Kenya Wildlife Week - 7 days
Kenya Wildlife Week - 7 days
Kenya Wildlife Week - 7 days
7 Days Starting and ending in Nairobi
Visiting: Nairobi, Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara National Reserve
Tour operator:
Tour code:
1651/KWW
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 6
Age range:
Albatros Age Policy: Min 8 years old
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please contact On The Go Tours with specific dietary requests
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
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Tour Overview
SMALL GROUP ACCOMMODATED SAFARI :Go wild for a week in Kenya on this comfortable lodge accommodated safari. Hand feed giraffes in Nairobi and visit the flamingos of Lake Nakuru before spending three days in the magnificent Masai Mara going in search of the Big 5.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Nairobi
Location: Nairobi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Residences at Karen
On arrival into Nairobi airport you will be met and briefed on your safari before being transferred to our hotel in the Karen suburbs.
Day 2 : Giraffe Centre & Elephant Orphanage
Location: Lake Nakuru
Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge
Accommodation Name: Sunbird Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Nairobi - Elementaita. This morning we visit the Giraffe centre which offers the unique experience of hand-feeding these gentle giants at eye level from a raised platform, while watching the warthogs below snuffle around looking for titbits. Then we travel on to the Daphne Sheldrick’s Centre and visit the many baby elephants that have been rescued from threatening situations in Kenya’s various national parks and even get a chance to see the calves being fed and playing with the staff.
Next stop is the Karen Blixen Museum. Located in an area which was once part of Karen Blixen’s vast coffee estate, the museum was Karen’s home from 1917 until 1931.The house and grounds were made famous by the film ‘Out of Africa ’and have been restored by the Danish community of Kenya. Visitors have a glimpse of typical colonial life in Kenya at the turn of the twentieth century. After lunch at the lovely Karen Blixen Coffee Gardens, we depart on the next part of our adventure that takes us from the hustle and bustle of Nairobi city to the small but beautiful soda ash lake located in the famous Great Rift Valley, named Lake Elementaita. Lake Elementaita is home to numerous flamingos and over 400 species of birds. We spend the night at a lovely eco-friendly lodge perched on a hillside overlooking the lake.
Day 3 : Lake Nakuru
Location: Lake Nakuru
Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge
Accommodation Name: Sunbird Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Elementaita - Lake Nakuru - Elementaita. The second great lake we visit on our tour is Lake Nakuru. 30 minutes’ drive from Elementaita, the lake is situated in the middle of the national park to which it gives its name. Teeming with wildlife the park has so much to offer. Sometimes, when the water levels are low, the entire lake is covered in flamingos, turning the whole area pink. Lions, buffalos as well as many rhinos call this corner of Kenya home and a game drive around the park is always rewarding. If we are lucky we may even spot a leopard relaxing in a tree beside the lake. After a game-packed day we arrive back at Sunbird Lodge in time to enjoy the sun set over the lake, before sitting down for dinner and toasting to the day’s adventures.
Day 4 : Masai Mara
Location: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Sunbird Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lake Elementaita - Masai Mara. Leaving the Great Rift Valley behind we drive to Kenya's famous Masai Mara, the setting for the Great Migration and countless wildlife documentaries. The Masai Mara is the highlight of any safari. We arrive for lunch at our camp and spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing by the pool and waiting for the late afternoon when the temperature cools to head out on our first Mara game drive. Back at the camp, dinner is served and gives us the perfect opportunity to look back at our day and relive all those highlights.
Day 5 : Masai Mara
Location: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Sunbird Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast this morning we drive across the plains in search of the Big Five and other plains game. The early mornings are one of the best times to view the animals as this is when they are their most active before the heat of the day sets in and after a mid-morning of relaxation and lunch, head out into the reserve for a chance to tick off some more animals on your “must see” list. Keep your eyes peeled as you hunt for the last members on your list.
Day 6 : Masai Mara
Location: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Sunbird Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, there is the opportunity to rise early and experience a game viewing adventure from an entirely different perspective! A hot air balloon safari across the Masai Mara (at additional cost) which takes off in the crisp morning air, and lasts for approximately an hour, allows for a beautifully peaceful experience floating silently high above plains, forests and rivers. Upon landing a fully cooked breakfast awaits. More game viewing opportunities arise later that morning en-route back to camp and in the afternoon. In addition to the abundance of spectacular game, there are also over 450 species of birds that have been identified in the Masai Mara Ecosystem.
Day 7 : Nairobi
Location: Nairobi
Meals Included: Breakfast
Masai Mara - Nairobi. This morning we enjoy our last sunrise in the Masai Mara with tea or coffee on the veranda. After a great final breakfast we drive back to Nairobi stopping at the Great Rift Valley for one last photo opportunity before you're dropped off at the Jomo Kenyatta airport. Onward international flights should depart no earlier than 6pm or 5pm for domestic flights. As we say in Swahili - Safari Njema!
What's Included
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6 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners
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Accommodation
mid range lodges
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6 nights mid-range lodges, hotels and permanent tented camps Please Note: Accommodation named, may be subject to change but will be of a similar standard
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Transportation and game drives in a 4x4 Land cruiser vehicle
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Airport arrival and departure transfer on days 1 and 7
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Escorted by an experienced local guide/driver
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Excursion to the Giraffe Centre, Daphne Sheldrick Centre and Karen Blixen Museum and Coffee Gardens
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Game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park
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Government taxes and levies
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Game drives in Masai Mara Game Reserve
What's Not Included
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International flights and visas
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Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
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Optional activities
Age Policy
Albatros Age Policy: Min 8 years old
Check out our Q&As
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Airport arrival and departure transfer on days 1 and 7
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1998
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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