KENYA
⏰ 6 Days / 5 Nights
Essential Kenya- Premium
Masai mara, Nairobi, Lake Elmentaita
Duration11 Days / 10 Nights
Min Age6
Availability50
Highlights of this Premium tour
PACKAGE – 9nights / 10 or 11Days depending on your departing location
Escorted Package Includes with small group tour
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- Small groups of maximum 22 travellers guaranteed
- Round trip flights Mumbai/ Chennai-Nairobi, Nairobi-Mumbai/Chennai ( ( Please check for final price on your specified date of travel))
Other departure cities available. Contact us for selection and prices - Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
- 9 nights First Class accommodations
- 2 nights Nairobi
- 2 nights Samburu National Reserve
- 1 night Aberdare National Park
- 2 nights Lake Naivasha
- 2 nights Masai Mara National Reserve
- Hotel porterage
- All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates†
- 24 meals: 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 8 dinners
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern 4×4 vehicles
- Services of English-speaking driver-guide throughout
- National Park Fees
Tour Highlights
Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss, and get to know the locals.
- Visit the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, the world’s most successful orphan elephant rescue center
- At the Giraffe Centre, hand-feed elegant Rothschild giraffes from an elevated platform
- Enjoy personal game drive experiences in safari vehicles that seat no more than seven
- Explore Samburu National Park, known for its unique wildlife
- Enjoy leisurely game viewing at one of Kenya’s iconic tree lodges
- Travel to Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its superb birdlife
- Embark on a boat tour on Lake Naivasha, a bird lover’s paradise
- Test your luck and see how many of the “Big Five” you’ll spot in the magical Masai Mara National Reserve
†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
DAY 1, Tuesday – Depart for KenyaDepart for Kenya DAY 2, Wednesday – Arrive in NairobiArrive in Nairobi, gateway to your thrilling safari in Kenya; transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is yours to rest and acclimate to your new time zone DAY 3, Thursday – Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe CentreAfter an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager, depart for a visit to the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage* to learn about how orphan elephants are raised here and later released into the wild. Then, drive towards the Ngong Hills for a tour of the Karen Blixen Museum, once the farmhouse of the prominent author of Out of Africa. In the afternoon, continue to Kazuri Beads Workshop, which started as a tiny workshop making ceramic beads by hand. Today this center produces fine examples of genuine African jewelry out of clay gathered from nearby Mt. Kenya. End the day at the Giraffe Centre where you hand-feed the Rothschild’s Giraffe and learn more about their extensive conservation efforts. Dinner tonight is at a local restaurant DAY 4, Friday – Evening Game Drive in Samburu National ParkTravel north this morning towards Samburu National Park, known for its unique wildlife, rarely found in other Kenyan parks. Here, view different species of giraffe, zebra, beisa oryx and the long-necked gerenuk, along with lion, cheetah, and leopard. En route, stop for lunch at the Trout Tree Restaurant. Arrive in Samburu, with its arid hills leading to the lush forested ravine of the Ewaso Nyiro River. This evening, set out on your first game drive returning to camp in time for dinner DAY 5, Saturday – Morning & Afternoon Game Drives in Samburu National ParkDuring the morning game drive today, perhaps you’ll see a lion, ostrich, or even a family of elephants wandering the hills. After lunch at the lodge, an afternoon drive takes you to a different area of the park. Return to the lodge for leisure time. Tonight, after dinner, an interesting lecture and discussion with a Samburu naturalist. You’ll learn more about the principles and tribal traditions of the villagers living in the northern foothills of Mount Kenya DAY 6, Sunday – Game Viewing in Aberdare National ParkToday, travel southwest to the heart of Aberdare National Park. Arrive at The Ark, one of Kenya’s iconic tree lodges. The Ark is designed with layers of decks overlooking a floodlit watering hole and salt lick that attracts a huge amount of wildlife all day and night. The many different balconies and lounges provide superb vantage points for game viewing. A ground level bunker provides excellent photographic opportunities and takes you up-close to the animals DAY 7, Monday – Game Drive in Lake Nakuru National ParkToday, explore Lake Nakuru National Park. Drive to the edge of the lake to view thousands of birds feeding in the alkaline water, see the sweeping view from the top of Baboon Rocks, then look for warthogs and waterbucks. Nakuru is also one of the best places in Kenya to see black and white rhino, and for making daytime leopard sightings. Afterward, continue to your lodge where you will spend the remainder of the evening at leisure DAY 8, Tuesday – Lake Naivasha Boat Tour, Cooking ClassThis morning, embark on a boat ride on the tranquil waters of Lake Naivasha, a bird lover’s paradise. You will encounter hippos wallowing in the water and an abundant number of birds. Afterward, return to your lodge and attend a cooking class, led by a chef. Learn how to cook local dishes and later taste your own creations. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure DAY 9, Wednesday – Afternoon Game Drive in the Masai Mara National ReserveEarly drive to Masai Mara National Reserve in the southwest corner of Kenya, renowned for its spectacular game viewing. The savannahs of the park are a backdrop to a diverse and abundant wildlife population throughout the entire year. Lunch at the camp, before going out on the afternoon game drive DAY 10, Thursday – Morning & Afternoon Game Drives in the Masai Mara National ReserveArise before dawn to participate in today’s optional Hot Air Balloon Safari. Take off in a hot air balloon as you watch the sunrise over the Masai Mara. Drift above the beautiful landscape, watching wild game roam the vast plains below. The finale is a champagne breakfast before returning back to camp. Today’s game drives through the Masai Mara reserve focus on the “Big Five” (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhino), as well as antelopes, gazelles, hippos and a variety of birdlife. A dinner tonight celebrates your final night in the Mara DAY 11, Friday – Depart KenyaBid farewell to the Mara this morning and return to bustling Nairobi. Passengers with early evening flights will then be transferred directly to the airport. Passengers with late evening flights will have a day-use hotel room and be transferred to the airport later in the evening. Please select flights that depart no earlier than 6:30 PM |
ACCOMADATION
Emara Ole Sereni, Nairobi
This deluxe hotel is located near Nairobi National Park.
Hotel Details
Ashnil Samburu Camp, Buffalo Springs Game Reserve
This first class camp is located within the Buffalo Springs Game Reserve and overlooks the plains and Ewaso Nyiro River.
Hotel Details
The Ark, Aberdare National Park
This first class hotel is located in Aberdare National Park.
Hotel Details
Great Rift Valley Lodge, Naivasha, Nakuru
This first class hotel overlooks Lake Naivasha.
Hotel Details
Mara Intrepids Camp, Masai Mara National Reserve
This first class hotel is located in a lovely location overlooking the Talek River.
This first class hotel has splendid views of the Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Masai Mara Sunrise
OPTIONAL TOUR AT YOUR COST
Masai Mara Sunrise Balloon Safari & Breakfast – Day 10
Arise before dawn, and take off in a hot air balloon as you watch the breathtaking sunrise over the Masai Mara. Drift above the beautiful landscape, watching wild game roam the vast plains below. The finale is a sumptuous champagne breakfast before beginning today’s game drive.*
*Please note that departure time for this excursion is very early in the morning, 5 AM or earlier. Agility is required to embark and disembark the balloon basket. Wildlife viewing, quantity and species of animals seen is dependent upon local conditions including weather, wind and seasonal migration patterns. The take-off time and the duration of the flight and tour may vary due to weather conditions. Balloon rides vary but are usually 45 minutes to an hour.
Approximate tour duration is 2 hours.
*Please note that the group’s morning game drive will begin while en route to pick you up, and may see other wildlife before you’ve rejoined the group.
**Due to limited capacity, advanced booking is recommended for this tour. Please be advised that this is not an exclusive tour
| Day #10 | 01 Jan 2022 – 30 Apr 2024 | $480.00 |
✓ What's Included
- 9 nights in Premium accommodation
- Accommodation with complementary breakfast expect on arrival day.
- Assistance at the airport at the time of arrival and departure
- Travel in kenya and other places
- All entry tickets to places of visit in above mention itinerary and parking charges have been included in this itinerary i
- Miscellaneous charges like inner-line permits, and all applicable luxury/road taxes.
- All taxes inclusive except 5% GST (Service charge are subjected to change as per Govt. regulations)
- Flight tickets from Mumbai or from Chennai
✗ Not Included
- Visa not included but assistance to get visa will be done
- Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, mineral water etc
- if you need full board please request in the form
- Cost of any auxiliary charges in hotel other than room charges
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities, cyclone, heavy rains, and non-operation of ferries/cruises or political disturbances etc.
- Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary
- Package cost will increase during peak season December 10th to January 20th