10-DAY KENYA PRIVATE TOUR

Start with a drive through central Kenya to the lower slopes of Mt. Kenya and foothills of Aberdares. Proceed further north across the equator to the rugged landscapes of Samburu National Reserve, home to rarely found species, then down to the floor of the Great Rift Valley to - Lake Nakuru National Park, on to Masai Mara Reserve, where you will have the best opportunity of spotting the Big Five, Lake Naivasha and crown your tour in Amboseli national park on the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro.

  • You'll be collected from the airport (or hotel).
  • Accommodation before the tour departs can be arranged for an extra cost.

DAY 1: NAIROBI | OLPEJETA CONSERVANCY

Depart Nairobi and proceed north, driving through lush tea and coffee estates to Ol Pejeta Conservancy and its sumptuous ranch were once the private domain of famed multi-millionaire, Adnan Kashoggi.
Visit the Chimpanzee Sanctuary, a charming haven established by the Jane Goodall Institute to provide sanctuary to orphaned chimps, and the specially protected and fenced refuge of black rhino with its stunning forty specimens!
In fact Sweetwaters boasts excellent game viewing with the highest ratio of game to area of any park or reserve in Kenya. In addition to the chimps and the black rhinos, you will have a chance to view an amazing variety of wildlife such as zebra, lion, leopard, Thomson’s gazelle, grants gazelle, oryx, eland, baboon, elephant and various species of birds.


  Main Destination: Ol Pejeta Conservancy  (Laikipia Plateau)

   Accommodation: Sweetwaters Tented Camp

  Mid-Luxury tented camp located inside Ol Pejeta

  Meals & Drinks: Lunch & Dinner {Drinks not included)

  Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

 

DAY 2: OLPEJETA | SAMBURU

After breakfast, depart for samburu game reserve, Wild and rugged, Samburu is fiercely beautiful with its arid savannahs watered by the lovely Uaso Nyiro River. Samburu is renowned for its rare species of fauna known as the Samburu five. These five particular animals are usually only found north of the equator the long necked gerenuk a remarkable-antelope which spends much of its time on its hind legs searching for succulent leaves.
The Gravy
s zebra which is smaller than the common zebra and looks more like a horse, the beisa oryx with black horizontal stripe running across its lower flank and the Somali ostrich males which have blue-grey necks and thighs.
Lunch is served on arrival then proceed to look for these animals on an afternoon Game Drive.

A variety of other animals can also be found. Avid bird watchers will find the reserve very attractive for bird viewing. A camel back safari is also a specialty in Samburu as well as a cultural visit to the Samburu people.

Main Destination: Samburu National Reserve

Accommodation: Ashnil Samburu Camp

Mid-Luxury tented camp located inside Samburu Game Reserve

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner {Drinks not included)

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

 

DAY 3: SAMBURU

Today we start our day in the bush by scanning the river from our tents veranda with a cup of steaming coffee in hand. Before the dew is off the grass, were off in pursuit of the elephants, lions, leopards, and cheetahs that thrive in the reserves grasslands and acacia woodlands. Return to the camp for lunch, and then proceed to look for these animals on an afternoon Game Drive. A variety of other animals can also be found. These include lion, elephant, leopard, dik-dik, mongoose, waterbuck, impala, baboon, cheetah and monkey. The highlights of the Samburu Game Reserve are the spectacular scenic beauty, rivers, and forests. It is an area where the local people have a rich and colorful heritage. The reserves have numerous permanent springs and a wealth of wildlife which includes leopard, hippo, elephant, lion, reticulated giraffe, Grevy zebra, and crocodile in the Ewaso Nyiro river. Over 365 species of birds have been identified in the reserve.And so the day is spent in alternating pursuits of exploration in the bush and relaxation in our cozy camp/ Lodge. All meals and overnight at the camp or lodge

Main Destination: Samburu National Reserve

Accommodation: Ashnil Samburu Camp

Mid-Luxury tented camp located inside Samburu Game Reserve

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner {Drinks not included)

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

 

DAY 4: SAMBURU | LAKE NAKURU N.P

After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park to arrive for lunch and afternoon game viewing. This park was home to millions of Flamingoes (greater and lesser), the fish eating pelicans as well as over 450 other species of birds. It is also a good location for game viewing of the white rhino, the lion, the waterbuck, leopard, the endangered Rothschild Giraffe and antelopes among other 56 different species of mammals. Proceed to Lake Nakuru lodge for lunch and later on return to the park for your afternoon game viewing game drive.
The park has three famous viewpoints from where you can get a picturesque aerial view Lake Nakuru landscape i.e. Lion Hill, Baboon cliff and Out of Africa Hills (Enasoit, Lion Hill ridge etc. Our naturalist driver guide will also take you through the 550 different plant species in the park including the unique and biggest euphorbia forest in Africa. Lunch at the lodge. As the sun sets, return back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

 

Main Destination: Lake Nakuru National Park

Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

Mid-Luxury lodge located inside  Lake Nakuru national park

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner {Drinks not included)

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

 

DAY 5: LAKE NAKURU | MASAI MARA

After breakfast drive to Masai mara via Narok town, drive across the plains to the camp or lodge. Check in at the lodge or camp for lunch. The meals are buffet, enjoyed either in the dining or under the shade of indigenous trees, have a few minutes relaxing and enjoying the surrounding before you depart for an afternoon game drives in search of the Big 5 among other Wild game. Masai mara is named after the traditional inhabitants (Masai) and the Mara River. It offers absolutely unique variety of animals, reason being that this hilly region is both humid and fertile and is crossed by Mara and Talek rivers full of crocodiles and hippos. The abundance of water and excellent availability of food are the reasons masai mara has greatest population of wild animals in the whole of Africa. There is a particularly dramatic spectacle from July to October, the annual migration of huge herds of Gnus and Zebras, predators such as Hyenas, Jackals, Leopards and Lions closely follow these herds. Return to the camp or Lodge for Dinner and overnight.

Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation: Sarova Mara Camp | Similar

Mid-Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara Game Reserve

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner {Drinks not included)

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

 

DAY 6 / 7: MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE

After breakfast, full day game viewing in Masai Mara Game Reserve which offers wonderful scenery and plenty of game. It is perhaps the only region left in Kenya where a visitor may see animals in the same super abundance as existed a century ago. Explore this part of the Northern Serengeti Ecosystem where the great wildebeest migration takes place. The plain is literally covered with these animals. Grunts and other animal sounds are heard, and territorial fights are commonplace. The migration, now declared the Seventh Wonder of the World takes place from end July to September
Soak in the abundance of untamed wilderness, fresh and natural scenery, filled with exotic wildlife during our expertly guided game drives enjoyed in open vehicles. For those interested in a more intimate encounter, we contact a safe and exciting walking safari where you will have a chance to come face to face with nature’s beauty both in Flaura and Fauna. Return to the camp or lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation: Sarova Mara Camp | Similar

Mid-Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara Game Reserve

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner {Drinks not included)

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

 

DAY 8: MASAI MARA | LAKE NAIVASHA

After breakfast, we depart masai mara as we drive to Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley to arrive for lunch and afternoon optional activities and adventure. Visit to Hells gate national park famous for its geothermal station, Gorges and spectacular sceneries (cliffs, volcanoes). The park is characterized by diverse topography and geological scenery. Hells gate national park is home to a profusion of plain game and bird life. Walking is permitted making it ideal for biking, hiking and rock climbing. The lake is almost 13kms across, but its waters are shallow with an average depth of five metres. Much of the lake is surrounded by forests of the yellow barked Acacia, known as the yellow fever tree. These forests abound with bird life, and Naivasha is known as a world class birding.
Optional Excursions In Lake Naivasha:

1 Hour Boat Ride: Price from USD 30 per Person

A boat ride on Lake Naivasha takes you close up with the hippos in the water and you will be able to watch them at a close point as they rest among the reeds. There are also hundreds of birds to see in the lake including the famous fish eagle and the cormorants. The shores of the lake are littered with wildlife including buffalos, zebras, and giraffes among others.

2-3 Hours Crescent Island Walking Safari: Price from USD 30 per Person

You will begin with a boat ride, riding in a speed boat for an hour to view wild animals. The boat will then drop you at the island, where you will be welcomed by your guides before proceeding for a walking tour. You will be able to get close to friendly wild animals with well-trained guides leading you, with more animals per acre here than any other Kenyan Park. You will discover that hippos graze all over at night, and sleep under the acacia or rest in the water by day. Following your guided tour, the boat will come to collect you before taking you back to the pier, from where you will meet your driver guide and back to your hotel.

 

Walking /biking safari at Hells gate national park: Price from USD 60 Per Person

An adventure lover's paradise, Hell's Gate National Park is just short drive from your hotel or lodge- making it a perfect day escape. With its unique landscape and lack of dangerous predators, Hell's Gate National Park is the perfect place to stretch your legs with guided cycling, adrenaline fueled rock climbing, and scenic hikes. A full day tour to the park includes cycling, rock-climbing, and hiking within this breathtaking park.


Main Destination: Lake Naivasha

Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge

Mid-Luxury lodge located along the shores of Lake Naivasha

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner {Drinks not included)

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

 

DAY 9: LAKE NAIVASHA | AMBOSELI

After breakfast, check out and drive to Amboseli national park; via Nairobi. Amboseli National Park is Kenyas first established Game Park in the word Amboseli is the Masai word for salt dust. It is situated on the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro very close to the Tanzanian border. With the majestic backdrop of Mt. Kilimanjaro, spectacular displays of wildlife (lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, cheetah, and buffalo) and various plains game, postcard perfect pictures are almost always guaranteed. All meals and overnight

Main Destination: Amboseli National Park

Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

Mid-Luxury lodge located inside Amboseli national park

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner {Drinks not included)

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

 

DAY 10: AMBOSELI | NAIROBI | DEPARTURE

We leave early morning for game drive, when Mt. Kilimanjaro usually appears from its mantle of clouds, morning and afternoon game viewing in Amboseli, the game Proceeds to the area of Lake Amboseli, which is a wide salt pan, consisting of permanent swamps. This area has much game, large and small, high concentration of Elephant, rhino, buffalo, Burchells zebra, eland, Masai giraffe and small species of the antelope family, the common water buck, klipspringer, Grants gazelle, impala, topi, and the diminutive duiker among other. The tour retuns to Nairobi arriving late afternoon drop off at your hotel or transfer to the airport for your flight back home.

Main Destination: Nairobi

Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner {Drinks not included)

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

 

PRICES AND SEASONS

SEASON

 MID-RANGE

 STANDARD

LUXURY

High Season: JAN-MARCH

 $  2,700.00

 $2,950.00

 $ 3,200.00

Low Season: APRIL- MAY

 $  2,600.00

 $2,850.00

 $ 3,100.00

Green Season: JUNE- JUNE

 $  2,620.00

 $2,880.00

 $ 3,250.00

Peak Season: JULY-OCT

 $  3,000.00

 $3,200.00

 $ 3,400.00

Shoulder season: NOV-DEC

 $  2,700.00

 $2,950.00

 $ 3,200.00






All trip prices are per person based on double occupancy or twin room occupancy unless otherwise noted. Optional activities are at an additional cost. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars. Children below 3 years are free of Charge, children between 3 and 12 years will pay 50% of the adult rate. Children in own room and not sharing room with adults pays 75% of Adult rate

INCLUDED

  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Round-trip airport transfer
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (On all days)

EXCLUDED

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

 

LOW SEASON: APRIL – JUNE

 

· Bookings cancelled 45 days prior to the excursion will not be charged for.

· Bookings cancelled 30 to 45 days prior to the excursion will be charged 25%

· Bookings cancelled 20 to 30 days prior to the excursion will be charged 50%

· Bookings cancelled below 20 days prior to the excursion will be charged 100%

 

HIGH SEASON: JAN- MARCH – JULY – OCTOBER

 

 · Bookings cancelled 60 days prior to the excursion will not be charged for.

· Bookings cancelled 45 to 60 days prior to the excursion will be charged 50%

· Bookings cancelled below 45 days prior to the excursion will be charged 100%

 

 Package Price: $3,050.00

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