5 days · Road
5-Day Amboseli & Masai Mara Luxury Safari
Ol Tukai or Amboseli Serena under Kilimanjaro, then Muthu Keekorok in the Mara. The shortest road trip on this list.
From $1,950 ppView trip
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Share your dates and what you want to see. Our consultants will send a route, lodges and price.
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5-Star and VIP Safaris in Kenya
Private safaris for travellers who want well-placed camps, their own guide and vehicle, and a route planned around them. Travel by road, by air or a mix of the two, from four days in the Masai Mara to two weeks that finish on the Indian Ocean.
- Private 4x4 and guide on every trip
- Your camps and lodges named in writing
- Drive, fly or mix the two
Fully private
Your own vehicle and guide
Kenya-born guides
20+ years in the field
Nairobi pickups
Plus city stays if you arrive early
Nairobi-based team
Cianda House, Koinange Street
Our top safaris
The best 5-star safaris in Kenya, by road and by air
Nine trips we would put forward for a VIP-level safari. Every one is private and can be changed around your dates.
4 days · Fly-in
4-Day Fly-In Masai Mara Luxury Safari
Three nights at Mara Serena with flights from Nairobi included, so you skip the 5 to 6 hour drive.
From $2,020 ppView trip
7 days · Fly-in
7-Day Luxury Kenya Flying Safari
Two nights at Ol Tukai in Amboseli, then four at Mara Serena, with domestic flights, house wines and laundry included.
From $4,400 ppView trip
9 days · Fly-in
9-Day Luxury Fly-In Kenya Safari
Amboseli, four nights in the Mara, then Samburu Intrepids in the north, using scheduled flights throughout.
From $7,400 ppView trip
9 days · Road
9-Day Northern Kenya & Mara Luxury Safari
Elephant Bedroom in Samburu, Sweetwaters at Ol Pejeta, Lion Hill at Nakuru and Sarova Mara to finish.
From $3,250 ppView trip
10 days · Road
10-Day Kenya Highlights Luxury Safari
Six parks and lakes by road, from Samburu in the north to Ol Tukai in Amboseli, with a spa stop at Enashipai.
From $6,300 ppView trip
10 days · Safari & beach
10-Day Luxury Kenya Bush & Beach Safari
Samburu, four nights at Sarova Mara, then a flight to the coast for three nights at Diani Beach.
From $5,500 ppView trip
12 days · Road
12-Day Ultimate Luxury Kenya Safari
Tortilis, Elephant Bedroom, Sweetwaters and The Cliff, then four nights at Governors’ Camp in the Mara.
From $6,555 ppView trip
14 days · Safari & beach
14-Day Grand Luxury Kenya Safari
Five wildlife areas with Tortilis and Samburu Intrepids, then a flight to The Sands at Nomad on Diani Beach.
From $6,100 ppView trip
Prices are per person sharing in US dollars and exclude international flights. Each “from” price is for six people travelling between January and June. Smaller groups pay more, and most trips cost more from July to December, so we confirm your exact price in writing before you pay a deposit.
Compare these safaris at a glance
| Safari | Length | Travel | From (per person) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Day Amboseli & Masai Mara Luxury Safari | 5 days | Road | $1,950 |
| 4-Day Fly-In Masai Mara Luxury Safari | 4 days | Fly-in | $2,020 |
| 7-Day Luxury Kenya Flying Safari | 7 days | Fly-in | $4,400 |
| 9-Day Luxury Fly-In Kenya Safari | 9 days | Fly-in | $7,400 |
| 9-Day Northern Kenya & Mara Luxury Safari | 9 days | Road | $3,250 |
| 10-Day Kenya Highlights Luxury Safari | 10 days | Road | $6,300 |
| 10-Day Luxury Kenya Bush & Beach Safari | 10 days | Safari & beach | $5,500 |
| 12-Day Ultimate Luxury Kenya Safari | 12 days | Road | $6,555 |
| 14-Day Grand Luxury Kenya Safari | 14 days | Safari & beach | $6,100 |
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Since 2015
private safaris from Nairobi
Why travel with us
A Kenyan team that plans and runs your trip
01
Kenya-born guides
Our guides grew up here and have years in the field. They read animal behaviour, so you are in place before the action starts.
02
Your own vehicle
A private 4×4 with a pop-up roof for your group only. You decide how long to stay at every sighting.
03
One clear price
Park fees, accommodation, meals and transfers are in your quote. If something is extra, we tell you before you book.
What's included
Fully private and all-inclusive
We handle all the logistics between parks, so you aren’t managing anything on the ground.
Included
- Lodges and camps matched to your budget
- All meals on safari
- Park entry fees
- Game drives with your own guide and driver
- A private 4x4 for the whole trip
- Airport transfers in Nairobi
- Transfers between parks
Not included
- Domestic flights (included on fly-in safaris)
- International flights
- Travel insurance (we can help arrange it)
- Tips and spa treatments
- Kenya eTA
Reviews
From our travellers
★★★★★
“The trip completely exceeded our expectations, even despite it not being ‘peak season’ we were able to tick off Africa’s Big 5 on the very first game drive. This was in no small part down to our guide, Bonnie…”
CCameron M
Couple · 6-day luxury safari
Couple · 6-day luxury safari
★★★★★
“Stanley Gichuki crafted the journey of dreams… Samburu was our favorite in terms of landscape. We stood in awe in Samburu as reticulated giraffes swept across the horizon…”
AAnouchka905
Samburu and the Mara
Samburu and the Mara
★★★★★
“Our guide Samuel was fantastic – incredible wildlife knowledge and spotted animals from miles away. We saw the Big Five, including a pride of lions with cubs in the Maasai Mara.”
SSam G
7-day safari
7-day safari
How to book
- 1Contact our consultantsThrough the form on this page, WhatsApp or email.
- 2Agree your route and lodgesWe add any domestic flights once the route is set.
- 3Reserve with a 30% depositThe balance is due 60 days before travel.
Best time to go
Jun to OctLong dry season. Wildlife is concentrated and easiest to spot.
Late Jul to OctThe wildebeest migration pushes into the Mara from the Serengeti.
Jan to FebShort dry season with strong game viewing.
Other monthsQuieter parks, lower lodge rates and greener scenery after the rains.
In this guide
Planning a 5-star safari in Kenya
A 5-star safari in Kenya comes down to three things: where you sleep, who guides you and how much control you have over your day. The trips above are the ones we would choose for that, and they run from a four-day fly-in to a two-week route that ends at the coast.
What 5-Star Means on Safari
Star ratings suit city hotels better than tented camps. A tent on the Ewaso Nyiro River can give you a better stay than a large lodge with a higher grade, because on safari the location, the guide and the staff count for more than the room. So we do not quote star ratings for camps. We name the property, tell you what it is like, and leave you to decide.
When people ask us for a 5-star safari, they usually mean camps and lodges in or close to the parks, good food, attentive service and a guide who is theirs for the whole trip. Our pick of the best camps, park by park sets out where we would stay and why.
What a VIP Safari Includes
VIP is not an official grade in Kenya, so ask any operator what they mean by it. With us it means a private 4×4 and a dedicated guide from start to finish, with your own hours on game drives, and a route and camps agreed with you in advance. Our head guides, Boniface Kamau and John Mithamo, each have more than 20 years in these parks.
It does not buy you an empty sighting. In the reserves, private guests follow the same rules as everyone else. The Mara Triangle rules, for example, limit viewing to 10 minutes when more than five vehicles are waiting. Read more on what a VIP safari really includes.
Road or Fly-In
A top-level safari does not have to fly. Our road trips use a private Land Cruiser, which lets you stop when you see something and costs less. Nairobi to the Mara takes 5 to 6 hours by road, and the longer drive to Samburu is a real part of the day.
Flying takes about an hour between many parks and suits shorter trips, but light aircraft have strict luggage limits and you travel on a scheduled service. Many of our guests mix the two, such as driving the northern circuit and flying to Diani at the end.
Exclusive Kenya Safari Experiences
Some of the best days come from a single add-on. A dawn balloon flight over the Mara costs around $450 per person and needs booking in advance. At Ol Pejeta Conservancy, your guide will look for black and white rhino, and the conservancy also has a chimpanzee sanctuary you can visit. In Samburu you can look for Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe and gerenuk, which you will not find in the southern parks.
Ending at Diani Beach is the other popular choice, with two to three nights on the coast after the early starts. Tell us what matters most and we will build the trip around it.
What It Costs
The trips on this page start at $1,950 per person, and the 12-day trip reaches $12,570 per person for two people between July and December. Group size, season and flights move the price more than anything else. We break this down in what a 5-star safari in Kenya costs.
Not sure how many days you need?Tell us what you want to see and we’ll suggest a length and route.
Last updated: 6 November 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a luxury safari and a VIP safari?
In Kenya, neither is an official grade. With us, every luxury safari is already private. A VIP-level trip goes further on camps, length and how the route is planned around you.
Are these camps officially rated 5-star?
We do not quote star ratings for camps, because ratings suit hotels better than tented camps. We name each property in your itinerary instead.
How much does a 5-star safari in Kenya cost?
The trips on this page start at $1,950 per person for six sharing between January and June. Two people pay more, and most trips cost more from July to December.
Do I have to fly between parks?
No. Five of the trips here are mainly by road. We can also add a flight to a road trip if you want to save a long drive.
When is the best time for a VIP safari?
June to October is the long dry season, with the migration usually in the Mara from late July to October. Book early for those months, because the best camps fill first.
Do you offer walking safaris?
Not at the moment. All of our game viewing is by vehicle, with an optional balloon flight in the Mara.
Let us help plan your safari
Tell us your dates and the parks you’re interested in. Our consultants will put together a private itinerary and an all-inclusive quote.