Highlights of Kenya
7 Days | 6 Nights
Price per person from *
$3299
*Based on double occupancy
Land Only
Featuring accommodation at Sarova Lodges, this value-priced safari has a cheerful and comfortable standard of accommodation, including stylish tents in Masai Mara. With lodges located in excellent spots, game-viewing is consistently good, and landscape varied.
- 6 nights Superior accommodation
- Safari transportation in 4WD vehicle with bilingual driver/guide.
- Game drives in 3 of Kenya's most wildlife-rich areas.
- All meals from Breakfast on Day 2 through Breakfast on Day 7
Description
This value-priced safari visits three distinct regions of Kenya, offering a diverse range of wildlife, scenery and topography.
After a night in Nairobi – we recommend extending by a night to explore Nairobi and recover from your international flight – head to Shaba National Reserve, located in the ‘northern frontier’. As you drive north you will cross the Equator and stop for a photo if you wish.
Shaba Game Reserve in Samburu offers an intimate safari experience. Distinguished by its arid beauty, the reserve hosts a diverse array of wildlife, including the endangered Grevy's zebra and reticulated giraffe. The Ewaso Nyiro River sustains life amid the desert, attracting elephants, buffalo, and numerous bird species. Shaba's historical significance, immortalized in Joy Adamson's "Born Free," adds depth to its allure.
Next, drive south to Lake Nakuru National Park, nestled in Kenya's Great Rift Valley, a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and birdwatchers alike. Its centerpiece, Lake Nakuru, is renowned for its vibrant pink hues, courtesy of countless flamingos that flock to its shores. The park is a sanctuary for endangered black and white rhinos, while Rothschild's giraffes grace its woodlands. Embark on a game drive to spot lions, rhino and buffalo in the surrounding acacia forests.
Finally, head to iconic Masai Mara National Reserve, the crown jewel of Kenya's safari destinations. The Reserve spans 580 square miles of sweeping savannahs, rolling hills, and meandering rivers. It's an icon of African wildlife, famed for the annual Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles traverse its plains in search of greener pastures. The Mara River, a lifeline for the reserve, hosts dramatic crossings teeming with crocodiles and hippos. Home to the Big Five and a plethora of other species, including cheetahs and hyenas, Masai Mara offers unparalleled game viewing opportunities against a backdrop of breathtaking vistas, ensuring an unforgettable safari adventure.
Inquire Now
Price
Travel Dates |
Price* | |
---|---|---|
*Based on double occupancy | ||
Nov 1, 2024 - Dec 15, 2024 | from $3699 * | |
Dec 16, 2024 - Jan 1, 2025 | from $4289 * | |
Jan 2, 2025 - Mar 31, 2025 | from $3699 * | |
Apr 1, 2025 - May 25, 2025 | from $3299 * | |
May 26, 2025 - Jun 24, 2025 | from $3549 * | |
Jun 25, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025 | from $4499 * | |
Oct 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025 | from $4099 * | |
Nov 1, 2025 - Dec 15, 2025 | from $3949 * | |
Dec 16, 2025 - Jan 1, 2026 | from $4499 * |
Prices are quoted in USD and are ‘from’, per person, based on twin share occupancy. Single supplements apply and are available on request. All pricing is strictly subject to availability. All prices, itineraries and routing are subject to change without notice. Please call for our current prices, and dates that are not listed. Prices are current at time of posting (5/21/24) and may differ when you book your travel and are not guaranteed until full payment is received and processed. CA CST: 2076233-40, WA ID 601684531
Inquire Now
Inclusions
- Transfers throughout
- 6 nights 4-star accommodation
- English-speaking safari driver/guide
- Daily game drives
- All meals and beverages from breakfast on Day 2 through breakfast on Day 7
Inquire Now
Map
Inquire Now
Itinerary
-
Day 1 - Arrive Nairobi
Upon arrival at Nairobi airport, you will be met and transferred to the Sarova Stanley Hotel. Rest of day at leisure.
-
Nairobi Stanley Sarova
(Superior)
-
Nairobi Stanley Sarova
(Superior)
-
Day 2 - Shaba Game Reserve (B,L,D)
Heading north after an early breakfast, you pass near Thika and continue through pretty scenery of rushing mountain streams and fields of tea and coffee. Continue through Nanyuki, eventually reaching a dusty outpost known as Isiolo, the last major stop on the journey into the remote northern frontier district. From here, it's a fairly short hop to Shaba. Arrive at the lodge in time for lunch and then depart for an afternoon game drive, returning to the lodge as the sun sets.
-
Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
(Superior)
-
Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
(Superior)
-
Day 3 - Shaba Game Reserve (B,L,D)
Early morning game drive followed by breakfast. Then for the remainder of the morning, relax by the pool or the terrace overlooking the river. After lunch there will be another game drive, returning to the lodge as the sun sets.
-
Day 4 - Lake Nakuru (B,L,D)
Leaving Shaba behind, travel south through Isiolo, crossing the northernmost foothills of Mount Kenya, until you get to the town of Nanyuki. Head north-west towards Nyahururu, before turning in a southerly direction to your next destination, the spectacular Lake Nakuru. Once in the park, view game en route your drive to the lodge. Following lunch and a siesta, there is an afternoon game drive returning to the lodge as the sun sets. The national park, known for its birdlife, offers a possibility to view flamingoes. It is also home to Black and White rhinos as well as the endangered Rothschild Giraffe.
-
Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
(Superior)
-
Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
(Superior)
-
Day 5 - Masai Mara (B,L,D)
Following an early morning breakfast leave the flamingo-fringed Lake Nakuru behind and head for Njoro town, where you begin your ascent up over the top of the Mau Escarpment; then, heading due south, travel towards Narok, the gateway to the Masai Mara. Travel across the "breadbasket" of Kenya, covered with acres of wheat and barley, before you reach the Mara in time for lunch. Following lunch and a siesta, there is an afternoon game drive returning to the camp as the sun sets.
-
Sarova Mara Game Camp
(Superior)
-
Sarova Mara Game Camp
(Superior)
-
Day 6 - Masai Mara (B,L,D)
Early morning and afternoon game drives. It is possible to pre-book an optional early morning Balloon Safari at a supplementary cost. The Balloon Safari takes the place of the morning game drive.
-
Day 7 - Depart Nairobi (B)
Following breakfast depart the Masai Mara and head across acres of rolling wheat and barley farm. From here cross the vast plains on the floor of the Rift Valley, before heading up the rift escarpment. Once in the city, you will be dropped off at the airport for your onward flight.
Inquire Now