RCGS: Classic Kenya 4WD Safari with Patricia Sims

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No country, perhaps, is more synonymous with a classic African safari than Kenya. Explore the best safari sites in Kenya led by an expert local safari guide and hosted by award-winning Canadian filmmaker, Royal Canadian Geographical Society fellow and founder of World Elephant Day, Patricia Sims. Whether it’s exploring Lake Nakuru National Park, an excellent ...
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Overview

Trip type
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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Stay at four-star accommodation throughout
    • See the prolific wildlife of the Masai Mara, including lions, elephants, hippos and giraffes
    • Discover Lake Nakuru, home to black and white rhinos
    • Enjoy game drives, short nature walks, and optional cultural village and walking excursions

What's this trip about?

    No country, perhaps, is more synonymous with a classic African safari than Kenya. Explore the best safari sites in Kenya led by an expert local safari guide and hosted by award-winning Canadian filmmaker, Royal Canadian Geographical Society fellow and founder of World Elephant Day, Patricia Sims. Whether it’s exploring Lake Nakuru National Park, an excellent small park in the Great Rift Valley, or the emblematic Masai Mara, wildlife is abundant. During the migration season, the Mara (as it is affectionately known) is also home to one of the greatest natural spectacles on the planet: millions of wildebeest and zebra crossing a crocodile-filled river on their journey through the savannah.Enjoy a quintessential safari adventure in Lake Nakuru and the Masai Mara with fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, Patricia Sims

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 12 people
Age range16 years and up
Flights and transport
Start CityNairobi
End CityNairobi

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari

Destinations

Attractions

  • Nairobi

Activities

  • Nature
  • Safari
  • Wildlife Viewing

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 4

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 12

Trip includes

    • All breakfasts, five lunches, five dinners
    • All accommodation
    • All transport and listed activities
    • Tour leader throughout

Itinerary

Day 1 Start Nairobi; to Lake Naivasha; optional afternoon nature walk

The adventure begins at our partner hotel in Nairobi (see the Joining Instructions for more information). With the group gathered together, we drive north to the edge of the escarpment over the Rift Valley before descending into the valley and to Lake Naivasha, where ...

Day 2 Morning and afternoon game drives in Lake Nakuru National Park

It’s an early start today for a 30-minute drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. We enjoy a full day of game drives, with a packed lunch from our lodge to maximise game-viewing time. We hope to see many animals including gazelles, impalas and giraffes. We are also on the...

Day 3 - 5 Masai Mara

We have a beautiful, bumpy drive (approximately five hours including comfort stops) to the Mara.  We arrive in the early afternoon in time for lunch (not included) and check in afterwards. Departing at 4pm, we enjoy the first of several game drives in this remarkable ...

Day 6 Early morning game drive or optional walk; transfer to Nairobi

After a final early morning game drive, we leave after breakfast and return to Nairobi. A picnic lunch is taken en route. We spend our last night in Nairobi. Accommodation: Sarova Panafric Nairobi (or similar)

Day 7 End Nairobi

The trip ends today in Nairobi and we begin our return journeys home. If you’d like more time to explore the capital of Kenya, speak to your sales representative about extending your stay.

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Price From $4,649
Price per day$664
Last Updated: 4/4/2025

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Travel insurance
    • Single accommodation (available on request)
    • Visas or vaccinations

Accommodation

On this classic safari adventure in Kenya, we stay in a trio of four-star properties. Below are the places we typically use on this trip. Lake Elementaita: Sentrim Elementaita Lodge (nights 1-2) Our first two nights are spent by the vast Lake Elementaita with a stay at Sentrim Elementaita Lodge. It's well placed for our exploration of Lake Nakuru National Park, which is just a 30-minute drive away; when we're not on safari, enjoy views over Lake Elementaita from the year-round pool (or one of the loungers next to it) and discuss your day's adventure at the bar. Masai Mara: Mara Kimana Camp (nights 3-5) Our Masai Mara camp is on the banks of the Sekenani River, where wildlife regularly comes to drink. We stay in permanent tents with private bathrooms, each linked by walkways among ancient jackalberry trees. We sleep on proper beds and there is electricity in the tents plus hot water for showers. Nairobi: Sarova Panafric (night 6) Our last night is spent at the Sarova Panafric in Nairobi, just a five-minute drive from the CBD. Though it's close to the action there's plenty to keep you entertained here, including a temperature-controlled pool, next to which you'll find The Deck bar and lounge. There's also the Flame Tree Restaurant and Bar, which serves Pan-African, Continental and Pan-Asian dishes and has a hidden garden.
Cancellation policy

The cancellation policies of this trip when booked through Travelstride are determined by the stated policies of the tour operator - Exodus Adventure Travels.

If you or any other member of your party decides to cancel a confirmed booking you must notify Travelstride in writing. Your notice of cancellation will only take effect when it is received in writing by Travelstride and will be effective from the date on which we receive it.

Period before departure in which you notify us

From the date your Booking Confirmation is issued up to, and including, 90 days prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation.

  • 89 to 52 days (inclusive) prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation.
  • 51 to 31 days (inclusive) prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation.
  • 30 days or less prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation, or after the booking has started

Cancellation charge

Deposit can be transferred to a new booking which must be made within 3 months of the date the original booking was cancelled, and depart within 12 months of the new booking date. If a new booking is not made within this period then the deposit will be forfeited. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.

  • 50% of the total holiday cost. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.
  • 75% of the total holiday cost. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.
  • 100% of the total holiday cost.

For Polar holidays, the following cancellation charges will be made:

Cancellation period (before departure) - Cancellation Fee (per person)

Outside of 180 days - No fee if cancelled within 15 days of booking date. US $1,250 cancellation fee if cancelled 16 days or more of booking date.

179 to 120 days - Loss of deposit.

119 to 90 days prior to departure - 50% of the holiday cost.

89 to 60 days prior to departure - 75% of the holiday cost. 

59 to 0 days prior to departure - 100% of the holiday cost.

For more additional details, see the booking conditions of Exodus Adventure Travels at the following web address: https://www.exodustravels.com/us/about-exodus/exodus-booking-conditions

Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
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Meals Included
All breakfasts, five lunches and five dinners are included. Meals are generally taken at the lodge or camp but we may take pack lunches with us depending on the planned activities and game drives on a particular day. Breakfasts are generally a selection of fruit, cereal, yogurt and bread, and, potentially, some cooked elements. Lunches and dinners are normally a variety of European and local dishes. There is also tea served before the late afternoon game drive in the Masai Mara. Vegetarians are well catered for but please inform us before departure of any special dietary requests. Water Purified water is provided by the guide throughout your trip from large drums carried on top of the vehicles, so you need only bring a reusable water bottle. In the lodges, generally, one bottle of water is provided free of charge so we suggest you fill your water bottle before you leave the vehicles for the evening. Otherwise, you can purchase water at the lodge bar.
Age Requirements
16 years and up
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Trip ID
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