About this trip
Eight days overland through Kenya, camping your way between the Great Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha and the Maasai Mara in search of elephants, hippos, lions and leopards.
You travel in a purpose-built overland truck with drop-down windows rather than air conditioning, pitching your own tent each night. Days mix early game drives with a real stretch of cultural time in the Loita Hills, staying with a Maasai community rather than just passing through.
It suits people who want wildlife and a genuine window into Maasai life, and don't mind long drive days and basic camp facilities to get there.
What you'll do
- Early morning game drives through the Maasai Mara
- Look for elephants, hippos, lions and leopards around Lake Naivasha and the Rift Valley
- Stay in a Maasai bush camp in the Loita Hills and visit local homes
- Join a cooking class to learn traditional Kenyan dishes
- Optional hot air balloon ride over the Mara
- Overland trip — you set up your own tent each night and travel as a group in a shared truck
- No air conditioning on the truck, though drop-down windows let in the breeze
- Loita Hills camp has basic facilities, heated bucket showers and no WiFi
Worth it if you want genuinely exceptional wildlife spotting with a standout team and cultural balance. Think twice if you're tall or need spacious accommodation.
- Guides like Elijah and Susan consistently spotted animals miles away and adjusted itineraries based on real-time sightings.
- Eight days balanced game drives, Maasai village visits, and genuine downtime—never felt rushed or exhausting.
- Truck lockers are tiny and inaccessible; tents are cramped—genuinely uncomfortable if you're above average height.
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Departing in Oct is cheapest — from £1,060, about 26% below the priciest month (Nov).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Nairobi · 2 Oct – 3 Oct
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