Overview
From the open plains of Masai Mara, the shimmery pink waters of Lake Nakuru and the swamps of Amboseli, this safari takes in three of the most picturesque regions in Kenya. It also provides the perfect opportunity to spot the Big-5 and to capture some diverse scenery. With 4 departures a week and choice of tented camps or permanent lodges for accommodation, this small group trip is guaranteed for a minimum of 2 clients.
Itinerary
Upon arrival into Nairobi, clients will be met and transferred to their hotel where you will spend the night on a bed and breakfast basis (Check in time 14:00). Depending on time of arrival clients may choose to add an optional excursion.
Leaving Nairobi after breakfast, approx. 07:30, you travel towards Kenya’s fertile highlands and head down the rift escarpment on the road built by Italian prisoners of war during World War II. On the way spot the charming chapel built at the foot of the escarpment. Pass the impressive Longonot earth satellite station as you head across the valley to Narok; continue your travels across acres of wheat and barley, before reaching the Masai Mara in time for lunch. Following lunch set off on your first game drive, returning to the lodge as the sun sets. Dinner and overnight Mara camp or lodge Drive time approx: 3-5.5 hours
Following an early breakfast, depart on a morning game drive, returning to the camp mid-morning. After lunch, and perhaps a siesta, set off on another game drive and visit to the Masai Village, returning to the lodge as the sunsets for your dinner and overnight
Leaving the Masai Mara after breakfast, travel across the ‘breadbasket’ of Kenya, where acres of wheat and barley litter the landscape as you head north to Narok, the district headquarters of this part of Maasailand. Now travel across the vast plains on the floor of the Rift Valley, keeping an eye out for herds of giraffe and gazelle as you head up the Mai -Mahiu, before arriving at Lake Nakuru around midday. Once in the park/conservancy, view game en route to the lodge. Following lunch and a siesta, there is an afternoon game drive returning to the lodge as the sun sets. The national park, known for its birdlife, offers a possibility to view flamingoes. It is also home to Black and White rhinos as well as the endangered Rothschild Giraffe ‘Dinner and overnight Lake Nakuru or Elementaita.
Drive time approx: 3-5 hours, dependent on accommodation.
Following an early breakfast, leaving the Rift Valley behind, proceed to Nairobi for an early lunch (or picnic lunch dependent on road conditions) and continue south towards Amboseli, arriving at your lodge by late afternoon. Dinner and overnight Camp or lodge on full board basis. Drive time approx: 7 hours, dependent on accommodation
Morning and afternoon game drives in Amboseli, returning to the lodge as the sun sets. Dinner and overnight Camp or lodge on full board basis.
Following an early breakfast, catch your last views of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro as you depart Amboseli. From here turn north across the beautiful and seemingly never-ending Athi Plains, arriving in Kenya’s bustling capital city of Nairobi by mid-day.
After breakfast take the hotel’s airport shuttle to the terminal for your International departure flight.
Includes:
Airport transfer on arrival and departure in Nairobi.
2 nights in Nairobi pre/post safari with breakfast
5 nights on safari based on the accommodation category of your choice
Full board accommodation on safari
Professional English speaking driver/guide
All park entrance fees
Game drives
Meet & greet services
Non a/c vehicles are used for transfers in Nairobi and on
Safari in Kenya & Tanzania
Luggage limit of one soft bag per person during travel in
Kenya. Hard cases should be avoided as they cannot fit in safari vehicles
SLT guaranteed tour performance warranty
SLT $1 million insurance protection plan
Excludes:
International airfare
All items of a personal nature such as tobacco; laundry;
Phone calls, etc.
Additional sightseeing or deviation from the itinerary
Tips and portage
Trip interruption insurance is available and is highly
Recommended.
For entry to Kenya:
Yellow fever inoculation is required to enter Kenya.
Visa is required of US Passport holders
Foreign passport holders must check entry requirements with their consulate/embassy
Trip interruption insurance is available and is highly recommended.
High season July – September & Christmas/new year +$200pp
The government of Kenya online visa application portal accessible on www.Ecitizen.Go.Ke
Eka Hotel Nairobi
Sentrim Mara Camp
Serena Lodges
Conditions/requirements
- Eligibility: inside & home based travel agents/independent contractors, airline employees, travel writers/bloggers
- Proof of qualification: iatan id card, iatan list, clia id card, true id, agency letter, / airline interline id or professional profile kit for writers.
- All rates are per person in double occupancy on land only basis. One agent/interliner required per room. Companion welcome (see companion supplement) minimum 2 passengers required. Additional companions welcome at regular rate, see.
- $400 per person non refundable deposit required to book
- Non refundable final payment due 90 days prior trip date
- Option insurance highly recommended. Cancel for any reason policy available, see
- https://www.Trawickinternational.Com/?Agent=10230Advertised accommodations may be subject to change based on availability.
- A valid us passport with minimum 7 months validity past the date of entry is required to travel.
Cancellation: payments are non-refundable. Unused tour features are neither refundable nor exchangeable once the tour is in progress.
Supplements
- Companion supplement is $400
- Single supplement, add 80%.
- Christmas & Easter week supplement $200 per person.
- GENERAL INFORMATION – PLEASE ENSURE YOU READ THE FOLLOWING
Passports: Please ensure these are valid for travel and that you are in possession of valid visas (if required see below). You
consult your doctor prior to your safari for information and advice on the use of anti-malaria medication. You take out
comprehensive travel insurance to safeguard against cancellation and curtailment, medical expenses, repatriation expenses,
damage/theft/loss of personal baggage, money and personal belongings.
Visas: All British passport holders need a visa to enter Kenya. You can get a visa from the Kenya High Commission in London, or
at the airport on arrival. For visas on arrival, payment is in cash (£30) and sterling is accepted
Health: The (www.who.int/en/) recommends that all travellers are inoculated against diphtheria, tetanus, measles, mumps, rubella
and polio as well as for Hepatitis B. Inoculation against Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Yellow Fever and Malaria tablets are also
recommended by the (www.cdc.gov) for travel in Uganda. All travelers should seek advice from their local GP or travel clinic for up.
LUGGAGE RECOMMENDATIONS:
Space in the safari vehicle is limited and we request that you pay particular attention to the following guidelines.
Your luggage is restricted to:
1 bag not exceeding 15kgs and 65×46 cm.
We recommend that you pack your personal effects in an inexpensive barrel/sausage bag available from discount stores and sports shops. We recommend that you utilize old or inexpensive luggage. Suitcases are unsuitable for our type of safaris. You may use a small/medium-sized rucksack, provided that it has no frame.
If your first night is in Nairobi, you may wish to leave your unnecessary luggage at the Hotel, and only take what you really need on safari.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY EXCESS LUGGAGE OVER 15KGS WILL NOT BE LOADED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. EXCESS LUGGAGE WILL BE STORED AND ANY COSTS INCURRED WILL BE THE PASSENGERS RESPONSIBILITY.
