Comprehensive Kenya Road Safari

8 days / 7 nights

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This 8-day tour, which features both traditional safari lodges and a luxury tented camp experience, contrasts the Afro-Alpine scenery of the world-famous Aberdare National Park with the starkly arid beauty of the northern Samburu district. It also showcases the renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve and the glory of Lake Nakuru National Park, home to over one million flamingos. Opt to visit a traditional Maasai village or go on a Hot Air Balloon Safari in the Maasai Mara. In Nairobi, visit the Karen Blixen Museum, where the famous Hollywood movie "Out of Africa" with Meryl Streep and Robert Redford was shot, and feed Giraffes at the Giraffe Center. Enjoy Kenyan hospitality at some of the finest game lodges and hotels in the country, throughout the trip.

Key sights to see

Nairobi
Nairobi
Nairobi is the capital of, and the largest city in Kenya. Founded in 1899 by the colonial authorities in British East Africa, as a rail depot on the Uganda Railway, the town quickly grew into the center of the colony's coffee and tea industry, and a major hub for international business.
Aberdare National Park
Aberdare National Park
This charismatic Afro-Alpine realm showcases the wild beauty of the Aberdare mountain range where elephants roam through lichen-hung forests. Other wildlife in the area include lion, East African wild dog, Cape buffalo, and bushbuck. One of the most famous sights is the 'Ark,' a secluded lodge built in the shape of Noah's Ark.
Samburu National Reserve
Samburu National Reserve
An arid semi-desert land sparsely populated by proud nomadic people, Samburu wildlife reserve boasts the most unusual wildlife in East Africa, from the densely striped Grevy’s zebra, to the reticulated giraffe, regal Beisa oryx, a long-horned race of the Grant’s gazelle, and the antelope giraffe, with a long neck and freakishly small head.
Lake Nakuru
Lake Nakuru
Located at an elevation of 1,754 m above sea level, Lake Nakuru, one of the Rift Valley lakes, is most famous for the vast number of pink flamingos that line its shores. Other wildlife in the area include several other species of birds, warthogs, baboons, and even some Eastern black rhinos and Southern white rhinos.
Masai Mara
Masai Mara
Stretched along the Tanzanian border, adjacent to Serengeti National Park, Masai Mara National Reserve (The Mara), is one of the finest wildlife viewing destinations in the world. It is most famous for the Great Migration, which involves over 2 million wildebeest, zebra and antelopes arriving in the area in July and departing in November.

Exciting and memorable things to do

All Day Game Drive
All Day Game Drive
Spend all day on safari in the Shaba reserve, which offers sanctuary to large herds of elephants, healthy numbers of lions, leopards, cheetahs, plentiful plains game, reticulated giraffes, rare Beisa oryx, kudus and gerenuks. Enjoy a packed picnic lunch while surrounded by nature.
Afternoon Game Drive in Nakuru
Afternoon Game Drive in Nakuru
Spend the afternoon on safari in Lake Nakuru, home to a shifting population of over one million flamingos and Kenya's first and largest rhino sanctuary.
Optional: Maasai Village Visit
Optional: Maasai Village Visit
Visit an authentic Maasai Village and learn more about the Maasai warriors, their homesteads, and traditional cattle markets. See how these semi-nomadic people grow their crops, prepare and store their food, and co-exist peacefully with wildlife, including predators. Explore the women's handicraft markets and buy some souvenirs!
Optional: Hot Air Balloon Safari
Optional: Hot Air Balloon Safari
Get a spectacular overview of the Maasai Mara National Reserve with an early morning hot air balloon ride. See how the Mara River snakes through the Great Rift Valley and observe all the animals as you soar above the treetops and the grasslands. Top of the trip with a fabulous buffet breakfast after landing.
Alternative: Morning Game Drive (if no Hot Air Balloon Safari)
Alternative: Morning Game Drive (if no Hot Air Balloon Safari)
Go on a Game Drive in Africa’s richest wildlife viewing arena. Historically teeming with wildlife, the Mara hosts Kenya’s largest lion prides and elephant herds.
Karen Blixen Museum Visit
Karen Blixen Museum Visit
Visit the Karen Blixen Museum, the former home of the Danish author Baroness Karen Blixen, who lived here from 1917-1931. The story of her life in this house was depicted in the famous Hollywood movie "Out of Africa" with Meryl Streep and Robert Redford.
Giraffe Center Visit
Giraffe Center Visit
Located in Lang'ata, about 20 km from the center of Nairobi, the Giraffe Center is an educational site where visitors, especially school children, can learn about giraffes and also feed them from a raised platform.

Great places to stay

Sarova Stanley, Nairobi
Sarova Stanley, Nairobi

The oldest hotel in Nairobi, dating back to 1902, Sarova Stanley is one of the few five star luxury hotels in Nairobi. It has played host to prominent world leaders and celebrities including Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor, Sir Winston Churchill, and Ernest Hemingway. The hotel’s elegantly appointed rooms offer great views of Nairobi.

The Ark, Aberdare
The Ark, Aberdare

Built to resemble Noah’s Ark, The Ark floats amid the forests of Aberdare National Park, joined to the world by its own wooden drawbridge. With three levels of viewing decks, guests can catch an incredibly up-close view of large herds of elephant, as well as a glimpse of the snow-capped peak of Mount Kenya.

Sarova Shaba Game Lodge, Samburu
Sarova Shaba Game Lodge, Samburu

Sarova Shaba Game Lodge is located in a natural oasis in the heart of the Shaba Game Reserve just east of Samburu. Set along the bank of the Ewaso Nyiro River, the Lodge has a virtual mini forest of indigenous trees. Activities include walking safaris, bird walks and a visit to the local village.

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge, Lake Nakuru
Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge, Lake Nakuru

Nestled along Lion Hill, overlooking the spectacular flamingo pink rimmed Lake Nakuru, Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge offers 64 tastefully decorated en-suite chalets, each with its own balcony and view of the lake. There is also a spacious central dining room, a charming pool deck, a spa and gift shop.

Sarova Mara Game Camp, Masai Mara
Sarova Mara Game Camp, Masai Mara

Sarova Mara Camp is ideally located in the center of the migration path for wildebeest, gazelles and zebras. The camp has 75 luxury tents, a restaurant, a Bar featuring a roaring fire and performances of Maasai dance and music, and a spa. Activities include guided walks, twice-daily game drives and talks on the Maasai culture.

What’s Included
  • Ground transportation in Kenya including airport pick up/drop off
  • Entrance fees to all parks and sights included in the itinerary
  • Experienced Safari drivers and guides
  • Full board accommodation including all meals at safari lodges
  • Flight from Maasai Mara to Nairobi Wilson airport
What’s Not Included
  • International flights, airport taxes, visa fees (if any)
  • All personal expenses (laundry, telephone, alcoholic beverages, additional meals, gratuities etc.)
  • Any other items not listed in the inclusions
  1. Visa: All nationals require visas for Kenya. The cost of a visa is US $50 per person per entry. We recommend attaining visas in advance, although visas are also available upon arrival in Kenya.
  2. Climate: The climate in general is hot and sometimes humid. From December to March, when the north-east monsoon blows, it is hot and humid. In April and May heavy rains occur with June to October being the coolest and driest period. Temperatures range between 25 degrees and 35 degrees Celsius and annual rainfall is about 20mm.
  3. Baggage Allowance: Baggage is restricted to 15kg per person on the domestic flights within East Africa. Soft-sided luggage or duffels are preferable to hard luggage for storage on safari vehicles and on aircraft used within Africa. Large suitcases of dimensions greater than 24" x 17"x 7" are impossible to store in vehicles and on aircraft and should not be used. (Baggage and personal effects are at owner's risk throughout the tour and baggage insurance for members is strongly recommended.
  4. Insurance: You are strongly advised to take out adequate insurance against all risks for an adequate sum.

 
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