7 Day Classic Kenya

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2 Nairobi, 1 Lake Elmentaita, 2 Masai Mara National Reserve
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Safari game drives at all national parks Guided nature walk and lecture by a naturalist-guide Hand-feed Rothschild giraffes, an endangered species †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

What's this trip about?

    2 Nairobi, 1 Lake Elmentaita, 2 Masai Mara National Reserve

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Africa

Attractions

  • Nairobi

Trip includes

    • Round trip flights New York-Nairobi, Nairobi-New York Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 5 nights First Class accommodations
    • 2 nights Nairobi 1 night Lake Elmentaita 2 nights Masai Mara National Reserve Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates† 11 meals: 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners Restaurant tips throughout tour Sightseeing per itinerary in modern 4x4 vehicles Services of English-speaking driver-guide throughout National Park Fees

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Itinerary

DAY 1, Saturday - Depart for Kenya
Depart for Kenya

DAY 2, Sunday - Arrive in Nairobi
Arrive in Nairobi, gateway to your Kenya safari; transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to acclimate to your new time zone Overnight: Nairobi

DAY 3, Monday - Lake Elmentaita, Soysambu Conservancy
After an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager, depart for a morning drive through the Great Rift Valley to your camp on the shore of the 'pink' Lake Elmentaita, overlooking the vast unspoilt plains. After lunch at the camp, take a guided nature walk to learn about ...
DAY 4, Tuesday - Afternoon Game Drive in Masai Mara
Travel to Masai Mara National Reserve in the southwest corner of Kenya, renowned for its game viewing. Lunch at the camp, before going out on the afternoon game drive. The vast savannahs are a backdrop to the diverse and abundant wildlife dominated by lions, elephants, b...
DAY 5, Wednesday - Morning & Afternoon Game Drives in Masai Mara
Set out early for a morning optional hot air balloon safari. Take off in a hot air balloon as you view the sunrise over the Masai Mara. Drift above the beautiful landscape, watching wild game roam the vast plains below. The finale is a champagne breakfast before joining ...
DAY 6, Thursday - Karen Blixen Museum and Giraffe Centre
Bid farewell to the Mara and return to Nairobi. In the afternoon, travel towards the Ngong Hills to visit the Karen Blixen Museum, once the farm house of the prominent author of Out of Africa. Continue to the Giraffe Centre, where you hand-feed Rothschild giraffes from a...
DAY 7, Friday - Depart Kenya
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

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Price per day$350
Last Updated: 7/13/2023

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Optional Activities
Masai Mara Sunrise Balloon Safari & Breakfast Arise before dawn, and take off in a hot air balloon as you watch the breathtaking sunrise over the Masai Mara. Drift above the beautiful landscape, watching wild game roam the vast plains below. The finale is a sumptuous champagne breakfast before beginning today’s game drive.* *Please note that departure time for this excursion is very early in the morning, 5 AM or earlier. Agility is required to embark and disembark the balloon basket. Wildlife viewing, quantity and species of animals seen is dependent upon local conditions including weather, wind and seasonal migration patterns. The take-off time and the duration of the flight and tour may vary due to weather conditions. Balloon rides vary but are usually 45 minutes to an hour. Approximate tour duration is 2 hours. *Please note that the group’s morning game drive will begin while en route to pick you up, and may see other wildlife before you’ve rejoined the group. **Due to limited capacity, advanced booking is recommended for this tour. Please be advised that this is not an exclusive tour OnDay : 5 Price : $480 Masai Mara Sunrise Balloon Safari & Breakfast Arise before dawn, and take off in a hot air balloon as you watch the breathtaking sunrise over the Masai Mara. Drift above the beautiful landscape, watching wild game roam the vast plains below. The finale is a sumptuous champagne breakfast before beginning today’s game drive.* *Please note that departure time for this excursion is very early in the morning, 5 AM or earlier. Agility is required to embark and disembark the balloon basket. Wildlife viewing, quantity and species of animals seen is dependent upon local conditions including weather, wind and seasonal migration patterns. The take-off time and the duration of the flight and tour may vary due to weather conditions. Balloon rides vary but are usually 45 minutes to an hour. Approximate tour duration is 2 hours. *Please note that the group’s morning game drive will begin while en route to pick you up, and may see other wildlife before you’ve rejoined the group. **Due to limited capacity, advanced booking is recommended for this tour. Please be advised that this is not an exclusive tour OnDay : 5 Price : $480 Masai Mara Sunrise Balloon Safari & Breakfast Arise before dawn, and take off in a hot air balloon as you watch the breathtaking sunrise over the Masai Mara. Drift above the beautiful landscape, watching wild game roam the vast plains below. The finale is a sumptuous champagne breakfast before beginning today’s game drive.* *Please note that departure time for this excursion is very early in the morning, 5 AM or earlier. Agility is required to embark and disembark the balloon basket. Wildlife viewing, quantity and species of animals seen is dependent upon local conditions including weather, wind and seasonal migration patterns. The take-off time and the duration of the flight and tour may vary due to weather conditions. Balloon rides vary but are usually 45 minutes to an hour. Approximate tour duration is 2 hours. *Please note that the group’s morning game drive will begin while en route to pick you up, and may see other wildlife before you’ve rejoined the group. **Due to limited capacity, advanced booking is recommended for this tour. Please be advised that this is not an exclusive tour OnDay : 5 Price : $480
Additional Information
Additional Information: Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.
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