Itinerary
Extraordinary Kenya Safari
Big Five, tiny camps, and iconic plains
The Maasai Mara is Kenya’s most famous nature reserve. If you are dreaming about a safari, what you are seeing in your minds-eye is the Maasai Mara. It is classic savannah – grasslands where animals are plentiful and the vistas are spectacular.
For travel to the Mara, we advocate staying in one of several private concessions which border the park. Not only do these concessions increase the area where animals can move safely and form a buffer around the national park, they offer a more exclusive and flexible wildlife experience. They are often tribal land leased to the properties, meaning that some of the revenue generated goes back into the local communities.
Other areas to explore
A visit to the Maasai Mara puts you within easy reach of many other beautiful and fascinating parts of Africa.
Nairobi
In Nairobi, you will find a city that is lively, cosmopolitan, and full of contrasts.
Ngorongoro Crater
Unforgettable game drives inside a volcanic caldera described as Africa’s “Garden of Eden”
Okavango Delta
An Okavango Delta safari is one of the most unique safari experiences in Botswana and all of Africa. The region marks one of the world’s only inland Deltas, fed by rivers that rush down from Angola and create a braided waterway system from June to September.
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls, the seventh wonder of the world, is located across the Falls from Livingstone, its sister town in Zambia. Activities abound and range from super active – bungee jumping, canoeing, whitewater rafting, to the more serene – river safaris, fishing and sunset cruises on the Zambezi River.
Why book with Extraordinary Journeys?
We go deep
We value depth over breadth. While we have broadened our map, our intimate expertise runs deep—from understanding each locale's hidden rhythms to cultivating relationships with exceptional guides.
We keep it honest
Seasoned travelers know that places change, authentic experiences migrate. We'll listen to your hopes and passions, but push back when we know something will better resonate with you.
We’ve got it covered
Traveling to wild places asks something of us— a quality of attention and presence. From behind-the-scenes logistics to bespoke culinary experiences, our team has thought of everything.
We know it’s personal
There will undoubtedly be extraordinary unscripted moments: hippos emerging at sunset, the impossible blue of Arctic ice. We know that meaningful memories often live in personalized details.