About This Safari
14 Days Big Five and Beyond Safari Experience the very best of Kenya on the 14 Days Big Five and Beyond Safari, a premium private journey designed for travellers who want more than a traditional wildlife holiday. From the legendary plains of the Maasai Mara to the dramatic landscapes of Tsavo, the tranquil waters of Lake Naivasha, the spectacular backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli, and the tropical beaches of Diani, this safari combines Kenya’s finest wildlife, landscapes, culture, and coastal experiences in one carefully designed itinerary. Your adventure begins in the Maasai Mara, one of Africa’s most celebrated safari destinations and a highlight of any Kenya safari. Spend three nights exploring its expansive grasslands on private game drives in search of the Big Five—lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, and rhino. The Mara is also famous for cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, hippos, and an extraordinary variety of birdlife. Depending on the season, you may also experience the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration. Three nights in the Mara allow you to explore without rushing. Early morning and afternoon game drives provide different wildlife encounters, while your experienced safari guide can tailor each day around your interests, whether you are passionate about photography,…
14 Days Big Five and Beyond Safari
Experience the very best of Kenya on the 14 Days Big Five and Beyond Safari, a premium private journey designed for travellers who want more than a traditional wildlife holiday. From the legendary plains of the Maasai Mara to the dramatic landscapes of Tsavo, the tranquil waters of Lake Naivasha, the spectacular backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli, and the tropical beaches of Diani, this safari combines Kenya’s finest wildlife, landscapes, culture, and coastal experiences in one carefully designed itinerary.
Your adventure begins in the Maasai Mara, one of Africa’s most celebrated safari destinations and a highlight of any Kenya safari. Spend three nights exploring its expansive grasslands on private game drives in search of the Big Five—lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, and rhino. The Mara is also famous for cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, hippos, and an extraordinary variety of birdlife. Depending on the season, you may also experience the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration.
Three nights in the Mara allow you to explore without rushing. Early morning and afternoon game drives provide different wildlife encounters, while your experienced safari guide can tailor each day around your interests, whether you are passionate about photography, predators, elephants, or simply enjoying the African wilderness at a relaxed pace.
From the Mara, continue to Lake Nakuru National Park, located in Kenya’s scenic Great Rift Valley. The park is renowned for its rhinos, diverse birdlife, Rothschild’s giraffes, lions, leopards, buffaloes, zebras, and beautiful landscapes. Two nights provide time to explore the park and appreciate the contrast between the Mara’s open savannah and the dramatic Rift Valley environment.
Your journey then continues to Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake surrounded by lush vegetation and striking scenery. Lake Naivasha offers a change of pace from traditional game drives and provides opportunities to experience the area’s unique lake ecosystem. Depending on the final itinerary and conditions, activities such as a boat experience or nature walk can be incorporated.
Next, travel south toward Amboseli National Park, one of Kenya’s most recognizable safari destinations. Famous for its large elephant herds and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli offers a very different safari landscape. Spend two nights exploring the park’s open plains, wetlands, and wildlife-rich areas. Watching elephants move across the savannah with Kilimanjaro in the background is one of the signature experiences of a Kenyan safari.
From Amboseli, continue to Tsavo West National Park, part of the vast Tsavo ecosystem. Tsavo West is known for its rugged landscapes, volcanic terrain, wildlife, and the famous Mzima Springs. The park provides a more remote and dramatic wilderness experience, with opportunities to encounter elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and numerous other species.
On Day 10, continue into Tsavo East National Park, one of Kenya’s largest protected areas. Tsavo East is famous for its expansive wilderness, red-earth landscapes, elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife. The transition from Tsavo West to Tsavo East adds another dimension to your safari and allows you to experience the remarkable scale of the Tsavo ecosystem.
After days filled with wildlife and adventure, the final part of your journey moves to the Kenyan Coast.
Arrive in Diani Beach, one of Kenya’s most beautiful coastal destinations. With its white sands, turquoise Indian Ocean waters, palm-lined coastline, and relaxed atmosphere, Diani provides the perfect contrast to the safari experience.
Spend three nights enjoying the coast at your own pace. Relax beside the beach, swim in the Indian Ocean, enjoy optional water activities, or simply unwind after your wildlife adventure. Depending on your preferences, additional experiences such as snorkeling, diving, marine excursions, or cultural activities can be arranged.
The 14 Days Big Five and Beyond Safari is designed for travellers who want to experience the diversity of Kenya rather than visiting only one or two destinations. It combines iconic wildlife, scenic landscapes, private game drives, African culture, and a tropical beach escape.
With Zuru Tena Adventures, the journey is private and personalized. Your safari can be adapted around your travel dates, accommodation preferences, interests, and desired experiences. Whether you are travelling as a couple, family, group of friends, or a small private group, we focus on creating a comfortable and memorable experience from beginning to end.
This is more than a Big Five safari. It is a journey through the many faces of Kenya—from the predators of the Mara and rhinos of Lake Nakuru to the elephants of Amboseli, the wilderness of Tsavo, and the beaches of Diani.
Discover Kenya beyond the ordinary with Zuru Tena Adventures.
