Kenya Tree Where Man Was Born
This safari follows the spirit of The Tree Where Man Was Born, through landscapes rich with life. Begin in the Aberdares, with misty forests, waterfalls, and rare bongos. Visit Solio Game Reserve, home to one of the largest rhino populations, plus lions, leopards, and abundant birdlife.
Continue to Samburu, where the arid lands host the Samburu Special Five: Grevy’s zebras, Somali ostriches, reticulated giraffes, Beisa oryx, and gerenuks. Elephants gather at the Ewaso Nyiro River, shaded by acacias and doum palms. At Ol Pejeta Conservancy, meet the last two northern white rhinos, chimpanzees at Sweetwaters Sanctuary, and thriving populations of black rhinos, lions, cheetahs, and hyenas with panoramic views of Mount Kenya to complete the scene.
Travel to Lake Nakuru, where flamingos, pelicans, and storks color the waters. On land, see black and white rhinos, giraffes, baboons, lions, and leopards beneath the yellow-barked acacias and end in the Masai Mara, the stage of the Great Migration and home to lions, cheetahs, elephants, and hippos at the Mara River. With 450 bird species, from the lilac-breasted roller to the secretary bird, the savannah is alive with beauty.
Conclude in Nairobi, with options to visit Nairobi National Park, the Giraffe Centre, or David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust before heading home.This adventure will remind you of the truth within The Tree Where Man Was Born that Africa is not only the birthplace of mankind but also the most beautiful stage of life itself.
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Day 1 → Welcome to Kenya → Aberdares
A Warm Welcome to your Moyo Life Enriching Safari. Upon landing at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you’ll be greeted by our friendly team and guided through immigration and customs. Outside, meet your personal safari guide who will provide you with breakfast boxes for your journey to Aberdares and then arrive at Aberdares Country Club for lunch followed by a transfer to the Ark Forest Lodge.
Check in, relax, refresh and a lovely lunch is followed by a visit to Solio game reserve, home to both Black and White Rhino. Enjoy a game drive to see Rhinos and other wildlife. The Solio Game Reserve is considered one of the most successful private rhino breeding sanctuaries in East Africa. Return to the Ark Forest Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Ark Forest Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Driving Time: 3 Hours from Nairobi
Day 2 → Aberdares → Samburu
After a hearty breakfast you will depart for Samburu National Reserve arriving at Samburu Sopa Lodge with an enroute game drive.
Check in and Lunch followed by an afternoon game drive
Refresh, Dinner and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge
Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Driving Time: 4 Hours from Aberdares
Day 3 – Samburu
Early morning and afternoon game drive where you will come across plethora of animals such as the Big Five: lions, leopards, buffalo, elephants and rhinos. Along with that you can also encounter endangered species like the Grevy zebras
All meals and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge
Day 4 → Samburu → Ol Pejeta
Early rise or late rise followed by breakfast, thereafter you will proceed to depart through the lush green Kenyan Highlands for Ol Pejeta Conservancy with an enroute stop at the Equator. Check in at Sweetwaters Serena Camp followed by lunch.
After lunch a short siesta followed by your first game drive in the Conservancy where you will see abundant wildlife. Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo, Black and White Rhino, Grevy and Burchells Zebra, Reticulated Giraffe and many other plains game.
Return back in the evening after your game drive.
Refresh, dinner and overnight at Sweetwaters Serena Camp.
Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Driving Time: 3 Hrs from Samburu
Optional Activities available at Ol Pejeta
Solio Rhino Sanctuary – USD 50 per person
The Last Northern White Rhino visit – USD 100 per person
Ngare Ndare Forest and Canopy Walk – USD 80 per person
Day 5 → Ol Pejeta→ The Great Rift Valley
After a hearty breakfast you will depart for Lake Nakuru National Park which is famous for its exotic game life including the endangered black rhino. Lake Nakuru is Kenya’s
third-largest lake and has one of the world’s largest populations of pink flamingos.
Arrive at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge with an enroute game drive
Check in and lunch followed by an afternoon game drive
Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Driving Time: 4 Hours from Ol Pejeta
Day 6 → Great Rift Valley → Masai Mara
After a hearty breakfast you will depart for Masai Mara National Reserve which is a land of breathtaking vistas, abundant wildlife and endless plains.
Arrive in time for lunch at Mara Serena Safari Lodge with an enroute game drive.
Check in and lunch followed by a short siesta.
Depart for an afternoon game drive.
Refresh, dinner and overnight at Mara Leisure Camp.
Accommodation: Mara Leisure Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Driving Time: 4 Hours from Lake Nakuru
Day 7 – Masai Mara National Reserve
Full day in the Mara with morning and afternoon game drives.
The reserve is a paradise, with abundant elephant, buffalo, giraffe, lion and cheetah alongside the migratory wildebeest and zebra. Leopards are frequently encountered, endangered black rhinos hide in the dense thickets and large rafts of hippo and enormous crocodiles are found in the Mara River.
The park is also home to over 450 bird species.
All meals and overnight at Mara Leisure Camp.
We recommend the optional Balloon Safari over the Mara Plains.
This will become the highlight of your safari as you glide over the plains and enjoy a birds eye view of the majestic beauty of Masai Mara.
Day 8 – Masai Mara – Nairobi
After a hearty breakfast, you will proceed to depart back to Nairobi. Upon arrival you will be transferred to Trademark Enaki Suites for an overnight stay.
Optional Excursions in the Afternoon
Dinner on your own
Accommodation: Trademark Enaki Suites
Meals: Breakfast
Driving Time: 5 Hours from Masai Mara
Day 9 – Homebound
After a hearty breakfast, you will be transferred to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight back home.
For guests going early morning flights, a packed breakfast box option is available.
Optional Tours in Nairobi
1. Karura Forest Walk
2. Giraffe Centre Visit
3. Nairobi National Park Visit with Picnic Breakfast, Daphne Sheldricks and Giraffe Center
4. Nairobi City Walking Tour
5. Nairobi Slum Tour at Mukuru Ruben Slum
6. Carnivore Dinner inc transportation
7. Extra meals at Nairobi Serena Hotel Lunch or Dinner
8. Flights to Masai Mara as Add on to this itinerary:
One way from Masai Mara
Roundtrip from Naivasha
Your Safari Experience Includes
1. Arrival meet and assist and all airport transfers
2. Accommodation on Full board throughout your safari and Bed & Breakfast in Nairobi
3. Transportation in a 4×4 Safari Landcruiser with pop-up roof, ideal for game viewing, with a window seat for every person
4. Services of an English-speaking safari driver-guide
5. All activities as listed in the itinerary
6. All park entrance fees
7. All conservation fees
8. Complimentary drinking water and snack hamper in all vehicles
9. Safari cap, water bottle, and tote bag for everyone
10. Comprehensive tour documents and wildlife checklist
Your Safari Experience Excludes
1. Any items of a personal nature such as drinks, tips, mineral water, laundry, telephones, extra meals etc.
2. Personal Travel or Trip cancellation insurance.
3. International Airfare.
4. Visa fees.
Your Safari Vehicle

Our Safari Vehicles are designed to give you comfort and space to enjoy a wonderful experience of natural wildlife sightings.
Baggage Space is strictly restricted so please do not over pack as you will need to leave back extra baggage at a cost of Storage and Transportation. The Safari vehicles are open from the top and non air conditioned.
What to Pack and Bring with You
Clothing and Footwear
1. Cool Cotton Clothes for the day
2. A Hooded Fleece
3. Cap or Hat
4. Long trousers for the evening
5. Comfortable shoes or boots for walking and a pair of flip flops
6. Swimming suits
7. Jacket or wind cheater for early morning and evenings
8. Please pack soft bags.
9. Please note that internal flights only allow 15 kgs of maximum baggage.
Other items
1. Your medical needs and prescription
2. Valid Passports and visas
3. Moisturiser and Sun glasses
4. Cameras and Batteries
5. Binoculars are a must for good viewing
6. Your personal smartphones or ipads as wifi is available at most lodges and hotels almost free
7. Credit cards for check in
8. Books to read on Safari
9. Your insurance cards and numbers
10. Insect repellent if you wish
Extra weight will have to be paid for directly by yourself
Visa, Travel and Baggage Information
1. Kenya is Visa free but you need to do a mandatory electronic travel authorisation which you can do at www.etakenya.go.ke
2. Baggage must be packed in soft suitcases or Duffel bags only and a maximum of 15 Kgs per person and 7 Kgs of Hand Baggage on Safari.
3. For Arrivals after 2 pm, guests must spend the first night in Nairobi as they cannot proceed to the National Parks.
Footnotes Read Carefully
Please note that complimentary drinking water is not served during meals in Kenya. This has to be purchased from the bar at most lodges and camps.
The hotels offer two bottles of drinking water in the rooms on complimentary basis.
This Safari is conducted in a Landcruiser with 7 window seats maximum.
Our vehicles are not air conditioned as they have open tops so air conditioning will not work.
Game driving is restricted to a maximum time of 8 hrs a day as your guide’s daily duty time.
Travel and Info Pack
Payment and Cancellation Policy
Payment Policy
Our Payment policy is as follows:
For International and Domestic Air tickets a 100 % prepayment must be received at the time of confirmation of the booking. These are subject to penalties of various kinds and therefore please confer with us to ascertain what is applicable.
Payments are required as follows unless otherwise agreed:
50 % deposit upon confirmation of the Safari if booked more than 90 days in advance. Balance payable 60 days prior to arrival. In case the Safari is booked within 59 days, full prepayment is required at the time of booking. All Bank Charges are to be borne by the clients or agents.
Cancellation Policy
The following Cancellation policy is application:
Over 90 days- Nil Penalty
89- 60 days- 20% Penalty
59- 45 days- 33% Penalty
44- 30 days- 50% Penalty
29- 15 days- 75% Penalty
Less than 14 days- No refund at all
TREE WHERE MAN WAS BORN SAFARI 2026
PRIVATE DEPARTURE SAFARI COSTS
| Rates per person based on number of people in a vehicle | 01 Apr – 31 May 26 | 01 Jun – 30 Jun 26 | 01 Jul – 30 Sep 26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 pax | USD 2125 | USD 2390 | USD 3150 |
| 6 pax | USD 2170 | USD 2435 | USD 3225 |
| 5 pax | USD 2240 | USD 2500 | USD 3325 |
| 4 pax | USD 2340 | USD 2600 | USD 3480 |
| 3 pax | USD 2505 | USD 2770 | USD 3730 |
| 2 pax | USD 2810 | USD 3100 | USD 4240 |
| Single Room Supplement | USD 540 | USD 560 | USD 610 |
| Child Sharing with two Adults | USD 1520 | USD 1585 | USD 2025 |
Rates are Per Person sharing based on the number of pax in the vehicle.
Single Room Supplement to be added to PPS Rate
Child Rates are applicable to Children U 12 sharing with 2 adults
