On this 8-day tour, you will visit some of Kenya’s most iconic sites such as Lake Nakuru and the Masai Mara. World-renowned for the breathtaking spectacle of ‘the greatest wildlife show on earth’ and the awe-inspiring annual migration of the wildebeest, the Mara is Kenya’s most visited protected area each year. Enjoy numerous safari game drives in search of the Big 5 as you admire the beauty and scenery that Kenya has to offer.
Hotels:
- Panafric Hotel, Nairobi
- Sunbird, Elementaita
- Sarova Mara Camp, Masai Mara
Included:
Meals:
- 7 Breakfasts
- 6 Lunches
- 6 Dinners
Activities:
- Game drive in the Soysambu Conservatory
- Game drives in Lake Nakuru National Park
- Game drives in the Masai Mara
- Daily wellness activities
Other Services:
- Airport meet and greet services (one transfer per group).
- Transportation in a shared chauffeur driven safari minivan with a pop-up roof for easy game viewing & photography.
- Services of an English-Speaking driver-guide, game viewing drives and parks entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.
- All government taxes and levies.
- A guaranteed window seat in each vehicle.
- Two-way long-range high-frequency radio communication in each vehicle.
- On safari accessories in each vehicle including: first-aid kit, wildlife books, a pair of binoculars, cool box, and fire extinguisher.
Not Included:
- Tips for porters, lodge, camp staff guide and driver- the value of the tip is up to the client
- International airfare throughout the program
- International airport taxes, airport porter and extra baggage
- Supplemental options and entrance fees for any extra sightseeing
- Any expenses of personal nature such as telephone, laundry, alcohol, etc.
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks not listed as included
- Concession fees (In case of any new fees introduced by parks prior to departure).
- Visa fees. Visas are available upon arrival at international airports or recognized border entry points.
- Personal travel insurance.
Note:
- International flights should arrive and depart out of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
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Day
1
Nairobi
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your overnight hotel. Our team will assist with checking in at your hotel and brief you on the safari ahead.
Accommodation: The Sarova Panafric Hotel
Day
2
Lake Elementaita
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the pristine paradise, Soysambu Conservancy, spreading from the flamingo-fringed shores of Lake Elmenteita, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Across golden savannah plains, through deep-green forests, and into mysterious gray volcanic hills, it is an undiscovered ecological haven. The lake’s lava islands provide East Africa’s only breeding grounds for the Great White Pelican, while its blue-green alkaline waters attract vast flocks of coral pink flamingos. An undiscovered wilderness only recently opened to the public, the conservancy provides sanctuary for over 15,000 creatures, including large herds of endangered Rothschild giraffes. Intimate and exclusive, it is sheltered by acacia groves and offers long views down the flamingo-fringed reaches of the lake. Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp has been styled to echo the richness of Soysambu’s past. After lunch at the camp, embark on an afternoon game drive around the Soysambu Conservancy.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Sunbird Elementaita
Day
3
Lake Elementaita - Lake Nakuru National Park - Lake Elementaita
After breakfast, you will depart to Lake Nakuru National Park. On arrival you will have a game drive en route to the lodge. Compact in size, but high in wildlife, this park makes the ideal day trip, en route to other destinations and abounds in picturesque lookouts and picnic spots. As Kenya’s first and largest rhino sanctuary, sightings of both black and white rhino are almost guaranteed, while plentiful waterbuck, warthog, zebra, gazelle, and buffalo graze the shoreline. Echoing the haunting cries of the many fish eagles, this is also the park in which you have the best chance of seeing a leopard.
Stop for lunch at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge as we continue to a short game drive before returning to Lake Elementaita.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Sunbird Elementaita
Day
4
Masai Mara
Today, you will drive via Narok to the Masai Mara National Reserve. Technically an extension of Tanzania’s renowned Serengeti National Park, the Mara makes up only 4% of the entire Serengeti ecosystem, but its rolling grasslands, meandering rivers, and towering escarpments offer one of the world’s most rewarding and evocative wildlife arenas. It is perhaps the only region left in Kenya where the visitor may see animals in the same super-abundance as existed a century ago. Spend the afternoon on a game drive as you watch a famous Kenya sunset with the local animals.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Sarova Mara Camp (Standard Rooms)
Day
5
Masai Mara
Start your day with an early morning game drive. You will have ample time to discover all that this globally famous wilderness has to offer. A pristine wilderness of haunting beauty, it promises its visitors a profusion of wildlife, prolific bird life, and the unprecedented opportunity of catching up with all the members of the “Big Five” in one day! Enjoy another afternoon game drive before spending the rest of the evening at the camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Sarova Mara Camp (Standard Rooms)
Day
6
Masai Mara
Start your morning off with tea and coffee before departing for a morning game drive. Upon return, breakfast will be served at the lodge. The rest of the day will be at leisure for wellness activities, individual exploration, and relaxation. Join us late in the afternoon for a game drive and a sunset view before enjoying your evening at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Sarova Mara Camp (Standard Rooms)
Day
7
Masai Mara
Start your last morning in the Masai Mara with an early morning game drive. Upon return, breakfast will be served at the lodge. The rest of the day will be at leisure for wellness activities, time at the pool, or relaxation in your luxury accommodations. Join us late in the afternoon for a game drive and a sunset view before enjoying your evening at leisure with the locals.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Sarova Mara Camp (Standard Rooms)
Day
8
Nairobi
After breakfast, bid farewell to the Masai Mara as you set on your journey back to Nairobi. Transfer to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in time for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast
The activity Level for this tour is:
Light - Nothing too challenging. Light walking, uneven surfaces, snorkeling and hiking suitable for most fitness levels.
Day 7
Masai Mara Balloon Safari (05:00 am)
At dawn we take off, rising as the sun rises and float whichever direction the winds of the morning take us. Your pilot can precisely control the altitude of your balloon: sometimes flying at treetop height, sometimes lower, offering a unique perspective and great photographic opportunities of the wildlife below. At other times our pilot may ascend to 1000 ft or more to see the enormity and wonderful panorama of the Masai Mara. From time to time the pilot must put more heat into the balloon with the powerful whisper burners. In between these burns, there is silence apart from the natural sounds below.
The flight is for about one hour depending on conditions, and eventually, you must land. You celebrate in the traditional manner with champagne (well, an excellent sparkling wine) before sitting down to a full English breakfast prepared and served in the bush in “Out of Africa” style.
After breakfast, you meet up with your safari driver ready to continue your day’s activities.
Masai Village - Masai Mara
Find yourself in the midst of the daily hustle and bustle of local life as you witness the daily rituals of the Maasai. Once you have drunk your fill of this authentic cultural experience, you can choose to browse through the Maasai Craft Centre and purchase artefacts made by the people you encountered. All proceeds from this go directly to the community.
Itinerary
Day
1
Nairobi
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your overnight hotel. Our team will assist with checking in at your hotel and brief you on the safari ahead.
Accommodation: The Sarova Panafric Hotel
Day
2
Lake Elementaita
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the pristine paradise, Soysambu Conservancy, spreading from the flamingo-fringed shores of Lake Elmenteita, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Across golden savannah plains, through deep-green forests, and into mysterious gray volcanic hills, it is an undiscovered ecological haven. The lake’s lava islands provide East Africa’s only breeding grounds for the Great White Pelican, while its blue-green alkaline waters attract vast flocks of coral pink flamingos. An undiscovered wilderness only recently opened to the public, the conservancy provides sanctuary for over 15,000 creatures, including large herds of endangered Rothschild giraffes. Intimate and exclusive, it is sheltered by acacia groves and offers long views down the flamingo-fringed reaches of the lake. Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp has been styled to echo the richness of Soysambu’s past. After lunch at the camp, embark on an afternoon game drive around the Soysambu Conservancy.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Sunbird Elementaita
Day
3
Lake Elementaita - Lake Nakuru National Park - Lake Elementaita
After breakfast, you will depart to Lake Nakuru National Park. On arrival you will have a game drive en route to the lodge. Compact in size, but high in wildlife, this park makes the ideal day trip, en route to other destinations and abounds in picturesque lookouts and picnic spots. As Kenya’s first and largest rhino sanctuary, sightings of both black and white rhino are almost guaranteed, while plentiful waterbuck, warthog, zebra, gazelle, and buffalo graze the shoreline. Echoing the haunting cries of the many fish eagles, this is also the park in which you have the best chance of seeing a leopard.
Stop for lunch at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge as we continue to a short game drive before returning to Lake Elementaita.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Sunbird Elementaita
Day
4
Masai Mara
Today, you will drive via Narok to the Masai Mara National Reserve. Technically an extension of Tanzania’s renowned Serengeti National Park, the Mara makes up only 4% of the entire Serengeti ecosystem, but its rolling grasslands, meandering rivers, and towering escarpments offer one of the world’s most rewarding and evocative wildlife arenas. It is perhaps the only region left in Kenya where the visitor may see animals in the same super-abundance as existed a century ago. Spend the afternoon on a game drive as you watch a famous Kenya sunset with the local animals.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Sarova Mara Camp (Standard Rooms)
Day
5
Masai Mara
Start your day with an early morning game drive. You will have ample time to discover all that this globally famous wilderness has to offer. A pristine wilderness of haunting beauty, it promises its visitors a profusion of wildlife, prolific bird life, and the unprecedented opportunity of catching up with all the members of the “Big Five” in one day! Enjoy another afternoon game drive before spending the rest of the evening at the camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Sarova Mara Camp (Standard Rooms)
Day
6
Masai Mara
Start your morning off with tea and coffee before departing for a morning game drive. Upon return, breakfast will be served at the lodge. The rest of the day will be at leisure for wellness activities, individual exploration, and relaxation. Join us late in the afternoon for a game drive and a sunset view before enjoying your evening at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Sarova Mara Camp (Standard Rooms)
Day
7
Masai Mara
Start your last morning in the Masai Mara with an early morning game drive. Upon return, breakfast will be served at the lodge. The rest of the day will be at leisure for wellness activities, time at the pool, or relaxation in your luxury accommodations. Join us late in the afternoon for a game drive and a sunset view before enjoying your evening at leisure with the locals.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Sarova Mara Camp (Standard Rooms)
Day
8
Nairobi
After breakfast, bid farewell to the Masai Mara as you set on your journey back to Nairobi. Transfer to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in time for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast
The activity Level for this tour is:
Light - Nothing too challenging. Light walking, uneven surfaces, snorkeling and hiking suitable for most fitness levels.
Supplemental Options:
Well-being and Nature in Kenya Optional Tour
Day 7
Masai Mara Balloon Safari (05:00 am)
At dawn we take off, rising as the sun rises and float whichever direction the winds of the morning take us. Your pilot can precisely control the altitude of your balloon: sometimes flying at treetop height, sometimes lower, offering a unique perspective and great photographic opportunities of the wildlife below. At other times our pilot may ascend to 1000 ft or more to see the enormity and wonderful panorama of the Masai Mara. From time to time the pilot must put more heat into the balloon with the powerful whisper burners. In between these burns, there is silence apart from the natural sounds below.
The flight is for about one hour depending on conditions, and eventually, you must land. You celebrate in the traditional manner with champagne (well, an excellent sparkling wine) before sitting down to a full English breakfast prepared and served in the bush in “Out of Africa” style.
After breakfast, you meet up with your safari driver ready to continue your day’s activities.
Masai Village - Masai Mara
Find yourself in the midst of the daily hustle and bustle of local life as you witness the daily rituals of the Maasai. Once you have drunk your fill of this authentic cultural experience, you can choose to browse through the Maasai Craft Centre and purchase artefacts made by the people you encountered. All proceeds from this go directly to the community.
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