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About this trip
Immerse yourself in the animal kingdom on this ten-day experience. Veer off the beaten track to seek out elephants, hippos, leopards and lions against the impressive backdrop of the Great Rift Valley and Lake Naivasha. Then, staying in the world-famous Masai Mara, deepen your understanding of Kenyan culture by experiencing tribal life in Loita Hills as you’re welcomed into the homes of the Maasai warriors and their proud village community. Join Lonely Planet and Intrepid on this perspective-shifting journey of unforgettable moments and memorable wildlife encounters.
This is an overland trip. That means you’ll be travelling with a group in a purpose-built vehicle, visiting remote communities, setting up your own tent, occasionally roughing it in the bush with no facilities, and getting the best possible views of the Big Five. While the trucks don’t have air conditioning, they do have sliding windows which let in the breeze and make it even easier to take spectacular snaps of the local wildlife. The drive days can be long, but it’s as much about the journey as the destination, and half the fun is the camaraderie.
Wildlife, Group, Fully Guided
Kenya Safari
Destinations: Nairobi, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Subuk loita Hills, Maasai Mara National Reserve (Start and ends in Nairobi)
Itinerary
Start and end in Nairobi! With the Safari tour Kenya Wildlife Safari, you have a 10 days tour package taking you through Nairobi, Kenya and 4 other destinations in Kenya. Kenya Wildlife Safari includes accommodationin a hoteland campsites as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
What’s included
- Price Includeso Accommodation at the Mara Springs Safari Camp – furnished mid-luxury tents with beds, bedding, toilet & shower. o All meals included o Transport and services of an experienced driver/guide o Park En
What’s not included
- Price excludes:o Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Available Packages
Itinerary
1. Safari – Maasai Mara – 3 Day Excursion, Tented Camps and Hotels
About: Maasai Mara National Reserve is an area of preserved savannah wilderness in southwestern Kenya, along the Tanzanian border. Its animals include lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras and hippos. Wildebeest traverse its plains during their annual migration. The landscape has grassy plains and rolling hills and is crossed by the Mara and Talek rivers.
Tour transport including game viewing drives in an open top customized safari minivan. Maximum of 8 sharing, but another van can be booked for larger groups.
2. Lake Naivasha & Lake Nakuru – 2 Day Excursion
About: This is the Rift Valley's highest lake (at 1884m above sea level) extends like a vast, sunlit sea. But there's more to this spot than the lovely blue lake. You can ride among giraffes and zebras, look for hippos on the lake. This is the perfect trip for an overnight stay in one of the local campsites, where you can relax and enjoy the views and wildlife. Lake Nakuru is renowned for its masses of flamingos and is often referred to as the “Pink Lake”. Besides birds, it is possible to see game like waterbuck, impala, rhino and buffalo.
3. National Park – Hells Gate
About: The breathtaking scenery, complete with towering cliffs, gorges, rock towers, volcanoes and belching plumes of geothermal steam, make it one of the most atmospheric parks in Africa. On a visit to the park, you can see African buffalos, zebras, elands, hartebeests, Thomson’s gazelles, baboons and over 100 bird species including vultures, Evreux’s eagles, augur buzzards and swifts. Rare lammergeyer vultures, as well as the Chandler’s Mountain reedbuck and the klipspringer antelope also call the park home. You can walk round the park or hire a bike.
4. Amboseli National Park - Kilimanjaro Scenery
Amboseli Park is Kenya’s second most popular national park after the Masai Mara. Amboseli’s main attractions are the stunning views of Mt. Kilimanjaro lying on its southern boundary, encounters with the Masaai people, and the chance to get up close to free-roaming elephants. The park offers excellent photographic opportunities, especially for capturing elephants up close with the spectacular backdrop of Kilimanjaro, the highest freestanding mountain in the world.
5. Nairobi Museum & Snake Park
About: Learn about Kenya’s rich heritage, in addition to the museum, visitors are treated to a variety of shopping and dining facilities, as well as botanical gardens that offer a serene environment. Also enjoy a visit to the Snake Park and have an informative guided 1hr tour around the popular attraction and research facility for reptiles & breeding of snakes.
6. Mount Kenya - Hike to the Peak
Located in the Central Highlands, Mount Kenya is one of the most popular destinations in Kenya, drawing hikers from across the world. Different types of forest vegetation grow on its lower slopes and many of the plant species found on Mount Kenya are endemic to the mountain. The views from the summit of this peak, Africa’s second highest, are breathtaking and Mount Kilimanjaro can be seen from the top on clear days. Snow-capped Mount Kenya, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, lies only 16 km south of the Equator. The Mount Kenya Hike with African Budget Safaris is a 5-day hiking trek to the summit of Point Lenana, one of the highest peaks of Mount Kenya.
7. Tsavo National Park - Secluded Game Viewing
Kenya’s largest national park, Tsavo covers 22 000 sq km of dramatic landscapes offering a more secluded and wild safari experience. This vast wilderness area, recognized as one of the world's biodiversity hotspots, is divided into Tsavo East and the more scenic Tsavo West National Parks. Tsavo’s main attraction is the large number of diverse wildlife species that can be sighted on scenic game viewing drives.
8. Lake Naivasha & Hell's Gate National Park
The highest of the Rift Valley lakes, Lake Naivasha is home to a wide variety of birds and numerous hippos. This freshwater lake lies close to Elsamere, the former home of Joy and George Adamson of Born Free fame. Activities include boat rides to Crescent Island Game Sanctuary and bike rides in Hell’s Gate National Park, as well as relaxing on the cool lake shores and visiting Elsamere.