Kenya is a stronghold for African cheetahs, and this safari will provide the inside track on their behavior and lifestyle. You will join conservationist guides and move up close to the world’s fastest land mammal. First, you will visit the Samburu, where cheetahs are struggling to survive, before visiting the Masai Mara, which is home to the world’s greatest cheetah population. Many other exceptional safari experiences will fill your luxurious ten days, including chimpanzees and wild Big Five...
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Nairobi – Getting Comfortable in Kenya
Nairobi is a luscious city and a capital that stands isolated on elevated plains. Wilderness surrounds it, including essential wildlife corridors that have been exceptionally conserved, especially given the modern city’s demands. You will land in Nairobi and see that Kenya is huge on conservation. The city has expanded around a national park, where elephants and rhinos find refuge amid a backdrop of skyscrapers and highways. Nowhere else in Africa has such a juxtaposition of bustling city life and four-legged mammals. It is a setting that can make you feel comfortable, and you can only imagine what is to come when you fly to Kenya’s more remote areas.
You will be greeted at the recently renovated airport by your local guide. From here, it will be about a 30-minute transfer to your lodge that overlooks Nairobi National Park. Wild animals can be seen directly from your balcony, notably elephants and giraffes. Your conservationist guide will meet you over coffee to discuss your safari program, and there will be time to stock up on anything that you are missing before dinner at one of Nairobi’s acclaimed restaurants. A day in Nairobi also allows you to adjust to the East African rhythm before traveling into the wild.
What's Included:
Day 2
Samburu National Reserve – Start of the Cheetah Conservation Safari
Day 3 - 4
Samburu National Reserve – Tracking Cheetahs and Other Cats
Day 5
Ol Pejeta Conservancy – Classic Big-Five Safari in Central Kenya
Day 6
Ol Pejeta Conservancy – Chimpanzee Conservation
Day 7
Mara North Conservancy – An Abundance of Cheetahs
Day 8 - 9
Mara North Conservancy – Cheetah Conservation in the Masai Mara
Day 10
Nairobi – Departure
Trip Highlights
- Explore the Masai Mara, which is one of few remaining strongholds for cheetahs, with local, conservationist guides
- Indulge in two days of being immersed with cheetahs and conservationists in Samburu, which is a rugged wilderness where the world’s fastest land mammal is hanging on
- Discover the abundance of Ol Pejeta, which is a private conservancy that offers an intimate, Big Five safari experience
- Uncover unusual cheetah behavior, including male hunting coalitions in the Mara
- Spend a day of discovering chimpanzee conservation efforts near Ol Pejeta
- Admire the wonders of Kenya’s premier safari destinations, where the excitement will come from more than just the cheetahs
- Explore Kenya with indigenous guides, including walks with Masai and Samburu warriors
Starting Price
$19,900 per person (excluding international flights)
What's Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service
4.92 stars based on 235 reviews.
We received excellent communication from Zicasso's travel agents. They were very prompt and proactive. The itinerary was prepared to meet our requests and matched our interests. Comprehensive planning and preparation for the trip were provided and all logistics were taken care of.
Reviewed By Judy E.
My family of six, ages 12 to 72, visited Kenya for an extraordinary 10-day trip in June 2025. Zicasso put us in touch with our travel company, which provided an itinerary and quote after interviewing us. We live in Indiana, and it was easy to conduct business with them via the internet and phone. Every one of us had a wonderful time.
We stayed at three locations in luxury tented camps. The accommodations were great and we enjoyed the friendly staff and managers. The meals at all three camps were creative and delicious. All the transfers were professionally done and on time.
We did not expect to see so many animals and get so close. What really made the trip great were the outstanding guides. They were tremendous in knowledge and service. I highly recommend using our travel company and considering the camps we stayed at.
Reviewed By Rick S.
Zicasso's travel agent arranged our trip. She did a wonderful job listening to our wants and needs, and created a magical itinerary.
Reviewed By Gayle S.
Our recent journey to Kenya was flawlessly planned and executed from the moment we arrived in Nairobi to the day of our departure. Every aspect of the itinerary ran smoothly, reflecting a high level of professionalism and attention to detail.
We were consistently pampered and cared for with genuine warmth and hospitality. The natural beauty of the Kenyan landscape is breathtaking, surpassed only by the graciousness and kindness of its people.
Highlights of our trip included the unforgettable safari experiences, the exceptional quality of the camp accommodations, and meaningful visits to local villages. Each moment offered a sense of wonder and cultural connection.
The memories we have made—from the landscapes to the people—will remain with us for a lifetime. We are deeply grateful for the care and excellence that made this trip truly extraordinary.
Reviewed By Daniel P.
We had a very good travel experience with Zicasso's tour company. Our travel agent was organized and responsive to our requests before the trip, and he stayed in communication with us throughout the trip. We traveled as a couple and were delighted with the intimate and comfortable safari camp and the luxurious city and Diani Beach accommodations. Our guides in the cities and in the Maasai Mara National Reserve were knowledgeable and helpful. Overall, it was a great experience.
Reviewed By Deirdre N.
We can't speak highly enough about using Zicasso's travel specialist and her company. They put together a complicated package covering three completely separate areas and were able to connect us with local guides in each place. The guides they worked with were all fabulous, as were the locations we stayed at.
At one point, the airline that was handling our trip out changed the flight due to local conditions. I learned of this first through our specialist, who was immediately on the situation and kept us apprised of the change. The company provided us with an online portal that covered every part of our trip. It was constantly updated and we always knew who the next contact was in the new area.
Throughout the process, we had constant questions and changes. Our travel company was very pleasant and accommodating of our concerns. Their work was in the middle of a larger trip. Even though they were not handling the stops before and after their portion, they were more than happy to help out with those portions and added that information to our itinerary at no cost.
In a word, they were fabulous. If you want more detail on their work and my unqualified recommendation of them, please reach out and I'm happy to provide you with more information.
Reviewed By John G.