Classic Kenya Safari

7 Days - from $2330

Comfortable safari at an intimate camp with stunning scenery and abundant wildlife

Kenya is home to an astonishing array of wildlife and landscapes, and is a gameviewer's paradise. This short trip includes both the glittering lakes of the Rift Valley and the rolling savannah of the Masai Mara - made famous by the incredible yearly migration of millions of wildebeest and zebras. Kenya's birdlife is also amazingly rich, with four hundred species at the Rift Valley lakes alone; the rosy-pink view of the flamingo population on Lake Nakuru is particularly spectacular. We stay in only two bases to minimise travel and maximise gameviewing. Our lodge at Elementaita is an ideal place to relax after an overnight flight and to explore Lake Nakuru National Park, the best small park in East Africa with a large concentration of rhino. In the Masai Mara we generally use Kicheche Mara Camp, an eco-friendly luxury tented camp situated in the heart of one of the most prolific wildlife areas on earth. The Masai Mara fulfils all expectations of endless plains, steep escarpments and abundant game.  The Sunday Times - writes about the perfect safari in Kenya (12 October 2008).  

Itinerary:

Day 1 Start Nairobi; drive down Rift Valley to Lake Elementaita. Afternoon free to relax after flight or take optional walk down to lake. 2 Full day in Lake Nakuru National Park. 3-4-5 Drive to Masai Mara; two full days in the Masai Mara including optional gamewalks. 6 Morning free for optional walk to lake or relax by swimming pool; afternoon to Nairobi. 7 End Nairobi.

Mode of travel: Travel is by private minibus with good viewing space. Some long drives on poor roads.
Group size: Min. 4, max. 12, plus safari guide and local guides where appropriate.
Accommodation: 3 nights luxury tented camp, 2 nights lodge and one night hotel.
Food: All breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners included.
Optional Single Supplement: from $387.45
Trip Reference: AYM
Reverse Itinerary: trips that run in reverse are specified with an 'R' in the dates and prices table below.