Kenya Wildlife Wonders - 9 days
Kenya Wildlife Wonders - 9 days
Kenya Wildlife Wonders - 9 days
9 Days Starting and ending in Nairobi
Visiting: Nairobi, Giraffe Centre & Elephant Orphanage, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Amboseli National Park, Amboseli game drives
Tour operator:
Group size:
2 - 7
Age range:
Average age 40s - 70s but flexible age policy. Minimum age 10.If travelling with children parents need to be aware of the very long driving days (distances noted in the trip notes). Rooms for families - one child up to 17 yrs old can share a room with 2 a
Trip Styles:
Tour Overview
SMALL GROUP LODGE SAFARI: Encounter incredible wildlife on this 9-day Kenya safari with comfortable lodge accommodation. Visit the Giraffe Centre and Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi National Park. See the flocks of flamingos at Lake Nakuru and go in search of the Big Five in the Masai Mara. Then head south to Amboseli, famed for its large herds of elephants, and enjoy incredible views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi
Location: Nairobi
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: Giraffe Centre & Elephant Orphanage
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Nairobi - Nakuru. 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 to Nakuru.
Day 3: Lake Nakuru
Location: Lake Nakuru
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lake Nakuru is situated in the middle of the national park to which it gives its name and we spend the day exploring this remarkable park, on a morning and afternoon game drive. 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 you're lucky you may even spot a leopard relaxing in a tree beside the lake.
Day 4: Masai Mara
Location: Masai Mara
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lake Nakuru - 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: Masai Mara
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 on an afternoon game drive.
Day 6: Masai Mara
Location: Masai Mara
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: Amboseli National Park
Location: Amboseli National Park
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Masai Mara - Amboseli. It's an early start this morning as we bid farewell to the Masai Mara, transfer to Serena airstrip and fly back to Nairobi. From Nairobi transfer by road to Amboseli National Park in the southern reaches of Kenya, stopping for a picnic lunch en route. Upon arrival at Amboseli, we check into our lodge and head out on an afternoon game drive in this beautiful park.
Amboseli National Park is renowned for its excellent variety of wildlife such as Maasai giraffe, elephant, lion and cheetah and not surprisingly it is one of Kenya's most popular parks. The landscape of Amboseli is dominated by the majestic snowcap of Mount Kilimanjaro, as well as open plains, acacia woodland, swamps and the massif of Ol Doinyo Orok. The birding is excellent, especially closer to the lakes and swamps. The park is famous for being the best place in Africa to get close to large herds of elephants among other wildlife species.
Day 8: Amboseli Game Drives
Location: Amboseli game drives
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a full day in Amboseli National Park, heading out in search of wildlife on morning and afternoon game drives. Look out for the large herds of elephants and soak up spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in the world. We spend the hottest part of the day relaxing at the lodge, where you can cool off in the swimming pool.
Day 9: Nairobi
Location: Nairobi
Meals Included: Breakfast
Amboseli - Nairobi. After breakfast we transfer by road to Nairobi airport. Onward international flights should depart no earlier than 2pm today. As we say in Swahili - Safari Njema!
What's Included
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Accommodation
mid range lodges -
8 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners
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8 nights mid-range lodges, hotels and permanent tented camps
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Transportation and game drives in a 4x4 custom made Land Cruiser and 4x4 WD vehicle
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Domestic flight from Masai Mara to Nairobi Wilson Airport - luggage allowance 15kg in a soft bag
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Airport arrival and departure transfer on days 1 and 9
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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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Game drives in Masai Mara Game Reserve
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Game drives in Amboseli National Park
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
Minimum age 8
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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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