7-Day Karibu Kenya - Gold

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

Arrival in Nairobi

Upon arrival in Nairobi Kenya, your host will be on hand at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to welcome you with a warm smile. They'll assist and escort you to The Nairobi Serena Hotel famed for its exceptional standards of efficiency, service, and five-star hospitality. The elegantly sophisticated Nairobi Serena is a member of the leading Hotels of the World group and is consistently voted “Best Hotel in Nairobi” by airlines and international travel magazines alike. Despite its pivotal central location, the Serena remains true to its title and offers an oasis of serenity amidst the bustle of one of Africa's most vibrant capital cities. The interior décor reflects an entirely pan-African theme featuring art and inspiration from Ethiopia, the Maghreb, West Africa and East Africa. The Nairobi Serena also offers a world-class conference centre and the exclusive “Maisha” Health Club and Spa.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

Nairobi Serena Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Nairobi (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Nairobi - Amboseli National Park

After a delicious breakfast at your hotel, you will start to taste the real Africa on the rustic road to Amboseli National Park. This park, located on the Tanzanian border, is considered the best place to see free-ranging elephants in all of Africa. You will also see plenty of giraffes, lions, and cheetahs in a variety of habitats including marshes, plains, woodlands and more. Mount Kilimanjaro, the world’s highest free-standing mountain, watches over this national treasure. The afternoon game drive will show all these wonders to you and more. It will be hard to tear yourself away from the park, but it will be well worth it to stay in the Amboseli Serena Lodge, a truly African, truly luxurious hotel that features incredible views. After a relaxing dinner, you will sleep well in huts that offer the ultimate comfort. Because the hotel is off the beaten track, you will be able to see a considerable amount of wildlife right outside your door.

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

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Amboseli National Park

You will be glad to have a second day at Amboseli National Park as the morning and afternoon game drives offer completely different experiences. The park is home to more than 400 bird species as well as wildebeests, zebras, white rhinos and other wildlife, there's no telling what you will see. Every hour of the day is different, and every season of the year is different, which means that every game drive is different, so be sure to have your cameras prepped and ready for some stunning photos and videos in both the morning and afternoon. At mid-day, when the heat drives all of East Africa into the shade, you can lounge in the pool, take a siesta in your comfortable room or meet fellow travellers for a refreshing drink at the bar. An optional visit to a tribal village or a walking safari is available.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Amboseli - Lake Nakuru National Park

You will head off to Lake Nakuru National Park, an internationally renowned bird sanctuary. More than 450 species of birds are known to live here, including millions of flamingoes that transform the whole area into a sea of pink beauty, especially when seen from Baboon Cliff. The park also serves as a sanctuary for Rothschild giraffes and both white and black rhinoceros, among many other animal species. This is also an excellent place to see gazelle, leopards, impalas and hippos. You will encounter many of them as you explore the Malaika Waterfall, beautiful Lake Nakuru and the surrounding forests. In the evening, you will enjoy splendid views from the camp, designed to blend in beautifully with the terrain. The rustic African decor perfectly blends comfort with adventure, and the restaurant offers the finest in local and international cuisines in a relaxed setting.

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

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

WildebeestVery Rare

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp

• Luxury tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Nakuru- Masai Mara National Reserve

You should be sure to have a hearty breakfast today. Afterwards, you will head to the Masai Mara National Reserve for an absolutely ideal African safari adventure. Here are the grasslands, wildlife and adventure that Westerners have come to associate with a safari. During the afternoon’s game drive, you will see jackals, lions, wildebeests, zebras and many other species. You will also meet Kenya’s nomadic people, the Maasai, and get an insight into their lives as cattle-herding nomads. After familiarizing yourself with your lovely tented accommodations, set on the bank of the Mara River, you will take a drive through the famed reserve. Throughout the day elephants, giraffes, zebras and impalas come for a drink while a large hippo pod rests lazily in the river. The location is spectacular. In between, you will relax in the outdoor pool with its incredible views or simply wander the beautiful grounds. No matter what time of year you visit, this is the heart of Africa.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park

Accommodation:

Mara Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara National Reserve

One day at Masai Mara is not nearly enough. You will be glad you have this second day to enjoy this part of Kenya. The morning and afternoon game drives will introduce you to buffalos, hyenas, cheetahs, antelopes and much more. While any time of year is wonderful for visiting Africa, those who visit between July and October will see the Great Migration, when zebras, Thomson’s gazelles and wildebeests travel across the Serengeti. It is a massive migration and is truly awe-inspiring. No matter when you visit, you will also have a chance to take a “walking safari”, or visit a local tribal village if you wish. You will learn about the Maasai way of life and how they have managed to retain their semi-nomadic customs even in today’s modern world when so much of their world is at risk. After all these adventures, you will be more than ready for a mid-day nap or a swim in the pool to escape the heat of the day.

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

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Mara Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Departure

A day that seemed a long way off has come much too soon. Business, work, and home await and it is time to return to that other world and bid your travel companions goodbye. In the morning, if time allows, you will enjoy a final predawn game drive followed by a leisurely breakfast. Later, you will depart by road for Nairobi. In the evening, you will transfer to the airport for your outbound flight home, carrying a lifetime of memories from your African Safari with you.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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