05/09/2023
Day 1 : Nairobi - 7 days Kenya holiday tour @ USD 4,000 pp
- Welcome to Kenya! Your adventure begins in the capital city, Nairobi. You will be picked from the airport for a short transfer to your hotel. Nairobi is Kenya’s capital city. In addition to its urban core, the city has Nairobi National Park, a large game reserve known for breeding endangered black rhinos and home to giraffes, zebras and lions. Nairobi is also often used as a jumping-off point for safari trips elsewhere in Kenya.
Accommodation
• Panafric/Serena Nairobi or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
• Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
• Nairobi - Welcome Dinner
Optional Activities
• Nairobi - City Experience Urban Adventure - USD55
Meals Included
• Dinner
Special Information
It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late please let hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.
An airport arrival transfer is included. This transfer is only valid if arriving on day, Please provide your flight details at the time of booking, or at a minimum 15 days prior to travel.
Day 2 : Lake Naivasha/Lake Nakuru
7am – Depart Nairobi and start of drive to Naivasha, brief stopover at the Great rift valley view point. Arrive at the gate of hells gate at around 9am. Start of the biking tour at hells gate for 2 hours 11am – Visit the gorges inside the park. Zip around by bike to see zebras, gazelle, and more, then embark on a guided hike for a more intimate glimpse of the flora and fauna. Then we embark to Lake Naivasha for a boat trip on Lake Naivasha, the highest of all lakes in the Great Rift Valley and home to many a hippopotamus. After lunch, continue to your Lake Nakuru lodge, arriving in the early evening. From your lodge you’ll enjoy remarkable views of Lake Nakuru and the surrounding national park, alive with the call of birds and rich in wildlife. What better way to take it all in than from your lodge’s infinity pool.
Accommodation
• Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
• Lake Naivasha - Boat trip
Meals Included
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Special Information
Today’s total driving time is approximately 4 hours.
DAY 3 : Lake Nakuru
A morning game drive comes after breakfast at your accommodation, forming part of the journey you will make to Lake Nakuru, giving you time to bid farewell to the beauty of the Masai Mara. Another picnic lunch will be served during your journey through the landscapes of Kenya, with chances to capture the scenery with your camera along the way also.Early evening arrival at Lake Nakuru gives chance for dinner to be served and for you to understand the mega-fauna and exotic birds that will be on display the following morning.
This morning you will visit Lake Nakuru National Park by four-wheel drive vehicle (4x4) – the park’s lake is its stunning centrepiece. Mornings can be cold here so it's important to bring warm clothes. You might see why this great soda lake has been described as the world's greatest ornithological spectacle; great seas of flamingos often turn the landscape a sweeping shade of pink. Flooding in recent years has unfortunately caused a decline in birdlife, however the park boasts substantial numbers of other species, including waterbuck, reedbuck and gazelle. Leopards are also to be found here, and the chances of sighting one are significant. Return to the lodge and take some time out for lunch, then head back out for another afternoon game drive. Keep your eyes peeled for one of Africa's most endangered creatures, the elusive black rhinoceros. While white rhino sightings are fairly common, spotting a black rhinoceros is a real treat.
Accommodation
• Lake Nakuru Lodge or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
• Lake Nakuru - Afternoon 4x4 Game Drive
• Lake Nakuru - Morning 4x4 Game Drive
Meals Included
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
For your third day on African safari, you have included:
• Accommodation at your camp or lodge
• Overnight stay inside Lake Nakuru National Park, unless noted
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Drinking water, other drinks are extra
Day 4 : Masai Mara National Reserve
Head southwest to the Masai Mara, one of the finest game reserves in Africa. Cross the Great Rift Valley and pass by the remote region of Loita Hills, home of the Maasai people. This is one of few places where they still practice their traditional way of life with little influence from the western world. Stop at Tepesua Village where you’ll be welcomed by Maasai Warriors through traditional song and dance. Meet your Maasai hosts, take a walk to the community village and enjoy a fascinating talk full of insights into this ancient culture. The village offers support, safety and economic growth through the ‘Tepesua Widows Income Project’, where widowed women sew eco-friendly handicrafts to sell to visitors and locals. Learn about village life and be shown around a traditional Maasai home and cattle enclosure. Move on to Zebra Plains Mara Camp, your Feature Stay accommodation for the next three nights. Here you can watch blazing sunsets and share stories over the bonfire – or cocktails in the plush lounge area – before retiring to your luxury digs. Tented rooms feature ensuite bathrooms, large, comfortable beds and private verandas offering fabulous views of the plains.
Accommodation
• Zebra Plains (Feature Stay) or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
• Loita Hills - Cultural talk and village visit
Meals Included
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Special Information
Today’s total driving time is approximately 7 hours.
Day 5: Masai Mara National Reserve
Explore more of the park by 4x4 today with further game drives from morning to the afternoon. We depart for an early morning game drive with our packed lunch at hand since we will drive to the furthest part of the park. Witness the wonderful procession of wildlife that inhabits the area. Wildebeest, zebra and gazelle are plentiful, and you might even spot predators keeping a casual eye on their movements. Elephants, giraffes and elands are also commonly sighted, along with plenty of bird life. The area is known for its rolling green plains and riverine woodlands, and amongst the many species of game, a black-maned lion, leopard or cheetah might appear, with some luck. As the sun starts to set, stop and take a moment to soak it all in with a drink in hand – there’s few better ways to wrap up a day of wildlife spotting in one of the world’s most magical places. As dusk falls, a variety of animals might be visible in the vicinity of your camp also. We return to camp late in the evening and freshen up before settling in for dinner.
Accommodation
• Zebra Plains Mara Camp (Feature Stay) or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
• Masai Mara - Sundowner and snacks
• Masai Mara - Full Day 4x4 Game Drive
Meals Included
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Day 6: Masai Mara National Reserve
The morning is yours to do as you wish. You may like to sit back with a cup of coffee on your private deck, keeping an eye out for animals in the reserve, or forgo a sleep-in in favour of an early morning game drive or walking safari. If you’d like to see the Masai Mara from a different perspective, a sunrise hot air balloon ride is a truly memorable experience. Balloon rides can be booked ahead of time or on the ground (subject to availability) and the suppliers are committed conservationists, with a portion of the profits from every flight going straight to worthy conservation projects within the park. You will be collected before dawn and glide through the sunrise, sometimes at tree height, making the most of the amazing photo opportunities. Sometimes you'll ascend to get an overview of the enormity of the Masai Mara plains and the early-morning movements of the teeming herds. In the afternoon, regroup for another exciting 4x4 game drive in the park.
Accommodation
• Zebra Plains Mara Camp (Feature Stay) or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
• Masai Mara - Afternoon 4x4 Game Drive
Optional Activities
• Masai Mara National Reserve - Balloon ride (from price) – USD600
• Masai Mara - Half Day Game Drive – KES10,000
• Masai Mara National Reserve - Guided Walking Safari – USD40
Meals Included
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Special Information
The balloon ride is offered as a pre-booked service which will guarantee you a place. If you would rather wait and try to get a better price by booking this locally on the ground, you are welcome to, but keep in mind that this is a popular activity and places are limited.
Day 7 : Back to Nairobi
This morning, depart the lodge and make the drive back to Nairobi. You should expect to arrive back in Nairobi by lunchtime, at which point your adventure comes to an end. Please do not book any international flights departing before 6pm this evening to allow for any unexpected delays. If you would like to extend your stay in Nairobi, additional accommodation can be booked in advance (subject to availability).
Meals Included
• Breakfast
Accommodation
• Panafric Nairobi or similar (1 night)
Special Information
Today’s total driving time is approximately 6 hours. To reduce your travelling time back to Nairobi, you may wish to consider a flight from Masai Mara to Nairobi (additional cost).
