17 Oct 2026
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Escorted tour
Luxury Kenya & Southern Africa: Maasai Mara to Chobe – 15 Days
The Maasai Mara and Rift Valley lakes, then Kruger, Victoria Falls and Chobe, in comfortable lodges with flights between regions.
15 days
From £9,540
Tour overview
This 15-day small-group safari combines East Africa's most famous reserve with the highlights of southern Africa, in comfortable, hand-picked lodges. Groups have up to 12 travellers aged 15 and over, with leaders and expert local guides, and flights link Nairobi, Johannesburg, Kruger and Victoria Falls. Feature stays include Zebra Valley Camp in the Maasai Mara and Mdluli Safari Lodge beside Kruger. Most meals are included, from welcome dinners to lunches on safari, with an arrival transfer in Nairobi.
From Nairobi you head into the Great Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha, with a boat trip among hippos and fish eagles and a visit to Elsamere, the former home of Joy Adamson of Born Free fame. At Lake Nakuru National Park a game drive looks for white and black rhinos, lions and flocks of flamingos and pelicans. You then cross to the Maasai Mara for three nights at Zebra Valley Camp, with a talk and village visit in the Loita Hills, full days of 4WD game drives in search of the big five, sundowners on the plains and the option of a sunrise balloon flight.
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After returning to Nairobi you fly to Johannesburg and drive to Kruger National Park for two nights at Mdluli Safari Lodge, on a community-owned concession, with afternoon and full-day 4WD safaris and sundowners. Mdluli is on a community-owned concession, so your stay also supports the people who live alongside the park.
A flight takes you to Victoria Falls for a guided tour of the thundering falls and a dinner cruise on the Zambezi. The trip ends with two nights at Chobe Safari Lodge in Botswana, with a river cruise among bathing elephants and a game drive in Chobe National Park.
The physical rating is medium, with early starts for game drives. This safari suits travellers who want both East and southern Africa's greatest wildlife in one trip, in comfort, with flights between regions arranged. Lodges are chosen for their settings, from the hillside above Lake Nakuru to the banks of the Chobe River, and the mix of game drives, boat trips, river cruises and a cultural visit gives you many different ways to see the wildlife and meet local people.
Trip highlights
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A boat trip on Lake Naivasha and Elsamere (Day 2)
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Rhinos and flamingos at Lake Nakuru (Day 3)
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Three nights in the Maasai Mara (Days 4–6)
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A Maasai village visit (Day 4)
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Kruger from Mdluli Safari Lodge (Days 9–10)
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Victoria Falls and Chobe (Days 11–14)
Your route
8 stops from Nairobi to Chobe (Kasane)
- Nairobi Days 1 & 7
- Lake Naivasha Day 2
- Lake Nakuru NP Days 2–3
- Maasai Mara Days 4–6
- Johannesburg Day 8
- Kruger NP (Mdluli) Days 9–10
- Victoria Falls Days 11–12
- Chobe (Kasane) Days 13–15
Why choose this tour
East and southern Africa's best wildlife in one trip, with flights between regions. Comfortable lodges and a small group, with feature stays in the Mara and Kruger.
Best suited to
- Travellers wanting the ultimate safari
- Couples celebrating a special trip
- Wildlife photographers
- First-time visitors to Africa
Day-by-day itinerary
15 days from Nairobi, Kenya to Kasane, Botswana
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Day 1 · Nairobi Arrive in Nairobi
Transfer to your hotel and meet the group for a welcome dinner.
- Hotel
- The Social House or similar
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Elsamere, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru Lake Naivasha
Visit Elsamere and take a boat trip on Lake Naivasha, then continue to Lake Nakuru.
- Hotel
- Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3 · Lake Nakuru National Park Lake Nakuru
A game drive in search of rhinos, lions and flamingos.
- Hotel
- Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 · Loita Hills, Maasai Mara To the Maasai Mara
Cross the Rift Valley, with a Maasai village visit, to the Mara.
- Hotel
- Zebra Valley Camp or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 · Maasai Mara National Reserve Maasai Mara
A full day of game drives in search of the big five.
- Hotel
- Zebra Valley Camp or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6 · Maasai Mara National Reserve Maasai Mara
An optional sunrise balloon flight, more game drives and sundowners.
- Hotel
- Zebra Valley Camp or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 7 · Nairobi Back to Nairobi
Drive back to Nairobi for a free evening.
- Hotel
- Sarova Panafric Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 8 · Johannesburg Fly to Johannesburg
Fly to Johannesburg for a welcome dinner.
- Hotel
- The Maslow Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 9 · Kruger National Park To Kruger
Drive to Mdluli Safari Lodge for an afternoon safari.
- Hotel
- Mdluli Safari Lodge or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 10 · Kruger National Park Kruger
A full day of game drives in Kruger, with sundowners.
- Hotel
- Mdluli Safari Lodge or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 11 · Victoria Falls Fly to Victoria Falls
Fly to Victoria Falls for a dinner cruise on the Zambezi.
- Hotel
- Victoria Falls Safari Lodge or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 12 · Victoria Falls Victoria Falls
A guided tour of the falls.
- Hotel
- Victoria Falls Safari Lodge or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 13 · Chobe River To Chobe
Cross into Botswana for a river cruise.
- Hotel
- Chobe Safari Lodge or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 14 · Chobe National Park Chobe game drive
A game drive in Chobe National Park.
- Hotel
- Chobe Safari Lodge or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 15 · Kasane Trip ends in Chobe
The trip ends after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Nairobi (1 night) The Social House or similar
- Lake Nakuru (2 nights) Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge or similar
- Maasai Mara (3 nights) Zebra Valley Camp or similar
- Nairobi (1 night) Sarova Panafric Hotel or similar
- Johannesburg (1 night) The Maslow Hotel or similar
- Kruger (2 nights) Mdluli Safari Lodge or similar
- Victoria Falls (2 nights) Victoria Falls Safari Lodge or similar
- Chobe (2 nights) Chobe Safari Lodge or similar
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 14 nights in comfortable hotels, lodges and a permanent tented camp
- Most meals, including welcome dinners
- Flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg and Kruger to Victoria Falls
- Lake Naivasha boat trip, Elsamere and Lake Nakuru game drive
- Maasai Mara 4WD game drives, sundowners and a Maasai village visit
- Kruger 4WD safaris, a Victoria Falls tour and Zambezi dinner cruise
- Chobe river cruise and game drive
- Arrival transfer and leaders throughout
Not included
- International flights
- Kenya and Zimbabwe visas
- Optional balloon flight over the Maasai Mara
- Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want a short trip — this safari lasts 15 days
- You want a budget safari — lodges are upmarket
- You dislike early starts — game drives begin at dawn
- You want international flights included — they are not
Good to know
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Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Are internal flights included?
Yes, from Nairobi to Johannesburg and from Kruger to Victoria Falls.
What is Zebra Valley Camp?
A comfortable permanent tented camp on the edge of the Maasai Mara.
When is the Great Migration in the Mara?
Usually from July to October, though the Mara has excellent wildlife year-round.
Do I need visas?
UK visitors need an electronic travel authorisation for Kenya and a visa for Zimbabwe. South Africa and Botswana are visa-free.
Is malaria a risk?
Most of the safari areas are malaria areas. Seek medical advice.
How many people travel together?
Up to 12 travellers aged 15 and over.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary