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9 Days Bucket-List Kenya Luxury Safari

9 Days Bucket-List Kenya Luxury Safari

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9 Days Bucket-List Kenya Luxury Safari

9 Days Starting and ending in Nairobi, Kenya

Visiting: Nairobi, Amboseli National Park, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park

Tour operator:

Royal Private Safaris

Tour code:

RPS-015

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 7

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

4-89

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal

Tour operated in:

English , Spanish

Private Available:

From: $4950 $4715 Travel Club discount: -$235

NB: Prices correct on 21-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Combining some of Kenya's biggest safari experiences onto a slightly over a week-long itinerary, this overland tour is well-balanced and highly diverse. See Amboseli National Park, famous for its views of Mount Kilimanjaro and good numbers of elephants, Lake Nakuru with its diverse wildlife and distinctive lakes, and the world-renowned Masai Mara. After two nights in Nairobi, you proceed to Amboseli National Park, close to the Tanzanian border flanked by Mount Kilimanjaro. Amboseli is a compact game park, abundant in wildlife, which makes for some excellent game viewing. Amboseli National Park hosts some of Kenya's largest elephant herds and is famous for its big elephant bulls with their impressive tusks. The Park also contains huge populations of buffalos, zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, hippos and various antelope species, such as impala. Amboseli National Park is also home to lions, leopards, cheetahs, rhinos and many other species of plains game. The Park also boasts an abundance of birds, including bee-eaters, kingfishers, pelicans, African fish eagles and falcons. From Amboseli, we head to the important wildlife sanctuary of Lake Nakuru National Park, via Nairobi and the scenic Great Rift Valley. Lake Nakuru National Park is home to lions, leopards and buffalo as well as an enormous number of birds. The lake hosts over 400 different bird species, including many water birds. Lake Nakuru National Park is known as an important wildlife sanctuary for some of Africa's endangered species, especially black and white rhinos, & Rothschild's giraffes. The game reserve is also home to lions, waterbuck, buffalo and baboons, which we keep an eye out for on our game drive. Your safari closes with Kenya's flagship national reserve: the Masai Mara, a scene of the dramatic Wildebeest Migration and a rewarding and exciting safari destination at any time of year. Wherever you go in the vast Masai Mara you will see plenty of wildlife, such as Masai giraffes, baboons, warthogs, bat-eared foxes, grey jackals, spotted hyena, topi, impala, hartebeests, wildebeest. Elephants, buffaloes, zebras and hippos are also found in great numbers. It is also common to see lions either basking after a heavy meal or surveying the plains for their next meal. Cheetahs and leopards are harder to spot but reasonably common. The ultimate action here is, without doubt, the annual wildebeest exodus, the Great Migration, in August and September when millions of these grass eaters move north from the Serengeti in search of lusher grass before turning south again in October. Hot-air balloon trips are an entirely outstanding way of seeing the savannah plains teeming with wildlife.

Highlights

The Maasai Mara is home to the Masai giraffe, Baboons, Warthogs, Bat-eared foxes, grey jackals, spotted Hyena, Topi, Impala, Hartebeests, Wildebeest, Elephants, Buffalos, Zebra, Hippo, Cheetah.
Lake Nakuru is a bird and animal watchers’ haven. The Park has over 400 bird species. These include herons, pelicans, storks and the iconic African fish eagle.
Amboseli National Park is the only place where you can get a clear view of mount Kilimanjaro. It is also famous for it's huge herds of elephants.

Places You'll See

Baby Elephants In Nairobi

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival – Nairobi, The African Safari Capital

Location: Nairobi

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Emara Olesereni

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Complementary tea and coffee

Today our team will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your city hotel for overnight. Depending on your arrival time, our team will be able to schedule an optional city tour. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.
Accommodation: Emara Olesereni
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Day 2 : City

Location: Nairobi

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Emara Olesereni

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Complementary tea and coffee

A – Nairobi National Park
In the early morning after breakfast, you will enjoy a visit to the Nairobi National Park for wildlife and bird watching. This is one of our most interesting wildlife viewing destinations, and only covers an area large enough for a perfect short trip. The park hosts many mammals, including African Lions, Maasai Giraffes, Common Elands, Common Zebras, Nile Hippos, Black Rhinos, White Rhinos and Cape Buffaloes. The park is also a birding haven with many beautiful species. In fact over 500 bird species are recorded in the park. The local Nile Crocodiles are also a very welcome sight. This is Kenya’s oldest National Park, located just 7 kilometres from the edge of Nairobi city center. Nairobi National Park is only 117.21 Km2 in size allowing you to sample it very well on a short safari.
B - David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
Next you will visit the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage. At the orphanage you will learn about the orphaned elephants and how they got to the centre. You will also learn elephant Biology and the threats facing the species. The local education team will also teach about how the orphans are cared for until rehabilitation. Further, you will learn how you can adopt a baby elephant, if you are interested in adopting.
From here you will proceed to a local restaurant, where you will enjoy a scrumptious lunch; sampling local dishes and barbecues.
C - Giraffe Centre
After lunch, you head to the Giraffe Centre. This only takes a short drive. At the center you will meet the lovely Rothschild’s Giraffes. You will learn about the breeding program at the center and also about giraffe Biology. You will also get an opportunity to feed the giraffes from your hand, hug and even kiss these lovely “Tall Blondes”.
Accommodation: Emara Olesereni Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 : Amboseli National Park

Location: Amboseli National Park

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: Kibo Safari Camp.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Complementary tea and coffee

Rise early to enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel. Depart by road to Amboseli National Park. There you will experience your first game drive en route to your lodge.
The Park shelters more than 420 species of birds and has an enormous Elephant population and other big games attracted to the area by underground springs fed from the melting snows of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Lunch is served at the lodge, before departing for an afternoon 'Spice' game drive. Return to the Camp and enjoy a scrumptious dinner.
Accommodation: Kibo Safari Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 : Explore Amboseli National Park

Location: Amboseli National Park

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: Kibo Safari Camp.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Complementary tea and coffee

This morning we rise early for good views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds build up over the summit, we set off for a game drive. Amboseli is an excellent place to view a multitude of wildlife, including everything from Wildebeest, and Giraffes to Baboons.
Midday finds us at our lodge for lunch and afternoon rest, followed by another game drive. Dinner and overnight at our Camp.
Accommodation: Kibo Safari Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5 - 7 : Masai Mara National Reserve

Location: Maasai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: Mara Maisha Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Complementary tea and coffee

Enjoy an early breakfast, check out of the Camp and proceed to the nearby Amboseli Airstrip for you flight to Masai Mara. This flight takes approximately 45 minutes, arriving in the mid morning, check into our Luxury Camp and enjoy the luxury of the camp until lunchtime. After lunch we proceed to the afternoon game drive. This enormous Reserve is famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest migration and is home to the Big Five - Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Cape buffalo, and Leopard. Dinner and overnight at our luxury Camp.
Accommodation: Mara Maisha Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8 : Lake Nakuru National Park

Location: Lake Nakuru National Park

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Complementary tea and coffee

After breakfast drive through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for lunch.
After lunch, enjoy a game drive along Lake Nakuru National Park on the lakeshore to see water birds and where there is also an excellent chance of seeing rhinos as well as over 400 other species of birds
In addition, many species of game can be found in the park including the introduced Rothschild's giraffe, black and White Rhino, Waterbuck, Reedbuck, Lion, Buffalo, Leopard, Baboon, and many species of plains game. Dinner and overnight at our Lodge.
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9 : Nairobi

Location: Nairobi

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Today you have an early morning game drive followed by a sumptuous breakfast then depart by road to Nairobi arriving in the early afternoon.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch

What's Included

Park Entry Fees

All park entry fees included
Accommodation
Airport Transfers at Destination
Fully Guided
Meals
Transport
Domestic flights

Flights from Amboseli National Park to Maasai Mara National Reserve are included.

What's Not Included

Additional Services
Insurance
International Travel
Optional

Check out our Q&As

Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?

Wi-Fi is available at most of the Lodges and hotels
What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

4 and 5 Star hotels/lodges.
Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

Yes
Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

Yes
Are vaccinations required for this tour?

Malaria and yellow fever vaccinations are required

Are all entrance fees included in the price?

Yes
Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

Yes.
Do you require a visa for this holiday?

Visa is issued at the airport
Are flights included in this tour?

Domestic flights are included.
What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

We depart with a minimum of two clients.
Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

Children from age four accompanied by an adult
Company Instant Book

Yes
Are airport transfers included in this tour?

Yes
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

Yes
Visa Requirements

Check visa requirements before traveling to Kenya and ensure you have the necessary documents.
Currency

The currency in Kenya is the Kenyan Shilling (KES). Credit cards are widely accepted in major cities and tourist areas.
Health & Safety

Take precautions against malaria, stay hydrated, and follow safety guidelines provided by local authorities and tour operators.

Reviews of this operator

agape mercy (Google Reviewer)

I enjoyed the experience with...

30-Oct-2022

I enjoyed the experience with Royal safaris. The customer service is great, accommodation is fantastic and the tour guides are very interactive.

Michelle Martini

Kenya Wildlife Safari

02-Nov-2021

I visited Kenya between 21 Feb 2020 and 29 Feb 2020 The whole trip was very enjoyable, with some excellent wildlife sightings, good accommodation and delicious food. It met all our hopes and expectations for going out on foot, driving after dark and generally being flexible with the activities on offer. As Oliver Twist might say, please can we do it some more? The service was more than satisfactory, thanks to the team of safari experts at Royal Private Safaris! -Michelle Martini

Dave Henry

December 2021 Kenya Safari

11-Feb-2022

Kenya was the most genuine, helpful, kind, place I have ever visited. It was like stepping into another world. Everyone was wonderful; Kenya has definitely taken conservation and hospitality to the next level. I believe that Kenya is the best place to visit in all of Africa. Definitely something that nature lovers have to put on their bucket list. When Isaac organized this trip, he used the word "bespoke". We had no idea what that meant. We do now and will be forever grateful. He did an amazing job. I have done planned tours before where I felt that I could have planned the same trip and saved money. But on this one, I was quite certain that I could never have done what Isaac did, and it was absolutely magical. I highly recommended Royal Private Safaris! -Dave Henry

Liz Webisia

Exploring Masai Mara

15-Jun-2018

We have travelled to the Maasai Mara National Reserve several times. But this was the first time that we were using Royal Private Safaris! Our experience was extremely positive. Everything was very well-organised and effectively executed. The arrangements on the ground were flawless. This made for a relaxing and worry-free trip. We would definitely book with Royal Private Safaris again!

Rachel Robinson

Our dream come true safari!

19-Dec-2021

We visited Kenya between 4th Dec 2020 and 19th Dec 2020. Our trip to Africa was truly a dream come true! We planned this trip two years in advance, and due to Covid-19 needed to replan the trip again, with endless back and forth to ensure we got the itinerary to a place that met the regulations and restrictions of each country. Our trip exceeded every expectation, and while we initially thought it was going to be a once in a lifetime trip, we are already talking about when we will return. Isaac helped to organise the trip and make the endless changes for us. Overall, the trip was one we will never forget, and we are beyond grateful to Isaac and Royal Private Safaris for all of their assistance in planning. I am currently working as a medical volunteer in rural Kenya for two months thereafter I intend to do another safari before I travel back to Australia. -Rachel Robinson

Collins Waweru

Nothern Kenya Safari

13-Apr-2018

A thoroughly enjoyable trip to Laikipia and Lewa Downs, Comfortable accommodation, food and service with very friendly staff at each site. That was back in April 2018. Royal Private Safaris Guides were very knowledgeable and with excellent eyesight at each location. 46 species of animal and 175 species of birds seen!

Nabuso Vivian

Masai Mara National Reserve

16-Sep-2021

We had another terrific time in early February 2020 despite the weather being a lot wetter than we had imagined for the time of year. The fact that we had some superb sightings is very much down to the expertise of the guides employed by Royal Private Safaris. The Lodge was excellent and provided exactly what we expected, comfortable & fantastic food!! Many thanks to Isaac and Sarah for yet again putting together an excellent trip in the Maasai Mara National Reserve. -Nabuso Vivian

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