Kenya Sojourn Plus
NAIROBI | LAKE NAIVASHA | NAKURU NATIONAL PARK | LAKE ELEMANTAITA | SOYSAMBU HOT SPRINGS | MASAI MARA | AMBOSELI
DAY 1: NAIROBI
Meet & Greet outside customs (near SafariComm booth) and transfer to your hotel. Briefing by the driver guide at the hotel. Dinner on own account. Overnight.
DAY 2: NAIROBI SIGHTSEEING
Full day sightseeing tour of Nairobi. Meet your driver-guide at the hotel after breakfast at the pre-arranged time.
Today you will be covering the Giraffe Centre, Elephant Orphanage, Kazuri Beads Factory and end the day with a visit to the Masai Market. Lunch & dinner o your own account. Overnight Nairobi.
DAY 3: NAIROBI- NAIVASHA
An early morning starts today after breakfast. Your driver-guide will pick you up from the hotel in the 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser for a 3hr drive to Naivasha.
Enroute you can have a photo stop at the Rift Valley before reaching the Lodge in time for lunch and perhaps a walk along the Lake Naivasha shores of the lodge. You will enjoy your first encounter with Kenyan wildlife on the grounds of the lodge.
Around 3pm meet your driver guide for a lake cruise and a walking safari at Crescent Island. Return to lodge by sunset for perhaps a sundowner before dinner. Overnight at Naivasha.
DAY 4: NAKURU, LAKE ELEMENTAITA & SOYSAMBU HOT SPRINGS
A very early morning departure after breakfast to enjoy the game drive at Nakuru National Park (1hrs drive) where you will get to see the rare Rhino’s and other wildlife. Picnic lunch will be at Nakuru.
Post lunch you will visit Lake Elementaita Reserve and Soysambu Hot Springs for some more Kenyan scenic beauty experiences.
Return to Naivasha in time for dinner. Overnight at Naivasha.
DAY 5: MASAI MARA
Check out after breakfast and transfer to Loldia airstrip (Naivasha) for a 0930am check in and 10am flight to Masai Mara. ETA 1040am.
Your driver guide will meet you at the airstrip in Mara and transfer you to your lodge. Enroute you can enjoy an introductory game drive before reaching the lodge in time for lunch.
Around 0330pm depart for an evening game drive until sunset. Optional sundowner in the bush can be arranged with the camp manager on own account. Dinner & overnight at Mara.
Tonight, you will be briefed by the hot air balloon company representative for the flight next day. (Optional excursion)
DAY 6: MASAI MARA & HOT AIR BALLOON SAFARI (OPTIONAL)
A pre-dawn departure towards the hot air balloon safari flight take-off site. On arrival enjoy a hot beverage and perhaps tale part in the setting up the balloon for the flight. Enjoy the 60-70 minutes flight with spectacular views of the Mara and spotting of some extraordinary wildlife views from a bird’s eye view.
Post the flight join the group for a champagne breakfast in the bush before returning to your camp.
Some R&R post lunch before the evening game drive. Dinner & overnight at Mara.
DAY 7: MASAI MARA
Today enjoy morning (sunrise to 0930am) and evening (0330pm- sunset) game drives OR perhaps a full day game drive (8am-4pm) with a picnic lunch. These options can be discussed with your driver-guide.
If you require a picnic breakfast or lunch please advise the camp manager the previous day.
Dinner & overnight at Mara.
DAY 8: MASAI MARA – AMBOSELI
Enjoy your last morning game drive today. Perhaps you may wish to experience a bush picnic breakfast today to add to your Masai Mara experience. Or perhaps a late breakfast before freshening up and checking out.
Your driver will transfer you to the airstrip for your flight to Amboseli. On arrival meet your 4×4 Driver-guide at the airstrip. Transfer to the lodge in time for lunch. Enjoy an afternoon/evening game drive in the backdrop of Mt Kilimanjaro. Dinner & overnight at Amboseli.
DAY 9: AMBOSELI
Crowned by Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, the Amboseli National Parks is one of Kenya’s most popular parks. The name “Amboseli” comes from a Maasai word meaning “salty dust”, and it is one of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants up close. Nature lovers can explore five different habitats here ranging from the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli, wetlands with sulphur springs, the savannah and woodlands.
Enjoy morning and afternoon/evening game drives. All meals at Amboseli lode.
DAY 10: AMBOSELI-NAIROBI
Perhaps your last game drive of the Kenyan safari this morning. Or spend a lazy morning at the lodge.
Check out after breakfast and drive/fly Nairobi to catch your return flight home.
| STANDARD | SUPERIOR | LUXURY | LUXE+ |
Naivasha – Full Board | Lake Naivasha Country Club |
| Sawela Lodge | Loldia House |
Masai Mara – Full Board | 1.Pride Inn Masai Mara | 1. Serenity Mara Legends | 1. Entim Mara |
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Nairobi – Bed & Breakfast |
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Amboseli – Full Board |
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INCLUDED | EXCLUDED |
Accommodation as per meal plan stated | International airfare |
NON AC 4×4 at disposal for unlimited game drives/excursions as per park rules | Visa fees |
Park Fees & Entrances
| Expenses of personal nature
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Pre-loaded SIM cards | Hot air balloon safari |
F&B Hamper in 4×4 | Masai Village visit |
Extraction & Evacuation Cover | Elephant Orphanage visit |
Mara to Amboseli one-way airfare | Tips to driver-guide and lodge team members |
Meet & Greet outside customs (near SafariComm booth) and transfer to your hotel. Briefing by the driver guide at the hotel. Dinner on own account. Overnight.
Full day sightseeing tour of Nairobi. Meet your driver-guide at the hotel after breakfast at the pre-arranged time.
Today you will be covering the Giraffe Centre, Elephant Orphanage, Kazuri Beads Factory and end the day with a visit to the Masai Market. Lunch & dinner o your own account. Overnight Nairobi.
An early morning starts today after breakfast. Your driver-guide will pick you up from the hotel in the 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser for a 3hr drive to Naivasha.
Enroute you can have a photo stop at the Rift Valley before reaching the Lodge in time for lunch and perhaps a walk along the Lake Naivasha shores of the lodge. You will enjoy your first encounter with Kenyan wildlife on the grounds of the lodge.
Around 3pm meet your driver guide for a lake cruise and a walking safari at Crescent Island. Return to lodge by sunset for perhaps a sundowner before dinner. Overnight at Naivasha.
A very early morning departure after breakfast to enjoy the game drive at Nakuru National Park (1hrs drive) where you will get to see the rare Rhino’s and other wildlife. Picnic lunch will be at Nakuru.
Post lunch you will visit Lake Elementaita Reserve and Soysambu Hot Springs for some more Kenyan scenic beauty experiences.
Return to Naivasha in time for dinner. Overnight at Naivasha.
Check out after breakfast and transfer to Loldia airstrip (Naivasha) for a 0930am check in and 10am flight to Masai Mara. ETA 1040am.
Your driver guide will meet you at the airstrip in Mara and transfer you to your lodge. Enroute you can enjoy an introductory game drive before reaching the lodge in time for lunch.
Around 0330pm depart for an evening game drive until sunset. Optional sundowner in the bush can be arranged with the camp manager on own account. Dinner & overnight at Mara.
Tonight, you will be briefed by the hot air balloon company representative for the flight next day. (Optional excursion)
A pre-dawn departure towards the hot air balloon safari flight take-off site. On arrival enjoy a hot beverage and perhaps tale part in the setting up the balloon for the flight. Enjoy the 60-70 minutes flight with spectacular views of the Mara and spotting of some extraordinary wildlife views from a bird’s eye view.
Post the flight join the group for a champagne breakfast in the bush before returning to your camp.
Some R&R post lunch before the evening game drive. Dinner & overnight at Mara.
Today enjoy morning (sunrise to 0930am) and evening (0330pm- sunset) game drives OR perhaps a full day game drive (8am-4pm) with a picnic lunch. These options can be discussed with your driver-guide.
If you require a picnic breakfast or lunch please advise the camp manager the previous day.
Dinner & overnight at Mara.
Enjoy your last morning game drive today. Perhaps you may wish to experience a bush picnic breakfast today to add to your Masai Mara experience. Or perhaps a late breakfast before freshening up and checking out.
Your driver will transfer you to the airstrip for your flight to Amboseli. On arrival meet your 4×4 Driver-guide at the airstrip. Transfer to the lodge in time for lunch. Enjoy an afternoon/evening game drive in the backdrop of Mt Kilimanjaro. Dinner & overnight at Amboseli.
Crowned by Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, the Amboseli National Parks is one of Kenya’s most popular parks. The name “Amboseli” comes from a Maasai word meaning “salty dust”, and it is one of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants up close. Nature lovers can explore five different habitats here ranging from the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli, wetlands with sulphur springs, the savannah and woodlands.
Enjoy morning and afternoon/evening game drives. All meals at Amboseli lode.
Perhaps your last game drive of the Kenyan safari this morning. Or spend a lazy morning at the lodge.
Check out after breakfast and drive/fly Nairobi to catch your return flight home.
Standard
1. Lake Naivasha Country Club
Superior
1. Naivasha Sopa Lodge
2. Great Rift Valley Lodge
Luxury
1. Sawela Lodge
Luxe +
1. Loldia House
Standard
1. Pride Inn Masai Mara
2. Mara Leisure Camp
Superior
1. Serenity Mara Legends
2. Ilkeliani Lodge
3. Neptune Mara
4. Soroi Mara Bush Camp
Luxury
1. Entim Mara
2. Governors
3. Mara Ngenche
Luxe +
1. Ishara Mara
2. JW Marriott
3. Governors II Moran
Standard
1. Pride Inn Azure
2. Hilton Garden Inn
Superior
1. Concord
2. Park Inn Nairobi
3. Four Points Sheraton
4. PanAfric
Luxury
1. Movenpick
2. The Stanley
Luxe +
1. Hemingways
2. Fairmont,The Norflox
3. Villa Rosa Kempinski
Standard
1. Sopa Lodge
2. Kilima Lodge
Superior
1. Ol Tukai Lodge
Luxury
1. Kibo Villa
2. Elephant George Camp
Luxe +
1. Elewana
2. Tortilis Camp
3. Angama Camp
Accommodation as per meal plan stated |
NON AC 4×4 at disposal for unlimited game drives/excursions as per park rules |
Park Fees & Entrances
|
Pre-loaded SIM cards |
F&B Hamper in 4×4 |
Extraction & Evacuation Cover |
Mara to Amboseli one-way airfare |
International airfare |
Visa fees |
|
Expenses of personal nature
|
Hot air balloon safari |
Masai Village visit |
Elephant Orphanage visit |
Tips to driver-guide and lodge team members |
