a Samburu village
Laikipia
A last morning of wildlife in Laikipia and a visit to a Samburu village to meet local families.
Day 8 Fly to the Masai Mara
Masai Mara
A bush flight to the Masai Mara and a first game drive in a private conservancy.
Day 9 Mara conservancy game drives
Masai Mara
Full day of game drives for lion, cheetah, leopard and the plains herds.
Day 10 Mara: sunrise to sunset
Masai Mara
Sunrise game drive, a bush breakfast and an afternoon walk with a Maasai guide.
Day 11 Mara: second conservancy day
Masai Mara
Follow the herds and big cats, with a picnic lunch in the field.
Day 12 Mara: final full day
Masai Mara
A last day on the plains, with the option of a night drive or a visit to a Maasai village.
Day 13 Return to Nairobi and departure
Masai Mara and Nairobi
A morning game drive, then a flight to Nairobi and your onward flight home.
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Questions about 13 Day Luxury Kenya Wild Triangle: Tsavo, Laikipia and the Mara
Can I combine a Kenya safari with the coast?
Yes. Pairing a Maasai Mara or Amboseli safari with a few days on the Kenyan coast (Diani, Watamu or Lamu) is a well-established combination, giving a wildlife-then-beach structure to the safari.
Do I need a visa to visit Kenya?
Most nationalities need an eTA (electronic travel authorisation) for Kenya, applied for online before travel. Requirements vary by nationality, so confirm current guidance for your passport ahead of your safari.
How many days do I need for a Kenya safari?
A focused Maasai Mara safari can work in 3–4 days, while combining the Mara with Amboseli, another park or the coast generally calls for 7–10 days. We shape the length around what you want to include.
How many national parks does Kenya have?
Kenya protects its wildlife across more than sixty national parks and reserves, an unusually extensive network for a single country: from the Maasai Mara and Amboseli in the south to Samburu and the arid northern reserves, each holding a somewhat different range of species.
What wildlife can I expect to see in Kenya beyond the migration?
Kenya’s parks hold resident wildlife year-round regardless of migration timing; the Maasai Mara and Amboseli both offer strong odds of the Big Five, along with healthy cheetah populations and, in Amboseli, some of Africa’s most reliable large elephant herds.
When is the best time to see the wildebeest migration in Kenya?
The migration’s presence in Kenya’s Maasai Mara is most likely from around July to October, when large herds typically cross from Tanzania’s Serengeti, though exact timing shifts year to year with rainfall patterns.