Kenya Up Close - 8 days

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Kenya Up Close - 8 days

8 Days Starting in Nairobi and ending in Masai Mara

Visiting: Nairobi, Samburu National Park, Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara National Reserve

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Tour code:

378/KUC

Group Type:

Private

Specialist Group:

Family/Kids

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 24

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

Some lodges will not accept children aged under 12. Please check with supplier. IMPORTANT: South Africa and Botswana regulations aimed at fighting child trafficking:'All parents travelling with children into or out of SA and/or Botswana may be asked to sh

Tour operated in:

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Tour Overview

PRIVATE SAFARI: Combining Kenya's rugged north, the beautiful Rift Valley, Samburu National Park, Lake Nakuru and the legendary Masai Mara, go in search of where the wild things are on a comfortable safari that packs in culture and excitement in one fell swoop.

Highlights

Visit Nairobi's Karen Blixen Museum and learn all about the famous author of 'Out of Africa'
Safari in beautiful Samburu National Reserve, looking out for rare species such as the Grevy’s zebra and Beisa Oryx
Get up close to the beautiful giraffes at the Nairobi Giraffe Centre
Go in search of black and white rhino on safari in Lake Nakuru National Park and see the lake's famous pink flamingos
Go in search of the Big Five on game drives in the magnificent Masai Mara - considered to be Africa’s greatest game reserve
Journey through the Great Rift Valley and visit the impressive Thompson Falls

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Day 1 : Nairobi

Location: Nairobi

Meals Included: Lunch

Welcome to Kenya! Morning arrival into Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. After check in you will be taken on an excursion to visit the Karen Blixen museum and the Giraffe Centre. After which you will enjoy lunch at Karen Blixen Coffee Garden. Karen Blixen was famous for writing several books but arguably her most well known piece of work is 'Out of Africa', her memoirs of living in Africa.

Day 2 : Samburu Reserve

Location: Samburu National Park

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Nairobi - Samburu National Park. After breakfast drive north to Samburu National Reserve. As you enter the reserve, two beautiful mountains, Koitogor and Ololokwe present themselves forming the perfect background to your safari. Large herds of elephants, plentiful big cats, reticulated giraffes, buffalo and gerenuks also form part of the reserve’s large and diverse wildlife population. Ewaso Nyiro River is the main attraction for wildlife, but many animals are also found in the various habitats such as acacia, river forest, thorn trees and grasslands. You will arrive at your lodge for lunch, and in the afternoon, go on your first safari drive in Samburu.

Day 3 : Samburu Reserve

Location: Samburu National Park

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Sleep in or rise early, but we recommend getting out into bush first thing to experience prime wildlife activity. As you continue with your game drive through this scenically and wildlife dramatic reserve, watch out for the unique Grevy’s zebra or Beisa Oryx, both species only found north of the equator. Find relief from the hot African sun back at the lodge as you chill-out in the afternoon. As the day cools, you shall return to the reserve for one last game drive.

Day 4 : Lake Nakuru

Location: Lake Nakuru

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Samburu National Park - Lake Nakuru/Elementaita. This morning after breakfast you depart for Lake Nakuru National Park with a stop for lunch and to admire the views at Thompson's Falls. Arriving at Lake Nakuru National Park late afternoon, enjoy a game drive before checking into your accommodation. The following day enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in the park. The park was established as a sanctuary for black and white rhino, which are often seen.
Please note: Deluxe accommodation is at Lake Elementaita and a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park is included on the morning of day 5.

Day 6 : Masai Mara

Location: Maasai Mara National Reserve

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Lake Nakuru/Elementaita - Masai Mara. This morning, after breakfast you will set off for what is possibly Africa's and the world's most famous game park, the Masai Mara.Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge after which you will take an afternoon game drive. Then return to your lodge in the late afternoon, in time to enjoy a relaxing sun downer.

Day 7 : Masai Mara

Location: Maasai Mara National Reserve

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Rise early if you'd like to enjoy the option of a balloon safari across the Masai Mara. Take off in the crisp morning air, only to experience a game-viewing adventure with an entirely different perspective. As you silently float across the plains, forest and rivers for approximately an hour, your journey comes to end back on land but accompanied with a fully cooked champagne breakfast.
Today enjoy more game viewing in the morning and late afternoon. The Masai Mara is most famous for its large population of big cats. All members of the big five are also present in the Masai Mara and other species from hippos, zebra, antelope, gazelle, giraffe, impala, hyena and more.

Day 8 : Masai Mara

Location: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Nairobi

Meals Included: Breakfast

Masai Mara - Nairobi. After breakfast game drive through the Masai Mark en route back to Nairobi and transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport where tour arrangements end.
Please note: Our deluxe accommodation package includes a flight from the Mara to Nairobi.

What's Included

Arrival and departure transfer from Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on day 1 and day 8
7 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 6 dinners
7 nights SUPERIOR accommodation. STANDARD or DELUXE accommodation upgrade options are available upon request. Accommodation rating – See Trip Notes for details
Transportation in a safari minivan
Deluxe package includes a domestic flight from the Masai Mara to Nairobi. Travel by road on the standard and superior package with option to upgrade to a flight
Services of an experienced local guide/driver
Game drives in Nakuru National Park
Game drives in Masai Mara Game Reserve
Government taxes and levies
Park entrance fees
Game drives in Samburu National Park

What's Not Included

International flights and visas
Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
Drinks and items of a personal nature

Check out our Q&As

Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

Yes
Are airport transfers included in this tour?

Arrival and departure transfer from Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on day 1 and day 8
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.
How long has the tour company been trading?

Since 1998
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+

Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

Yes

Reviews of this Operator

Calvin

Wonderful experience

05-Jan-2023

Jamal is our tour guide. Right from the start, he created a group chat in whatsapp and if any issues to make sure we contact him. He was on the ball with every issue thrown at him. Luggage being left behind, stragglers wondered off in a different path, hotel room etc. He explains the various site along our route to give us a better understanding of the local cultures. We had a great time, thanks to Jamal.

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Gallipoli tour. The guide was awesome. Everything went like clockwork.. My complaint is that you expect 4 people to cramp together on the back seat of the van for 4 hours. That is poverty travel. Not really acceptable for the price paid. So uncomfortable. If was to do this trip again I'd just rent a car. Although the guide was amazing, but that's 3 hours of the trip.

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Terrible tour of India. For some reason On the Go hadn't realised that my room mate had booked her own room for the first night of tour. So the hotel in Delhi had tried to put me in her room after midnight, by wheeling in an extra bed. She went Crazy!! I then had to sit in hotel reception for hours. While the tour guide said he couldn't find me a room. Throughout the tour the guide consistently ask me and my room mate for money for my room, causing more friction between us. Don't book with this company had the worst experience ever. Go with Intrepid or G Adventure

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09-Aug-2023

I had used them once before and loved them. I decided to try them again for a Baltic tour not knowing that they put me on another Tour group- Baltic vision. Loved that tour but was not impressed they marked up the cost for me over 100%. I understand taking some for yourself because of paperwork, but over double the cost everyone else paid on the tour. Just double check before you book with them that you’re not over paying.

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19-Aug-2023

I booked three tours with this agency. While the first two experiences were very nice, with well-thought-out itineraries and knowledgeable guides, the third tour was an absolute nightmare for us. Due to the unavailability of an hotel from the trip notes, the agency opted to replace it with another they claimed was "similar." To our dismay, this alternative was nothing short of a decrepit, filthy establishment that threatened to ruin our entire safari experience in South Africa. But the fiasco didn't end there. This so-called hotel began proposing and organizing activities starkly different from what we were promised in the trip notes, together with an awful services of their guides and vehicles. And when this disaster struck and we desperately needed their support? The agency ghosted us. It took them an entire day to respond, and when they did, they simply shrugged off our concerns, asserting it was too late to fix anything, even though three nights of our trip were still ahead. The level of unprofessionalism was staggering. Forced to salvage our experience, we took matters into our own hands, leaving that awful place to book another hotel and activities for the remainder of our trip—all at my own expense. Based on my experience, I suggest travelers to think twice before considering this agency. Seek out reputable companies known for their commitment to customer service and integrity.

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