9-Day Once in a Life Time Holiday
Kenya is a natural playground for adults and children. Getting back to nature, learning the fundamentals of life out in the bush, the thrill of spotting wild creatures in their natural habitat. You don’t have to be a kid to relish those things. Experience this wildlife expedition!
Day 1
Arrival in Nairobi
Pick up from the airport and transfer to the Meridian Court Hotel, Nairobi. The rest of the day can be spent relaxing, or you may wish to explore the city a little. A visit to the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage is a worthwhile activity in Nairobi. Overnight at the Meridian Court Hotel.
Main Destination: Nairobi
Accommodation: Best Western Plus Meridian
Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
- Drinks not included
Day 2
Nairobi
You will spend the day visiting the famous Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and the Langata Giraffe Centre. The Giraffe Centre at Langata, established in 1979 and originally intended to reduce the plight of the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe in Kenya. Lunch at the Karen Blixen Museum. Overnight at Meridian Court Hotel.
Main Destination: Nairobi
Accommodation: Best Western Plus Meridian – Luxury hotel located in or near Nairobi
Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
- Drinks not included
Day 3
Ol Pejeta
After breakfast you will depart from your hotel and drive to Ol Pejeta private conservancy. You will spend the day spotting wildlife and visiting the famous Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Very rarely, a black rhino might even come to drink, alarming the other animals. Dinner and overnight at Sweetwaters Tented Camp.
Main Destination: Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia)
Best Time to Visit: June to September (Dry season)
High Season: June to October and December to March
Best Weather: Jun to Sep and Dec to Feb (Less rain)
Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinks not included
Day 4
Ol Pejeta
You will spend the day how you wish – going on a game drive, visiting the world-renowned rhino sanctuary, or spending a little time relaxing at the camp. During the game drive expect to see the antelope, gazelle, zebra, warthog and marabou storks. Dinner and overnight at Sweetwaters Tented Camp.
Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinks not included
Day 5
Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, leave Sweetwaters and descend into the Great Rift Valley where Naivasha is located. Lunch and/or afternoon tea at the beautiful Elsamere, former home to Joy Adamson, and a boat ride to view the hippos and beautiful birdlife of Lake Naivasha. Dinner and overnight at Naivasha Sopa Lodge.
Main Destination: Lake Naivasha
Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinks not included
Day 6
Naivasha Sopa Lodge
After breakfast, take an exciting walking safari amongst the dramatic landscape of Hell’s Gate National Park. You will be accompanied by an experienced guide. Take an afternoon game drive. Naivasha is the perfect place to watch the resident waterbuck and giraffe as they graze and browse in the surrounding landscape. Dinner and over night at Naivasha Sopa Lodge.
Main Destination: Lake Naivasha
Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort – Mid-range hotel located in or near Lake Naivasha
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinks not included
Day 7
Masai Mara
After breakfast, depart for Masai Mara National park with game drive en route. After a short rest you will proceed for an afternoon game drive in Masai Mara National Park. Here, during your two days of private game drives, you will have the best chance of spotting the “Big Five” Dinner and overnight at the Mara Sopa Lodge.
Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge – Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR
Best Time to Visit June to October and September to October
High Season June to October and December to March
Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinks not included
Day 8
Masai Mara
Full day game viewing at the Masai Mara National park. Children can take advantage of the range of activities on offer at the Aventurers’ Club for under-12s, and the Young Rangers’ Club for 12-17 year old's. Dinner and overnight at the Mara Sopa Lodge.
Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge – Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinks not included
Day 9
Departure to Nairobi
Take an early morning game drive if desired and, according to your schedule, depart for Nairobi in the early morning after breakfast or after lunch.
Main Destination: Nairobi Airport
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
- Drinks not included
Our package is inclusive of:
1. A 4WD vehicle dedicated for supplies and transfers
2. A professional guide who speaks English well
3. A professional chef who will prepare 3 meals a day as well as snacks
4. Camping facilities (Tents, Tables, Chairs, Mattresses, Sleeping bags, Cutlery etc.)
5. Paid Park and camping fees
6. Bottled Water throughout the course of your journey
7. Paid taxes
8. Airport transfers
9. Accommodation before and after the walking tour
Our package is exclusive of:
1. Tips (recommended $10 per person per day to each crew and $15 per person per day to Guide)
2. Travel insurance
3. All items of personal nature
4. Beverages and Laundry except where shown.
Tanzania best destination
Tarangire National Park
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Ngorongoro Crater
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Zanzibar
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Serengeti National Park
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Lake Manyara National Park
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Selou Game Reserve
Located in southern Tanzania and far from the madding crowds, the Selous Game Reserve is Africa’s largest game reserve and one of our favourite wildlife viewing areas.