CLASSIC JOURNEYS KENYA,BEST OF KENYA WILDLIFE SAFARI 2025 PROGAM
Duration
8 days
Max Group Size
40
Departure Type
Request
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
easy
Operated In
French
Age Requirement
11 - 99 Ages
Tour Overview
Our professional guides are there to assist you every step of the
way. Even though there is a general
outline of your safari, your guide will talk with you regarding each day’s
plans. He will tell you about the
country you are visiting, its history, traditions, the area you are visiting,
what you see; he will take you to the loveliest places, look after any
formalities or negotiations with the local people, and take care of your safety
and comfort. They all are proficient in bush craft, and can also tell you about
the local traditions, wildlife, identify the birds, and help you learn more
about the world around you. All our guides speak English as well as their local
language and some speak French and Spanish as well. Days will vary depending on
your specific schedule, road conditions, and what you would like to do. A
typical day may unfold like this:
You will get up before dawn when hot coffee and tea are served. The air is cold as the sun rises and shimmers
on the open plains. This is the best
time to see the wildlife. Your camera is
ready to go and you have layered your clothing to keep you warm. Head into the bush and search for lions,
elephant, giraffe and plains game. Each
turn will offer something unique - a lioness and her cubs, a herd of elephant
moving to a waterhole, a cheetah stalking a gazelle. Your morning game drive lasts about two hours,
depending on what you see. Return to the
lodge for a delicious breakfast. After
breakfast there is time to relax from being up at sunrise or now is the time to
participate in any additional activities that the lodge may offer – such as
walks, village visits, or bike rides.
Lunch is usually served in camp/lodge, unless you are out for a full
day’s game drive, when they will have a picnic lunch. You will head out again in the afternoon;
searching for the special species that may have eluded you. As the sun sets, return to camp for a hot
shower. Then indulge in a delicious dinner and after dinner drinks in the
lounge. There may also be a chance to sit around the campfire exchanging tales
of the bush. Everyone retires early with great anticipation of the next day's
adventure!
When you are out on safari your schedule is flexible at most
locations; however, some locations have set times for game drives or
walks. You can always talk with the
hosts of the camps/lodge to adjust schedules and they will try to accommodate
you. The restriction will be to stay
within park rules and travel times required to get you to your
destination. Your guides will always
give their recommendations but are there to listen to your needs.
Route
Starts from
Nairobi
Ends in
Nairobi
Pickup Location
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 00:00
Dropoff Location
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 17:00
Highlights
Itinerary
JAMBO! Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, you will be met by Classic Journeys Africa Customer Care Representative who will assist you with the transfer to your hotel. Before checking in at hotel, he will brief you on your program ahead and introduce the Driver Guide who will be with you throughout the safari.
Accommodation: Somerset Westview Nairobi
Meals: Breakfast
This morning, you will drive south to the Maasai
Mara National Reserve. On arriving, you will check in to Enkorok Mara Camp for lunch. Spend two nights here to explore
discover and experience the magic and the 7th wonder of the world – “Maasai
Mara Game Reserve” a spectacular watch of the immense “Big Five” Lion, Rhino,
Buffaloes, cheater and Elephant and Wildebeest migration from Serengeti-park
Tanzania into Masai Mara-Kenya.
The Maasai Mara is arguably Kenya’s most popular game reserve. It is most famous and most visited game reserve in Kenya. The film “Out of Africa” was made to a great extend in this sanctuary. There is a profusion of all types of wildlife including the big five. A spectacle worth seeing is the annual migration of millions of wildebeests, zebras, and the gazelles from the Serengeti plains across the Tanzania border and the Mara river to reach Maasai Mara grazing fields from late June. The game reserve abounds with birdlife since close to about four hundred and fifty-two odd species have been recorded.
Located in the Masai Mara’s Siana’s conservancy, Enkorok Mara Camp
offers visitors looking for tasteful and moderate accommodations in one of
Kenya’s key safari national park’s, a chance to experience understated luxury
in a charming setting. Overlooking the Olooloitikosh Hills. Watch as herds of
elephants come to drink or wildebeest wander aimlessly in front of you.
Accommodation: Enkorok Mara Camp
Meals Plan: Full Board
Your day will be spent on safari in Africa's
richest wildlife viewing arena. Historically teeming with wildlife, the Mara
hosts Kenya's largest lion prides and elephant herds. Other predators include
leopard, cheetah and spotted hyena; while in the Mara River you will see fat
pods of hippo and vast Nile crocodiles.
Other highlights include giraffe tops, gazelle, zebra, buffalo and over 550 species of birds.
Take the opportunity to fly over the Mara in a
Hot Air Balloon at an extra cost. The
balloon package includes a champagne breakfast in the wild! If you can spare
the money, viewing abundant game afloat a balloon is an unforgettable
experience. Alternatively visit a Masai village and get learn the Masai culture
at an extra cost.
Overnight at your
camp.
Overnight: Enkorok Mara Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board
You will have one more day of wildlife-viewing opportunities in the
Masai Mara Reserve, also known as the "Jewel of Africa," a site with
one of the largest and the most spectacular animal migrations in the world. The
reserve is inhabited by many of Africa's most popular wild animals, including
lion, cheetah, elephant, leopard, black rhino and hippo. There are also over
500 resident species of birds in the park including ostrich, larks and sunbirds
as well as the lovely Lilac-breasted Roller.
Later you will have an option to visit the Masai village at an extra cost and have firsthand experience with the cultural ways of life of the Masai people get to see the Manyattas and how the homesteads are. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Overnight Stay: Enkorok Mara Camp
Meal Plan: Full board
After breakfast drive south to Lake Nakuru which is the most famous of
the Great Rift Valley lakes and home to a shifting population of over one
million flamingos. Arrive in time for lunch and check in at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge. The Lodge
overlooks lake Nakuru and its surrounding, one that is a paradise for bird
watchers and wildlife lovers alike.
Spend the afternoon on safari in Kenya's first and largest rhino sanctuary where sightings of both black and white rhinos are almost guaranteed and where you have a higher than average chance of spotting a leopard. Other wildlife includes; lion, hippo, the rare Rothschild's giraffe, Colobus monkey, numerous plains game and 450 species of birds.
Overnight Stay: Lake
Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: Full board
After breakfast you will checkout of the lodge and drive to Amboseli National Park, another fine and rewarding wildlife destination in Kenya, on arrival in Amboseli, you will be ushered in by the magnificent views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and its snowcapped summit. You will check in into your Oilepo Amboseli for lunch. Enjoy an afternoon game viewing drive in the park. You drive through across this vast lake bed, often dry but swampy in some areas. We have a lot of game here like cheetah, buffalo, giraffe, gazelles and herds of elephants all set against the amazing back drop of majestic Mount Kilimanjaro showing off.
In the evening, you will return to your lodge for dinner and
overnight. Nestled just 800 metres from the park, Oilepo Amboseli safari Lodge beckons with a unique blend of natural
allure and contemporary luxury. This safari haven promises an unforgettable
escape from the daily grind, inviting you to Immerse yourself in the
tranquility of the Wilderness while enjoying the pinnacle of comfort and modern
amenities.
Overnight Stay: Oilepo
Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Full board
Rise up early for breakfast and later head out for a full day game drive exploring almost every corner of the park, during the game drive you will spot large herds of elephants, hippos, hartebeests, cheetahs, wild dogs, giraffes, zebras, crocodiles, lesser kudus among others. You will enjoy the spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro and its snowcapped summit.
Overnight Stay: Oilepo
Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Full board
After breakfast, you
will checkout of your lodge, bid Amboseli national park farewell and embark on
a journey back to Nairobi. You will arrive in Kenya's
bustling capital city Nairobi in the early afternoon. Spend time doing last
minute shopping. Lunch is your own arrangements
Transfer
to Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in time for your departure
flight. Bid farewell to Africa until the next time.
Trip includes
Included
- Accommodation as stipulated in the itinerary.
- Services of a French-speaking Speaking
driver-guide, game viewing drives and parks entrance fees as indicated in
the itinerary.
Guiding Method
Fully guided
French- Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
- Complimentary drinking bottled water per person per day in the safari vehicle.
Vegan
Jain
Kosher
Vegetarian
Halal
Meat- Transportation in private chauffeur driven custom made safari 4 x 4 land cruiser with a pop-up roof for easy game viewing and photography.
- All arrival and departure transfers.
- Guaranteed window seat for all safari
participants.
- All meet and greet services.
- 24 hours stand-by contact number.
- Unlimited game viewing drives
- All park entrance fees.
- Two-way long-range high frequency radio communication in each vehicle.
- On safari accessories in each vehicle: - First-aid kit, wildlife books, a pair of binoculars, cool box and fire extinguisher.
- Flying doctor’s coverage which covers you within East Africa for a period of 14 days. In the eventuality of a medical emergency, you will be airlifted to Nairobi where you will be taken to a good hospital. Hospital bills are born by the patient
Excluded
- All items of personal nature
e.g. telephone call bills, laundry etc.
- Tips and gratuities to hotel,
lodges, camp staff and driver- guide(s). Budget approx. $ 2.00 – $
4.00 per person per day for lodge and hotel staff, $ 1.00 per bag for
porters and $ 15.00 - $ 20.00 per person per day for driver-guides). Note
that gratuities should be given as a reward of exceptional service and is
at your discretion.
- Meals and beverages, other than
specified.
- Any other item(s) not included
in our itinerary.
- Visa fees - you can apply a visa to Kenya.
- Cost for anything not
specifically mentioned in the above listing
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