AIRFARE INCLUED: Kenya Classic Safari 8 Days
JFK - Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve - Lake Nakuru - Amboseli National Park - Nairobi - JFK
2022 ITINERARY & PRICES
Day 1 Depart JFK
Day 2 Nairobi
Upon arrival into Nairobi, clients will be met and transferred to Eka Hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at the Eka Hotel in a Superior room on a bed and breakfast basis.
(Check in time is 2pm approx. and will be adhered to. Clients arriving in the middle of the night must book a pre-night as they will not be permitted to wait in the hotel lobby for check-in at 2pm.)
Suggested Optional Nairobi Excursions for Early morning arrivals (clients will be transferred to Eka Hotel on arrival for breakfast on own arrangements and then continue with the excursion).
Daphne Sheldricks Excursion
Out of Africa Excursion
These options are at an additional cost
Day 3 Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve (BLD)
Leaving Nairobi after breakfast, you travel towards Kenya's fertile highlands and head down the rift escarpment on the road built by Italian prisoners of war during World War II. On the way spot the charming chapel built at the foot of the escarpment. Pass the impressive Longonot earth satellite station as you head across the valley to Narok; continue your travels across acres of wheat and barley, before reaching the Masai Mara in time for lunch. Following lunch set off on your first game drive, returning to the lodge as the sun sets.
Overnight at Keekorok Lodge on a full board basis.
Day 4 Masai Mara National Reserve (BLD)
Following an early breakfast, depart on a morning game drive, returning to the camp mid-morning. After lunch, and perhaps a siesta, set off on another game drive and visit to the Masai Village, returning to the lodge as the sunsets. (It is possible to pre-book an optional early morning Balloon Safari). Overnight at Keekorok Lodge on a full board basis.
Day 5 Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru (BLD)
Leaving the Masai Mara after breakfast, 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 Maasai land. 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. Once in the park, view game en route to the lodge. Following lunch and a siesta, there is an afternoon game drive returning to the lodge as the sun sets. The national park, known for its bird life, offers a possibility to view flamingos. It is also home to Black and White rhinos as well as the endangered Rothschild Giraffe. Overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge on a full board basis.
Day 6 Lake Nakuru - Amboseli National Park (BLD)
Following an early breakfast, continue to Lake Naivasha for a boat ride. Leaving the Rift Valley behind, proceed to Nairobi for an early lunch (or picnic lunch dependent on road conditions) and continue south towards Amboseli, arriving at your lodge by late afternoon.
Overnight at Ol Tukai Lodge on a full board basis.
Day 7 Amboseli National Park (BLD)
Morning and afternoon game drives in Amboseli, returning to the lodge as the sun sets.Overnight at Ol Tukai Lodge on a full board basis.
Day 8 Amboseli – Nairobi (B)
Following an early breakfast, catch your last views of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro as you depart Amboseli. From here turn north across the beautiful and seemingly never ending Athi Plains, arriving in Kenya's bustling capital city of Nairobi by mid-day. Once in the city, clients will be dropped off at the drop off point in the city center or at the airport for ongoing travel arrangements.
Day 9 Arrive JFK
Single room supplement is extra. Please contact us for Single travel alone and Single room supplement.
INCLUSIONS
Includes airfare & taxes from JFK
Meet & Greet services along with airport arrival transfers.
Accommodation as listed or similar.
All meals from breakfast on day 2 through breakfast on day 7
Shared 4x4 safari vehicle with up to 7 passengers
Guaranteed window seat
Pop-up game hatch
English speaking or bi-lingual driver-guide
Daily bottled water on game drives
Park entry and conservation fees
Government taxes and VAT
EXCLUSIONS
Balloon ride, Any personal expense, Visa fee, Travel Insurance, Gratuities and any other services not listed on the itinerary.