Classic Kenya Safari Tour

Kenya is world-renowned for its wildlife reserves. What is perhaps not so well known is that Kenya also has an amazing diversity of habitats, each with its own unique flora and fauna, and on this tour we visit the best of them. Amboseli National Park is the place in Kenya for fantastic panoramic views of Africa's greatest mountain, Mt Kilimanjaro, and also hosts a large population of elephants. The Aberdares National Park offers a totally different experience where you can discover shyer, forest dwelling species from the legendary Treetops lodge, and the flamingos of Lake Nakuru are one of the great spectacles of East Africa. The safari is rounded off with 3 days in the unparalleled Masai Mara National Reserve.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Maximum Group Size: 14
Fully Escorted: By driver / guide
Transport: Custom safari vehicle
Activities: Game drives
Accommodation: 1 night tourist class hotel, 7 nights in lodge accommodation, day use rooms in Nairobi on day 9
Meals: As per itinerary. B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner
Park Fees: Local payment covers all park entrance fees
Arrival Transfer: Not included
Local Payment: Must be paid in cash on day 1 of your tour
Single Supplement: Single travellers and those occupying a single room must pay this supplement.

SEASONAL SUPPLEMENT APPLIES:
Jul - Oct: £210 and Nov - Dec: £160

PARK FEES: As a general note if park fees increase there may be an increase in the local payment.

COMPULSORY SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: Single supplements on this tour are compulsory for individual travellers or odd-numbered groups. Groups with an odd number of travellers will incur one single supplement charge for the whole group.

EXTEND YOUR STAY: You can extend your tour with a visit to the island of Zanzibar. Check Extra Services at the back of the brochure for details.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

• Fantastic views of Kilimanjaro at Amboseli National Park
• Masai Mara national reserve
• Game viewing at Treetops

BRIEF ITINERARY

Day 1, NAIROBI - MT KENYA: We depart from Nairobi early, heading north to Mt Kenya, Africa’s second highest mountain. On arrival we have time for an optional walk around the base of the mountain, known for its prolific birdlife and black and white colobus monkeys. (LD)

Day 2, SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE: Continue north to Samburu National Reserve. Samburu is situated in the semi-desert northern frontier area of Kenya and contains many species not found anywhere else in the country. Upon arrival we take a game drive. (BLD)

Day 3, SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE: We enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, in search of lion, leopard, giraffe and some of the more unusual species that are found here. (BLD)

Day 4, LAKE NAIVASHA: Drive to Lake Naivasha. This afternoon we take a boat ride on the lake. (BLD)

Day 5, MASAI MARA: A long drive brings us to the Masai Mara National Reserve. Upon arrival we take an afternoon game drive. (BLD)

Days 6-7, MASAI MARA: The Masai Mara has one of the highest densities of wildlife to be found anywhere in Africa and during our time here we enjoy a variety of game drives in search of its celebrated residents. We hope to spot lion, leopard, cheetah, buffalo, elephant, giraffe, hippo, hyena and much more. (BLD)

Day 8, NAIROBI: We leave the Masai Mara behind and head back to Nairobi. The tour ends on arrival. (B)

DEPARTURE DATES

TRAVEL STYLE

You love to experience the culture and tradition of a destination but with a level of comfort and organisation that won't test your endurance. Explore without roughing it.

Maximum Group Size - 15: You love to experience the culture and tradition of a destination but with a level of inclusions, comfort and organisation that won't test your endurance. You enjoy the freedom of using privately charted vehicles but also understand that sometimes the best way to go is 'local'. Whether a seasoned or a first time traveller, you love to explore without roughing it.
Tour Extensions: Traveller-class Extension tours are non-group tours, available on request.
Included: All accommodation (usually in comfortable tourist class hotels on a twin share basis), transportation, many meals, and all entrance fees as included in the itinerary.
Single Supplement: (applicable to single travellers who wish to have their own room) Usually available and usually not compulsory (check your specific tour for details). Please note: Single supplements do not apply on all boats, overnight train journeys and whilst camping.[Read more about Imaginative Traveller travel styles]