Our promise
The bush at dawn, the ocean by sunset. One Nairobi team from the moment you land, and always a guide who grew up where you're going.
Why Savanna LaMer
Born here.
Built around you.
No cookie-cutter tours. Every trip is shaped to your pace and budget, with lodges chosen for you, transfers waiting when you land, and a real person on call until you're home.
Plan a trip
- Planning trips since
- 2020
- Licensed by Kenya's TRA
- Class C
- Guides born in Kenya
- 100%
- Destinations we know by heart
- 12
- Travellers hosted
- 840+
Destinations
Places we know by heart
Trips
Find a trip that fits
Filter by place or travel style. Prices are per person, with your guide, lodges and transfers arranged by one team.
Next group departure: Kenya–Tanzania Classic Migration Safari · 5 Jul 2027 · 6 seats left
Five ways to travel, one team running them
Every trip comes with a guide who grew up here, stays matched to your budget, and one team handling every transfer in between.
Wildlife safaris: Mara, Serengeti and the migration corridors.
Safari & Sea: the bush first, then the ocean.
Beach escapes: Diani, Watamu and Zanzibar at your pace.
Trekking & adventure: Mount Kenya and Kilimanjaro with local guides.
Groups & retreats: private departures and lodge buyouts.
How it works
From a first message to the first game drive, in three steps
- 01
Tell us where and when
Send your dates, who's travelling and a rough budget on WhatsApp or by email. The consultation is free and there are no booking fees.
- 02
We plan it with you
You get a day-by-day route and one clear price, shaped to your pace and budget. Change anything you like. A 30% deposit holds your place; the balance is due 45 days before you travel.
- 03
Travel with a local guide
We meet you at the airport, lodges and transfers are handled, and our team is a call away until you're safely home.
Reviews
What travellers say when they get home
4.9 average · 127 Google reviews
“James met us at JKIA with our names on a board, and from that moment we never touched a booking site again. The Mara camp felt personal, not packaged.”
“We asked for a slower pace with two teenagers. They rebuilt the route twice on WhatsApp until the price and the driving days made sense. Worth every message.”
“Zanzibar was the add-on we almost skipped. Glad we didn't. The dhow sunset and Stone Town day were arranged down to the minute, without feeling rushed.”
Always included
One plan, nothing to chase later
A guide who grew up here
Born-and-raised Kenyans who know every trail, watering hole and sunset spot.
Stays matched to you
Lodges, tented camps and coastal resorts chosen for your budget and style.
Met when you land
Airport transfers and shuttles with professional drivers, booked and waiting.
Someone always on call
From first enquiry to safe return home, our team is just a call away.
Signature itinerary
A better way to plan the days.
8 days · Kenya–Tanzania Classic Migration Safari
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DAY 01
Arrival in Nairobi
We meet you at JKIA or Wilson, transfer to the Norfolk or Tribe Hotel, and brief you over dinner on what to expect in the Mara.
NairobiAirport pickup -
DAY 02
Into the Masai Mara
On the road to the Mara, with a first game drive in the late-afternoon light.
Masai MaraGame drive -
DAY 03
Following the herds
A full day with the migration and, if luck holds, a river crossing.
Mara RiverBig Five -
DAY 04
On to the Serengeti
Cross into Tanzania at Isebania, fly to the northern Serengeti and settle in for two nights near the migration corridor.
SerengetiKogatende camp -
DAY 05
Full day in the Serengeti
Sunrise and sunset drives with picnic lunch on the plains; optional balloon flight booked on request.
Big catsMigration corridor -
DAY 06
Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into the crater for black rhino, flamingos on the lake and a late lunch before heading to Arusha.
NgorongoroCrater floor -
DAY 07
Fly back to Nairobi
Morning flight from Kilimanjaro to Wilson Airport, transfer to your Nairobi hotel and a free evening to shop or dine.
Wilson AirportNairobi -
DAY 08
Departure
Private transfer to JKIA in time for your international flight. Our team stays on WhatsApp until you check in.
Airport transferJKIA
Journal
Notes from the road
When the river crossings actually happen
The herds don't keep a calendar. How to time a trip for the best chance of a crossing.
Route idea · 3 Jan 2026
Safari, then Diani: a 9-day route
Bush first, beach second. How to split the days so the whole trip feels unhurried.
Coast guide · 22 Sep 2025
Diani, Watamu or Zanzibar?
Three very different coasts, and which one suits the way you like to unwind.
Questions
Good to know before you book
Something else on your mind? A real person answers every message.
Ask us anything →How do I pay?
By M-Pesa, Visa or Mastercard. Pay a 30% deposit to confirm; the balance is due 45 days before departure. We send a receipt for every installment.
Are there booking fees?
No. The first consultation is free and there are no booking fees.
Can you build a private trip?
Yes. Every itinerary is tailored to your interests, pace and budget.
Do you work with agents, groups and companies?
Yes. We offer special rates for group bookings, corporate retreats and family travel. Partner with us →
Are you licensed?
Yes. We hold a Kenya TRA Class C licence, number TRA1/22/C01/78525.
What happens if I need to cancel?
Cancel more than 60 days before travel for a full refund of monies paid minus bank charges. From 60–30 days, 50% is refundable; inside 30 days, deposits are non-refundable unless we rebook your dates. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
