Africa Safari Classics

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$3,465 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Nairobi/Amboseli

Nairobi/Amboseli

Depart Nairobi City, the "place of cool waters" in the Maasai language and drive to Amboseli National Reserve arriving for lunch at Kibo Safari Camp which enjoys a uniquely privileged position at the heart of this world-famous national reserve, providing very clear and uninterrupted views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Later in afternoon, head out for a game drive returning back to the lodge for dinner. Overnight at Kibo Safari Camp.

Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park
Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February
High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)
Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Amboseli NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HippoCommon
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HyenaCommon
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
LeopardRare to None
Accommodation:
Kibo Safari Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park

Today enjoy game drives in this magnificent park located at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain. Amboseli comprises of grove of acacia trees and golden savanna plains. Close by are a series of emerald green swamps, which are fed by the snow melt of Kilimanjaro providing sources of water to huge numbers of wallowing elephant, hippo, buffalo, and plenty of plains game. Overnight at Kibo Safari Camp.

Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park
Accommodation:
Kibo Safari Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Amboseli/The Aberdares National Park

Amboseli/The Aberdares National Park

Breakfast and drive back towards Nairobi and head to Mount Kenya arriving at Aberdare Country Club for lunch. Later you will be transferred to The Ark Forest Lodge for overnight game viewing. The Ark is beautifully set overlooking a watering hole often visited by elephant and buffalo.

Main Destination:
Aberdare National Park
Best Time To Visit June to September and December to February (Driest months)
High Season June to October and December to March
Best Weather June to September and December to February (Less rain)

Wildlife in Aberdare NP

ElephantCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraOccasional
HyenaOccasional
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LionNone
HippoNone
Accommodation:
The Ark
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Aberdare NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Aberdares/Samburu Game Reserve

Aberdares/Samburu Game Reserve

Breakfast and head northwards to Samburu Game Reserve in the Northern Frontier District arriving for lunch at Samburu Simba Lodge which is set in a rugged landscape against a backdrop of jagged mountains offering natural scenery of mountains and a meandering river. Later in the afternoon, proceed for a game drive in the expansive Samburu Game Reserve. Overnight at Samburu Simba Lodge.

Main Destination:
Samburu National Reserve
Best Time To Visit June to September and January to February
High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)
Best Weather June and December (Cool and fresh after rain)

Wildlife in Samburu NR

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
ZebraCommon
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
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HippoOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Accommodation:
Samburu Simba Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Samburu NR without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Samburu Game Reserve

Samburu Game Reserve

Today enjoy game drives in Samburu Game Reserve. Samburu is home to big herds of elephant that can easily be spotted in the banks of Uaso Nyiro River, the lifeline of this magnificent park. Other wildlife to be seen here include, Samburu Ostrich, gerenuk, Beisa Oryx and the reticulated giraffe. Overnight at Samburu Simba Lodge.

Main Destination:
Samburu National Reserve
Accommodation:
Samburu Simba Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Samburu NR without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Samburu/Great Rift Valley

Samburu/Great Rift Valley

Breakfast and head off to the Great Rift Valley arriving for lunch at Flamingo Hill Camp located inside Lake Nakuru National Park. Later proceed for an afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park which is world-famous for its enormous flocks of flamingos and over 400 species of birds found there. It's a soda lake on the floor of the Great Rift Valley and at times the flamingos number in the millions, which is quite a spectacular sight. They are so numerous that from a distance the lake appears to be ringed in pink. The lake has also earned a reputation as an important haven for endangered species, particularly the Rothschild giraffe and the Black and White rhino.

Main Destination:
Lake Nakuru National Park
Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)
High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)
Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Black RhinoOccasional
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LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Accommodation:
Flamingo Hill Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Rift Valley/Maasai Mara

Rift Valley/Maasai Mara

Leaving the Great Rift Valley behind, you now head off to Maasai Mara, which is world famous and Kenya’s premier game reserve arriving for lunch at Tipilikwani Tented Camp which is nestled in a river glade in an area where elephants love to come and drink from the Talek River. After a warm welcome and delightful lunch, embark on a game drive with your driver guide in Maasai Mara the ancestral home to the Maasai people. Overnight at Tipilikwani Camp.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and August to October (For wildebeest migration)
High Season June to October and December to March
Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
CheetahCommon
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
Show more
BuffaloCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Tipilikwani Mara Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Maasai Mara Game Reserve

Maasai Mara Game Reserve

Today enjoy game drives in the Mara that will include a visit to the Mara River, where thousands of wildebeest and zebra are attacked by crocodiles as they attempt to cross this mighty river during the annual migration between Tanzania and Kenya. The annual migration see over a million wild animals moving from Serengeti National Park in Northern Tanzania to Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. Overnight at Tipilikwani Camp.

Main Destination:
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Tipilikwani Mara Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Maasai Mara/Nairobi

Maasai Mara/Nairobi

Early morning game drive. Breakfast and drive back to Nairobi arriving in the afternoon. You will be dropped off either at your Nairobi Hotel or at the airport for your departure flight.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
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