Kenya Classic - 6 Nights / 7 Days Safari
Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve - Lake Nakuru - Amboseli National Park - Nairobi
From the open plains of Masai Mara, the shimmery pink waters of Lake Nakuru and the swamps of Amboseli, this safari takes in three of the most picturesque regions in Kenya. It also provides the perfect opportunity to spot the Big-5 and to capture some diverse scenery.
Tour in brief:
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Nairobi Upon arrival into Nairobi, you will be met and transferred to the Nairobi Safari Club Hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at the Nairobi Safari Club on a bed and breakfast basis
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Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve Leaving Nairobi after breakfast, you'll travel towards Kenya's fertile highlands and head down the Rift Escarpment on a road built by Italian prisoners of war during World War II. Look for the charming chapel they built at the foot of the escarpment. You'll pass the impressive Longonot earth satellite station as you head across the Valley to Narok, and then travel across acres of wheat and barley, before you reach the Masai Mara in time for lunch. Following lunch there is an afternoon game drive returning to the lodge as the sun sets. Overnight at Keekorok Lodge on a full board basis
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Masai Mara National Reserve Early morning and afternoon game drives. Overnight at Keekorok Lodge on a full board basis
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Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru Leaving the Masai Mara after breakfast you'll travel across the ‘breadbasket’ of Kenya, where acres of wheat and barley litter the landscape as you head north to Narok, the district headquarters of this part of Maasailand. Now travel across the vast plains on the floor of the Rift Valley, keeping an eye out for herds of giraffe and gazelle as you head up the Mai -Mahiu, before arriving at Lake Nakuru around midday. The waters here are often coloured shimmering flamingo pink, from thousands of the beautiful birds lining its shores. Following lunch, you will take an afternoon game drive in Nakuru National Park. Overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge on a full board basis.
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Lake Nakuru - Amboseli National Park After an early breakfast you will depart with a picnic lunch, leaving the Rift Valley behind, you continue towards Nairobi and then head south towards Amboseli. Then proceed with afternoon game drive in the park enroute to your lodge arriving in the evening. Overnight at Oltukai Lodge on a full board basis
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Amboseli National Park Morning and afternoon game drives in Amboseli, returning to the lodge as the sun sets. Overnight at Oltukai Lodge on a full board basis
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Amboseli – Nairobi Following an early breakfast, you’ll catch your last views of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro as you depart Amboseli viewing game en route to the border of the park. From here turn west to the colourful border town of Namanga, where you will find some unique Maasai beadwork. Then turn north along a good tarmac road across the beautiful and seemingly never ending Athi Plains, arriving in Kenya's bustling capital city of Nairobi by mid day. End of itinerary
Price includes:
International flights with Virgin Atlantic. Meet & greet services, meals, transfers and accommodation as per itinerary description.
Price based on two people travelling together.
This is a set departure seat-in-7 seater Safari Vehicle, departing from Nairobi on Wednesdays.
Safari vehicle luggage space is limited, please pack sparingly. A strict baggage allowance of 15 kilos per person, including hand luggage, is appreciated. The carriage of excess baggage is not guaranteed.
Child prices
One child under 2 years stays for free when sharing with 2 paying adults
One child aged 2 - 11 years sharing with 2 adults pays 50% of the safari cost
Health
Please check with your health professional regarding the latest health requirements for travel to Kenya and Tanzania
FOR YOUR TAYLOR-MADE TANZANIA / KENYA SAFARI EXPERIENCE PLEASE CONTACT OUR DEDICATED AFRICA RESERVATIONS DEPARTMENT.
Passenger information:
• Passengers should bring only soft sided bags on safaris.
• All the passengers must have Identification Card/Passport with them for internal flights.
• Baggage on internal flights is strictly limited to 15kgs per person (including hand luggage). Any excess baggage will be charged by the airline at check-in.
• The tour is modular and combines with other tours so there may be need for clients to change vehicles on occasion.
A visa is required to enter both Kenya and Tanzania. Please go to Kenyan Embassy and Tanzania-Online to obtain the latest visa requirements.
Price excludes:
• Visas.
• Airport taxes (clients pay direct)
• Driver-guide gratuities
• Drinks, dining rooms tips, porterage
• Personal travel, baggage and medical insurance
• Telephone bill, laundry and any items of a personal nature