Forever Kenya
Forever Kenya : 9D / 8N
2N Masaai Mara + 1N Naivasha + 2N Amboseli + 2N Mombasa + 1N Nairobi
Starting Rs. 2,30,000 p.head upto June 30
(excluding taxes & airfare for a group of 6 persons in 3 STAR Accommodations)
You visit the two Crown Jewels of Kenyan National parks, the Masai Mara NR and Amboseli NP, along with Lake Naivasha. The experience of watching the Big 5 (lion, buffalo, elephant, leopard and rhino) from very close quarters in these parks will excite you and invigorate your tired soul. In addition to this, Mara, as it is popularly addressed, offers you an array of animals Zebra, Giraffe, Wildebeest, Impala, Ostrich and scores of birds. During the Great Migration (July-October), you would be stunnedby the vigor, urgency and nervous migration of thousands of animals crossing River Mara,filled with ever hungry crocodile. Amboseli offers all these with the majestic Mt Kilimanjaro in the background. The elephants here have the biggest of tusks and are seen in dozens. Lake Naivasha offers the rare experience of bird-watching, watching hippos from close quarters and undertaking a boat-ride in the 140 sq. km. lake.
DAY 1
Arrival at Nairobi at 540am & transfer to Masai Mara
Meet and greet at Jomo Kenyatta Airport upon your arrival and after briefing you are driven to Masai Mara. Proceed through Narok Town which is a Masai town located along this route. Drive on to Masai Mara arriving for check in and hot lunch at the camp. After lunch, enjoy game drives for an opportunity to spot the big five animals as well as many other animals which include the cheetah, hyena, giraffe, warthog, gazelle, wildebeest and others. As the sun sets, you are driven back to the camp rest and dinner.
Overnight:Keekorok Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 2
Explore Masai Mara National Reserve
Early wakeup call then have an early morning pre breakfast game drive at 6.30am for a chance to see the park when it is most active. Afterwards return to the camp for late breakfast then carry packed picnic lunch and depart for full day game drives. You will explore the new 8th wonder of the world and if lucky you might see an adrenaline filled cheetah hunt in the open plains of the Masai Mara. You will also spend time at the banks of the Mara River for a chance to spot the dramatic wildebeest crossing. In the evening you will transfer back to accommodation for dinner and rest.
Overnight:
Keekorok Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic lunch, dinner
DAY 3
Drive from Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha
On this day you will have an early wakeup call then have an early morning game drive at 6.30am for a chance to see the park as the sun rises. Afterwards return to the camp for late breakfast followed by check out from the camp and drive to Lake Naivasha. On arrival, you will check in to the camp for lunch. After lunch, you will spend the afternoon enjoying an activity of your choice such as a visit to Crescent Island for a walking safari ($30 per person), a boat ride in Lake Naivasha ($30 per person) or a cycling / hiking safari in Hells Gate National Park ($30 per person). These activities come at an extra cost as indicated. Later on you are transferred back to the camp for dinner and rest.
Overnight:Muthu Lake Naivasha Country Club or similar
https://www.muthuhotelsmgm.com/
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 4
DRIVE TO AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
Early breakfast then check out of the camp and drive to Amboseli via Nairobi. You will arrive for check in and late lunch at the camp then afterwards depart for an afternoon game drive in Amboseli for a chance to see the park ecosystem, animals, birds and beautiful scenery. The driver will drive you at a leisurely pace as you stop often to enable you watch animals, take pictures and enjoy bird watching. As the sun sets you are driven back to the camp for dinner and rest.
Overnight: SOPA Amboseli or similar
https://www.sopalodges.com/amboseli-sopa-lodge/the-lodge
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 5
Explore Amboseli National Park
After early breakfast, you will depart from lodge armed with your picnic lunch and water and proceed for morning game viewing in Amboseli. Spend time in nature and take photos of Mt. Kilimanjaro which is perfectly seen during the morning hours. The driver will drive you at a leisurely pace as you stop often to enable you watch animals, take pictures and enjoy bird watching. Also drive to the observation hill where you will see a scenic aerial view of the park as you take photos and watch the animals at the nearby swamp with the help of your pair of binoculars. After the game drives you will transfer back to the lodge for dinner and rest.
Overnight: SOPA Amboseli or similar
https://www.sopalodges.com/amboseli-sopa-lodge/the-lodge
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 6
Drive from Amboseli to Emali to Mombasa
After breakfast you will check out of the lodge and will be transferred to the Emali Train Station to board the 09:30 AM train to Mombasa arriving at 1400pm. Another driver meets you at the Train Station for transfer to your hotel for rest. The rest of the team is transferred to Nairobi for overnight.
Overnight:Baobab Beach Resort and Spa or similar
https://www.baobab-beach-resort.com
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 7
Mombasa
After breakfast you are taken by boat to the sea for snorkeling. Spend the rest of the days relaxing at leisure in Mombasa. All meals are served at the main restaurant.
Overnight:Baobab Beach Resort and Spa or similar
https://www.baobab-beach-resort.com
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 8
Take the Train back to Nairobi
After breakfast you will check out of the resort for transfer to Mombasa Train Station from where you will take the 0800am train back to Nairobi. You will reach Nairobi at 1410pm and meet your driver for transfer to your hotel.
Overnight:Ole Sereni Hotel or similar
https://ole-sereni.com/
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 9
Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta Airport
Early in the morning your driver picks you up from your hotel and drops you at Jomo Kenyatta Airport to connect with your international flight.
Overnight: NA
Meals: Breakfast
SAFARI HIGHLIGHTS
- Private safari for 6 persons starting and ending in Nairobi
- The Big5 in Masai Mara (lion, leopard, elephant, rhinos buffalo) as well as many other animals
- Accommodation as stated (Bed & Breakfast in Nairobi and Full Board on safari)
- Transport in private safari minibus with pop up roof
OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
| Visit a Masai village | $20 per person |
| Guided nature walk | $20 per person |
| Boat ride in Lake Naivasha | $20 per person |
| Visit to Crescent Island in Lake Naivasha | $20 per person |
| Visit to Hells Gate for walking / cycling | $20 per person |
INCLUSION
- Airport transfers
- Park Fees
- Game drives as indicated
- Accommodation and meals as Indicated
- Transport and game drives in a private safari minibus with pop up roof
- Bottled water during the safari
- Services of an experienced tour driver/guide
EXCLUSION
- Tips
- Extra activities as listed
- Kenya eTA
- International I domestic flights
- Visa & vaccination
- Items of a Personal nature
- Any other Item not indicated in this Itinerary
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Passport valid for 6 months
- Valid eTA
- Yellow Fever Vaccine
| eTA Process | eTA Link: Govt, of Kenya https://www.etakenya.go.ke/en |
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| Useful Information | Link for useful information on Kenya https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenya |
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NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK
It is located approximately 7 kms south of center of Nairobi. It is a large game reserve known for breeding endangered black rhinos and home to several bird species and giraffe, zebra and lions. It is possibly the only zoo in the world located so close to a metropolis separated just by an electric fence.
GIRAFFE CENTER
It is located in Langata, approximately 20 kms from center of Nairobi. It is dedicated to the protection of the endangered giraffe population. One can observe giraffes from very close quarters and even feed or caress these timid but beautiful creatures.
KAREN BLIXEN MUSEUM
It is located 10 km from Nairobi at the foot of the Ngong Hills. This is the former African home of Danish author Karen Blixen, famous for her book `Out of Africa’ which chronicles life of the estate about 100 years back. The establishment has been maintained in its heritage form and is one of the places most visited by the tourists.
BOMAS OF KENYA
It is a tourist village in Langata 10krn from Nairobi. Bomas displays traditional villages belonging to different Kenyan tribes and has one of the largest auditoria in Africa. One gets to have a glimpse of rural Kenya and the life pursued by the different tribes.
DAVID SHELDRICK ELEPHANT & RHINO ORPHANAGE
It is a trust that rescues and rehabilitates orphaned elephants. One has the rare opportunity of viewing young elephants of varied age having mud baths or feeding eagerly from feeding-bottles.
MAASAI MARKET
It is at Slip Rd, Nairobi,is open every weekdays from morning till evening It’s a great place to shop ethnic clothes, shawls, handicrafts, figurines etc. at very reasonable prices.