NASERIAN - 7 DAYS KENYA SAFARI (Superior 4 star)
Start: NAIROBI Finish: NAIROBI
Duration: 6 Nights
Physical rating: Medium
Special diets catered: Meat, VegetariansVegans, All
Tour Operator: Zidi Travel
Group size: 2 - 18
Age range: 0-80
Tour operated in: English ,French ,German ,Spanish
Prices From: $1690 $1590
Tour Overview
On this 7 DAYS NASERIAN SAFARI, discover the natural beauty of Kenya, experience the finest game viewing and explore two of Kenya’s iconic safari areas: Amboseli National Park and Masai Mara Game Reserve. Encounter herds of large tusked elephants, view Africa’s tallest mountain, enjoy a boat safari in Lake Naivasha, look out for the ‘Big Five’, visit the indigenous Maasai people in the Masai Mara and witness the spectacular annual wildebeest migration (July to October).
Highlights
Glimpse of Authentic Maasai Culture - Some of the Best Bird Watching Destinations
- Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration (July - October)
- Excellent Wildlife Viewing in Open Savana
- Unlimited Game Viewing Drives
- Finest Views of Mount Kilimanjaro
- Outstanding Elephant Sightings
- See Dozens of Hippos on a boat safari at Lake Naivasha
Places You'll See
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Nairobi; the safari capital of Africa is an energetic, modern city that serves as a fascinating introduction to both wildlife and nightlife. Top sights include the Karen Blixen Museum, Giraffe Centre and the black rhinos of Nairobi National Park.
Amboseli is famous for its sightings of huge elephant herds and a dusty dry backdrop in the shadow of Mt Kilimanjaro. Observation Hill offers panoramas of park’s plains and swamps. Varied wildlife includes giraffes, zebras, cheetahs and hundreds of bird s
Lake Naivasha is a is a nature lover’s paradise known for its rich wildlife and birdlife. Observed from boat trip , yellow acacias, hippos frolicking in the shallows and the cacophony of twittering birds, creates a lasting impression of Lake Naivasha.
Masai Mara is a land of breath-taking vistas, abundant wildlife and endless plains. The reserve is home to an excellent year-round concentration of game, including the more than two million wildebeest that make up the famous Great Migration.
Itinerary
Day 1
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NAIROBI TO AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
Location: Amboseli National Park
Accommodation Name: Amboseli Serena Lodge / Ol Tukai Lodge
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
This morning you will be met by a member of ZIDI TRAVEL at your Nairobi Hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. After a short briefing on the events ahead, meet your safari guide and depart for Amboseli National Park. A scenic park in its own right, Amboseli is synonymous with two particular things — majestic herds of elephant and glorious views of Mount Kilimanjaro with its impressive Uhuru Peak soaring to 19,341 feet. Arrive and embark on a game viewing drive as you are transferred to your lodge or tented camp for lunch. Afternoon at leisure before venturing to the park for a game viewing drive till sunset. Waters running down from Mount Kilimanjaro create perennial swamps and wetlands that are a feature of the park, and draw the dense concentration of elephants which number over 1000. These lush swamps also attract hippos, as well as buffalo.
Day 2
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FULL DAY ON SAFARI IN AMBOSELI
Location: Amboseli National Park
Accommodation Name: Amboseli Serena Lodge / Ol Tukai Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy your day on early morning and afternoon game drives, crisscrossing the landscape in search of elephants, zebras and wildebeests along the salt-pan trails. Prepare for predator sightings, as opportunistic animals begin roaming the plains in search of prey. Spotted hyenas are plentiful, as are jackals, warthogs, olive baboons and vervet monkeys. Climb The Observation Hill which allows an overall view of the whole park especially the swamps which are a centre of activity for elephants, hippos, buffaloes and abundant water birds. The surrounding flat grasslands are home to grazing antelopes.
Day 3
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AMBOSELI TO LAKE NAIVASHA
Location: Lake Naivasha
Accommodation Name: Sawela Lodges / Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge / Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge / Lake Naivasha Country Club / Lake Naivasha Resort / Great Rift Valley Lodge / Enashipai Resort & Spa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Exit Amboseli and depart for Lake Naivasha. Stop en route in Nairobi for lunch. Continue to Lake Naivasha where upon arrival, you will have a BOAT SAFARI. Lake Naivasha, is the highest lake in the Rift Valley. Fringed by papyrus and with the extinct Mount Longonot as a backdrop, this is a wonderful place to watch and photograph birds. Everything from pelicans to cranes to smaller, more brightly coloured birds are on display. The waters themselves are home to wallowing hippopotamuses, and along the shores, you'll spot Cape Buffalo and other herbivores.
Day 4
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LAKE NAIVASHA TO MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Location: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation Name: Mara Serena Safari Lodge / Ashnil Mara Camp / Sarova Mara Game Camp / Tipilikwani Camp / Kilima Camp / Mara Eden Safari Camp / Mara Siria Camp / Julia’ s River Camp Hammerkop Migration Camp / Mara Eden Safari Camp / Mara Crossings Camp / Mara Siria Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Your drive now takes you to the Masai Mara, Kenya’s most famous wildlife reserve and the setting for much of the film Out of Africa. It is a classic savannah grasslands, where animals are plentiful and the vistas spectacular. Arrive and embark on a game viewing drive en route to your lodge or tented camp for lunch. Relax at leisure this afternoon before venturing to the reserve for a game viewing drive. Masai Mara, also known as the “Jewel of Africa,” is inhabited by many of Africa's most popular wild animals, including lions, elephants, cape buffalo, and rhinoceros, as well as giraffes, hippos, hyenas, Nile crocodiles, wildebeest, zebra, gazelles, antelopes, and more.
Day 5
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FULL DAY ON SAFARI IN MASAI MARA
Location: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation Name: Mara Serena Safari Lodge / Ashnil Mara Camp / Sarova Mara Game Camp / Tipilikwani Camp / Kilima Camp / Mara Eden Safari Camp / Mara Siria Camp / Julia’ s River Camp Hammerkop Migration Camp / Mara Eden Safari Camp / Mara Crossings Camp / Mara Siria Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This day you will have an early start at 6am with a wake-up call. Tea and biscuits are served at sunrise as you head off on your early-morning game-drive. This is generally the best time to spot the wildlife, as the temperature is cool and the animals are still very active, including the big cats, which will be returning from a night of hunting. After about two hours, return to your lodge / tented camp for a hearty breakfast. The wildlife viewing is superb throughout the year. Observe massive crocodiles basking in the sun, see the graceful hippos wallowing in muddy water and catch the antics of mischievous monkeys overhead. Watch, too, as the African savannah elephants roaming along the forest edge and spot cheetahs in the open savannah eyeing off their next meal.
Day 6
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FULL DAY ON SAFARI IN MASAI MARA
Location: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation Name: Mara Serena Safari Lodge / Ashnil Mara Camp / Sarova Mara Game Camp / Tipilikwani Camp / Kilima Camp / Mara Eden Safari Camp / Mara Siria Camp / Julia’ s River Camp Hammerkop Migration Camp / Mara Eden Safari Camp / Mara Crossings Camp / Mara Siria Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Full day in Masai Mara. Savanaandbeach.com is completely flexible with your preferences and this day will be organized according to your wishes. Your guide will discuss with you the best timings for you, including the game drives and the wake up time. A wide variety of activities are also available at your hotel including guided nature walks, bush dining and sundowners. Each year between end of June and October, one of nature's grandest spectacles; the wildebeest migration takes place in Masai Mara. Over one-and-a-half million wildebeest accompanied by half again as many zebras and gazelles, begin their migration from the short-grass plains of the Serengeti to the fresh green pastures of the Masai Mara and its conservancies. This epic trek also presents a golden opportunity for many of Africa’s major predators among them, lions and leopards as well as the crocodiles in the Mara-River.
Day 7
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MASAI MARA TO NAIROBI – DEPARTURE
Location: Nairobi
Meals: Breakfast
Start the day with an early morning game drive. See the sun creeping up, about to light up the amazing land. Spot the predators who avoid the heat and listen to the joyous sounds of awakening birds. After a hearty breakfast, check out from your safari lodge and bid farewell to Masai Mara as you set out on a journey back to Nairobi. Our safari guide will transfer you to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or back at your city hotel.
What's Included
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Memorable game viewing drives in Kenya’s pristine wildlife conservation areas
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Game Drives on Safari
Private transportation in a custom-built 4WD safari Minibus. Upgrade to 4 × 4 land cruiser jeep available @ USD 375 per person
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Fully Guided
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Meet and Greet by a member of ZIDI TRAVEL in Nairobi
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Boat safari in Lake Naivasha
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Afternoon Tea & Coffee provided at the hotel
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24 hours stand-by contact number and support
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Local Taxes
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Meals – Full Board
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Accommodation
4 star — Superior accommodation throughout
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Transfers to cultural visits
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Entrance Fees
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AMFREF Flying Doctors cover for evacuation flights & ground Ambulance services in case of a medical emergency
This is not a cover but a registration to guarantee response in case of an emergency.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Pick up and drop off at JKIA and all Nairobi hotels is included
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Welcome drink upon check in at your hotel
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
Also provided at all hotels
What's Not Included
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Optional excursions while on safari not on the included section
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Nairobi pre-safari overnight (To book this, email info@ziditravel.com)
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Travel insurance (highly recommended)
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International Travel
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Drinks with Meals
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Increase in taxation imposed by the government on hospitality outlets or park fees that may affect the tour price
In case of any increase, ZIDI TRAVEL will notify you in good time
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Holiday Supplements — Easter, Christmas and New Year
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Country Entry Visas
Apply online (evisa.go.ke)
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Tipping and Gratuities
Safari guide — USD 10 to USD 15 per person per day On Kenyan camps and lodges — USD 3 to USD 5 per person per day.
Optional Extras
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Maasai Cultural Visit
Visit a Maasai Manyatta (village), to gain a rare insight into one of Africa's best-known traditional cultures. After arriving at the village, meet the people, visit a typical Maasai home, learn about Maasai daily life, enjoy dancing and singing displays and visit the community’s own handicrafts market.
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Balloon Safari
Be a part of the Masai Mara by air. Suspended in a basket beneath the rainbow-coloured canopy, you’re off for a game-viewing adventure with an entirely different perspective. Marvel at the diverse habitats of the Masai Mara Reserve, the great Mara River, swamps, forests, wildlife and the African Savannah. Enjoy a delicious champagne breakfast served in the open plains of the Masai Mara upon landing.
Book with Confidence
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Low Deposit
Zidi Travel requires a deposit of 30% to secure a place on this tour, and the final balance is not due till 14 days before departure..
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Secure payments
All payments to TourHub are deposited into an externally regulated Trust account.
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