Soul of the Savannah Safari
04 November – 15 November 2026
Start/end: Nairobi Kenya
from $4790 per person in twin room
Animal Communication* trip
Travel with Karen
Highlights
12 days across Kenya’s most iconic parks including Tsavo, Amboseli, Naivasha, and the Masai Mara. Watch elephants bathe beneath Kilimanjaro, take a boat ride among hippos, and witness the beauty of raw nature. Includes luxury lodges, Sheldrick elephant visit, and optional balloon ride.
Nature. Connection. Magic.
SEE FULL DETAILS ON THE NUNU’S KENYAN SAFARI PAGE.
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Day 1 – November 4: Arrival in Nairobi
Welcome to Kenya! You’ll be greeted at the airport and transferred to the Hilton Garden Inn, your restful gateway to the adventure ahead. Take a moment to breathe, settle in, and feel the energy of Africa begin to call you home.
🛏 Overnight: Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi Airport or similar
Day 2 – November 5: Into the Wild – Tsavo East
After breakfast, we head out into the wilderness. The drive to Tsavo East winds through Kenya’s red-earth landscapes and opens the door to a realm of elephants, lions, and baobab trees. This afternoon, enjoy your first game drive — a chance to meet the land and its wild beings.
🛏 Overnight: Maneaters Lodge, Tsavo or similar
Day 3 – November 6: Game Drives + Sheldrick Elephant Reintegration Visit
A powerful day of morning and afternoon game drives in Tsavo’s vast terrain, followed by a heart-touching private visit to the Voi Sheldrick Reintegration Unit — where orphaned elephants begin their journey back to the wild. Watching the elephants enjoy their dinner creates an unforgettable memory.
🛏 Overnight: Maneaters Lodge, Tsavo or similar
Day 5 – November 8: Kilimanjaro’s Giants – Amboseli
Today we journey to Amboseli National Park, arriving in time for lunch at the luxurious Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge. Set out on an afternoon game drive beneath the towering majesty of Mount Kilimanjaro — a photographer’s dream.
🛏 Overnight: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge or similar
Day 6 – November 9: Full Day Safari in Amboseli
A full day of wonder. Spend the day out in the field with a picnic lunch at Observation Hill, where elephants roam and flamingos dot the shimmering marshes below. Let the rhythm of the land guide your spirit.
🛏 Overnight: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge or similar
Day 7 – November 10: Naivasha’s Gentle Waters
We travel north into the fertile Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha. After a scenic drive, enjoy a lakeside lunch and a leisurely afternoon. Choose to visit the Elsamere Conservation Centre, explore Hell’s Gate, or simply enjoy the serenity at the lodge.
🛏 Overnight: Sopa Lodge, Lake Naivasha or similar
Day 8 – November 11: Elementaita & Hippo Boat Ride
Begin your morning with a short trip to Lake Elementaita, home to flamingos and a birdwatcher’s paradise. Return for lunch, then enjoy an afternoon boat ride among hippos and waterfowl on Lake Naivasha.
🛏 Overnight: Sopa Lodge, Lake Naivasha or similar
Day 9 – November 12: Entering the Masai Mara
Today we enter the world-famous Masai Mara — a land of lions, leopards, wildebeest, and awe. After lunch at Mara Simba Lodge, embark on an afternoon game drive across golden plains that stretch to the horizon.
🛏 Overnight: Mara Simba Lodge or similar
Day 10 – November 13: Full-Day Safari with Optional Balloon Ride
A spectacular full-day safari awaits, with a picnic lunch in the bush. You may also choose an optional hot air balloon ride at sunrise — floating above the Mara as herds roam below.
🛏 Overnight: Mara Simba Lodge or similar
Day 11 – November 14: Maasai Culture + Wildlife Connection
Begin your morning with either a Maasai village visit or a game drive, depending on your guide’s plan. Later, enjoy the alternate activity in the afternoon. This is a day for deepening connection — with people, place, and presence.
🛏 Overnight: Mara Simba Lodge or similar
Day 12 – November 15: Farewell to the Wild
After breakfast, we say our goodbyes to the Mara and begin our journey back to Nairobi. A box lunch is provided en route. You’ll be dropped off at the airport filled with memories, magic, and the untamed beauty of Africa in your heart.
SEE FULL DETAILS ON THE NUNU’S KENYAN SAFARI PAGE.
CLICK HERE
*Animal Communication trip
The trips marked as Animal Communication trip means you’ll be traveling with Karen Cleveland and will have optional opportunities to learn or deepen your animal communication skills in order to have a more meaningful wildlife experience.
Karen has been a professional animal communicator for over a decade and now loves to help people connect deeper with both wildlife and their own animals through classes and trips. You can see more about her animal communication business and look for the rare open appointment here karenclevelandandtheanimals.com