The Highlights of Kenya safari provides a comfortable standard of accommodation in camps and lodges, including stylish tents in the Masai Mara.
You'll have a dedicated guide and driver who can focus entirely on your group, offering insightful information, answering questions, and tailoring the safari to your interests. This allows for a higher level of interaction and a deeper understanding of the wildlife and ecosystems. Strategically located in several of the national parks and reserves, the camps we offer have a great range of activities and game drives to provide you with excellent wildlife spotting opportunities, from the Big Five to flamingo and wildebeest.
Perhaps you'd like to extend your holiday by adding on a relaxing beach stay along the Kenyan coast or on the nearby islands of Zanzibar? Whatever your aspiration, call our Destination Specialists to discuss your perfect itinerary.
Trip Highlights
- Discover Lake Nakuru, home to black and white rhinos
- Private safari vehicle and guide which provides a more intimate and personalized experience.
- See the prolific wildlife of the Masai Mara, including lions, elephants, hippos and giraffes
Start your Journey
Nairobi
Upon arrival into Nairobi, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for your overnight stay, and the rest of the day is at leisure. Optional excursions to the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage or the Karen Blixen Museum are available to arrange in the city.
Lake Nakuru
This morning depart Nairobi and embark on a 3hr - 4hr transfer to Lake Nakuru. Lake Nakuru is situated in the Nakuru County of Kenya, approximately 160 kilometres northwest of Nairobi. Exploring Lake Nakuru can be done through game drives, which allow you to experience the park's diverse wildlife. Birdwatching is particularly rewarding, as the lake attracts a vast number of bird species. The park also has picnic spots, nature walks, and camping facilities for visitors to enjoy.
Transfer from Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara
After an early breakfast leave Lake Nakuru for Njoro town, where you will begin your ascent up over the top of the Mau Escarpment. Then travel towards Narok, the gateway to the Masai Mara. You'll travel across the 'breadbasket' of Kenya, covered with 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 for sunset.
Masai Mara to Nairobi
After breakfast you'll depart the Masai Mara and drive back to Nairobi, the transfer is approximately 6 to 7 hours in duration. You'll arrive into Kenya's bustling capital in the early evening. Once in the the city transferred to the drop off point or the airport for your onwards travel arrangements.
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Includes
- Meals and accommodations as specified in the itinerary
- Transportation services as specified in the itinerary
- Any excursions and activities as specified in the itinerary
- Your Trip Coordinator: a 24/7 point of contact supporting you during your trip
- Carbon emissions offsetting for your trip
Excludes
- International and domestic airfares
- Personal expenses and gratuity
- Entrance fees and/or meals, unless mentioned in the itinerary description
- Cancellation charges, health, and travel insurance
- Visa and tourism fees
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