From €1,730 pp | 8 days
Combine the freedom of an adventurous road trip with the ease of a well-planned itinerary! This Kenya self-drive tour is perfect for first-time visitors interested in safaris, the country’s highlights, and minimal driving hours per day.
This Kenya self-drive tour includes airport pick-up & drop-off, 4×4 car rental, a practical roadbook and hand-picked accommodations. Please scroll below to see our day-to-day itinerary with realistic driving times, route directions, and travel tips for Kenya.
Prices are per person, based on 2 people sharing a Land Cruiser Troopy and travelling off-season. You can choose your accommodation preferences below.
Peak season: July – September.
Prefer a private guided road trip? Travel with a driver-guide! This is an option you can select in the online booking form.
Book your 4×4 self-drive tour with stays in campsites, mid-range lodges or luxury retreats – or tailor the trip completely to your wishes.
The car and the rooftop tent plus camping gear served very well on the safaris.
The booking process was very smooth and the office in the Netherlands responds quickly. Peter, Rueben and the guys at the HQ do a super job as well, explaining the cars and the gear.
Second time using RTA after a trip in Uganda and amazing experiene!
Great car, good customer service and communication.
Our five stars reflect the good drive, guidance from the company and the car. There are for sure better and newer cars but most likely at a different price. The company has from the beginning been a great support in planning our trip – I can only recommend to follow their guidance and not plan to long distances due to road condition and traffic in Kenya.
We recommend 8 days for this Kenya safari itinerary. Want to add a beach holiday? It’s easy! Take the daily Madaraka Express train from Nairobi to Mombasa, or book one of the many affordable charter flights to Diani, Watamu or Lamu Island.
Road conditions
Road conditions between the national parks are good – you’ll find smooth tarmac here all the way. The roads inside the parks vary and can be rough after heavy rain. Want to know more? Check out our Driving in Kenya blog for more tips and advice.
The Taste of Kenya itinerary can be travelled year-round.
Kenya is a year-round destination, but the best time to visit depends on what you’re after. The dry seasons (June to October & January to February) offer prime wildlife viewing, while the rains from March to May & November bring lush landscapes and fewer tourists. Check out our blog ‘The best time to visit Kenya’ for more details.
Masai Mara: when to go?
Wildlife viewing in the Mara is excellent all year. Your choice depends on the experience you want:
Tip: The Mara uses seasonal pricing. From January to June, rates are about USD100 per person per day. From July to December, rates rise to USD200 per person per day.
Kenya is the birthplace of safari, and hospitality here is an art. We work with small-scale, eco-friendly lodges that offer good value and a warm welcome. Our team knows Kenya well – we’ve worked and travelled here for years, so we make sure you’ll stay in places we genuinely recommend.
Nature, atmosphere and hospitality
From tented camps in the Maasai Mara to boutique lodges on the Indian Ocean, every stay combines comfort with nature and local craftsmanship. And then there’s the food. Bush breakfasts, sundowners, and dinners by the campfire; meals here are just as memorable as any game drive.
What our travellers love most? The diversity, the atmosphere and the famously warm Kenyan hospitality. Many lodges are community-run, so your stay directly supports conservation and local people.
Curious? Click the orange arrow to browse photos of some of the lodges you’ll stay in.
The Taste of Kenya tour is available in three styles and price ranges:
Travelling through Kenya on your own gives you a real sense of freedom. At the same time, preparing a road trip here takes some thought. From more than a decade of experience, we’ve seen that our travellers get the most out of Kenya when we help them plan their itinerary and accommodation – leaving more space to enjoy the journey itself. That’s what our self-drive tours in Kenya are all about.
This page brings together practical guidance for your trip. We’ve selected 12 important topics covering self-driving and independent travel in Kenya, including useful tips and common questions. They’ll help you prepare with confidence before setting off.
