Kenya: Safari and Savannah Sunsets

Kenya: Safari and Savannah Sunsets

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Kenya: Safari and Savannah Sunsets

10 Days Starting and ending in United Kingdom

Visiting: Nairobi, Aberdare Highlands, Samburu National Reserve, Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara National Reserve, Masai Mara

Tour operator:

Travelsphere

Tour code:

LKESS

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

15 - 20

Physical rating:

Low, Classic Touring

Age range:

18-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Please make us aware of any specific dietary requests

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Luxury, Safari Tours

Interests:

Cultural, Wildlife Tours

Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with "Kenya: Safari and Savannah Sunsets," a captivating tour that takes you through the heart of Kenya's most iconic landscapes and wildlife reserves. Experience six thrilling game drives in Samburu National Reserve and Masai Mara Game Reserve, where you'll encounter lions, elephants, cheetahs, and more. Stay in luxurious tented camps and lodges, including the charming Aberdare Country Club and the stunning Ashnil Mara Tented Camp. Journey through the Great Rift Valley, enjoy a post-safari sundowner in Samburu, and take a serene boat trip on Lake Naivasha. Savor an al fresco breakfast by the Mara River, overlooking lounging hippos, and immerse yourself in the natural beauty and vibrant wildlife of Kenya.

Highlights

  • Six game drives in 6-seater 4x4 safari vehicles in Samburu National Reserve and Masai Mara Game Reserve

  • Overnight stay in the Aberdare Highlands with a local nature trek

  • Journey through the Great Rift Valley

  • Post-safari sundowner in the bush in Samburu

  • View bird life from the water on a boat trip on Lake Naivasha

  • Enjoy an al fresco breakfast next to the Mara River overlooking lounging hippos

Itinerary

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Day 1 : UK/Nairobi

Nairobi

Location: Nairobi

Depart on your overnight flight to Nairobi today.

Day 2 : Aberdare Highlands

Great Rift Valley

Location: Aberdare Highlands

Accommodation Name: Former residence of an English couple

Meals Included: Dinner

On arrival in Nairobi this morning, you'll embark on a wonderful journey through the city, out into the Great Rift Valley and on to the Aberdare Highlands. Your hotel is the former residence of an English couple and it has a lovely homely feel. You'll check in just before lunch, and an afternoon at leisure gives you time to settle in. Why not take a stroll around the gardens, laze by the pool or join your guide for a nature trek.

Day 3 : Samburu National Reserve

Kenyan Giraffe

Location: Samburu National Reserve

Accommodation Name: Lodge close to Samburu National Reserve

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning we're going to head to the Samburu district, where your lodge is situated close to Samburu National Reserve. There's time for lunch before you head off through the open savannah on your first game drive. Wildlife is drawn to the park by the Uaso Nyiro River, which cuts through it, so you'll notch up plenty of spots. Residents include lion, elephant, cheetah, giraffe and hippo, as well as more than 350 types of bird. There's a huge population of Nile crocodile too, and look out for rare species including the long-necked gerenuk and Grevy's zebra. Your safari ends in great style, as you enjoy drinks and nibbles out in the bush watching the sun set over this sublime landscape.

Day 4 : Samburu National Reserve

Lion in Samburu National Reserve

Location: Samburu National Reserve

Accommodation Name: Lodge close to Samburu National Reserve

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

You're up early today to head back into the reserve on a morning safari. After lunch back at the lodge, you can take it easy this afternoon. Why not laze by the pool or maybe watch for animals in the river from the viewing deck. Late-afternoon we head out for another game drive.

Day 5 : Lake Naivasha

Hippo in Lake Naivasha

Location: Lake Naivasha

Accommodation Name: Overnight lodge on the banks of Lake Naivasha

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Lake Naivasha is our next destination, where your overnight lodge is located on the banks of the lake. Its grounds are visited by many species of wildlife, including colobus monkeys, whose distinctive black and white coats make them easy to spot in the treetops. During a free afternoon, take in the views from your private balcony, settle by the pool or join your Local Guide for a stroll.

Day 6 : Masai Mara Game Reserve

Safari in Masai Mara Game Reserve

Location: Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation Name: Ashnil Mara Tented Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Your day starts very early, but it's going to be worth it as you journey into the Masai Mara National Reserve. This famous park is home to an enthralling array of animals including the 'Big Five' – lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo. It's also the setting each year for the great migration, when thousands of wildebeest and zebra cross the Mara River to the greener pastures of the Serengeti. You'll arrive at the wonderful Ashnil Mara Tented Camp in time for lunch. The restaurant overlooks the Mara River, which is home to a large, and vocal, population of hippos, so your wildlife spots start soon after you've arrived. Settle into your luxury tent before your Local Guide takes you out on a thrilling game drive. This evening, why not enjoy pre-dinner drinks round the bar's roaring campfire.

Day 7 : Masai Mara Game Reserve

Watching Rhinos

Location: Masai Mara

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Sunrise is a great time to catch sight of wild animals, so we're going to head out into the reserve early today. Afterwards a truly magical experience comes in the shape of breakfast served al fresco out in the bush. When you get back to the lodge the rest of the day is free, until we get together for another game drive this afternoon.

Day 8 : Nairobi

Masai Village

Location: Nairobi

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today you're heading back to Nairobi, notching up more wildlife spots as you travel through the reserve. The long drive through Masai villages and shanty towns will reward you with fascinating snapshots of Kenyan daily life. Be sure to return the waves and smiles of children making their long treks to school! Once in Nairobi, we'll have lunch before checking into our overnight hotel.

Day 9 : Nairobi/UK

Nairobi

Location: Nairobi

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning we'll transfer you to the airport for your flight back to the UK.

Day 10 Nairobi - UK

Nairobi

Location: Nairobi

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning we'll transfer you to the airport for your flight back to the UK.

What's Included

  • Return flights from London

    Return flights from London are included in the tour package.

  • 8 nights in great quality lodges, hotels and luxury tented camps, plus 1 night in flight

    Accommodation for 8 nights in high-quality lodges, hotels, and luxury tented camps, plus 1 night in flight, is included.

  • 23 meals: 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 8 dinners and welcome drink

    The package includes 23 meals: 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 8 dinners, and a welcome drink.

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What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.

  • Travel insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and must be purchased separately.

  • Visa fees

    Visa fees for entry into Kenya are not included.

  • Optional excursions

    Optional excursions and activities not listed in the itinerary are not included.

  • Gratuities

    Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.

Accommodation

Stay in a variety of accommodations including the charming Aberdare Country Club, luxury tented camps at Ashnil Samburu Camp and Ashnil Mara Tented Camp, the 4-star Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge, and the well-equipped Eka Hotel Nairobi.

Excursions Included


  • Journey through the Great Rift Valley

  • Six game drives in 6-seater 4x4 safari vehicles

  • Post-safari sundowner out in the bush

  • Breakfast out in the bush

Mode of Transport

Travel in comfort with return flights from London, overseas transfers, and other transportation including six game drives in 6-seater 4x4 safari vehicles in Samburu National Reserve and Masai Mara Game Reserve.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of wildlife can I expect to see during the game drives in Samburu National Reserve?

    During the game drives in Samburu National Reserve, you can expect to see a variety of wildlife including lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, hippos, and more than 350 types of birds. The park also has a large population of Nile crocodiles and rare species such as the long-necked gerenuk and Grevy's zebra.

  • What activities are available at the Aberdare Highlands hotel?

    At the Aberdare Highlands hotel, you can take a stroll around the gardens, laze by the pool, or join your guide for a nature trek.

  • What can I expect during the boat trip on Lake Naivasha?

    During the boat trip on Lake Naivasha, you will get close to a huge variety of birds and learn about life around the lake from a local guide. The grounds of your lodge are also visited by many species of wildlife, including colobus monkeys.

  • What is special about the breakfast experience in the Masai Mara Game Reserve?

    In the Masai Mara Game Reserve, you will have a magical breakfast experience served al fresco at a spot next to the Mara River where hippos spend their days lounging in the water.

  • What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour provides accommodation in great quality lodges, hotels, and luxury tented camps. Specific accommodations include the Aberdare Country Club, Ashnil Samburu Camp, Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge, Ashnil Mara Tented Camp, and Eka Hotel Nairobi.

  • What is included in the tour package?

    The tour package includes return flights from London, 8 nights in great quality lodges, hotels, and luxury tented camps, plus 1 night in flight, 23 meals (8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 8 dinners, and a welcome drink), a Specialist Local Guide, and overseas transfers, other transportation, and porterage.

  • What kind of transportation is used for the game drives?

    The game drives are conducted in 6-seater 4x4 safari vehicles.

  • What can I expect during the journey through the Great Rift Valley?

    During the journey through the Great Rift Valley, you will experience stunning landscapes and have the opportunity to see various wildlife and bird species. The journey also includes a stay in the Aberdare Highlands with a local nature trek.

  • What is the post-safari sundowner experience in Samburu?

    The post-safari sundowner experience in Samburu involves enjoying drinks and nibbles out in the bush while watching the sun set over the sublime landscape.

  • What kind of meals are provided during the tour?

    The tour provides 23 meals in total, including 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 8 dinners, and a welcome drink.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Travelsphere’s Flexibility Promise has been created to give you complete peace of mind and make you feel confident when booking your holiday with us. We have also been awarded the WTTC safe travels stamp which recognises businesses and destinations worldwide that have adopted a new set of global protocols to support the return of 'Safe Travel' around the world.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Travelsphere has been operating escorted touring holidays for 60 years

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    At Travelsphere, we are committed to operating our business operations responsibly, with integrity and always act ethically in all our business dealings and relationships. We are committed to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking does not take place in our own business or in any of our supply chains

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    You will receive Holiday conformation upon booking, and then several documents detailing any adddiotnal information and the optional excursions that you can book before you travel. The final information covering your flights, hotels and itinerary will be sent to you around 14 days before your departure date.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    No, we do not offer single share options

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    No, Im afraid not

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    If we can accomadate a change in date - we will always do our best to help you. Just pick up the phone and ask one of our friendly advisors - and make sure you have your booking number to hand.

  • Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

    Our Travelsphere Cares programmes, in partnership with the Planeterra Foundation, support local projects and social enterprises by helping them earn an income from tourism. We simply donate a portion of the funds from our tours, so it’s great to know that when you travel with us you are helping to change lives and turn travel into real impact.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    Like minded travellers

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    All of our accommodation providers will be working to the very highest standards of hygiene – you already always enjoy a private room of your own on all of our trips, all of our partners will be guided by local government operational standards of hygiene and the new protocols we have issued to them.

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  • Low Deposit

    Travelsphere requires a minimum deposit of 21% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 84 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of travelsphere charges.

    Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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