Elegant Escapes In Kenya
Duration
7 Days 6 Nights
Pickup
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi
Drop
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi
Type
International (long-haul)
Overview & Highlights
This Kenya safari begins in Nairobi with a briefing from the safari representative, then heads to Amboseli National Park for game drives with Mount Kilimanjaro as the backdrop. You continue to Lake Naivasha for an afternoon boat ride among hippos and birdlife, then on to the Masai Mara for evening and early-morning game drives. A final morning game drive in the Mara leads to your evening flight from Nairobi.
- Evening and full-day game drives in Amboseli against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro
- Picnic lunch in the field on the full-day Amboseli drive
- One-hour boat ride on Lake Naivasha with chances to spot hippos and birdlife
- Evening and early-morning game drives in the Masai Mara
- Final morning game drive before leaving the Mara
- Optional hot-air balloon safari in the Masai Mara, at extra cost
Itinerary
1Day 1: Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, meet the safari representative and receive…
- Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, meet the safari representative and receive a short safari briefing before transfer to the hotel.
- Enjoy dinner and overnight stay in Nairobi.
2Day 2: Travel from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park, approximately 4–5 hours. Enjoy an evening…
- Travel from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park, approximately 4–5 hours. Enjoy an evening game drive against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.
- Enjoy dinner and overnight stay in Amboseli.
3Day 3: Enjoy a full-day game drive in Amboseli with picnic lunch, exploring its savannahs…
- Enjoy a full-day game drive in Amboseli with picnic lunch, exploring its savannahs, swamps and wildlife-rich landscapes.
- Return to the lodge and enjoy dinner and overnight stay in Amboseli.
4Day 4: Travel by road to Lake Naivasha, approximately 6–7 hours. Enjoy an afternoon one-hour…
- Travel by road to Lake Naivasha, approximately 6–7 hours. Enjoy an afternoon one-hour boat ride with opportunities to spot hippos and birdlife.
- Check in at the lodge, relax and enjoy dinner and overnight stay in Lake Naivasha.
5Day 5: Travel from Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara National Reserve, approximately 4.5–5.5 hours.…
- Travel from Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara National Reserve, approximately 4.5–5.5 hours. Enjoy an evening guided game drive.
- Return to the hotel/lodge for dinner and overnight stay in Masai Mara.
6Day 6: Enjoy early morning and evening game drives in Masai Mara. An optional hot-air balloon…
- Enjoy early morning and evening game drives in Masai Mara. An optional hot-air balloon safari is available at an additional cost.
- Return to the lodge and enjoy dinner and overnight stay in Masai Mara.
7Day 7: Enjoy an early breakfast, check out and take a final morning game drive before leaving…
- Enjoy an early breakfast, check out and take a final morning game drive before leaving Masai Mara. Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for the evening departure flight.
- Depart Kenya with memorable safari experiences.
Weather, road conditions and safety may require changes to the itinerary.
Inclusions
- Accommodation in hotels and lodges on twin sharing for 6 nights
- Dinners as per itinerary and a picnic lunch on the full-day Amboseli drive
- Meeting and safari briefing by the representative on arrival in Nairobi
- Airport and inter-park transfers as per itinerary
- Game drives in Amboseli and the Masai Mara, and the Lake Naivasha boat ride, as per itinerary
- Assistance from our travel experts
Exclusions
- International and domestic airfare
- Visa and electronic travel authorisation fees and processing
- Travel insurance
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal expenses, laundry, tips and porterage
- Optional activities such as the hot-air balloon safari
- Any park or conservancy fees not listed under inclusions
- GST and TCS as applicable
Other Info
Must carry
- Passport and visa or travel authorisation copies
- Return tickets
- Travel insurance copy
- Forex or international card
- Type G (UK three-pin) power adapter
- Neutral-coloured clothing, a warm layer and a hat
- Binoculars, sunscreen and insect repellent
Notes
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of travel.
- Standard hotel check-in is around 2 pm and check-out around 12 noon.
- The order of the itinerary may change with weather, road, flight or operational conditions, without reducing the sights covered.
- Rates and availability are confirmed at booking.
- Cancellation and refund are as per our Terms & Conditions.
- Road transfers are long: Nairobi to Amboseli takes about 4 to 5 hours, Amboseli to Lake Naivasha about 6 to 7 hours and Naivasha to the Masai Mara about 4.5 to 5.5 hours.
- Carry a yellow fever vaccination certificate if required for your route, and speak to your doctor about malaria precautions before travel.
See our Terms & Conditions for payment and cancellation rules.