Kenya Wildlife Safari

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Experience the adventure of a lifetime on a true wildlife safari in Kenya. A jewel of Africa, Kenya is known for its vast array of rare wildlife including the “Big Five”. Explore the stunning Kenyan landscape and observe all the incredible species in their natural habitat during your safari game drives.

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Giraffe Center (Nairobi)
    • Samburu National Reserve
    • Mt. Kenya
    • Lake Naivasha
    • Masai Village
    • Tanzania Game Parks Extension, including the Ngorongoro Crater

What's this trip about?

    Experience the adventure of a lifetime on a true wildlife safari in Kenya. A jewel of Africa, Kenya is known for its vast array of rare wildlife including the “Big Five”. Explore the stunning Kenyan landscape and observe all the incredible species in their natural habitat during your safari game drives.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityNairobi
End CityNairobi

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari

Destinations

Activities

Trip includes

    • Round trip airfare from New York, JFK airport.
    • Airfare taxes, fees & fuel surcharges
    • Accommodations at first class hotels & safari lodges
    • 24 meals: 9 buffet breakfasts (B), 7 lunches (L), 8 dinners (D)
    • Comprehensive sightseeing tours and game-viewing drives
    • Guaranteed window seat and access to pop-up roof hatch, maximum 6 guests per safari vehicle
    • Experienced English-speaking safari driver-guide/game spotter

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Itinerary

Day 1: Depart USA.
Your fascinating journey to mysterious Africa begins as you depart on your overnight flight to Kenya.

Day 2: Arrive Nairobi (Kenya).
Accommodation: Safari Park Hotel Evening arrival in Nairobi, Kenya’s vibrant capital. You’ll be escorted to your deluxe hotel.

Day 3:
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner Accommodation: Safari Park Hotel Today, visit the home of Karen Blixen, a coffee farmer and famed author of “Out of Africa”. Nearby is the Giraffe Center where you’ll admire and feed the gentle and rare Rotschild’s giraffes. Relax at your hotel this afternoon before attending a safari orientation and welcome dinner with local entertainment.

Day 4: Nairobi/Mt. Kenya/Samburu-Buffalo Springs.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Over the next week venture into Kenya’s most captivating wildlife sanctuaries, set amid the beauty of the surrounding wilderness. This morning depart northward to the Central Highlands where you cross the Equator as you approach majes...
Day 5:
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Accommodation: Samburu-Buffalo Springs: Samburu Sopa Lodge Set in an extraordinary region along the Ewaso Ngiro River, Samburu–Buffalo Springs is home to some of Africa’s rarest game species. The river’s permanent waters abound with...
Day 6: Samburu-Buffalo Springs/Mt. Kenya.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Accommodation: Serena Mountain Lodge Depart for Mt. Kenya National Park, a wonderland of dense forests, tumbling waterfalls and abundant wildlife. Arrive at your lodge, the only “tree-hotel” ever to be built on the slopes of legenda...
Day 7: Lake Nakuru/Lake Naivasha.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge As you journey southwest today, stop at the impressive Nyahururu Falls and then travel along the magnificent Rift Valley toward Lake Nakuru, world known for its vast population of pink flaming...
Day 8: Lake Naivasha.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner A day at leisure to unwind at your world-class lodge, situated on the banks of idyllic Lake Naivasha. Optional activities include a scenic boat ride and a visit to Crescent Island across the lake to view the rich wildlife and numerous bird species. Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge

Day 9: Lake Naivasha/Masai Mara
. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge Today drive to the fabled Masai Mara National Reserve, rich with wildlife, birds, natural flora and stunning scenic beauty. The Masai Mara is the northern extension of Tanzania’s famous Serengeti P...
Day 10:
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge Early this morning you may join an exhilarating optional hot-air balloon safari above the Masai Mara’s plains. You may also opt to visit the local Masai Village where you’ll learn more about their cult...
Day 11: Masai Mara/Nairobi/Depart Kenya or Stay in Africa for Tanzania Extension.
Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Safari Park Hotel After a final early morning safari followed by a hearty breakfast, drive back to Nairobi arriving mid-afternoon. A room has been reserved for you and the balance of the day is free for independent exploration. This ev...
Day 12: Arrive USA.
Your memorable journey ends as you arrive New York early this afternoon.

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Price per day$333
Single supplement (single occupancy)$549
Last Updated: 2/12/2023

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Wonderful Trip

It was a wonderful trip due to the excellence of the Driver/Guide Abraham (Ibrahim?). His knowledge, work ethic and desire to have a fulfilling vacation experience m...

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Amazing Trip

First time with smartours ,Had an amazing trip best vacation ever ! I truly think that the guide makes the safari we had a fantastic one (Henry) very intelligent and...

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Ann

Aug 2017

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Wildlife safari with extension

Just back from the most wonderful and exciting time of my life. All went very well. It was more than I could have imagined. Every lodge was wonderful as was the staf...

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Aug 2017

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Beyond All Expectations

We did the Kenya Safari Tour (No Extension) July 2017. Words don't fully express how this trip went beyond all our expectations. The hotels were all gorgeous and the...

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Jan 2017

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Trip of a lifetime

I went on this trip with the Tanzania extension in Aug 2016. What an incredible experience. Our Kenya guide, Johnson, was the absolute best! He could point out anima...

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Cancellation policy
Full Payment due 75 days before departure. Failure to make final payment on time may result in automatic cancellation of reservation and loss of deposit. Changes to the original reservation will result in a $150 change fee per person per change. No changes allowed within 75 days of departure. Cancellation charges per person are: Up to 75 days before departure: $300 74-45 days before departure: $600 44-30 days before departure: $1000 29-10 days before departure: $1500 9 days or less before departure: No refund. All cancellations must be received in writing.
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Meals Included
24 Meals: 9 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches and 8 Dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Optional Activities
Tanzania game parks extension from (Approx. $1899 per person) Carnivore dinner from (Approx. $60 per person) One-hour boat cruise on lake naivasha (Approx. $30 per person) Masai Village Tour from (Approx. $25 per person) Hot air balloon safari & champagne breakfast from (Approx. $395 per person)
Additional Information
Extensions: Day 11: Extension Masai Mara/Nairobi. Meals: Breakfast After a final early morning safari followed by a hearty breakfast, drive back to Nairobi arriving mid-afternoon. The balance of the day is at leisure. Safari Park Hotel or similar. Day 12: Extension Nairobi/Arusha (Tanzania)/Lake Manyara. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Fly this morning to Kilimanjaro Airport near Arusha, Tanzania. Upon arrival you will be met by your Tanzania guide, enjoy a picnic lunch and drive through Tanzania countryside to Lake Manyara. After checking into your lodge, the evening is at leisure. Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge (B,L,D) Day 13: Extension Lake Manyara/Ngorongoro. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Lake Manyara National Park offers a rich diversity of scenery and wildlife including the famous tree-climbing lions. This morning enjoy a game drive of the park and visit the Great Rift Valley. After lunch, drive to Ngorongoro, a World Heritage Site. Arrive at your lodge at the rim of the crater in the late afternoon, in time for dinner. Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge Day 14: Extension Ngorongoro/Tarangire. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Ngorongoro Crater is remnant of an ancient volcano peak and has one of the greatest concentration of wildlife in Africa. On today’s excursion your expert game driver/spotter will lead you on thrilling game-viewing drives by land rover to explore this unique phenomenon. It is sure to be one of the highlights of your trip to East Africa. This afternoon, proceed to nearby Tarangire National Park and arrive at your lodge. Tarangire Sopa Lodge Day 15: Extension Arusha/Nairobi. Meals: Breakfast and Lunch Morning game drive in Tarangire National Park, renowned for its abundant birdlife and plentiful big game. This afternoon travel by road to Arusha and enjoy an orientation tour before arriving at Kilimanjaro Airport. Board your evening flight back to Nairobi, where you’ll connect with your overnight return flight home. Day 16 Extension Arrive USA. Your memorable journey ends as you arrive New York early this afternoon. Your extension includes Round-trip airfare to Kilimanjaro Airport in Tanzania One night at each of the three Tanzania game reserves Guided game-viewing 3 meals daily in Tanzania Transfers and one additional night in Nairobi.
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