Kenya Classic Safari
8 days—Budget Safari
$1656-2835 USD
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Safari summary
Your safari adventure begins with a warm welcome in Nairobi. You'll have time to relax and prepare for your upcoming adventure at the Trademark Hotel. The next day, you'll head to Lake Nakuru National Park, where you'll have the opportunity to see a variety of wildlife, including the black and white rhinoceros, as well as buffalo, leopard, lion, giraffe, and more. After your time at Lake Nakuru, you'll continue to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, known for its incredible concentration of large mammals and annual wildebeest migration.
In the Maasai Mara, you'll have the chance to explore the reserve in depth, witnessing the diverse wildlife and bird species. You can also opt for a hot air balloon ride over the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem or visit a Maasai tribal village. Your journey will then take you to Lake Naivasha, the first of the Rift Valley Lakes, where you can enjoy a boat ride and bird watching. The next destination is Amboseli National Park, famous for its big game and stunning views of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
You'll have the opportunity to spend a day exploring Amboseli National Park, observing a wide range of wildlife and bird species, including the iconic herds of elephants. Your safari will conclude with a return to Nairobi, where you'll have the option to be dropped off at the airport for your outbound flight or beach holiday.
Throughout your safari, you'll enjoy comfortable accommodations and delicious meals, creating a memorable and immersive experience in Kenya's remarkable natural landscapes. Any additional activities and meals are available at an extra cost, allowing you to tailor your adventure to your preferences.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Easy activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
| Countries | ||
| Parks |
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Laundry
- Meals
- Park fees
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- Laundry
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Nairobi
You will be warmly welcomed at the airport by your personal guide. Watch the vibrant life of the capital of Kenya on your way to the hotel through Nairobi. At the hotel you can relax from the flight and prepare for the upcoming safari adventure. Bed and breakfast in the Trademark Hotel BB
Trademark Hotel
Nakuru
Arrive in the morning and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. Check in at Flamingo Hills Camp, have lunch, and go on a game drive in the afternoon. The park was created to protect the flamingo population, and is also home to other wildlife such as waterbucks, zebras, and rhinoceroses. Wild observation is easy and possible until sunset. Dinner and overnight at Flamingo Hill Camp.
Flamingo Hill Camp
Maasai Mara
Today we explore Maasai Mara Game Reserve, home to a high concentration of large mammals and known as Africa’s top wildlife reserve. The park is part of the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem, famous for the wildebeest migration. Transfer to the lodge, enjoy lunch, and later take a game drive to view the breathtaking scenery and abundant wildlife. All meals and overnight at Basecamp Mara FB.
Basecamp Explorer
Maasai Mara
During your stay, you can explore the reserve and see elephant, giraffe, lion prides, impalas, topi, grants, Thomson's gazelle, and a variety of birds, including 450 bird species and 57 birds of prey. The Mara hosts the annual migration of millions of wildebeest from the Serengeti plains. You can also take a hot air balloon ride over the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem and visit a Maasai tribal village (extra cost). All meals and overnight at Basecamp Mara FB.
Basecamp Explorer
Naivasha
After breakfast and check-out, drive to Lake Naivasha which is the first of the Rift Valley Lakes and is set at the foot of Mount Longonot, on the north side. It was on Lake Naivasha that East Africa’s first air-passengers used to land in the flying boats of Imperial Airways. After lunch at the camp take an afternoon boat ride for a chance to identify the many different birds in the area. Dinner and overnight at Simba Lodge FB
Simba Lodge
Amboseli
Early morning drive to Amboseli National Park. Famous for big game and scenic beauty with landscape dominated by Mt. Kilimanjaro. Dry and dusty appearance due to volcanic ash from last eruption, but continuous water supply filtered through volcanic rocks from Kilimanjaro's melted snow. Streams create lush green areas and converge at two clear water springs in the park. Dinner and overnight at Kibo Safari Camp FB
Kibo Safari Camp
Amboseli
Spend a further day in the park on morning and afternoon game viewing drives. Wildlife here includes the zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, impala, caracal and serval among others. There are also over 400 species of birds, including the bee-eater, kingfisher, African fish eagle, martial eagle and pygmy falcon. Visitors mainly come to watch the huge herds of elephants. The bull elephants have some of the largest tusks in all of Kenya. Visitors can also enjoy excellent views of Mt Kilimanjaro and Meru.
Kibo Safari Camp
Nairobi
Wake up to an early breakfast before departing for the drive to Nairobi with drop off at the airport for outbound flight or beach holiday. Any activities and meals on extra cost.
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