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Secret Safaris of Kenya: 10 Days Off the Main Circuit

Your own guide, your own vehicle, and an itinerary shaped entirely around you.

10 Days / 9 Nights Up to 20 Guests Free Itinerary Changes Local Expert Guide

About This Tour

A 10-day safari built around Kenya's quieter reserves — Lake Elmenteita's flamingo shoreline, Crescent Island, Ol Pejeta's Big Five and rhino sanctuary, Meru National Park, and Samburu and Buffalo Springs' desert wildlife. A private safari throughout, in a 4x4 safari jeep with pop-up roof and your own English-speaking guide — including private meet & greet, pickup, and drop-off from Nairobi.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.

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Arrival

Arrival pickup at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), Nairobi.

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Day 1 — Arrival in Nairobi

Airport welcome and transfer to a luxury Nairobi suburb to rest and refresh before the safari begins.

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Day 2 — Lake Elmenteita

A scenic drive to Lake Elmenteita, checking into a lodge on the shore where flamingos, pelicans, and other wildlife gather.

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Day 3 — Crescent Island

A full-day excursion to the Crescent Island peninsula on foot, spotting giraffe, zebra, and wildebeest, with 360-degree lake views at golden hour.

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Day 4 — Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Transfer to Ol Pejeta for an afternoon-to-sunset game drive through the conservancy, with the chance to see the Big Five and endangered black rhino.

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Day 5 — Meru National Park

Journey to Meru for an afternoon-to-sunset game drive across an unspoilt reserve of elephant, buffalo, rhino, lion, and leopard.

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Day 6 — Meru: A Day of Wildlife Discovery

An early morning game drive, an optional Rhino Sanctuary visit, a riverside picnic, and a stop at Joy Adamson's Born Free site.

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Day 7 — Samburu National Reserve

Transfer to Samburu for an afternoon game drive featuring Grevy's zebra, the reticulated giraffe, and the Beisa oryx along the Ewaso Nyiro River.

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Day 8 — Buffalo Springs Reserve

Early morning and afternoon game drives through a reserve backed by dramatic mountains, with an optional Samburu village visit and sunset game drive.

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Day 9 — Buffalo Springs: Elephants & Giraffes

A morning game drive spotting elephants, reticulated giraffes, and gerenuks, with an optional Reteti Elephant Sanctuary visit.

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Day 10 — Departure

A final breakfast, flight back to Nairobi, and airport transfer for your onward journey.

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Departure

The trip ends with a return flight from Buffalo Springs to Nairobi and an airport transfer for your onward journey.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 20 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — a private 4x4 safari jeep with pop-up roof and your own English-speaking guide throughout, with private airport meet & greet.
It skips the Masai Mara entirely in favor of quieter, less-visited reserves — Ol Pejeta, Meru, Samburu, and Buffalo Springs — plus Lake Elmenteita and Crescent Island near Naivasha.
Yes — day 4's game drive through Ol Pejeta Conservancy includes the chance to see the endangered black rhino the conservancy is known for protecting.
The core route is overland by road; only the final leg from Buffalo Springs back to Nairobi is a domestic flight.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

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