7 days Kenya Big Five Safaris and the Samburu Five – Glamorous Kenya Safari Tours

START IN NAIROBI


Overview

This 7-day safari will take you to the world famous bird sanctuaries of the Great Rift Valley, Lakes Baringo, Bogoria and Nakuru. You will then head south over the Mau Escarpment to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve where you will see Kenya’s greatest concentration of wildlife before flying to Zanzibar Island.


Detailed Itinerary

Day 01 - Nairobi to Amboseli

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport you will be met by your English speaking driver / guide and will be transferred to the Amboseli National Park. Here you will stay at the amboseli sopa for (2) nights on a full board basis.

Day 02 - On safari at Amboseli

Experience the majestic view of Kilimanjaro whilst on your morning and afternoon game drives at Amboseli National Park.

Day 03 - Amboseli to Abedares

In the afternoon you will drive to the Aberdares National Park. From a hotel close by you will be transferred in special vehicles to the Treetops Lodge where you will spend (1) night on a full board basis, enjoying game viewing from the verandas at the lodge.

Day 04 - Abedares to Lake Nakuru National Park

This morning you will be transferred, via the Nyahururu Falls, down to the floor of the Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park. Here you will spend (1) night at the Lion Hill Sarova Lodge on a full board basis. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the park.

Day 05 - Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara

After breakfast you will drive further along the Rift Valley to the Masai Mara Game Reserve. Here you will spend (2) nights at the Mara Sarova lodge on a full board basis.
Famed for its wildebeest migration during July - Oct, the Masai Mara promises to be the highlight of a Kenyan safari. With vast open spaces, abundant game (even when the migration is elsewhere) and breathtaking sunsets.

Day 06 - On safari at the Masai Mara

Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in the Masai Mara.

Day 07 - Masai Mara to Nairobi

After your morning game drive you will be transferred to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your outbound flight or back to the Hotel

 


Included & Excluded

What's Included

  • Accommodation as detailed in the itinerary
  • Airport pick up and drop off.
  • All meals noted in the itinerary. Each day generally includes Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner buffets consisting of both western and local dishes.
  • Transportation in standard game viewing safari vehicle complete with pop-up roof for easy viewing and photography.
  • Every passenger is guaranteed a window seat.
  • Your driver/guide speaks English and has in-depth knowledge of the flora, fauna, landscape, and Kenyan culture.
  • A minivan outfitted with two-way, long range high frequency radio communications equipment.
  • Each minivan carries safari accessories including wildlife books, beanbags to support cameras on car doors and window sills, binoculars, a first-aid kit, an ice-chest, and a fire extinguisher.
  • Bottled mineral water during game drives.
  • Park entrance fees and game drives as noted in the itinerary.
  • All government taxes, levies, and fees
  • Pick up and drop off transfers
  • Not Included

  • Domestic and international airfares and departures taxes.
  • Personal communications charges for telephone calls, faxes, email, etc.
  • Tips and gratuities for your driver/guide.
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. (Bottled mineral water is provided in the minivan while on game drives.)
  • Laundry services
  • Between meal snacks, parks, attractions, and events not included in your itinerary

Price Guide by Season

High Season

Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, MarchEconomyStandardLuxury
2 persons booked together$$$
4 persons booked together$$$
6 persons booked together$$$
Single Room Extra$$$
Children below 3 YearsFreeFreeFree
Children between 3-12 Years75% of adult rate75% of adult rate75% of adult rate

Peak Season

July, Aug, Sept, OctEconomyStandardLuxury
2 persons booked together$$$
4 persons booked together$$$
6 persons booked together$$$
Single Room Extra$$$
Children below 3 YearsFreeFreeFree
Children between 3-12 Years75% of adult rate75% of adult rate75% of adult rate

Low Season

April, May, JuneEconomyStandardLuxury
2 persons booked together$$$
4 persons booked together$$$
6 persons booked together$$$
Single Room Extra$$$
Children below 3 YearsFreeFreeFree
Children between 3-12 Years75% of adult rate75% of adult rate75% of adult rate

Christmass Extra

21st Dec - 3rd JanEconomyStandardLuxury
Price Per Person$$$

Acommodation Options

Amboseli National Park

Luxury lodge / tented camp option
Standard lodge/ tented camp option
Economy lodge/ tented camp option
Budget Tented Camp/ Basic Camping

Aberdares National Park

Luxury lodge / tented camp option
Standard lodge/ tented camp option
Economy lodge/ tented camp option
Budget Tented Camp/ Basic Camping

Lake Nakuru National Park

Luxury lodge / tented camp option
Standard lodge/ tented camp option
Economy lodge/ tented camp option
Budget Tented Camp/ Basic Camping

Maasai Mara Game Reserve

Luxury lodge / tented camp option Mara Sarova Camp, Mara Simba Lodge, Maran Serena Lodge, Ashnil Mara Camp, Keekorok Lodge
Standard lodge/ tented camp option Mara Sopa Lodge, Mara Leisure Camp, AA Lodge/Camp, Elangate Olerai Camp
Economy lodge/ tented camp option Olmoran Tented Camp, Sentrim Mara Camp
Budget Tented Camp/ Basic Camping