This 10-day Wildlife Safari takes you to the wide plains and savanna of the Rift Valley, home of lions and other predators. This has been combined with a selection of semi-luxury lodges and tented camps where you shall experience delivery of the first-class guest experience. You will visit Amboseli, a jewel at the foot of Mt Kilimanjaro, Masai Mara where the Spectacular wildebeest migration happens, and two of the freshwater lakes in the Great Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha and Lake Nakuru and Ol Pejeta.
SUMMARY
Day 1: Nairobi.
Day 2: Nairobi – Amboseli National Park.
Day 3: Amboseli National Park.
Day 4: Amboseli – Lake Naivasha.
Day 5: Naivasha – Maasai Mara
Day 6: Maasai Mara.
Day 7: Mara – Nakuru
Day 8: Nakuru – Ol Pejeta
Day 9: Ol Pejeta – Nairobi
Day 10: Homebound.
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Nairobi
Arrive JKIA Airport Nairobi where our representative will pick you up. After a short brief, transfer to your City Hotel. On arrival spend the morning relaxing. Late afternoon our guide picks you up and you head for a tour of the city center by Visiting the Giraffe Center and Karen Blixen Museum followed by dinner at the Carnivore Dinner where you experience Game Meat in “All You Can Eat” challenge. After transfer back to your hotel for overnight.
Day 2: Amboseli
We begin the Safari by departing Nairobi early morning and driving to the foot of Mt Kilimanjaro where Amboseli National Park borders. After checking in by the park gate enjoy an Enroute game viewing drive as you head to your Lodge. Arrive in time for lunch and spend the afternoon relaxing. Your afternoon game viewing drive begins at 16:00 pm for 2 hours where you search for the lions, and big herd of elephants as well as watch the sunset. Head back to the lodge for dinner and evening relaxation.
Day 3: Amboseli National Park.
Today we wake up early and begin our morning game-viewing drive at 6:00 A.m. searching for the Big 5 Wildlife. We will also get a chance to view the sunrise as well as get to view the pink flamingoes at the lake. The highlight of the morning is viewing the peak of Mt Kilimanjaro (subject to weather). We head back to the lodge for a buffet breakfast and later proceed to check out and transfer to your other park hotel. After lunch, enjoy swimming or opt to relax in the rooms overlooking the park. Afternoon Maasai Cultural Tour from 16:00 P.m. and evening drive searching for the animals not previously seen. Head back to the lodge for dinner and entertainment at the lodge.
Day 4: Amboseli – Lake Naivasha.
Early morning breakfast and check out of the hotel at 6:30 A.m. Enjoy a game drive as we bid goodbye to Amboseli National Reserve. Drive to Lake Naivasha where we arrive for lunch and check in. Afternoon at 16:00 p.m. Head for a boat ride and bird watching plus hippo spotting. Crescent Island will be your next stop where you enjoy a walking safari at the Out of Africa site. Take up-close photos of giraffes, wildebeest, and antelopes among other wildlife (No cats found here). Head back to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Naivasha – Maasai Mara
Early morning depart Naivasha at 6:30 after breakfast and drive through the Rift Valley escarpments onto the Maasai Mara Plains. Here you enjoy an Enroute game drive as you drive to your luxury tented camp. Arrive for lunch and spend the afternoon relaxing. We head out for an evening game viewing drive searching for the Big 5 among other animals. Enjoy the sunset as you drive back to the camp. Dinner and overnight entertainment at the camp
Day 6: Maasai Mara Game Reserve.
This day experience a full-day game viewing drive after morning breakfast. Head out to the Mara plains and drive through the savannah in search of game. Animals expected to see are the big five among others. Enjoy lunch at the banks of the Mara River and get a chance to see the great Wildebeest Migration happening (July to September). Continue with your drive and stop at the border of Maasai Mara and Serengeti National Reserve to take photos. On the last day, enjoy a Cultural Visit at the Maasai Manyattas where you get to interact with them. Evening dinner and overnight at your hotel.
Day 7: Mara – Nakuru
Today we begin with a Hot Air Balloon Ride over the Maasai Mara and a Champagne breakfast at the heart of Maasai Mara to climax the amazing tour. (Optional at $ 450 per person). OR Enjoy a morning game drive at 6:00 A.m. searching for animals not seen. Head back to the lodge for breakfast and check out. An Enroute game drives as we depart the Maasai Mara. We head to Lake Nakuru where we arrive for late lunch. After relaxing in your room, we head out for a game drive to look for rhinos and pink flamingoes among other wildlife. Evening dinner at the lodge.
Day 8: Nakuru – Ol Pejeta
Today we depart after checking out at 7:00 AM with an Enroute drive and drive to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Here you check in, have Lunch, and Relax. After engaging in an evening game viewing drive visiting the Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Baraka the Blind Rhino. You can have an Optional activity of a Night Game Viewing Drive at the Conservancy and Horse riding.
Day 9: Ol Pejeta – Nairobi
After breakfast, we check out and drive back to Nairobi at 10:00 A.m. with stopovers for shopping. Enjoy rest in Nairobi.
Day 10: Homebound
After a wonder full bush getaway check out of your hotel by 10:00 am and be transferred to the Airport and connect to your flight home.
Safari Costs:
MID RANGE OPTION
| PAX | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| ADULT RATE | $ 7588 | $ 5000 | $ 4390 | $ 4085 | $ 3902 | $ 3780 |
| Single Room Supplement $ 757
Peak Season Rates: 1st July – 31st October. |
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| PAX | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| ADULT RATE | $ 6829 | $ 4582 | $ 4069 | $ 3813 | $ 3659 | $ 3556 |
| Single Room Supplement $ 709
High Season Rates: 4th January – March, June, November – 21st December |
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| PAX | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| ADULT RATE | $ 5156 | $ 3473 | $ 2960 | $ 2704 | $ 2550 | $ 2447 |
| Single Room Supplement $ 144
Low Season Rates: April – June |
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PACKAGE INCLUDES.
Accommodation:
2 Nights’ Accommodation at Tamarind Tree on Bed and Breakfast
2 Nights’ Accommodation at Amboseli Sopa Lodge.
1 Night Accommodation at Naivasha Sopa Lodge.
2 Nights’ Accommodation at Ashnil Mara.
1 Night Accommodation at Nakuru Sopa Lodge.
1 Night Accommodation at Saomes Hotel in Nanyuki
Meals on Full Board (Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast) per night.
Activities & Extra Meals:
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Bottled water in the jeep & room
- Game Viewing Drives.
- Park Entry Fees in Amboseli, Maasai Mara, Ol Pejeta & Lake Nakuru National Park
- Maasai Cultural Visit.
- Carnivore Dinner on the First Day.
- Visit to Giraffe Center and Karen Blixen Museum
Transport:
- Transport in a 4*4 Safari Jeep.
Excluded:
- Extra Meals & Drinks
- Hot Air Ballon Safari at $ 450 Per Person.
- Easter & Festive Supplement
- Language Guide (Spanish, Italian, German, French) at $ 100 per day
- Gratuity $ 10 -30 per day.
- Anything not mentioned.
SEMI-LUXURY OPTION
OPTION 2: SEMI LUXURY
| PAX | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| ADULT RATE | $ 8447 | $ 5164 | $ 4554 | $ 4249 | $ 4066 | $ 3944 |
| Single Room Supplement $ 1452
Peak Season Rates: 1st July – 31st October & 20th December – 1st January |
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| PAX | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| ADULT RATE | $ 6846 | $ 4330 | $ 3817 | $ 3560 | $ 3407 | $ 3304 |
| Single Room Supplement $ 978
High Season Rates: 4th January – March, – November – 21st December |
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| PAX | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| ADULT RATE | $ 6291 | $ 3853 | $ 3340 | $ 3083 | $ 2929 | $ 2827 |
| Single Room Supplement $ 900
Low Season Rates: April – June |
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PACKAGE INCLUDES
Accommodation:
- 2 Nights’ Accommodation at Sarova Stanley on Bed and Breakfast
- 2 Nights’ Accommodation at Ol Tukai Lodge Amboseli.
- 1 Night Accommodation at Lake Naivasha Country Club.
- 2 Nights’ Accommodation at Fairmont Mara.
- 1 Night Accommodation at Sarova Lion Hill.
- 1 Night Accommodation at Sweetwaters Serena Camp.
- Meals on Full Board (Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast) per night during the Safari.
Activities & Extra Meals:
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Bottled water in the jeep & room
- Game Viewing Drives.
- Park Entry Fees in Amboseli, Maasai Mara, Ol Pejeta & Lake Nakuru National Park
- Maasai Cultural Visit.
- Carnivore Dinner on the First Day.
- Visit to Giraffe Center and Karen Blixen Museum
Transport:
- Transport in a 4*4 Safari Jeep.
Excluded:
- Extra Meals & Drinks
- Easter, Rally & Festive supplement.
- Hot Air Ballon Safari at $ 450 Per Person
- Language Guide (Spanish, Italian, German, French) at $ 100 per day
- Gratuity $ 10 -30 per day.
- Anything not mentioned.
LUXURY OPTION
OPTION 3: LUXURY
| PAX | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| ADULT RATE | $ 11755 | $ 7883 | $ 7272 | $ 6967 | $ 6784 | $ 6662 |
| Single Room Supplement $ 2041
Peak Season Rates: 1st July – 15th September & 20th December – 3rd January |
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| PAX | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| ADULT RATE | $ 10456 | $ 7086 | $ 6573 | $ 6316 | $ 6163 | $ 6060 |
| Single Room Supplement $ 1832
High Season Rates: January, February, 16th September – 31st October |
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| PAX | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| ADULT RATE | $ 8347 | $ 5541 | $ 5028 | $ 4772 | $ 4618 | $ 4516 |
| Single Room Supplement $ 1268
Low Season Rates: March – June, November -19th December |
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PACKAGE INCLUDES.
Accommodation:
- 2 Nights’ Accommodation at Fairmont Norfolk on Bed and Breakfast
- 2 Nights’ Accommodation at Tortilis Amboseli.
- 1 Night Accommodation at Chui Lodge Naivasha.
- 2 Nights’ Accommodation at Olare Mara Kempinski.
- 1 Night Accommodation at The Cliff Nakuru.
- 1 Night Accommodation at Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club.
- Meals on Full Board (Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast) per night during the Safari.
Activities & Extra Meals:
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Bottled water in the jeep & room.
- Visit to Giraffe Center and Karen Blixen Museum
- Game Viewing Drives.
- Park Entry Fees in Amboseli, Maasai Mara, Ol Pejeta & Lake Nakuru National Park
- Maasai Cultural Visit.
- Carnivore Dinner on the First Day.
- Selected drinks (beer, house wines, and selected spirits, tea, coffee, and refreshments) in Amboseli, Naivasha & Mara.
- Laundry Services at Tortilis Amboseli & Olare Mara.
- Shared game drives, sundowner, guided bush walks, boat ride, and bush breakfast at Chui Lodge Naivasha.
- Guided Bush walks, Bush meals, Cultural Visit
Transport:
- Transport in a 4*4 Safari Jeep.
Excluded:
- Extra Meals & Drinks
- Hot Air Ballon Safari at $ 450 Per Person
- Language Guide (Spanish, Italian, German, French) at $ 100 per day
- Gratuity $ 10 -30 per day.
- Anything not mentioned.
