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11 day(s)
Private
1-6 people
relax
Nothing
says “classic safari” quite like a
Kenyan safari.
Brimming
with spectacular landscapes, intrepid adventure, glorious weather, iconic wildlife,
unique attractions, squishy sandy beaches, rich history and welcoming people,
you will be hard-pressed to find such heart-warming hospitality and natural
beauty.
This
meticulously put together itinerary is well tailor-made to suite all tastes and
preferences ranging from a family-friendly holiday, romantic or honeymoon
getaway, photographic safari, nature and wildlife enthusiasts, birdlife gurus or
even solo travelers.
Come
let us explore Kenya together.
Duration
11 day(s)
Max Group Size
1-6 people
Tour Code
1903
Departure Type
guaranteed
Tour Category
Family Holidays
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
Age Requirement
0 - 0

Nairobi
Nairobi
Welcome to Nairobi, the ‘City
Under the Sun!’
Upon touchdown at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and after clearance with customs & immigration, our representative will meet you and assist you to the vehicle parking for your transfer to your city hotel for your overnight stay on a Bed and Breakfast basis.
Time permitting, we can arrange a Nairobi city tour (at an additional cost).Spend the day visiting the famous David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, where you can see baby elephants at play, feeding and having a mud bath and the Giraffe Centre, where you can come in close contact, feeding and interacting with the endangered Rothschild Giraffes. A walk down memory lane at the Karen Blixen Museum/ National Museum with a visit to the Museum of Illusions (a playful, mind-bending museum that blends art, science and psychology to trick the senses and challenge how you see the world) or a City tour through Nairobi’s bustling streets and iconic buildings, topped off with a shopping extravaganza at the Maasai market are also on the menu. Game drives at the ‘World’s Only Wildlife Capital’ (Nairobi National Park) and a culinary extravaganza at the iconic Carnivore Restaurant for an all-you-can-eat ‘carnivorous buffet’ featuring exotic barbecued meats can also be arranged for.
Home
to one of the Seven New Wonders of the World, aka the Great Wildebeest
Migration, the Masai Mara’s savannah grasslands holds your first safari
adventure.
Occurring
in the dry months of July to September where millions of wildebeest, migrate
from the parched plains of the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, in the
company of smaller numbers of antelope, buffalo and zebra, they collectively move
to the more forgiving grasslands of the Maasai Mara, and in their wake come
predators such as lion, hyena and cheetah, for whom these giant herds are an
easy source of prey.
Enjoy a short game drive
en-route to camp where you are expected to arrive in time for check-in and
lunch which will be followed by relaxation, absorbing the surroundings before
setting off on an afternoon game drive in the reserve till sunset. You may come
across giraffes nibbling on the highest leaves or elephant stripping bark of
the tastiest trees.
Return to camp at dusk, just
in time for a rejuvenating hot shower, followed by an aperitif by the fireside with
your hosts and other guests before settling down for dinner.
Meals and overnight stay at
the camp/ lodge on Full Board basis.
Awake at dawn to the soothing
sounds of nature filling the cool morning breeze and presenting a hopeful day
of thrilling, wildlife encounters. After a hearty breakfast, you will venture
out into the rugged wilderness where you may see jackals roaming, warthog
bathing or impala jousting.
Guests travelling within the
migration period (June- October) will be treated to front-row seats to the
exhilarating Great Wildebeest Migration.
An unforgettable, hot air
balloon ride at sunrise, gliding across the magnificent landscapes and
meandering along the mighty Mara River for jaw-dropping, bird’s-eye-views of
the abundant wildlife below on their usual morning routines is also on the
menu. A once-in-a-lifetime safari experience that can be arranged for (at an
additional cost).
Following a delicious picnic
lunch, visits to a local Maasai village for an authentic cultural experience
courtesy of the colorfully adorned, indigenous Maasai people.
Later in the afternoon return
to camp to relax, swim, read, watch the resident birdlife or enjoy a siesta
watching the sun sink below the horizon.
Overnight stay and meals at camp/
lodge on Full Board Basis.
Following a scrumptious
breakfast undertake a relaxing boat ride across the fresh water lake for a front-row
seat to the resident hippos and dazzling water-birds that call this paradise
home. Arrive at the local ‘Crescent Island’ (an ornithological paradise) for a
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to walk among giraffe, waterbuck, gazelle, zebra
among others.
Thereafter, you will head out
to your next ‘Bush Home’ at Lake Nakuru National Park.
Surrounded by the
Great Rift Valley escarpment and picturesque ridges, the park hosts a wide
ecological diversity and varied habitats that play host to abundant wildlife. Enjoy
a short game drive en-route to camp spotting the numerous flamingos and other
birdlife that flock here to feed.
You are expected to
arrive at the camp/ lodge in time for check-in and a mouth-watering lunch.
Relax at the camp during the heat of the day before venturing out on an
afternoon game drive. Host to the country’s first rhino sanctuary, you will
take on the surrounding wooded and bushy grassland, looking out for the
numerous white and black rhinos, grazing among the Rothschild giraffes, leopards,
lions, and cheetahs among others that thrive here.
Dinner and overnight stay at
the lodge.
After early breakfast, your
guide will pick you up at the lodge for your next road transfer to the floor of
the Great Rift Valley. Enjoy a short stop-over at the
breathtaking Rift Valley viewpoint for a picturesque photo session featuring
the awe-inspiring valley and the dormant Mount Longonot, before descending its
steep escarpment, arriving at your lodge in time for check-in and late
lunch.
Spend the afternoon at
leisure, soaking in the beauty of the Lake Naivasha and its thriving wildlife
and abundant birdlife.
Meals and Overnight stay at
the Lodge/ Resort on Full Board basis.
After early breakfast, your
guide will pick you up at the hotel for your road transfer to the southern
reaches of Kenya, arriving at your first ‘home away from home’ at the Amboseli
National Park.
Translating to ‘salt
dust’, this untouched wildlife paradise is famed for its gorgeous, unobstructed
views of the majestic, snowcapped Mount Kilimanjaro, making it a perfect piece
of paradise for an excellent variety of wildlife such as Maasai giraffe,
elephant, lion and cheetah, just to mention a few.
Host to sparkling swamps
and the massif of Ol Doinyo Orok, this is every avid birdwatches and
photographers dream come true.
You are expected to
arrive at the lodge in time for check-in and a delicious lunch, which will be
followed by a relaxing afternoon siesta in your room before venturing out on your
first official evening game drive, returning to the lodge in time for a warm
shower and a hearty dinner.
Rise
to a delicious breakfast before spending the entire day out and about, exploring
the stunning Amboseli ecosystems and getting up-close to the massive herds of
elephants that freely roam. After a scrumptious picnic lunch, set out on an
authentic cultural immersion experience courtesy of the native Maasai people
for a glimpse into their unique, nomadic lifestyle that allows them to
successfully co-exist with the thriving wildlife.
A
hot air balloon ride at sunrise can also be arranged for (at an additional
cost)
Meals
and overnight stay at the lodge on Full Board basis.
From the iconic landscapes of Amboseli, your safari continues to the rugged and dramatic terrain of Tsavo West National Park. This journey showcases the diverse beauty of Kenya as you transition from the open plains of Amboseli to the volcanic hills, springs, and diverse wildlife of Tsavo West. Prepare to explore a different side of Kenya's natural wonders, featuring thrilling game drives in search of the thriving man-eater lions, herds of elephants, cheetahs, leopards, and buffaloes, just to mention a few, as well as diverse plant and spectacular birdlife including the threatened corncake and near threatened Basra Reed Warbler. Visits to Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary, Shetani Lava Flow and Mzima Springs are all up for grabs.
Time to bid the wilderness
goodbye.
After a scrumptious breakfast,
proceed to check out as the team bids you farewell. Enjoy one last game drive
across the rugged wilderness en-route to the Motito Andei SGR train station for
your scheduled train ride to Mombasa.
On arrival, you will be met by our representative
for your transfer to your Beach Resort where you are expected to arrive in the
afternoon.
Overnight stay and meals at the beach resort
on Half Board basis.
Renowned for its striking rock
formations and abundant marine life, Watamu is the ultimate beach lover’s
destination. You can opt to spend the day relaxing or spend it through a myriad
of activities that Watamu has to offer including morning snorkeling over the colorful
coral reefs, kite surfing, diving and scuba dive or take on a morning yoga
class at the Watamu Treehouse. Exciting visits to the Watamu Marine National
Park, for up-close marine-life encounters with the resident dolphins, the
migratory humpback whales (July-September) and turtles are not to be missed. A
tour through Arabuko Sokoke Forest (the largest coastal forest in East Africa)
for elephants and brilliant butterfly sightings, crowned with an unforgettable
dhow cruise experience on a traditional dhow in the untouched Mida Creek are also
on the menu. A walk down memory lane to the ancient Gede Ruins, with authentic
cultural immersions courtesy of the Swahili people are all at your disposal. Savor
some of the freshest fish and sea food at the popular Crab Shack Restaurant
before soaking in the most magical, golden sunset from the famous Lichthaus
Restaurant for a wholesome Watamu experience, signing off an all-rounded Kenyan
Safari-Beach experience.
Overnight stay and meals on Half Board
basis at the beach resort.
Waking up to your last morning
in paradise, enjoy one last breakfast by the warm Indian Ocean before your
transfer to the Mombasa SGR train terminals for your train ride to Nairobi.
Upon touch-down in Nairobi, our
representative will meet you and transfer you to the JKIA, in time for your homebound
flight.
*Dinner/ overnight accommodation can be
arranged for at an additional cost.
· Airport pick up and drop off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
·
Park entrance fees for Masai Mara National
Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, Amboseli National Park & Tsavo West
National Park.
·
Meal plan as indicated in the itinerary
·
Picnic lunches on the 3rd and 7th
day.
·
10
nights’ accommodation at the Lodges/ Camps.
·
Scheduled SGR train transfer from Motito Andei
to Mombasa.
·
Scheduled SGR train transfer from Mombasa to
Nairobi.
·
Return road transfers in Watamu.
· Unlimited mineral drinking water.
·
Items of personal nature i.e. beverages,
laundry, telephone, souvenirs etc.
·
Travel / medical / cancellation insurance.
·
Tips/gratuities for driver/guide and Camp staff.
·
Nairobi city tour activities and excursions.
·
Boat ride and Crescent Island entry fees in
Naivasha.
·
Activities at Watamu.
·
Additional activities at the Camp such as
private sundowners, bush breakfast, guided walks, cultural village visits etc.
·
Hot Air Balloon ride at Masai Mara or Amboseli (USD 485 per person).
·
Extra cost incurred if change in itinerary.