How about an adventure trip to Kenya to learn about some of Kenya’s best kept secrets? How about checking into Hemingway’s, a luxury hotel on the Indian Ocean, or spending some time in the same area where Joy Adamson released Elsa into the wild? You can enjoy these, and more, with luxury adventure travel to Kenya, land of the Luo, Kalenjin, Turkana, and the famous Maasai warrior race, as the name is spelled correctly, although we will use the more popular Western spelling of Masai.

The capital is Nairobi, and that would be a good place to start. There are many types of hotels in Nairobi, but if you can, try to book into one of the few boutique hotels that accommodate only a few guests, twelve is a good number. For that, you’ll need to book a luxury adventure vacation, with a personalized service that offers vacation planning just for you and your partner.

That’s a better way to enjoy Kenya’s secrets, rather than traveling in a large group of 40 or more like most people do. If you can find a tour company that offers this level of personalized service, then your vacation can be tailored to your own schedule and needs, and not the majority, or even in some cases the minority!

Nairobi has a lot to offer someone seeking adventure travel to Kenya, and you don’t have to travel to parts unknown to discover some of Kenya’s best kept secrets. Take as an example the house of Karen Blixen, the author of ‘Out of Africa’, turned into an Oscar-winning film, or the Carnivore restaurant, where you can dine on some exotic game. You should also check out Masai handicrafts at the Utamanduni Craft Center and visit the giraffes at the Giraffe Center.

However, it is the game reserves that most people visit in Kenya to see, and that adventure travelers to Kenya are particularly interested in, so take a plane ride over Meru National Park and land near Elsa’s Kopje, a rocky outcrop on Mughwangi Hill in Meru Park, where Joy and George Adamson premiered Elsa in 1958.

Why not spend some time in the park and watch the elephants, leopards and cheetahs and of course the lions? Unfortunately, big game, lions in particular, are in grave danger at Nairobi Park due to human action, so take the chance to see them in the wild while you still can. While most people prefer to go on guided safaris, others prefer fishing and nature walks, or just lying by the pool. It’s your vacation, so treat yourself.

Then you should visit the Masai Mara Nature Reserve, where big game animals are less threatened by human activity. Try heading to Cottar 1920 Mari Safari Camp, where the 22,000-acre private concession houses just 12 guests, but it’s well worth it, and no luxury adventure trip to Kenya should miss a visit to Cottars. Calvin Cottar is one of the best guides in the country and will take you on a safari in a 4×4 or even a more traditional bullock cart. It is an advantage that the camp is not part of the reserve, since night tours and guided walking tours can be taken, which would not otherwise be allowed.

Malinda is another part of Kenya not to be missed – situated on the Indian Ocean, Malinda offers a Hemingway luxury hotel offering the best in personalized service. Use it as a base for a trip to the island of Lamu, which used to be a base for the slave trade, and where the only means of travel besides foot is by donkey. Try a dip in the ocean or just relax by the pool, contemplating what you have seen.

The kind of luxury you can experience on these trips is unbelievably high, and adventure travel to Kenya isn’t just about safaris and living on the force. You can also do it in style, but make sure your price is all-inclusive as the extras for flights and safari trips can be steep. A good luxury vacation company will offer you all-inclusive deals that will work out cheaper in the long run than trying to keep your up-front costs down and paying your own expenses. You will end up paying more or losing a lot, which would be a shame after traveling so far.

Try to get personal, with just the two of you traveling, rather than being part of a large group, and make sure your trip is commensurate with the luxury you’re looking for: a minimum of business class flights and first class train . and road trips when involved. Your accommodation should be the best available, and small personal hotels are often the best.

Achieve all of that, and there’s no reason why your luxury adventure travel to Kenya shouldn’t provide you with the vacation of your dreams, the memories of which will last a lifetime.