Highlights of Kenya
Highlights of Kenya
$3050
Highlights of Kenya
8 Days Starting and ending in Nairobi, Kenya
Visiting: Nairobi, Amboseli National Park, Lake Elementaita, Maasai Mara National Reserve
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Tour code:
AFHKM20
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Kenya with the "Highlights of Kenya" tour. This adventure begins in Nairobi, where you'll be welcomed and introduced to the vibrant culture and cuisine. Experience the thrill of a lifetime with full-day game drives in Amboseli National Park and the Maasai Mara, where you can spot the Big 5 and, if you're lucky, witness the Great Migration. Discover the serene beauty of Lake Elementaita, a paradise for bird watchers. Enjoy the comfort of cherry-picked hotels and lodges, and travel in style in a Toyota Landcruiser 4x4 safari vehicle. With an expert Travel Director or Driver Guide by your side, this tour offers a perfect blend of wildlife, culture, and relaxation, ensuring a memorable African adventure.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Nairobi
Location: Nairobi
Accommodation: Boma Inn
Accommodation Name: Boma Inn
Meals Included: Dinner
Receive a warm karibu (welcome) to Kenya, as you touch down at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. You’ll immediately feel the adventure of Africa when we pick you up at the airport in our 4x4 adventure-ready vehicles. We’ll make sure you’re settled at your hotel, then the rest of today is all about going pole-pole (slow). Sleep off the jet lag and ease into holiday mode before meeting up with your Costsaver Driver Guide and fellow travellers for a briefing and traditional (and tasty) dinner.
Day 2: Nairobi Free Day
Location: Nairobi
Accommodation: Boma Inn
Accommodation Name: Boma Inn
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is all about taking in the delights of Nairobi your way, with two optional experiences to enjoy during the day. Culture vultures will want to join the Nairobi City Tour to see must-visit sights including City Market, Parliament Buildings and the National Museum and Snake Park. In the evening, food lovers can opt to join an unforgettable trip to Africa’s “greatest eating experience” at Carnivore Restaurant. With a unique feast including delicacies such as crocodile and ostrich, it’s the perfect way to top off your day in Nairobi.
Day 3: Nairobi - Amboseli National Park
Location: Amboseli National Park
Accommodation: Sentrim Amboseli Camp
Accommodation Name: Sentrim Amboseli Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Swapping concrete jungles for iconic views of mighty Mount Kilimanjaro and the home of the legendary Maasai, today you'll travel to Amboseli National Park. Settle in to your accommodation nestled among Amboseli's vast plains before heading out on a safari adventure later this afternoon. Surrounded by scenes that feel like a real-life film set, the fantasy of coming to Africa will really set in, and it will be all eyes peeled during your first encounters with Kenya's epic wildlife.
Day 4: Amboseli National Park Full Day Safari Game Drive
Location: Amboseli National Park
Accommodation: Sentrim Amboseli Camp
Accommodation Name: Sentrim Amboseli Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In Africa, the early bird gets the best wildlife sightings. Rise before the sun to head out on a morning safari through Amboseli National Park with your Driver Guide in search of leopards, cheetahs and lions. As the sun rises, you’ll get to sit back and enjoy the ride whilst watching large herds of African elephants roaming through the park’s “salty dust” and high grasses. Enjoy a quick picnic lunch with the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro in the background to make the most of the afternoon safari. Ride back to your lodge as the sun goes down for a delicious dinner and an evening swapping stories of all the animals you spotted.
Day 5: Amboseli National Park - Lake Elementaita
Location: Lake Elementaita
Accommodation: Elementaita Sentrim Lodge
Accommodation Name: Elementaita Sentrim Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Another day, another blockbuster. The utterly serene UNESCO-listed Lake Elementaita is guaranteed to capture your imagination today, not least because of the multitude of bird species that inhabit this area - some of which can only be found here. See if you can spot the lake’s Great White pelicans, greater and lesser flamingos, yellow-billed stork, or African spoonbill from the camp grounds. If you’re a self-proclaimed twitcher or bird enthusiast, welcome to utopia.
Day 6: Lake Elementaita - Maasai Mara
Location: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge
Accommodation Name: Mara Sopa Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Why not start the day your way, with a lazy breakfast and a cup of steaming coffee whilst admiring the view? We’ll wave goodbye to Lake Elementaita and cast our eyes on the vast expanse of the Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Day 7: Maasai Mara Full Day Safari Game Drive
Location: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge
Accommodation Name: Mara Sopa Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The Maasai Mara–just saying the name sends shivers down our spines, and today it’s all yours to explore. Accompanied by your Driver Guide, your mission today (should you choose to accept it), is to spot the Big 5. Keeping energy levels high, you’ll tuck into a picnic lunch whilst out in the wild, before continuing the safari adventure into the afternoon. If you’re visiting between June to October, you may even get a chance to witness the Great Migration, where vast herds of wildebeest make their annual journey across the plains. Keen to learn more about the culture and people of this ancient land? Our afternoon Choice Experience will give you the chance to visit a Maasai village to learn about local life and traditional customs.
Day 8: Maasai Mara - Depart Nairobi
Location: Nairobi
Meals Included: Breakfast
The words of ‘Out of Africa’ author Karen Blixen will feel especially poignant as you say a final farewell to the Maasai Mara this morning. “If there were one more thing I could do, it would be to go on safari again”. Well, never say never, we say! Returning to Nairobi in a haze of wildlife and happy memories, you’ll have a quiet afternoon at your hotel ahead of your evening flight. If you already can tell you’ll want another day to explore cosmopolitan Nairobi and grab some final gifts, consider staying overnight and flying out the following evening.On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.
What's Included
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An expert Travel Director or Driver Guide
An expert Travel Director or Driver Guide is included in the tour.
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Cherry picked hotels and lodges, all tried and trusted.
Accommodation in cherry-picked hotels and lodges that are tried and trusted is included.
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Many meals and daily breakfasts included
The tour includes many meals and daily breakfasts.
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Comfortable Toyota Landcruiser 4 X 4 safari vehicle.
Travel in a comfortable Toyota Landcruiser 4 X 4 safari vehicle is included.
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Airport transfers are provided on the first and last travel day. Conditions apply.
Airport transfers are provided on the first and last travel day, with conditions applying.
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Extensive variety of Choice Experiences
An extensive variety of Choice Experiences is included in the tour.
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On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.
On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
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Meals
The tour includes 6 dinners, 7 breakfasts, and 5 lunches.
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Game Drives
Full day and afternoon game drives within the National Park and National Reserve are included.
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Visit to UNESCO-listed Kenya Lake System
A visit to the UNESCO-listed Kenya Lake System, a bird watcher's paradise, is included.
What's Not Included
Optional experiences such as the Nairobi City Tour and dining at Carnivore Restaurant are not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel in a comfortable Toyota Landcruiser 4 X 4 safari vehicle, with airport transfers provided on the first and last travel day, ensuring a seamless journey through Kenya's stunning landscapes.
Accommodation
Stay in cherry-picked hotels and lodges, including Boma Inn, Sentrim Amboseli Camp, Elementaita Sentrim Lodge, and Mara Sopa Lodge, all tried and trusted for comfort and quality.
Dining Summary
- 6 Dinner (D)
- 7 Breakfast (B)
- 5 Lunch (L)
Essentials
- Full day game drive within the National Park in search of elephants, leopards, cheetahs and lions
- Visit this bird watchers paradise that's part of the UNESCO-listed Kenya Lake System
- Full day game drive and afternoon game drive within the National Reserve. Visiting June to October, you may even get a chance to witness the Great Migration
Check out our Q&As
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What type of vehicle is used for the safari drives?
The safari drives are conducted in a comfortable Toyota Landcruiser 4 X 4 safari vehicle.
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Are airport transfers included in the tour package?
Yes, airport transfers are provided on the first and last travel day, although conditions apply.
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What kind of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
The tour includes stays at cherry-picked hotels and lodges that are tried and trusted. On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
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Is there an opportunity to experience local culture during the tour?
Yes, there is an opportunity to visit a Maasai village to learn about local life and traditional customs as part of the afternoon Choice Experience in the Maasai Mara.
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What wildlife can I expect to see during the safari game drives?
During the safari game drives, you can expect to see elephants, leopards, cheetahs, lions, and possibly the Great Migration if visiting between June to October.
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Is there a chance to see the Great Migration during the tour?
Yes, if you are visiting between June to October, you may get a chance to witness the Great Migration in the Maasai Mara.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty and joy of taking a guided vacation with Costsaver is that you get to meet, travel and make friends with people from all over the world.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Costsaver is part of The Travel Corporation, which has been in business for over 100 years.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Costsaver is proud to be a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation started in 2008. To date the charity has donated over US$2 million to assist underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism initiatives around the globe.
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Low Deposit
Costsaver requires a minimum deposit of 350 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of costsaver charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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