7-Day Kenya Classic Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Nairobi

Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay on a bed-and-breakfast basis. Hotel check-in is from 2:00 PM. Depending on your arrival time, you may choose to enhance your experience with one of our optional excursions and begin exploring the vibrant city of Nairobi.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

Nairobi Serena Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Nairobi (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Journey to the Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, depart Nairobi at approximately 7:30 AM and travel through Kenya's fertile highlands before descending the Great Rift Valley escarpment along the historic road built by Italian prisoners of war during World War II. Along the way, admire the charming chapel nestled at the foot of the escarpment and pass the impressive Longonot Earth Satellite Station. Continue through the scenic Rift Valley, passing vast fields of wheat and barley before arriving at the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve in time for lunch.

Following lunch, embark on your first exciting afternoon game drive in search of the reserve's abundant wildlife. As the sun sets over the savannah, return to your camp or lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Approximate driving time: 4–5.5 hours.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Mara Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full-Day Safari Experience in the Masai Mara

Enjoy an early breakfast before setting out on a thrilling morning game drive across the vast plains of the Masai Mara National Reserve. Return to the camp or lodge in the late morning to relax before lunch.

In the afternoon, after lunch and an optional siesta, depart for another exciting game drive, followed by a visit to a traditional Maasai Village for an authentic cultural experience. As the sun sets over the savannah, return to your camp or lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Added Value (Option A only/Mara Serena Only): Enjoy a memorable bush breakfast at the scenic Hippo Pool, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the African wilderness.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Mara Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, depart the Masai Mara and journey through Kenya's fertile "breadbasket," where vast fields of wheat and barley stretch across the landscape. Continue to Narok, the administrative center of Maasailand, before crossing the expansive plains of the Great Rift Valley. Along the way, keep an eye out for graceful giraffes, gazelles, and other wildlife as you ascend the scenic Mai Mahiu escarpment.

Arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park around midday and enjoy game viewing en route to your lodge. After lunch and some time to relax, set out on an afternoon game drive in one of Kenya's most celebrated wildlife sanctuaries. Renowned for its spectacular birdlife, the park offers the chance to see flamingos along the lakeshore, as well as both black and white rhinos and the endangered Rothschild's giraffe.

As the sun sets, return to your lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay in the Lake Nakuru or Lake Elementaita area.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park

Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)

High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp

• Luxury tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Nakuru to Amboseli National Park

After an early breakfast, bid farewell to the Great Rift Valley and travel to Lake Naivasha for a scenic boat safari, where you may spot hippos, fish eagles, and a variety of water birds. Continue to Nairobi for an early lunch (or enjoy a picnic lunch, depending on road conditions) before proceeding south towards the spectacular Amboseli National Park.

Arrive at your camp or lodge in the late afternoon, with time to relax and enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, weather permitting. Dinner and an overnight stay will be at your selected camp or lodge on a full-board basis.

Added Value (Option A only/Serena only ): Enjoy an early morning guided bird walk at Lake Elementaita instead of the Lake Naivasha boat safari.

Approximate driving time: 7 hours, depending on the location of your accommodation.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February

High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)

Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Amboseli NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HippoCommon

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HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full-Day Game Drives in Amboseli National Park

Spend a full day exploring the magnificent Amboseli National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. Renowned for its large herds of elephants and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli offers outstanding opportunities to encounter a wide variety of wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and an abundance of birdlife.

Between game drives, return to your camp or lodge to relax and enjoy lunch. In the late afternoon, embark on another exciting safari before returning to your accommodation at sunset. Dinner and an overnight stay will be at your selected camp or lodge on a full-board basis.

Added Value (Option A only): Participate in a meaningful tree-planting initiative in Amboseli, contributing to local conservation and environmental sustainability.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Departure from Amboseli to Nairobi

After an early breakfast, bid farewell to Amboseli National Park and enjoy your final views of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, weather permitting. Depart for Nairobi, travelling north across the expansive Athi Plains, renowned for their scenic beauty and abundant wildlife.

Arrive in Kenya's vibrant capital, Nairobi, around midday. Upon arrival, you will be transferred either to the designated city centre drop-off point or to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight or travel arrangements, marking the end of your memorable Kenyan safari.

Approximate driving time: 4 hours.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.