Short Itinerary

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Day 1 (Sep 09, 2024) - Nairobi to Samburu. Afternoon game drives in Samburu
Day 2 (Sep 10, 2024) - Full day game drives in Samburu
Day 3 (Sep 11, 2024) - Morning game drives in Samburu and transfer to Lake Nakuru
Day 4 (Sep 12, 2024) - Morning game drives in Lake Nakuru and transfer to Masai Mara
Day 5 (Sep 13, 2024) - Full day game drives in Masai Mara
Day 6 (Sep 14, 2024) - Full day game drives in Masai Mara
Day 7 (Sep 15, 2024) - Full day game drives in Masai Mara
Day 8 (Sep 16, 2024) - Transfer from Masai Mara to Nairobi

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Safari tour prices vary depending on the starting date, your group size, and the choice of stay.

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Ensuite Accommodation Packages

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Below are packages with a few popular ensuite options for your tour, starting on Sep 09, 2024, in a group of two adults . Ensuite hotels are tented camps/lodges that can be inside/around national parks. You will have a private room with attached bathroom. Meals are provided by hotels.

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Option E1: $2,579 per adult for safari with Safari Van, $2,807 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Samburu Sopa Lodge, Samburu from Sep 09, 2024 to Sep 11, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Buraha Zenoni Hotel - Standard Room, Lake Nakuru (Outside the Park) from Sep 11, 2024 to Sep 12, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Oldarpoi Main Camp, Masai Mara (Outside the Park) from Sep 12, 2024 to Sep 16, 2024 [Full Board]

Option E2: $2,787 per adult for safari with Safari Van, $3,015 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Samburu Simba Lodge, Buffalo Springs from Sep 09, 2024 to Sep 11, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Buraha Zenoni Hotel - Standard Room, Lake Nakuru (Outside the Park) from Sep 11, 2024 to Sep 12, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Osero Enarau Camp, Masai Mara (Bordering the Park) from Sep 12, 2024 to Sep 16, 2024 [Full Board]

Option E3: $3,841 per adult for safari with Safari Van, $4,069 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Ashnil Samburu Camp, Buffalo Springs from Sep 09, 2024 to Sep 11, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, Lake Nakuru (Within the Park) from Sep 11, 2024 to Sep 12, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Mara Engai Wilderness Lodge - Forest View, Masai Mara (Bordering the Park) from Sep 12, 2024 to Sep 16, 2024 [Full Board]

Option E4: $4,724 per adult for safari with Safari Van, $4,952 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Elephant Bedroom Camp - Luxury Tents, Samburu from Sep 09, 2024 to Sep 11, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Mbweha Safari Camp, Lake Nakuru (Outside the Park) from Sep 11, 2024 to Sep 12, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Neptune Mara Rianta Luxury Camp, Masai Mara (Bordering the Park) from Sep 12, 2024 to Sep 16, 2024 [All Inclusive]

Option E5: $5,713 per adult for safari with Safari Van, $5,941 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Samburu Intrepids Camp, Samburu from Sep 09, 2024 to Sep 11, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at The Cliff, Lake Nakuru (Within the Park) from Sep 11, 2024 to Sep 12, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Elewana Sand River Mara - Safari Tent, Masai Mara (Within the Park) from Sep 12, 2024 to Sep 16, 2024 [All Inclusive]

Option E6: $13,843 per adult for safari with Safari Van, $14,071 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Sasaab Samburu, Samburu from Sep 09, 2024 to Sep 11, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at The Cliff, Lake Nakuru (Within the Park) from Sep 11, 2024 to Sep 12, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Bateleur Camp - Tented Suite, Masai Mara (Outside the Park) from Sep 12, 2024 to Sep 16, 2024 [Full Board]

A detailed list of inclusions is shared below. We have many more accommodations and addon tours to offer. Please share with us your requirements by clicking on the "Request Quote" button below, and our reservations team will get in touch with you.

Itinerary

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Day 1 - Nairobi to Samburu

Your tour starts with pick up at 7:30 AM from your Nairobi hotel or Airport and drive to Masai Mara. This drive will take about 6 to 7 hours. Arrive in Samburu shortly after noon and check into your lodge/camp, have hot lunch and then depart for an afternoon game drive.

After the game drive, we head back to lodge/camp to reach by around 5:30 or 6:00 PM, freshen up and enjoy a freshly prepared Dinner. Overnight at your lodge. Day 2 - Samburu Today's itinerary is flexible and you can discuss with your guide on the previous evening and plan for today's schedule.

You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for full day game drives around 9:00 AM with packed lunch and return back to lodge late afternoon around 6:00 PM. Or you can depart at 6:00 AM on an early morning game drive (This is the best time to see the animals and a good chance to witness hunt/kill). Later return to accommodation for breakfast and relax for a bit and depart on an afternoon game drive with packed lunch. you will stop at a picnic spot for having packed lunch and later depart on a game drive till the park is closed. Around 6:00 PM return to lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Day 3 - Samburu to Lake Nakuru Start your day early with morning game drives by 6.30 am followed by breakfast, check out and proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park which is about 5.5 to 6 hours drive from Samburu. Upon reaching Nakuru lodge check in, have dinner and relax for the day.
Day 4 - Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara Start your day early with morning game drives by 6.30 am followed by breakfast, check out and transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve. This drive usually takes around 5-6 hours. Upon reaching Masai Mara check in, have dinner and relax for the day. Day 5 , 6 and 7 - Masai Mara

Today's itinerary is flexible and you can discuss with your guide on the previous evening and plan for today's schedule.

You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for full day game drives around 9:00 AM with packed lunch and return back to lodge late afternoon around 6:00 PM. Or you can depart at 6:00 AM on an early morning game drive (This is the best time to see the animals and a good chance to witness hunt/kill). Later return to accommodation for breakfast and relax for a bit and depart on an afternoon game drive with packed lunch. you will stop at a picnic spot for having packed lunch and later depart on a game drive till the park is closed. Around 6:00 PM return to lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Day 8 - Masai Mara to Nairobi After a relaxed breakfast head back to Nairobi to reach by about 5:00 PM. On reaching Nairobi in the evening, you will be dropped of at the airport or your hotel.

Note 1: Morning game drives in Masai Mara can be added on the last morning at the park by paying park fees(USD 100 from Jan to Jun and USD 200 from Jul to Dec)).

Stay Locations

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Day 1 - Samburu or Buffalo Springs or Shaba Game Reserve

Day 2 - Samburu or Buffalo Springs or Shaba Game Reserve

Day 3 - Lake Nakuru (Within the Park) or Lake Nakuru (Outside the Park)

Day 4 - Masai Mara (Within the Park) or Masai Mara (Outside the Park) or Masai Mara (Bordering the Park)

Day 5 - Masai Mara (Within the Park) or Masai Mara (Outside the Park) or Masai Mara (Bordering the Park)

Day 6 - Masai Mara (Within the Park) or Masai Mara (Outside the Park) or Masai Mara (Bordering the Park)

Day 7 - Masai Mara (Within the Park) or Masai Mara (Outside the Park) or Masai Mara (Bordering the Park)

Maps

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Pre & Post Tour Hotels

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Nairobi is the base for safari tours in Kenya. If you need accommodation in Nairobi before/after your safari tour, you can check some popular hotel prices on bed and breakfast basis below (Prices are per person).

Single room:

• 67 Airport Hotel - Superior Deluxe Room - USD 71 per person
• ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands - USD 115 per person
• The Boma Nairobi - Superior Room - USD 144 per person
• Movenpick Hotel - Superior Room - USD 168 per person
• Fairmont the Norfolk - Fairmont Room - USD 299 per person

Double sharing room:

• 67 Airport Hotel - Superior Deluxe Room - USD 43 per person
• ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands - USD 69 per person
• The Boma Nairobi - Superior Room - USD 84 per person
• Movenpick Hotel - Superior Room - USD 95 per person
• Fairmont the Norfolk - Fairmont Room - USD 175 per person

Triple sharing room:

• 67 Airport Hotel - Superior Deluxe Room - USD 32 per person
• ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands - USD 69 per person
• The Boma Nairobi - Superior Room - USD 72 per person
• Movenpick Hotel - Superior Room - USD 79 per person
• Fairmont the Norfolk - Deluxe Room - USD 143 per person

All of the above prices are on per person per night on bed and breakfast basis. More hotel options can be shared upon request.

Transfers

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This tour starts from Nairobi. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is the nearest international airport and Wilson Airport (WIL) is the nearest domestic airport.

Airport Pickup/Drop
Pickup or drop off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on the day of safari: No extra charge
Pickup or drop off at Wilson Airport on the day of safari: No extra charge

Airport to Hotel transfers
Transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Nairobi hotel or vice versa: USD 30 per vehicle
Transfer from Wilson Airport to Nairobi hotel or vice versa: USD 30 per vehicle

Transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Wilson Airport or vice versa: USD 30 per vehicle

Meals

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Day 1 (Sep 09, 2024) - Lunch & Dinner

Day 2 (Sep 10, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 (Sep 11, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 (Sep 12, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5 (Sep 13, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6 (Sep 14, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7 (Sep 15, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8 (Sep 16, 2024) - Breakfast & Lunch

Drive Times

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Day 1 - Nairobi to Samburu takes about 6 to 7 hours (315 km)
Day 3 - Samburu to Lake Nakuru takes about 5.5 to 6 hours (295 km)
Day 4 - Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara takes about 5 to 5.5 hours (250 km)
Day 8 - Masai Mara to Nairobi takes about 5.5 to 6 hours (284 km)

Note 1: These are estimated drive times. Because of the traffic, location of the accommodations, and several other factors, actual drive times may vary. Driving distances are approximate and do not account for exact places.

Inclusions

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• Daily game drives while on Safari.

• Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day).

• 4x4 Land Cruiser or Safari Van.

• Park Fees (for Non-Residents).

• A professional driver/guide.

• Meals as per itinerary.

• All Taxes and VAT.

Exclusions

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• Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).

• Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.

• International flights.

• Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).

• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).

• Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.

• Tips (Tipping guidelines).

Addons

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Add-on tours in Samburu
Samburu Village Visit (1 hour): USD 25 per person

Add-on tours in Lake Nakuru
Boat Ride (upto 3 hours): USD 110 per adult/USD 60 per child

Add-on tours in Masai Mara
Hot Air Balloon Ride (1 hour): USD 485 per person for adult/USD 335 per child
Masai Village Visit (1 hour): USD 25 per person
Sundowner: USD 35-60 per person depending on hotel

Please note that children's rates are applicable to specific age groups. For details on child policies for each activity, please contact us directly.