11 Days/10 Nights – Kenya Safari
From waterfalls to mountain streams, and from sky-inhabitors to land-dwellers, this adventurous trip encloses every ingredient of a perfect holiday! Sweetwater’s magnificent display of Beisa oryx, Rothschild’s giraffe and black rhino, as well as lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant and hippo combined with Samburu’s Zebra, Somali Ostrich and an alive sky of enchanting birds will make it memorable for you!
An adventurous stay at ship-like lodge at Mount Kenya with hiking, forest walks and trout-fishing in luscious mountain streams followed by Nakuru’s pink flamingo land and seductive Malaika Waterfalls will hypnotize you, away from hasty life!
Here are the details for the 11 Days/10 Nights Kenya Safari:
Day 1: Nairobi – Transfer to Amboseli (Approx. 4 hours):
You will be picked by the driver from your Nairobi Hotel at 7a.m. and immediately head to Amboseli. You will arrive just before lunch time. Check in at the lodge, have lunch and relax before an afternoon game drive at 1600hrs. Return later to the camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight: Tortilis/Ol Tukai/Kibo/AA
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Amboseli – Full day
This day have pre-breakfast game drive and another one in late afternoon. The rest of the time is spent in the camp.
Overnight: Tortilis/Ol Tukai/Kibo/AA
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Amboseli – Transfer to Nairobi (Approx. 4 hours)
Have another early morning game drive then return to the lodge/camp for breakfast. Thereafter depart for Nairobi to arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon is on leisure.
Overnight: Kempinski Hotel/Nairobi Serena/Tamarind or Garden Inn
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Nairobi – Transfer to Samburu (Approx. 5 hours)
You will be picked by your guide at the gate at 6.30a.m. and immediately depart for Samburu passing through the equator line to Samburu land. Arrive with a short game drive en route to the lodge for lunch. After lunch, relax before a game drive at 4p.m. Samburu Park has unique residents including the Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy’s Zebra, Beisa Oryx and the Blue legged Somali Ostrich.
Overnight: Elephant Bedroom/Ashnil
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Samburu – Full day
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in search of unique northern Kenya species such as the reticulated giraffe, beisa oryx, Grevy’s zebra, and the long-necked gerenuk. Much of the reserve consists of desert landscape; dusty red plains broken by thorny scrub, featuring dramatic views of table top Mt Ol Olokwe on the horizon. All meals are taken at the camp.
Overnight: Elephant Bedroom/Ashnil
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Samburu – Transfer to Sweetwaters (Approx. 3 hours)
Depart Samburu after breakfast arriving in time for lunch at Sweetwaters Wildlife Sanctuary. This is a beautiful private game reserve and home to rare species such as Beisa oryx, Rothschild’s giraffe and black rhino. Game drives here reveal the full range of African wildlife including lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant and hippo. Enjoy a private visit with the tame animals at the wildlife orphanage. Observe chimps at the Chimpanzee Sanctuary as well.
Overnight: Serena camp, Morani Wing/Standard Tent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Sweetwaters – Transfer to Lake Naivasha (Approx. 4 hours)
Have breakfast at the camp then depart for Lake Naivasha to arrive at lunch time. Check in at the camp and later have lunch. Afternoon is spent by having a boat ride to Crescent Island.
Overnight: Chui Lodge/Lake Naivasha Sopa/Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8: Lake Naivasha – Transfer to Maasai Mara (Approx. 5-6 hours)
Have an early breakfast then depart for Maasai Mara to arrive for lunch at the camp. After lunch then later have a game drive at 4p.m.
Overnight: Osero/Zebra Plains or Basecamp/Ashnil or Sarova/Entim or Mara Bush Camp/Kichwa Tembo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9 & 10: Maasai Mara – Full day game drive
These 2 days will be spent with full-day game drives that lead one to some of Africa’s largest lion prides, herds of zebra, antelopes, buffaloes, wildebeest, giraffes, cheetahs, and hyenas. There will be picnic lunches on all the days. Look out for the migration.
Optional Activities: Balloon ride and visit to Maasai Village
Overnight: Osero/Zebra Plains or Basecamp/Ashnil or Sarova/Entim or Mara Bush Camp/Kichwa Tembo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11: Maasai Mara – Transfer to Nairobi (Approx. 5 hours)
Have breakfast then depart for Nairobi to arrive at lunch time. Have lunch before being dropped off at your hotel or airport.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
AT A GLANCE
- Amboseli – 2 Nights: Tortilis Camp/Ol Tukai Lodge/Kibo Safari Camp/AA Lodge
- Nairobi – 1 Night: Nairobi Serena Hotel/Garden Inn by Hilton or Tamarind Tree Hotel
- Samburu – 2 Nights: Elephant Bedroom Camp/Ashnil Samburu Camp
- Sweetwaters – 1 Night: Sweetwaters Tented Camp/Morani Wing
- Lake Naivasha – 1 Night: Chui Lodge/Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge/Lake Naivasha Resort
- Maasai Mara – 3 Nights: Osero Enarau Camp/Zebra Plains Mara Camp or Basecamp Maasai Mara/Ashnil Mara Camp or Sarova Mara Game Camp/Entim Camp or Mara Bush Camp (Private Wing)/Kichwa Tembo Camp
ABOUT THIS PACKAGE
- Private Safari – In your own Private Vehicle (not shared)
- Departing Daily with Two People or More Flexible Travel Date – You Choose!
- This is only a suggested 11 day itinerary. Please feel free to customize it as you wish or ask one of highly experienced safari professionals to help perfect it for you.
- This Safari begins and ends in Nairobi, Kenya OR Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
- Optional Extensions: Beach Vacation in Mombasa
Tour Price Includes:
- Full board accommodation whilst on safari.
- Meal plan as described, B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner.
- Accommodation in double/twin/triple room sharing.
- All park entrance fees to include government taxes and service of an English, French or Germany speaking professional driver/guide.
- Game drives as detailed in the itinerary.
- Exclusive transport in a safari tour mini bus 4 x 4 with a game viewing roof hatch and UHF radio.
Things you need to budget for. The price does not include:
- Tips
- Laundry
- Drinks
- Items of a personal nature
Prices: Depends on Vehicle Used.
Package Price with JEEP SAFARI VEHICLE USD $ .
Per Person USD $ 4500
Package Price with SAFARI VAN 4×4
Per Person USD $ 3700