This 7days safari in Kenya is the best choice for travelers who wish to see more of the Kenyan Safari Circuit within a week and therefore includes some amount of road travel. Places visited include some of the best safari holiday locations in Kenya, from the lush Mount Kenya area, world famous Masai Mara Game Reserve, Ol Pejeta Conservancy near the Equator and Lake Nakuru a renowned soda lake famously blanketed by thousands of lesser flamingos feeding on blue-green algae. Lake Nakuru is also a premier sanctuary for endangered black and white rhinos. Rothchild’s giraffe, and over 400 bird species.
Arrive at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya, where you will be received and welcomed by our representative and guided for onward transfer to the 4 star overnight hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. In case you wish to see some of Nairobi's sights and sounds, we can arrange a brief drive through the city center, time allowing. Transfers to these can be arranged on request.
Overnight at Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport Hotel or similar.
After an early breakfast, you begin your safari by taking a scenic drive to the world famous Masai Mara. Stop enroute at the edge of the Rift Valley escarpment to see the stunning views. You will also see the Masai people on the way, who live unaffected by modern civilization. Check in at your luxury camp and enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch. Later in the afternoon, you will be taken for a game drive in the park.
Overnight at Basecamp or [ Masai Mara Sopa Lodge or similar ].
Today you will explore the great Masai Mara. After an early breakfast, set off for your game drive. You may stop and walk at special sites such as rivers where you can see hippo and crocodiles. Return to the camp where you can enjoy a refreshing swim before your buffet lunch. Later in the afternoon, leave for another game drive to explore another part of the reserve. Expert game-tracking skills of your tour guide cum driver. Enjoy a buffet dinner at the camp.
Overnight at Basecamp or [Masai Mara Sopa Lodge or similar ].
Depart after breakfast for the scenic Lake Nakuru National Park, a bird and rhino sanctuary, and home to a variety of wildlife. This lake is famous for its pink flamingoes. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge. A late afternoon game drive will allow you to see the park's rich, diverse wildlife. You will also be taken to a cliff view point overlooking the lake.
Dinner and overnight at the luxury Flamingo Hill Tented Camp.
After early morning game drive and breakfast, transfer to the luxurious Sweet waters Tented Camp located in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, world famous for their wildlife conservation efforts and for their collection of amazing wildlife which includes the only place in Kenya and most of East Africa where one can spot Chimpanzee in environments close to their native forests. Arrive at the Sweet waters Camp for lunch. At 3pm embark on a adventure filled safari game drive inside Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Return to the camp by dusk at 6pm for dinner and overnight.
Lunch, dinner and overnight at Serena Sweet waters Tented camp.
You will be taken on two game drives today, one in the morning from 6.15am to 9am, before breakfast and the other in the late afternoon after lunch from 3.30pm to 6.30pm including a visit to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Early morning and late afternoons are considered the best time to spot animals at their most active. As your safari is private, your game drive timings are flexible, convenient if travelling with children or if on a honeymoon when you perhaps want to lie in longer on some of the days. Return to the camp by dusk at 6pm for dinner and overnight.
Dinner and overnight at the Serena Sweet waters Tented camp.
After a relaxed buffet breakfast, you will leave for a scenic drive back to Nairobi to catch your return flight home. Receive your surprise gift from African passerines travel to forever remind you of Kenya.