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8-Day Kenya Wildlife Safari: Nairobi Return
8 days
About this activity
Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi
Stop At: Nairobi National Museum, Museum Hill, Nairobi 00100 Kenya
Jambo! Welcome to Kenya. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm. You can arrive at any time as there are no activities planned until this important meeting. Please ask the hotel reception where it will take place. If you can't arrange a flight that will arrive in time for this, consider arriving a day early so you are able to attend. If you are going to be late, please inform the hotel reception. We'll be collecting your insurance details and next of kin information at this meeting, so please ensure you have these to give to your leader. If you arrive early, perhaps head out and explore the National Museum of Kenya, the Karen Blixen Museum or the highly recommended Bomas of Kenya where traditional homesteads of several Kenyan tribes are displayed at an outdoor village.
Notes: Petty theft is common in Nairobi. As a general rule, the safest place for your valuables is on your person in a neck wallet or money belt. Your hotel room or reception may also have a safe in which to store things. If you do decide to go exploring, make sure you get local advice on where it is and isn't safe to walk – particularly for later in the day. Be careful not to leave bags unattended on chairs or the floor when you're in a bar or restaurant. Without being paranoid, appearing vigilant is a great deterrence to would-be thieves. Also, make scans of important travel documents and email them to yourself – this will save you hours of time in paperwork if anything does happen.
Optional Activities
Nairobi - National Museum - USD10
Nairobi - Karen Blixen museum - USD14
Nairobi - Bomas of Kenya - USD12
Nairobi - Langata Giraffe Sanctuary - KES1200
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 2: Lake Nakuru National Park
Stop At: Lake Nakuru National Park Kenya
Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park (approximately 3–4 hours). Situated in the heart of the Great Rift Valley. Head to a nearby village with your guide. This is a fantastic opportunity to interact with the local folk and get a feel for everyday life here.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping with facilities - has flush toilets and showers. Accommodation upgrades and WiFi are not available.
Day 3: Lake Naivasha
Stop At: Lake Nakuru National Park Kenya
Today you will do an overland game drive. Lake Nakuru National Park's small and compact area makes a great location for spotting wildlife. Along with the other members of the Big Five game, Lake Nakuru is home to rhinos, and there will be a good chance of spotting and photographing one of these magnificent beasts.
Then you'll drive from Lake Nakuru to your camp near Lake Naivasha (approximately 3 hours). One of the few freshwater lakes in the Great Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha has floating islands of papyrus reeds and a border of flat-topped acacias. It's also home to a healthy population of hippos and a tremendous variety of birds. There will be an opportunity to access an ATM and visit a market today to stock up for the remainder of the trip.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping - our campsite tonight is basic, with showers and flush toilets. WiFi is available at the bar.
Day 4: Lake Naivasha
Stop At: Lake Naivasha, Naivasha Kenya
Enjoy some free time today. There are various optional activities to choose from. Perhaps venture to Hell's Gate National Park, which boasts beautiful cliffs, gorges, rock towers, volcanoes and a range of geothermal phenomena. Another great choice is to take a boat trip across Lake Naivasha – perhaps the best way to take in the atmosphere of this lush area. If you're looking for something active, perhaps hire a bike for the day and make some of your own discoveries, venturing beyond the cacti and olive trees.
Duration: 8 minutes
Stop At: Hell's Gate National Park, Lake Road South South of Lake Naivasha, Naivasha 20117 Kenya
Optional Activity. Hell's Gate NP (Game Drive and Gorge Walk) - USD40
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Lake Naivasha, Naivasha Road Nakuru County Kenya
Optional Activities:
Lake Naivasha - Bike hire - USD12
Lake Naivasha - Boat trip - KES4000
Lake Naivasha - Game Walk in Crater Lake Game Sanctuary - USD45
The Crater Lake game walk, Hell's Gate National Park and bike hire optional activities will also incur a USD50 transport fee per vehicle.
A decent level of fitness and walking shoes are required for the Hell's Gate NP gorge walk.
The bike hire will also require an additional USD26 fee to enter the National Park plus an additional 250 Kenyan Shillings to be permitted to ride the bike within the park.
The boat trip is for one hour and no additional fees are required.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping with Facilities
Day 5: Loita Hills Maasai Villagie
Stop At: Great Rift Valley, Kenya
Depart Lake Naivasha, making a short stop in Narok to do a spot of food shopping. Continue to Loita Hills (approximately 5–6 hours), stopping for lunch en route. Today's drive crosses the Great Rift Valley, Africa's immense and spectacular great divide, and takes you into the remote region of Loita Hills. This is the home of the traditional Maasai people. You will visit the Maasai, who are known for their vibrant red dress and elaborate jewellery, and gain an insight into the culture and ancient ways of this proud East African community. After setting up your tent, meet your Maasai hosts. A local elder will deliver a fascinating talk about the Maasai and their history and culture.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Bush Camping with basic facilities. Traditional Maasai home with no showers or Wifi.
Day 6: Masai Mara National Reserve
Stop At: Mara River, Maasai Mara National Reserve 00200 Kenya
Travel from Loita to Masai Mara (approximately 1–2 hours). The road is dusty when dry, and could be slippery and soft when wet, so the going may be slow. The Masai Mara is the quintessential African experience, with sparse open plains, dramatic skies and some of the world's most tremendous animals. After setting up camp, sit down to some lunch. Then it's time to jump in 4WDs and go for a game drive through the wilderness of the Mara.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping with Facilities.campground tonight is located outside of the national reserve and has flush toilets and showers.
Day 7: Masai Mara National Reserve
Stop At: Mara River, Maasai Mara National Reserve 00200 Kenya
Venture into the Masai Mara National Reserve for a full day's game drive in 4WDs. You'll explore this diverse environment and most likely see a multitude of wildlife.
Duration: 8 hours
Stop At: Mara River, Maasai Mara National Reserve 00200 Kenya
An optional balloon ride over the Mara at sunrise is an unforgettable experience. If you have pre-booked this activity (see the 'Important Notes' section) you will be picked up before dawn and driven to the launch site for a safety briefing from your pilot. Then you will glide through the dawn, sometimes at tree height, which provides amazing photo opportunities. Sometimes you will ascend, getting an overview of the enormity of the plains and of the early morning movements of the teeming herds. After landing, you'll be treated to a bush breakfast, then be returned to your campsite.
Special Information
The balloon ride is offered as a pre-booked service which will guarantee you a place. If you would rather wait and try to get a better price by booking this locally on the ground, you are welcome to, but keep in mind that this is a popular activity and places are limited. If you participate in this activity you will miss the morning half of the included game drive.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping with Facilities. No Wifi
Day 8: Nairobi
Stop At: Nairobi CBD, Biashara St, Nairobi, Kenya
Say goodbye to the open expanses of the African bush and return to the bustling metropolis of Nairobi (approximately 5–6 hours). No accommodation is provided for tonight, but this can be arranged – please enquire at the time of booking this trip. You can be dropped at your hotel upon arrival in Nairobi.
Notes: It's important not to book any outgoing international flights for earlier than 6 pm today.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Nairobi
Stop At: Nairobi National Museum, Museum Hill, Nairobi 00100 Kenya
Jambo! Welcome to Kenya. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm. You can arrive at any time as there are no activities planned until this important meeting. Please ask the hotel reception where it will take place. If you can't arrange a flight that will arrive in time for this, consider arriving a day early so you are able to attend. If you are going to be late, please inform the hotel reception. We'll be collecting your insurance details and next of kin information at this meeting, so please ensure you have these to give to your leader. If you arrive early, perhaps head out and explore the National Museum of Kenya, the Karen Blixen Museum or the highly recommended Bomas of Kenya where traditional homesteads of several Kenyan tribes are displayed at an outdoor village.
Notes: Petty theft is common in Nairobi. As a general rule, the safest place for your valuables is on your person in a neck wallet or money belt. Your hotel room or reception may also have a safe in which to store things. If you do decide to go exploring, make sure you get local advice on where it is and isn't safe to walk – particularly for later in the day. Be careful not to leave bags unattended on chairs or the floor when you're in a bar or restaurant. Without being paranoid, appearing vigilant is a great deterrence to would-be thieves. Also, make scans of important travel documents and email them to yourself – this will save you hours of time in paperwork if anything does happen.
Optional Activities
Nairobi - National Museum - USD10
Nairobi - Karen Blixen museum - USD14
Nairobi - Bomas of Kenya - USD12
Nairobi - Langata Giraffe Sanctuary - KES1200
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 2: Lake Nakuru National Park
Stop At: Lake Nakuru National Park Kenya
Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park (approximately 3–4 hours). Situated in the heart of the Great Rift Valley. Head to a nearby village with your guide. This is a fantastic opportunity to interact with the local folk and get a feel for everyday life here.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping with facilities - has flush toilets and showers. Accommodation upgrades and WiFi are not available.
Day 3: Lake Naivasha
Stop At: Lake Nakuru National Park Kenya
Today you will do an overland game drive. Lake Nakuru National Park's small and compact area makes a great location for spotting wildlife. Along with the other members of the Big Five game, Lake Nakuru is home to rhinos, and there will be a good chance of spotting and photographing one of these magnificent beasts.
Then you'll drive from Lake Nakuru to your camp near Lake Naivasha (approximately 3 hours). One of the few freshwater lakes in the Great Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha has floating islands of papyrus reeds and a border of flat-topped acacias. It's also home to a healthy population of hippos and a tremendous variety of birds. There will be an opportunity to access an ATM and visit a market today to stock up for the remainder of the trip.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping - our campsite tonight is basic, with showers and flush toilets. WiFi is available at the bar.
Day 4: Lake Naivasha
Stop At: Lake Naivasha, Naivasha Kenya
Enjoy some free time today. There are various optional activities to choose from. Perhaps venture to Hell's Gate National Park, which boasts beautiful cliffs, gorges, rock towers, volcanoes and a range of geothermal phenomena. Another great choice is to take a boat trip across Lake Naivasha – perhaps the best way to take in the atmosphere of this lush area. If you're looking for something active, perhaps hire a bike for the day and make some of your own discoveries, venturing beyond the cacti and olive trees.
Duration: 8 minutes
Stop At: Hell's Gate National Park, Lake Road South South of Lake Naivasha, Naivasha 20117 Kenya
Optional Activity. Hell's Gate NP (Game Drive and Gorge Walk) - USD40
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Lake Naivasha, Naivasha Road Nakuru County Kenya
Optional Activities:
Lake Naivasha - Bike hire - USD12
Lake Naivasha - Boat trip - KES4000
Lake Naivasha - Game Walk in Crater Lake Game Sanctuary - USD45
The Crater Lake game walk, Hell's Gate National Park and bike hire optional activities will also incur a USD50 transport fee per vehicle.
A decent level of fitness and walking shoes are required for the Hell's Gate NP gorge walk.
The bike hire will also require an additional USD26 fee to enter the National Park plus an additional 250 Kenyan Shillings to be permitted to ride the bike within the park.
The boat trip is for one hour and no additional fees are required.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping with Facilities
Day 5: Loita Hills Maasai Villagie
Stop At: Great Rift Valley, Kenya
Depart Lake Naivasha, making a short stop in Narok to do a spot of food shopping. Continue to Loita Hills (approximately 5–6 hours), stopping for lunch en route. Today's drive crosses the Great Rift Valley, Africa's immense and spectacular great divide, and takes you into the remote region of Loita Hills. This is the home of the traditional Maasai people. You will visit the Maasai, who are known for their vibrant red dress and elaborate jewellery, and gain an insight into the culture and ancient ways of this proud East African community. After setting up your tent, meet your Maasai hosts. A local elder will deliver a fascinating talk about the Maasai and their history and culture.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Bush Camping with basic facilities. Traditional Maasai home with no showers or Wifi.
Day 6: Masai Mara National Reserve
Stop At: Mara River, Maasai Mara National Reserve 00200 Kenya
Travel from Loita to Masai Mara (approximately 1–2 hours). The road is dusty when dry, and could be slippery and soft when wet, so the going may be slow. The Masai Mara is the quintessential African experience, with sparse open plains, dramatic skies and some of the world's most tremendous animals. After setting up camp, sit down to some lunch. Then it's time to jump in 4WDs and go for a game drive through the wilderness of the Mara.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping with Facilities.campground tonight is located outside of the national reserve and has flush toilets and showers.
Day 7: Masai Mara National Reserve
Stop At: Mara River, Maasai Mara National Reserve 00200 Kenya
Venture into the Masai Mara National Reserve for a full day's game drive in 4WDs. You'll explore this diverse environment and most likely see a multitude of wildlife.
Duration: 8 hours
Stop At: Mara River, Maasai Mara National Reserve 00200 Kenya
An optional balloon ride over the Mara at sunrise is an unforgettable experience. If you have pre-booked this activity (see the 'Important Notes' section) you will be picked up before dawn and driven to the launch site for a safety briefing from your pilot. Then you will glide through the dawn, sometimes at tree height, which provides amazing photo opportunities. Sometimes you will ascend, getting an overview of the enormity of the plains and of the early morning movements of the teeming herds. After landing, you'll be treated to a bush breakfast, then be returned to your campsite.
Special Information
The balloon ride is offered as a pre-booked service which will guarantee you a place. If you would rather wait and try to get a better price by booking this locally on the ground, you are welcome to, but keep in mind that this is a popular activity and places are limited. If you participate in this activity you will miss the morning half of the included game drive.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping with Facilities. No Wifi
Day 8: Nairobi
Stop At: Nairobi CBD, Biashara St, Nairobi, Kenya
Say goodbye to the open expanses of the African bush and return to the bustling metropolis of Nairobi (approximately 5–6 hours). No accommodation is provided for tonight, but this can be arranged – please enquire at the time of booking this trip. You can be dropped at your hotel upon arrival in Nairobi.
Notes: It's important not to book any outgoing international flights for earlier than 6 pm today.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 7x Breakfast
- 6x Dinner
- 7x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 7 nights
- Meals - 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners
- Transport - Overland vehicle, 4x4 safari vehicle
- Accommodation - Camping (with facilities) (5 nights), Hotel (1 night), Camping (with basic facilities) (1 night) Included activities
- Lake Nakuru - Game Drive
- Lake Nakuru - Village walk
- Loita Hills - Cultural talk and village visit
- Masai Mara - 4x4 Game Drive
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Entry/Admission - Lake Nakuru
- Entry/Admission - Great Rift Valley
- Entry/Admission - Mara River
- Entry/Admission - Nairobi CBD
Not included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Optional Extras: Nairobi - National Museum - USD10 Nairobi - Karen Blixen museum - USD14 Nairobi - Bomas of Kenya - USD12 Nairobi - Langata Giraffe Sanctuary - KES1200 Nairobi - National Park safari walk - USD30 Lake Naivasha - Bike hire - USD12 Lake Naivasha - Boat trip - KES4000 Lake Naivasha - Game Walk in Crater Lake Game Sanctuary - USD45 Lake Naivasha - Hell's Gate National Park - USD40 Masai Mara National Reserve - Balloon ride (from price) - USD500 *PLEASE PRE-BOOK
- Optional Masai Mara Balloon Ride
- Entry/Admission - Nairobi National Museum
- Entry/Admission - Lake Naivasha
- Entry/Admission - Hell's Gate National Park
- Entry/Admission - Mara River
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- A single supplement is available on this trip. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
- This trip finishes on arrival at our Nairobi finish point hotel at approximately 2pm. Please do not book any flights departing before 6pm.
- An optional sunrise balloon ride over the Masai Mara is possible on this itinerary. Please see Days 6-7 for full details of this activity. As the balloon only holds 16 people, places are limited and we recommend that you book in advance. Please inquire when booking your trip to book this optional activity.
- Travel insurance is compulsory. We require that, at a minimum, you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects
- In Loita Hills (Day 5) you will stay in a bush camp with no shower facilities. The rewards of experiencing the Maasai culture, however, should more than make up for the lack of creature comforts.
- Our purpose-built overland vehicles allow for excellent game viewing, equipped with large sliding windows. They have no air-conditioning, however, so they can get dusty and hot at times.
- The going can be slow over the long distances and often bumpy roads. A little bit of patience will go a long way towards your enjoyment of this beautiful land!
- This is a participatory camping trip – everyone will embrace the team spirit by helping with camp setup, food preparation and cleaning.
- As the early bird catches the worm, the early camper sights the animals. There will be many early starts either to make use of the better safari time or beat the morning traffic on long travel days
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 22 travelers
Features
Tourism
80%
Cultural
45%
Original
35%
Adrenaline
35%
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