Grand Odyssey
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Grand
Odyssey

Duration 7 Days · 6 Nights
Destinations Mara · Amboseli · Samburu
Category Classic Safari · Luxury
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$6,500 / person
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The Journey

The Definitive Kenya Safari

Seven days. Three of Kenya's most iconic wilderness ecosystems. One seamless arc of discovery that has no equal in the world of safari travel. The Grand Odyssey is the journey we built our reputation on — a curated masterpiece that moves with purpose and lingers with intention.

Beginning in the legendary Maasai Mara, the journey sweeps south to Amboseli — the elephant kingdom beneath Kilimanjaro's eternal gaze — before ascending north into the sun-scorched beauty of Samburu, where endemic species found nowhere else on Earth roam free along the Ewaso Ng'iro river.

TransfersPrivate Charter Flights
Accommodation5-Star Lodges & Camps
Signature ExperienceSunrise Balloon Safari
WildlifeBig Five + Rare Species
Group SizeMax 6 guests per vehicle
Board BasisAll-Inclusive Premium
Day by Day

Your Itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi Maasai Mara

Wilson Airport · Mara Airstrip

Your journey begins at Nairobi's Wilson Airport where your private charter awaits. The 45-minute flight delivers you over the Great Rift Valley escarpment before descending into the Mara ecosystem. By afternoon, you are already on your first game drive. Sundowner cocktails at your luxury tented camp as the savannah turns gold.

Day 02

Full Mara Immersion

Maasai Mara National Reserve · Private Conservancy

A full day at the world's most famous wildlife arena. Dawn game drive begins before sunrise. A gourmet bush breakfast awaits in the field. The afternoon offers a private conservancy excursion where vehicles are strictly limited. Maasai village visit at golden hour.

Day 03

Hot Air Balloon at Dawn

Maasai Mara · Mara River

A pre-dawn departure for the centrepiece experience — a private hot air balloon flight over the Mara at sunrise. Drifting silently above wildebeest herds and sleeping lions, champagne in hand as first light floods the plains. A champagne bush breakfast follows.

Day 04

Mara Amboseli

Amboseli National Park

Morning game drive before your charter flight south to Amboseli, Kenya's elephant kingdom. Late afternoon game drive introduces you to the park's legendary elephant herds, some of the most studied in Africa.

Day 05

Amboseli at Depth

Amboseli National Park · Observation Hill

A full Amboseli day. Bull elephants with tusks that sweep the dust, cheetah on open plains, lion prides. Observation Hill at dusk offers panoramic views across the entire ecosystem as the mountain catches the last amber light.

Day 06

Amboseli Samburu

Samburu National Reserve

Your charter takes you north into the arid beauty of Samburu. The landscape shifts dramatically: dry riverbeds, doum palms, and acacia scrub replace the open savannah. Samburu is home to the Samburu Five — endemic species found nowhere else in Kenya.

Day 07

Samburu Nairobi

Samburu Reserve · Wilson Airport

A final dawn drive in Samburu — perhaps the most intimate game drive of the entire journey in this quieter, wilder north. Return to camp for a leisurely breakfast, then your charter flight returns you to Nairobi.

Included

What's Included

  • All private charter flights (Nairobi–Mara–Amboseli–Samburu–Nairobi)
  • 6 nights luxury accommodation
  • All meals, sundowners, house wines, beers and spirits
  • Private 4x4 Land Cruiser for exclusive use
  • Expert KPSGA-certified naturalist guide throughout
  • Hot air balloon safari over the Mara
  • Champagne bush breakfast post-balloon
  • Maasai cultural village immersion
  • All park and conservancy fees
  • Butler and concierge service at each property
  • Emergency medical evacuation insurance (AMREF)
  • Filmax Jambo welcome pack and field journal
Not Included

Arranged Separately

  • International flights to/from Nairobi
  • Kenya visa fees (currently $50 USD / eVisa)
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Laundry services at camps
  • Premium imported spirits
  • Personal shopping and curios
  • Gratuities and tips
  • Any services not specified in itinerary
Where You Stay

Accommodation

5-Star Tented Camps and Lodges

Multi-Property — Mara, Amboseli, Samburu

Nights 1-3: Luxury Mara tented camp with en-suite and private plunge pool. Nights 4-5: Amboseli Serena with Kilimanjaro-view rooms. Nights 6-7: Samburu Intrepids on the Ewaso Ngyiro riverbank.

Stay6 Nights across 3 properties
Board BasisAll-Inclusive Premium
Good to Know

Practical Information

Best SeasonYear-round · Peak: Jul–Oct (Migration), Jan–Feb (Dry season)
Fitness LevelLow — all activities vehicle-based. Walking is optional.
Group SizeMinimum 2 · Maximum 6 per vehicle. Private booking available.
Accommodation5-star luxury tented camps and lodges with en-suite facilities.
VaccinationsYellow fever certificate required from some countries.
Booking Lead TimeMinimum 60 days. Peak season requires 4–6 months advance booking.
Deposit30% at booking confirmation. Balance due 60 days before departure.
What to PackNeutral-toned clothing, layers for cool mornings, binoculars, sun protection.
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