Best 2-6 Day Kenya Itineraries

Start on Diani Beach and set off inland for a two day safari to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, before returning to Diani. Expect scenic drives via Voi, early and late game drives, and rich wildlife sightings – lions, elephants, buffalo, cheetah, giraffe and prolific birdlife. Stay at a safari lodge, with superb views over a busy waterhole. An underground tunnel and bunker with ground level windows brings you thrillingly close to animals at the salt licks – perfect for photography. A short, well paced escape that pairs beach downtime with big game drama.

Set off from Nairobi on a two day safari to Solio Ranch, a renowned rhino sanctuary in Laikipia, before returning to Nairobi. Settle into a cosy lodge with sweeping views towards Mount Kenya, then head out on afternoon and morning game drives. Expect to see large numbers of black and white rhinos, along with buffalo, giraffe, zebra, impala, warthog and plentiful birdlife – with chances of spotting lion, leopard or hyena. Between drives, unwind over leisurely meals and soak up the scenery.

Set off from Nairobi and return there after three days exploring the legendary Masai Mara. Travel through the Great Rift Valley- expect sweeping views and a relaxed picnic stop – before rolling into the reserve for sunset wildlife watching. You’ll spend a full day on safari with picnic lunches, tracking the Big Five and other plains game across open savannah. There’s time to add a dawn hot air balloon flight or visit a local Maasai village for a cultural insight. Comfortable camp stays and unhurried game drives keep the pace easy – ideal for maximizing sightings before the journey back to Nairobi. Opt to enhance your trip with a balloon ride over the stunning landscape of the Mara.

Kick off in Nairobi and wind up back in Nairobi on this 3 day safari that packs in Kenya’s superstar sights. You’ll road–trip through the Great Rift Valley – think epic views – before settling into the Masai Mara for classic game drives in big–sky savannah. Expect to see the Big Five, crossings along the Mara River and, in season, the thunder of the great migration. There’s time for an optional hot–air balloon at dawn or a visit to a Masai village for cultural insight. Early starts, golden sunsets and plentiful wildlife action – a short break with maximum wow.

Kick off in Nairobi and dive into three days of classic safari in the Masai Mara: sweeping savannahs, huge skies and unforgettable wildlife. Travel via the Great Rift Valley Viewpoint, then settle into a tented camp before heading out on game drives. You’ll visit the Mara River to look for hippos, search for the Big Five and, if timing’s right, witness the wildebeest on the move. Expect relaxed pacing – plenty of time in the bush, camp comforts and striking scenery – before returning to Nairobi with a camera full of favourites. Opt to enhance your trip with a balloon ride over the stunning landscape of the Mara.

Kick off in Nairobi and end back in Nairobi on this 3 day safari to the Masai Mara, perfect for wildlife lovers short on time. Travel via the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for panoramas, then settle into the Mara’s open grasslands for game drives. You’ll explore riverbanks and plains in search of the Big Five, with picnic lunches by the Mara River and chances to spot predators. Time your visit for July-November to witness the wildebeest migration.

Begin in Nairobi and fly to the Masai Mara for a three day safari – returning to Nairobi at the end. The short scenic flight drops you in big skies and savannah, where you’ll check into a comfortable lodge with views and a pool. You’ll explore on dawn and late afternoon game drives – the best times to spot action – watching for lion prides, cheetahs, hippos and, in season, wildebeest and zebra herds. Expect sweeping plains, river scenes and easy evenings with lodge entertainment. After a final breakfast, a quick transfer and flight whisk you back to Nairobi.

Start in Nairobi and finish back in Nairobi on this three day wildlife escape to Lake Nakuru National Park. Travel via the Great Rift Valley, where you can expect sweeping views before you settle into classic game drives in search of flamingos painting the shoreline pink, endangered black and white rhinos, and big cats alongside buffalo, giraffe and playful baboons. Birders will love over 400 species, while the park’s euphorbia and acacia forests create a striking backdrop. There’s time for an optional Lake Naivasha boat ride and walk on Crescent Island – great for hippo and bird sightings – before ending back in the Kenyan capital.