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Off the Beaten Track: A 9-Day Kenya Safari

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

9 Days / 8 Nights Up to 20 Guests Free Itinerary Changes Local Expert Guide

About This Tour

A 9-day safari through Tsavo's open grasslands, the Laikipia Plateau's endangered species, and Naboisho Conservancy on the edge of the Masai Mara — with an optional hot air balloon safari over the plains. Adapted from a small-group experience — Voyzo runs this exclusively as a private tour for your group only, with your own vehicle and driver on every game drive.

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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 — Nairobi: Welcome to Kenya

Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport with a hotel transfer in the Lavington area, known for its varied bird life.

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Day 2 — Tsavo: First Game Drive

Fly to Tsavo and transfer to camp, with an afternoon game drive until sunset across open grasslands, scrubland, and acacia woodland.

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Day 3 — Tsavo: A Full Day of Game Drives

Morning and afternoon game drives in the Tsavo West conservancy, spotting elephant, rhino, hippo, lion, cheetah, leopard, and buffalo.

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Day 4 — Laikipia Plateau

Fly via Nairobi to Laikipia for an afternoon game drive showcasing Grevy's zebra, Jackson's hartebeest, and wild dog in a region with more endangered species than anywhere else in East Africa.

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Day 5 — Laikipia: A Full Day of Game Drives

Morning and afternoon game drives searching for lion, leopard, and elephant across Laikipia's varied landscapes.

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Day 6 — Naboisho Conservancy

Fly to the Masai Mara area for an afternoon game drive in the Naboisho Conservancy, finishing with traditional sundowners.

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Day 7 — Naboisho: Mara Wildlife

A full day of morning and afternoon game drives amid herds of elephant, giraffe, and wildebeest, with optional wilderness walks and Masai village visits.

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Day 8 — Naboisho: The Masai Mara Plains

A choice of an optional dawn hot air balloon safari with bush breakfast, an early morning game drive, or a Masai village visit, followed by a farewell dinner.

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Day 9 — Nairobi: Departure

A final breakfast before the flight back to Nairobi and an airport transfer.

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Departure

The trip ends with a flight from Naboisho back to Nairobi and an airport transfer for your departure.

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 — Voyzo runs this route exclusively as a private tour for your group, with your own driver and vehicle throughout.
Yes — the source route is normally run with shared game drives. Voyzo adapts it to run entirely privately, so you're never combined with other travelers.
Because it skips the crowded main Mara reserve in favor of Tsavo's conservancies, the Laikipia Plateau, and Naboisho Conservancy on the Mara's quieter edge.
It's offered as an optional add-on on day 8, alongside an early morning game drive or a Masai village visit — your Voyzo agent can book it in advance.
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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