DEPARTS August 18-29, 2026 – In Kenya, nature unfolds in its purest form—where the sky is painted in fiery gold at sunset, and the land teems with untamed beauty. Embark on a safari like no other, where lions prowl, zebras graze, and elephants roam against the breathtaking backdrop of Africa’s wilderness. Drift across the peaceful waters of Lake Naivasha, then step into a world of wonder at the Giraffe Center and Elephant Orphanage, where you can connect with these magnificent creatures up close. Every moment in Kenya is a story waiting to be told. This African experience is unlike any other.
Get ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime to Africa
To book this tour contact:
Kim Meyer, Tour Manager
Tel: (801) 483-6315
Highlights
- 1 tour-bus experience for the whole tour!
- Director on for the whole trip along with local guides for in-depth location detail and history
- Advance timed entry tickets to attractions included = less time waiting in lines
You will take a morning flight from USA on August 18 for a flight to Nairobi, Kenya. You will arrive the following day, August 19. Travel safe!
Meals : In-flight
Welcome greeting at the airport. Transfer to our hotel, the Windsor Gold Hotel & Country Club. Balance of the day free. Overnight in Nairobi.
Meals : In-flight
After breakfast we bid Nairobi farewell and drive through East Africa, passing through native villages, and untamed wilderness areas to Samburu National Reserve. After lunch, the afternoon is at your leisure before going out for an evening game drive. Samburu is situated in northern Kenya, bordered by the Ewaso Nyiro River, home to lions, great herds of elephants, crocodiles, giraffe, gazelle, zebra, leopards, buffalo, gerenuk, oryx, and others. Dinner and overnight at Samburu Simba Lodge.
Early morning game drive, this is the best time to see lions, and leopards. Then back to the lodge for breakfast. We follow a typical game viewing schedule each day throughout our safari experience including three or more game drives each day, excluding travel days. Today we will visit the Samburu village. We venture back out in the late afternoon and early evening when animals become active. At dusk we return to our lodge for dinner. Overnight at Samburu Simba Lodge.
Early morning game drive before breakfast. We pack and leave for Ol Pejeta Conservancy Park, one of the richest animal viewing game parks in all of East Africa. Upon arrival, we enjoy lunch (by the way, all our meals are really good, but the dining at Sweetwaters Lodge is exceptional!). Our afternoon is at leisure to get settled in, then venture out late in the afternoon for our first Ol Pejeta game drive. Upon our return, dinner is served. Located within the sprawling Ol Pejeta Conservancy, one of Kenya’s most noteworthy conservancies and home to the ‘Big Five’ (elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo, and leopard), the deluxe Sweetwaters Lodge offers an African safari experience unlike any other. Overnight at Sweetwaters Serena Camp Lodge.
We start today with an early morning game drive followed by breakfast. After breakfast, we visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary and then back to the lodge for lunch. Late this afternoon we head back out to view the many herds of animals in the area, including the elusive black rhino, of which only 2,000 of these magnificent animals still live in the wild. Every day and every drive brings a new excitement and adventure. Dinner and overnight at Sweetwaters Lodge.
Following a morning game drive and breakfast, we leave for the Masia Mara. We fly to the “Mara” in an Otter Bush Plane with sweeping, panoramic views en route. The Masai Mara is where the “Great Wildebeest Migration” takes place. “Maa” is the native language of the Masai tribes that live here. “Mara'” is a Maa word meaning “spotted,” “Serengeti” is a Maa word that means “endless plains,” and “safari” is a Swahili word translated as “journey”. Flying over Mara, we continue our “journey” (safari). You will see the “Mara” (spots or groves of trees and bush) that dot the “Serengeti” (endless plains) …this is wild, untamed East Africa at its best! We will arrive in time for lunch, afternoon at your leisure, game drive in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the exclusive Ashnel Tented Camp located right on the famous Mara River.
Early morning game drive before breakfast. After breakfast we will return to the Mara River crossing points where the Wildebeast and Zebra Migration take place. Return for lunch. Evening game drive to visit the many Lion prides near the Mara River. Dinner and overnight at Ashnel Tented Camp.
An early morning game drive before breakfast our on the Savana watching the heard of Wildbeest and Zebra. After breakfast we will continue to observe multitude of animals in the Mara – Serengeti Eco System; Lions, Cheetah, Black Rhino, Elephants, Cape Buffalo and many species of antelope. Return for lunch. Evening game drive to catch more of the wildlife and the amazing sunset on the Mara for the last time. Dinner and overnight at Ashnel Tented Camp.
Early morning game drive, return for breakfast. After breakfast we will pack and drive to Nairobi. In route to Nairobi we will stop at Lake Naivasha and take a boat ride to see the hippos. We continue our fascinating drive through local villages and townships to Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi. We will check into the Naivasha Simba Lodge for one overnight in Nairobi.
This day will be spent in Nairobi. We will go to an elephant orphanage, giraffe center and the Karen Blixen home from “Out of Africa”. If time allows, we will stop at an open market in Kenya prior to dinner. After dinner we will be transferred to the International Airport for our flight home.
Today is spent traveling to your US home city.
- Comprehensive Africa Safari as outlined
- Deluxe and First-class hotels, lodges, and resorts as listed
- Kenya domestic airfare
- Daily game viewing whilst at the game parks
- Boat ride and animal viewing on Lake Naivasha
- Visit to authentic native Samburu tribe village
- All meals listed
- Expert local guides
- Ground transportation as per itinerary
- Bottled water is available with all meals
- Small group with no more than four guests per safari vehicle
- International air to/from Nairobi
- Kenya tourist visa
- Anything not specifically listed as included
- All other additional drinks are at individual expense
- Anything of purely a personal nature
- Driver/guide gratuities
About Jim Gee
Jim grew up in Utah where he learned to love nature and the outdoors. After realizing his true passion is travel, Jim left a successful career to become and International tour guide and photographer; he hasn’t looked back.
Though his tours span the world, he finds the wildlife and sense of adventure offers to be unparalleled, featuring much of it in his photography. When he isn’t abroad Jim lives in Salt Lake City with his wife Carol. He also enjoys spending time with his seven grandchildren.
Pricing Information
Pricing Options:
- Double Occupancy – $ 7,789.00 per person
- Single Occupancy – $ 9,194.00 for private rooms
Payment Terms:
- $1,500 per person NON-REFUNDABLE deposit due at time of booking
- Final Payment is due February 2, 2026
- CASH DISCOUNT OF $200 per person! Inquire for more details!
Please see our cancellation policy:
If a participant needs to cancel their reservation, written notice must be provided. Cancellations within seven calendar days of booking (if not past the final payment date) will receive a full refund, excluding airfares, which follow the airline’s policy. Cancellations after the seven-day grace period incur a 50% penalty on the deposit until the final payment date, and cancellations after the final payment date are non-refundable, including for unused portions of the tour.
Most tour and cruise packages are sold as “Land Only”. This allows you the freedom to purchase tickets on your preferred airline and from your home city. We may offer group flights depending on the tour.
Yes! Once the frequent flyer reservations have been confirmed and ticketed by the airline, please provide a copy of the itinerary to us to ensure that proper transfer arrangements are made. We regret that we cannot assist with making frequent flyer reservations.
Yes! If you want to save some money, this is the ideal option. All reservations paid for by check or cash will receive a discount. The amount varies by tour and will be listed on the web-site.
Yes! If you are a Deseret Book Platinum Club member an additional discount may be available. There may be Expo discounts or other promotional discounts offered from time to time. However, only one discount per person will apply with the exception of the cash discount. Please call for details.
Because unforeseen circumstances may arise, we strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance. This insurance will cover you in case you need to cancel a tour after final payment has been made. Certain restrictions apply.
Some tours do include gratuities for the local guides and bus drivers and others do not. Please refer to the “What is Included” section for your specific trip to find out.
Please note that many of these tours require that participants be in good physical and mental health. You must be capable, without assistance, of walking a minimum of one mile over uneven terrain and of climbing stairs that may not have handrails. Participants should have sufficient stamina to keep pace with an active group of travelers on long days of touring. Anyone with disabilities should have a travel companion who is willing and capable of assisting. Please let us know if you fall into this category.
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All U.S. citizens are required to have a current passport valid for six months beyond the return date if the trip is international. In some cases a visa may also be required. For tours wholly within the United States a valid Drivers License is acceptable documentation.
Please remember that your first and last name on your ticket must match your passport or drivers license. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please call our office for assistance.
The final payment for an international tour is due 90 days prior to departure and for domestic tours it is due 60 days prior to departure. Full payment is required for new reservations received within the final payment period.
Per person cancellation fees are based on the date we receive notice from you.
For tours in the United States:
- Cancellations within 7 days of booking (if not within final payment date): full deposit refunded.
- Cancellations after the grace period ends to 91 days prior to departure: $125 will be refunded (50% of tour deposit)
- Cancellations from 90 to 61 days prior to departure: no refund of deposit
- Full payment due: 60 days prior to departure.
- Cancellations made 59 days or less prior to departure: no refund.
- Cancellations made on the day of departure: no refund
- Cancellation by Morris Murdock Escorted Tours: full refund.
- No refund for unused portions of the tour, including but not limited to, missed meals, hotel nights, and sightseeing.
For all other tours including international tours and cruises:
- Cancellations within 7 days of booking (if not within final payment date): full deposit refunded.
- Cancellations after the grace period ends to 91 days prior to departure: $250 refund (50% of tour deposit)
- Full payment due: 90 days prior to departure.
- Cancellations made 89 days or less prior to departure: no refund
- Cancellations made on the day of departure: no refund
- Cancellation by Morris Murdock Escorted Tours: full refund.
- No refund for unused portions of the tour, including but not limited to, missed meals, hotel nights, and sightseeing.
Will I receive a refund?
The refund amount, if any, will be paid according to the cancellation schedule listed above. We highly recommend travel insurance.
Since each tour is different, please refer to the individual tour recommendations on the web-site. Generally speaking, you will want to pack comfortable walking shoes, slacks and shirts that can be easily layered should there be a change in temperature. Be sure pack an extra change of clothing, camera and prescription medicines in your carry on bag.
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Overweight: Please note that many airlines charge significant fees for overweight or oversized luggage. Be sure that all baggage and personal belongings are properly insured. Items such as medications, jewelry, or other valuables, breakable or perishable items, and important documents should be hand-carried. Responsibility will not be assumed by the airline for loss of or damage to these items.
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