From Nairobi / to Nairobi -Kenya.
7- day Kenya tour -among our most popular holiday safari visiting tourist attractions representing the very best of Kenya including Samburu game reserve , Aberdare National park , Great Rift Valley lakes & the Masai Mara game reserve.
This is a driving safari via exciting landmarks with stops and overnights at National parks and game reserves to view wildlife and see the awe inspiring attractions that Kenya has to offer.
You shall spend 2 nights at the Samburu game reserve located in the arid northern district of Kenya with awesome scenery and unique wildlife species.
This shall be followed by 1 night at a tree hotel within the heart of the Aberdare national park where you game view from the balconies of your lodge
There shall be a day tour of Lake Nakuru national park to view flamingoes and Rhinos followed by one night at the shores of Lake Naivasha.
You shall cap it all with 2 nights at the Masai Mara game reserve in pursuit of the Big five and more…
On Safari, accommodation is offered in economy, standard or luxury lodge or tented camps depending on your budget / style.
Transport is in custom designed pop up top safari minivan
Option of a 4 x 4 pop up top land-cruiser jeep is available at an extra cost.
ABOUT TOUR
- tour is flexible and can be extended by adding a day at either of the national parks or game reserve
- tour is flexible and can be customized to suit better your preferences
- tour can include local domestic flights to shorten driving times if required
DAILY DEPARTURES
PRIVATE SAFARI
Safari highlights
- 2 nights with game viewing drives in the unique arid landscape of Samburu National Game Reserve.
- 1 night stay at a tree hotel in the heart of the aberdare national park.
- A stop at Thomson's Falls,with game and bird viewing around Lakes Nakuru & Naivasha
- 2 nights at the incredible Masai Mara game reserve in pursuit of the Big five.
- Wildlife and typical African savannah terrain
- Samburu and Masai tribes people.
- Optional Masai or Samburu village visits (arrange with your driver / guide)
- Optional hot air balloon ride at Masai Mara
Safari itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi – Samburu (320km,5.5 hrs)
0730hrs: Pick up from your Nairobi hotel or Nairobi airport
Depart Nairobi for the Samburu game reserve
Proceed on a scenic drive via the central highlands of Kenya with stops at a large local market and the Equator.
Enjoy an afternoon game viewing drive in this semi arid wildlife reserve.
Overnight at your Samburu safari lodge or tented camp.
What you may see at Samburu game reserve ......
Elephants, Zebra,Bufallo,Warthogs, Antelopes,Oryx,reticulated giraffe,Grevy’s Zebra,Somali ostrich etc
Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Samburu
Spend entire day at the Samburu game reserve with extended game viewing drives to Shaba and buffalo springs reserves
More game in this scenic and arid reserve is concentrated along the banks of the Ewaso ngiro river.
Elephants, Giraffe, Zebra, Lion, Cheetah, Buffalo, Oryx and other animal species may be seen.
Meals and overnight at your Samburu luxury lodge or camp.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 3.Samburu- Aberdare national park.
Game viewing drive at the Samburu game reserve
Proceed south to the Aberdare national park
Transfer to your tree hotel.
Both tree hotels provide spectacular viewing perches for night game viewing
.Game is attracted by the waterholes and salt licks around the lodges.
Game drives at the salient are optional (extra cost). .
Overnight at your Aberdare Tree lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
What to see at Aberdares National park .............................
Bird watching, photography, Trekking, game viewing.
Day 4: Aberdares- Lake Nakuru –Lake Naivasha: (250 km.5 hours.)
Depart the Aberdare and proceed to the Lake Nakuru
The scenic drive is via Thomson's Falls where you stop to view the scenic waterfalls
Later continue to the Lake Naivasha.
Overnight shall be at your lake Naivasha lodge or tented camp resort
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
What you may see at Lake Nakuru national park .........
Flamingos, Pelicans,White Rhino, Black Rhino, Waterbuck,Baboon cliff , 56 mammal species , unique vegetation, different plant species.
Day 5: Lake Naivasha – Masai mara
Morning boat ride to explore this exotic freshwater Rift valley lake
Watch hippos and marvel at the rich birdlife
Later drive to the incredible Masai Mara game reserve , home to the big five and more…
An afternoon game viewing drive in this spectacular reserve shall introduce you to its splendors
Overnight at your Masai Mara safari lodge or tented camp.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 6: Masai mara game reserve
Today shall be a game viewing extravaganza!
Masai Mara Game reserve remains the most exciting wildlife eco-system in the Natural world.
It is host to the highest and most varied concentration of wild animals than any other wildlife park in the region.
The scenic appeal of the tree studded savannah plains, the moderate climate and diversity of wild game species makes it a one stop shop for game viewing activities.
We shall traverse the Masai Mara reserve on a full day of unlimited game viewing encountering the big five and more of the lesser game.
Picnic lunch shall be by the Mara river as we watch hippos & crocodiles or maybe the great migration (July – October)
Overnight shall be at our Masai Mara safari lodge/ Tented camp
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 7: Masai Mara - Nairobi: (265 km.5 hours.)
A morning game viewing drive at the Mara
Later depart for Nairobi to arrive in the late afternoon / early evening
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch.
Choose economy,standard or luxury accommodation option according to safari budget / style
Luxury lodge / tented camp option
Samburu Game reserve: Ashnil Samburu, Samburu lodge, Samburu Simba Lodge, Sarova shaba
Aberdares: The Treetops
Lake Naivasha: Lake Naivasha simba Lodge, Naivasha Sopa, Lake Naivasha Country Club.
Masai Mara: Mara simba lodge , Mara sarova camp, Mara serena, Ashnil Mara, Keekorok lodge
Standard lodge/tented camp option
Samburu game reserve park: Samburu Sopa lodge
Aberdares: The ark
Lake Naivasha: Naivasha Sopa Lodge, Elsamere Lodge
Masai Mara game reserve : Mara sopa Lodge, Mara Leisure camp , AA lodge/camp,
Economy lodge/tented camp option
Samburu game reserve: Sentrim Samburu camp
Lake Naivasha: Naivasha Kongoni Lodge.
Masai Mara: Elangata Olerai Camp, Olmoran tented camp, Sentrim Mara camp
Safari price is per person sharing in open up safari minivan and in a double/twin room/ tent.
High season, Nov -March | Economy | Standard | Luxury |
2 persons in private safari: per person: | $ 1560 | $ 1710 | $ 1980 |
4 persons in private safari: per person: | $ 1250 | $ 1400 | $ 1670 |
6 persons in private safari: per person: | $ 1150 | $ 1300 | $ 1570 |
Single room extra | $ 270 | $ 350 | $ 450 |
X-mas extra 21st dec - 3rd Jan person :per day | $ 35 | $ 45 | $ 75 |
Children below 3 years: | Free | ||
Children between 3-11 years 75% of adult rate: | |||
Children between 12-18 years 90% of adult rate: |
Peak season July -Oct | Economy | Standard | Luxury |
2 persons in private safari : per person: | $ 1630 | $ 1800 | $ 2300 |
4 persons in private safari: per person: | $ 1320 | $ 1490 | $ 2000 |
6 persons in private safari: per person: | $ 1220 | $ 1390 | $ 1900 |
Single room extra | $ 300 | $ 420 | $ 600 |
Children below 3 years: | Free | ||
Children between 3-11 years 75% of adult rate: | |||
Children between 12-18 years 90% of adult rate: |
Low season April- June | Economy | Standard | Luxury |
2 persons in private safari: per person: | $ 1500 | $ 1600 | $ 1660 |
4 persons in private safari: per person: | $ 1190 | $ 1270 | $ 1350 |
6 persons in private safari: per person: | $ 1100 | $ 1180 | $ 1250 |
Single room extra | - | - | - |
Children below 3 years: | Free | ||
Children between 3-11 years 75% of adult rate: | |||
Children between 12-18 years 90% of adult rate: |
4 x4 Land Cruiser Jeep extra: |
2 persons in private jeep: per person: $245 |
4 persons in private jeep: per person: $120 |
6 persons in private jeep: per person: $ 80 |
Safari price includes: | ||
Nairobi airport-hotel pick up/ drop off transfers | ||
Transport in a customized pop up top toyota safari mini-van. | ||
Services of an experienced English/ other language speaking driver/ guide. | ||
Stay in economy, standard or luxury lodges / tented camps ( please choose ) | ||
Game viewing drives | ||
Park entrance fees. | ||
All meals on safari. | ||
Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle. | ||
The flying doctors medical , emergency and rescue cover. | ||
Pick up /drop off at Nairobi airport/ Nairobi hotel or residence. | ||
Boat ride at Lake Naivasha. | ||
Government taxes and local levies |
Not Included in the safari price | ||
Other bottled drinks. | ||
Items and services of a personal nature. | ||
Packing items on safari. | ||
Tips or gratuities |