5-Day Signature Big 5 Safari Across Kenya & Tanzania – Designed for Senior Adventurers
This 5-day Kenya luxury safari takes you from the gentle highlands of Laikipia to the wild, sun-baked landscapes of Samburu, two of Kenya’s most iconic wildlife regions.
Designed especially for couples, this journey blends romance, adventure, and connection, giving you space to slow down, rediscover each other, and share unforgettable encounters with rare wildlife.
You’ll begin in the pristine Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, where conservation meets comfort and vast savannahs are home to black and white rhinos, elephants, lions, and the endangered Grevy’s zebra.
Then, continue north to Samburu, where dramatic landscapes, the legendary Special Five, and intimate lodge experiences create the perfect atmosphere for reconnecting in the wild.
This is a safari crafted for celebration, whether it’s love, partnership, or simply the joy of being together in Africa.
✨ Availability is limited, especially for flights and lodges — reach out today to check availability.
✨ If this itinerary isn’t your perfect match, we’ll happily tailor it to your needs.
Tour Highlights
Luxury Kenya safari combining Laikipia’s rhino sanctuary and Samburu’s dramatic wilderness
Romantic lodges and tented camps ideal for couples
Exclusive game drives in Lewa Conservancy with chances to see rhinos, lions & elephants
Encounter Samburu’s “Special Five” — species found nowhere else in Kenya
Optional horseback safari, guided bush walks, or Samburu cultural visit
Seamless road transfers with a dedicated driver-guide throughout
Special moments for couples — sunset views, starlit dinners, and serene wilderness settings
Tour Map
Tour Features
Luxury tour
This luxury 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 any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Minimum age of 2 years
The minimum age for this tour is 2 years.
Day 1
Nairobi → Lewa Conservancy, Laikipia
Your safari begins upon landing at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where your warm driver-guide welcomes you and gives a detailed briefing.
Together, you set off toward Kenya’s central highlands, a scenic journey past rolling tea farms, rural homesteads, and sweeping views of Mount Kenya.
Arrive at Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in time for a fresh lunch at your luxury tented camp.
After settling in, head out for your first afternoon game drive across Lewa’s golden plains, home to elephants, lions, buffalo, Grevy’s zebra, and the rhinos Lewa is world-famous for protecting.
Return to camp for a romantic dinner and a peaceful night surrounded by wilderness.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Road transfer Nairobi → Lewa Conservancy
Accommodation
Elewana Lewa Safari Camp
Day 2
Full Day Exploring Lewa Conservancy
Wake to birdsong and the soft colors of dawn.
This morning’s game drive takes you deep into Lewa, where animals are most active, a perfect time for spotting rhinos grazing quietly, cheetahs scanning the plains, or giraffes wandering through acacia woodlands.
After breakfast, choose how you’d like to explore: a guided bush walk, horseback safari, or cultural visit to a nearby Samburu community.
Spend the afternoon relaxing by the pool or enjoying uninterrupted views from your terrace before setting out for another golden-hour game drive.
Return for dinner and a cozy evening by the campfire.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Shared safari activities within the conservancy
Accommodation
Elewana Lewa Safari Camp
Day 3
Lewa Conservancy → Samburu National Reserve
After breakfast, bid farewell to Lewa and journey north toward the rugged landscapes of Samburu.
The scenery shifts from lush highlands to dramatic semi-desert vistas, with glimpses of nomadic Samburu herders dressed in bright traditional attire.
Arrive at your luxury lodge in time for lunch and relaxation.
In the afternoon, dive into your first Samburu game drive, a landscape rich with the region’s iconic Special Five: the reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, Grevy’s zebra, Beisa oryx, and the long-necked gerenuk.
Dinner awaits at the lodge, where the stillness of Samburu nights sets the perfect romantic tone.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Road transfer Lewa → Samburu
Accommodation
Saruni Samburu Camp
Day 4
Full Day Exploring Samburu National Reserve
Today offers a deep dive into Samburu’s raw beauty. Start with a morning game drive along the Ewaso Nyiro River, where elephants often come to drink and cool off, and predators may be seen resting in the shade.
The dramatic scenery makes every moment feel cinematic.
Return to the lodge for breakfast and a relaxed midday break.
Later, head out for an afternoon game drive as the golden light sweeps across the rocky outcrops, a perfect time for photography and unforgettable wildlife encounters.
Dinner is served at the lodge, followed by stargazing or a quiet evening together.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Shared safari activities within Samburu
Accommodation
Saruni Samburu Camp
Day 5
Samburu → Nairobi (End of Safari)
Enjoy a slow breakfast as you take in your final views of Samburu’s rugged hills and sandy riverbeds.
After check-out, begin your drive back to Nairobi, passing through ever-changing landscapes that mark the end of your wilderness journey.
Upon arrival, you’ll be dropped off at JKIA for your onward flight or at your Nairobi hotel, closing your 5-day romantic Kenya safari through Laikipia and Samburu, filled with connection, serenity, and unforgettable wildlife.
Meals: Breakfast
Transport: Road transfer Samburu → Nairobi
Accommodation
No accommodation (End of tour)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2025 - Jan 3, 2026 | 5869 | 4385 |