7-Day Off-the-Beaten-Path Kenya Safari – Designed for Senior Explorers
This slow-paced, immersive Kenya safari for seniors is perfect for travelers seeking comfort, authenticity, and deeper cultural and wildlife experiences away from the crowds. Over seven carefully curated days, you’ll explore Kenya’s less-traveled gems — from the rolling savannah of the Maasai Mara, to the flamingo-fringed waters of Lake Nakuru, the misty forests of Aberdare, and finally the rugged, dramatic landscapes of Samburu in Northern Kenya.
We designed this itinerary with seniors in mind: unhurried game drives, thoughtfully chosen lodges, gentle pacing, and seamless road transfers. As your guides, we take care of every detail so you can simply relax, enjoy, and connect with Kenya’s wilderness at your own rhythm.
✨ Availability is limited, especially for lodges — reach out today to check availability.
✨ If this itinerary isn’t your perfect match, we’ll happily tailor it to your mobility, comfort levels, or travel style.
✨ Add-on experiences can be arranged on request (cultural interactions, scenic flights, extra nights).
Tour Highlights
Senior-friendly off-the-beaten-path Kenya safari with gentle pacing
Senior-friendly off-the-beaten-path Kenya safari with gentle pacing
Big Five viewing in Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Samburu
Flamingo-filled shores and rhino sightings in Lake Nakuru
Forest and highland scenery in Aberdare National Park
Samburu’s rare northern species: Grevy’s zebra, gerenuk, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx
Handpicked mid-range lodges with comfort and accessibility
Scenic drives through tea, coffee, and Rift Valley landscapes
Tour Map
Tour Features
Mid Range Tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Private Tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Can start anyday
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Suitable for all ages
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Day 1
Arrival in Nairobi → Maasai Mara – Gentle Start to Your Adventure
We collect you from the airport and begin your journey with a scenic drive to the world-renowned Maasai Mara (approx. 5–6 hours). The Mara is one of the last places where wildlife still thrives in large, uninterrupted numbers. You arrive at your comfortable tented camp in time for lunch before heading out on a relaxed afternoon game drive across the plains.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Airport pick-up; Road transfer Nairobi → Maasai Mara; Afternoon game drive
Accommodation
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Day 2
Maasai Mara – Full Day Big Five Safari at a Comfortable Pace
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive with a packed lunch. The Mara offers some of Africa’s best wildlife viewings, including lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and abundant plains game. For bird enthusiasts, the park supports nearly 500 species. Your guide ensures the pace suits your comfort, with plenty of stops and time to take in the beauty of the landscape.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Full-day game drive
Accommodation
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Day 3
Maasai Mara → Lake Nakuru – Flamingoes & Rhino Sanctuary
Depart after breakfast for Lake Nakuru National Park (approx. 5 hours). This scenic drive brings you across the Rift Valley floor toward a lake famous for its pink flamingoes and protected rhino sanctuary. Arrive for lunch, then enjoy an afternoon game drive with chances to see both white and black rhinos, buffalos, giraffes, zebras, and vibrant birdlife.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Road transfer Maasai Mara → Lake Nakuru; Afternoon game drive
Accommodation
Lake Nakuru Lodge
Day 4
Lake Nakuru → Aberdare – Highlands, Forests & Elevated Views
After breakfast, head north to Aberdare National Park (approx. 3.5 hours). Your route passes lush highlands, tea plantations, coffee estates, and a cultural stop at Karatina — East Africa’s largest open-air market. Arrive for lunch at your forest lodge, uniquely designed for wildlife viewing from elevated decks overlooking waterholes.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Road transfer Lake Nakuru → Aberdare
Accommodation
The Ark Lodge
Day 5
Aberdare → Samburu – Into Northern Kenya’s Untouched Wilderness
After breakfast, drive toward Samburu (approx. 4 hours), entering a region known for its open landscapes and indigenous northern species found nowhere else in Kenya. Arrive at your riverside lodge for lunch, then enjoy an afternoon or early evening game drive. Samburu is home to elephants, rare Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffes, and predators that thrive along the Ewaso Nyiro River.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Road transfer Aberdare → Samburu; Optional afternoon game drive
Accommodation
Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
Day 6
Samburu – Full Day Exploration at a Relaxed Pace
Spend the entire day exploring Samburu’s rugged and peaceful wilderness. This northern reserve is less crowded, making it ideal for seniors seeking serenity. Spot special species like the gerenuk, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, endangered wild dog, and abundant birdlife. Your guide ensures plenty of comfort breaks and slower pacing suited to senior travel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Full-day game drive
Accommodation
Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
Day 7
Samburu → Nairobi – Farewell to Kenya’s Wild North
After a relaxed morning game drive, depart for Nairobi (approx. 5–6 hours). Stop for lunch en route. Upon arrival, we drop you at the airport or your preferred hotel — your off-the-beaten-path senior safari now beautifully complete.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Transport: Road transfer Samburu → Nairobi; Airport drop-off
Accommodation
Important to know
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Rates Per Person
| Month/Season | Solo 1 room | 2 people 1 room |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026 | $4,185 | $2,960 |
| Mar 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026 | $3,750 | $2,670 |
| Apr 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026 | $3,495 | $2,500 |
| Jun 1, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026 | $3,750 | $2,670 |
| Jul 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026 | $4,245 | $3,000 |
| Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026 | $4,185 | $2,960 |
| Nov 1, 2026 - Dec 15, 2026 | $3,750 | $2,670 |
| Dec 16, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 | 4,185 | $2,960 |