Highlights
8 Days/ 7 Nights Best of Kenya Safari travel starts with a full day Nairobi Tour, Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha and Amboseli National Park. If you have a short amount of time, the Best of Kenya is ideal! This safari explores the true gems of East Africa. Go on exciting game drives, night drives, game walks, and visit an authentic Masai village
8 Days/ 7 Nights Kenya Safari is a one week Safari is a delightful journey for travelers with limited time away from home yet who desire an in-depth safari experience.
Devoted exclusively to Kenya, exactly a week we touch upon nearly all of the region’s highlights, experiencing exceptional wildlife throughout. And, with short distance driving time from one park to the other to expedite travel between locations and maximize time in each game park
The breadth and scope of This Safari encompass everything for which Kenya is famous—the magnificent scenery, the breathtaking wildlife, the excitement and adventure—all in a timeframe that suits your needs.
Scenery Highlights
Journey
Day 1 : Nairobi Full Day
Nairobi city tour| David Sheldrick elephant orphanage | Giraffe centre | Karen Blixen | Bomas of Kenya & Carnivore restaurant
Pick up from your Nairobi hotel at 8:30, briefing on your entire travel program. Proceed to Kenyatta International Convention Center Nairobi view point, later visit David Sheldrick orphanage to watch in close up the nurture and feeding of orphaned elephants, hippos, ostriches’. Lunch break at 12:00,
Visit the Giraffe Centre have an opportunity feed the friendly Rothchilds Giraffe. They accept a kiss as they pick their food from your palms or mouth. There is also a place to talk a nature walk if interested and learn more tree species.
Afternoon tour of the Karen Blixen Museum, Its history dates back to 1914, during the First World War, with the arrival of Karen Blixen from Denmark. At the foot of Ngong Hills, Karen Blixen established herself as a farmer.
Proceed to Kazuri beads, this is home to handmade ceramic jewelry …
The beads and Pottery Centre provides an opportunity for shopping of original souvenir
The cottage industry literally supports hundreds of disadvantaged Kenyan women, by providing employment and healthcare services for them and their families
Late evening proceed to carnivore restaurant best known for Game Meat for dinner, back to your Nairobi hotel to for overnight stay.
- Main destination: Nairobi
- Accommodation: Nairobi Radisson Blue Hotel and Residence Nairobi
- Meals & drinks: : Breakfast, lunch and dinner included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2 : Nairobi – Masai Mara Game Reserve
This morning we drive through the dramatic Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara National Reserve. This enormous reserve is actually part of the vast Serengeti plains famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest’s migration and is home of the Big Five: Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo and Rhino.
Lunch at our Lodge and relax before departing for the afternoon game viewing drive. The Mara Game Reserve-one of the greatest wildernesses of the world.
Large mammals are varied, and easy to see. Residents among the Park’s are: Masai Giraffe, Buffalo, Eland and thousand of plain game including Impala, Zebra, Topi, both Thomson’s and grants Gazelles.
After sunset back to the camp or lodge for dinner and overnight
- Main destination: Maasai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation: Keekorok , Sopa or Simba Lodge
- Meals & drinks: Lunch and Dinner included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3 : Discover Masai Mara Game Reserve Full Day
The search for great predators and perhaps even cubs continues today during extensive game runs. On the plains are enormous herds of grazing animals plus the elusive cheetah and leopard hiding amidst acacia boughs.
During our stay we also have an optional opportunity to visit a village of the Masai people to witness the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals.
A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience.
- Main destination: Maasai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation: Keekorok , Sopa or Simba Lodge
- Meals & drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4 : Explore The Masai Mara Game Reserve
We are in Africa of our dreams, the Masai Mara in Kenya. We spend another exciting day here, giving us the luxury of time to appreciate the region’s rich wildlife by game drive or even an optional Hot-Air Balloon. Zebra, wildebeest, topi and hippos are common, as are leopards, lions and cheetahs.
- Main destination: Maasai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation: Keekorok , Sopa or Simba Lodge
- Meals & drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5 : Masai Mara – Lake Naivasha (Great Rift Valley)
Our destination is Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge or Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge or Lake Naivasha Sawela Lodge. We arrive in time for lunch at our lodge by the lake and early afternoon, we take an optional boat ride.
Alternatively, a nature walk at Crescent Island is an excellent way to see wild animals while on foot. The Island is a private game sanctuary, which is home to zebra, wildebeest, gazelle, Vervet monkeys, hares, genet cats, waterbuck and giraffe.
Or you may wish to lounge by the pool admiring the view of zebras, Giraffes and waterbuck just outside the fence.
- Main destination: Lake Naivasha
- Accommodation: Sopa, Sawela or Simba Lodge
- Meals & drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6 : Lake Naivasha – Amboseli National Park
This morning we depart by road through the scenic Athi Plains and into the bush country of Amboseli National Park, home to the legendary Masai tribesmen and famous for huge herds of Elephant.
Lunch en-route, upon arrival we conduct a game drive before arriving to our lodge/camp. In addition to elephant, antelope, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo and the rare and elusive Leopard, nearly every visitor within the Park is framed by majestic Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance.
Amboseli Serena Lodge or Ol Tukai Lodge or Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
- Main destination: Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation: AA lodge, Kibo or Sopa Lodge
- Meals & drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7 : Explore Amboseli Full Day
Rising early for good views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds build up over the summit, we set off for another stimulating game viewing drive. Amboseli is an excellent place to view a multitude of wildlife, including everything from Wildebeest to Giraffes to Baboons.
Optional visit to a Masai village is planned after breakfast. Masai warriors are famously known as the proud nomadic tribe whose legendary prowess in battle and single-handed acts of bravery in fights with the wild animals are known across the world.
A visit reveals the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience. Midday finds us at our lodge for lunch and afternoon rest, followed by another extensive evening game drive.
- Main destination: Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation: AA lodge, Kibo or Sopa Lodge
- Meals & drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 8 : Amboseli National Park – Nairobi
After breakfast in the morning we depart by road to Nairobi. Transfer to your hotel or Airport.
Meal Plan {Breakfast}
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What's Included
- Extensive Game drives
- Pre–tour itinerary document
- All meals included while on safari
- All applicable Game Park entrance fees
- Guaranteed window seating with open top
- Safari vehicles carry cold drinks and mineral water
- Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers booking this safari
- Multi-lingual Professional Safari Guide/ Driver. (Professional Safari Escort is available upon request)
- Finest accommodations in Masai Mara Game Reserve, Lake Naivasha and Amboseli National Park
- Round trip transport from Nairobi to Masai Mara Game Reserve, Lake Naivasha and Amboseli National Park
What's not Included
- International Airfare
- A visit to a Masai Village
- Accommodations in Nairobi
- Cost of obtaining passport and visas
- Gratuity for your professional driver guide
- Sundowner bush cocktails and bush dinner
- Christmas, New Year and Easter Supplement
- Gratuity for Porterage/ waiters at hotels, camps and airports
- Membership in Flying Doctors Society – Emergency air rescue
- Optional Hot Air Ballooning (cost per person is 470 US Dollars), Nature walks etc
- Personal expenses such traveling insurance, excess baggage fee, communication charges that include, laundry, emails, faxes and phone calls beverages including luxury champagne, luxury spirits, beer, wines during meals or meals not indicated in the itinerary
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